[{"id": 16095022, "authorName": "CRUSH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crush/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice YOTA!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731434956, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16095099, "authorName": "AB1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ab1/", "bidAmount": 1983, "content": "$1,983 bid placed by AB1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731435216, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16095415, "authorName": "Impac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/impac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice! Was this on BaT last week that did not meet reserve?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731436520, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16096377, "authorName": "JTizzay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtizzay/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What does the \"gross polluter\" designation mean, if anything, for future registration in California?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731439802, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16098964, "authorName": "jpfenton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpfenton/", "bidAmount": 2200, "content": "$2,200 bid placed by jpfenton", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731448135, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16099081, "authorName": "blarreau", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blarreau/", "bidAmount": 2400, "content": "$2,400 bid placed by blarreau", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731448661, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16099235, "authorName": "RPSNM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpsnm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No this truck hasw not been listed before. I have owned it for approximately 2 years and it has not been put up for sale on on format or website", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731449679, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16099267, "authorName": "RPSNM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpsnm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry, just got to my desk, \r\nWELCOME TO MY AUCTION, I will try and answer all questiions as best I can and in a timely manner, \r\ngood luck to all,", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731449852, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16099296, "authorName": "RPSNM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpsnm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm not sure what Gross Polluter means but I can guess,\r\nI do know that this truck passed the Califorrnia Smog Test on 06/26/2021 and I have the test results that I will attach as soon as I learn how to upload it. \r\nI assume that the this test was performed after the restoration.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731450115, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16099373, "authorName": "RPSNM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpsnm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731450863, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16099944, "authorName": "dhue13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dhue13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Truck looks nice. I am not sure but was the frame repaired? Photos make it look like it might have been. Just seeing if so and why. I know some of these had bad rust and get repaired.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731456720, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16100177, "authorName": "Mr.Miata2008", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr.miata2008/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by Mr.Miata2008", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731458941, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16100261, "authorName": "RPSNM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpsnm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No, the frame is straight and far as I know it has never needed repair. Truck runs great, straight and true. Very minor rust on leaf springs.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731459694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16102149, "authorName": "RPSNM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpsnm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I encourage potential buyers to come visit and inspect and drive the truck. The weather is awesome right now and should hold through the week. Low to mid 50's and sunny. I am retired and I will be availabler all week to accomodate visitors. We do have a small regional airport here and I know it services to and from Denver and several cities in Texas and probably California. There are rooms available since Taos ski area is not open yet. It opens on Thanksgiving. If you haven't visited Taos or Santa Fe New Mexico, this would be a good time to come visit. Santa Fe is only 1 and 1/2 hours south of Taos, it's a beautiful mountain drive away.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731506887, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16102167, "authorName": "wideopenthrottle1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wideopenthrottle1/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by wideopenthrottle1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731507086, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16110325, "authorName": "BanDeanis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bandeanis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A very nice Toyota 4x4 Pickup! Unfortunately I cant get over to Taos this weekend. I have a place over the hill in Mora. Hopefully this gets to stay in the local area. The pickup itself has over 300k miles. What was done by way of the \"refurbishment\" engine wise? thank you.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731548531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16110327, "authorName": "BanDeanis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bandeanis/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by BanDeanis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731548541, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16113589, "authorName": "RPSNM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpsnm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bandeanis\r\nYes, it would be great if it could stay local. If I had a dime for everyone who has asked me in the last 2 years if I would sell, I wouldn't need to sell it now.\r\nI purchased the truck from GR Auto Gallery in March of 2023, they are a classic car dealer in Grand Rapids Michigan, which sells lots of restored classic cars and trucks. The truck was represented as fully restored, the following text is from the website page -\r\n\r\nThe 1983 Toyota 4x4 pickup in Mojave Tan is a true marvel of classic automotive engineering. This truck has been highly restored with incredible attention to detail and originality, making it a true standout in any collection or on any road.\r\n\r\nStarting with its exterior, the Mojave Tan paint is excellent and retains its original color, giving the truck an authentic look and feel. The body is straight and free of any dents or damage, indicating that the truck has been cared for and maintained with great respect for its heritage\r\n\r\nMoving inside the truck, the attention to detail continues. The interior has been completely restored with Diamond stitching distressed saddle tan. The upholstery is in pristine condition, with no signs of wear or fading, and the dash and instrumentation have been meticulously cleaned and restored to their original appearance.\r\n\r\nUnder the hood, the engine has been rebuilt to its original specifications, and all components have been cleaned and detailed to look and function like new. The vehicle has 2 miles on it since the complete restoration.\r\n\r\nOverall, the 1983 Toyota 4x4 pickup in Mojave Tan is a highly restored, original example of a classic truck. The attention to detail and respect for its heritage are evident in every aspect of its appearance and performance, making it a true treasure for any classic car enthusiast.\r\n end of text.\r\n\r\nThey also had a 3 day buy back plan on this truck, so I felt pretty good about buying from this outfit. they said the truck was from a local restorer that they had been dealing with. \r\nThe truck did run rough at first so I had a mechanic work on it to adjust for high altitude and a valve adjustment.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731605592, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16113741, "authorName": "RPSNM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpsnm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The improvements that I have added since my ownership are the following: \r\nNew Yokahoma A/T tires, New Duralast Gold battery, New fan belt, replaced plug wires, set timing, adjust valves, custom wiring to accomdate the install of internally regulated alternator, replace oil pump assembly, and of course oil and filter changes.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731606547, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16119957, "authorName": "Tbujack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tbujack/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by Tbujack", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731635749, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16120473, "authorName": "docmallory", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/docmallory/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such a classic! A real head turner, for sure! Do you happen to have any details of the engine rebuild? What's going on with the passenger side body seam where the rear valence attaches to the bedside? Any signs of rust recurrence anywhere on the bed/cab? Thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731643171, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16122092, "authorName": "RPSNM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpsnm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "docmallory\r\nI'm uncertain as to what you are referring to regarding the passenger side body seam, it looks perfectly aligned to me.\r\nNo signs of rust.\r\nIf I get further detail or info on the engine rebuild I \r\nwill post it here right away.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731686058, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16123412, "authorName": "BanDeanis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bandeanis/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by BanDeanis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731694378, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16124674, "authorName": "TJZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tjz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@docmallory good eye. Looks like the same thing on the drivers side. Typically that\u2019s where these trucks rust. To me it looks like a bad bondo job. But what do I know . Lol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731698563, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16124907, "authorName": "RPSNM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpsnm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just took a magnet to the areas I think you are referring to and it looks to me that there is no bondo, just metal. I have taken the magnet to all the side panels, doors and hood, thre areas you would expect to see bondo in the event of an accident. It came out clean.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731699389, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16125347, "authorName": "danieltrucksales1992", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danieltrucksales1992/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by danieltrucksales1992", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731700647, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16136207, "authorName": "Ranggg10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ranggg10/", "bidAmount": 7600, "content": "$7,600 bid placed by Ranggg10", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731808521, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16136355, "authorName": "Tbujack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tbujack/", "bidAmount": 7700, "content": "$7,700 bid placed by Tbujack", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731810665, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16137055, "authorName": "Ranggg10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ranggg10/", "bidAmount": 7800, "content": "$7,800 bid placed by Ranggg10", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731844951, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16139958, "authorName": "MSL667", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msl667/", "bidAmount": 7900, "content": "$7,900 bid placed by MSL667", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731871333, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16140523, "authorName": "ABMO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abmo/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by ABMO", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731873834, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16142837, "authorName": "paulmale1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paulmale1/", "bidAmount": 9100, "content": "$9,100 bid placed by paulmale1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731903391, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16142856, "authorName": "ABMO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abmo/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by ABMO", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731903845, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16145322, "authorName": "DetroitMotionCo.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/detroitmotionco.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TJZ are you two talking about photo 90?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731952456, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16145789, "authorName": "RPSNM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpsnm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, looking below the tailgate the paint is not perfect, my bad, this is my handy work. I touched up the spray-on bed liner and I got little over spray on the lower paint. There is no bondo in this area, it could use a little fine sanding to rid the black over spray.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731954185, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16146533, "authorName": "TJZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tjz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DetroitMotionCo. Photo number 53 on the passenger side. On that side it appears as if the factory bend is crooked. The second place is seen in photo number 124 right above the side lamp. It appears thicker and slightly off towards the tailgate. As a side note to the seller. A magnet is not an accurate gauge for detecting bondo. It all depends upon how the repair was done. The magnet can only detect the presence of metal even when bondo is used to feather out a repair.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731956256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16147627, "authorName": "RPSNM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpsnm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "left and right side underneath back fender skirt. No rust or bondo just dirty metal.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731959211, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16152187, "authorName": "BGlenn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bglenn/", "bidAmount": 9600, "content": "$9,600 bid placed by BGlenn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731981220, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16152630, "authorName": "DDamianD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ddamiand/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by DDamianD", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731987092, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16153163, "authorName": "sweetikins", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sweetikins/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by sweetikins", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732012263, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16153707, "authorName": "TenPoundBurrito", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tenpoundburrito/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TJZ - A magnet will tell if there is medium to thick bondo, such as used to fill in a dent or a gaping hole or combined with spray foam. A weak magnet like some fridge magnets can often even reveal light bondo work.\n\nNo, it won't tell if there is bondo feathering because there's such a minute amount such as being used to smooth or fill in scratches, but by that standard, the only way to tell would be to remove the paint that is there, which I doubt any seller is going to do since that would be even worse for the vehicle than just leaving it as-is.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732025452, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16154079, "authorName": "RPSNM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpsnm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "IT'S COMING DOWN TO THE NUT CRUNCHING! I want to thank everyone for their interest and imput and wish all bidders good luck and I'm certain the individual who gets this truck will be a happy camper. \r\nI am not a car collector but just an old car enthusiast having grown up in the 50,s and having owned too many cars between then and now, much to my wifes distress. Currently we own 3 cars (including this truck), that's 3 cars for 2 drivers with a 2 car garage, something had to go. So I'm certain I've got to much money and devotion into this truck to come out whole, but that's the way the cookie crumbles, it has been a fun truck to own, it's difficult for an old dude to have some street cred, but this truck seemed to be a local favorite.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1732028811, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16154248, "authorName": "TJZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tjz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TenPoundBuritto yes I am aware of that. I think the seller\u2019s last photos give me a clearer understanding. I do see rust along that seam, however that just confirms my earlier point when I said it\u2019s common for that to happen due to an obvious design flaw.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732030493, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16156743, "authorName": "nevada2pnw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nevada2pnw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RPSNM Did you save the old drivers window regulator? If so, I'm thinking it could be refurbished so the drivers window will roll down more than half-way.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732043519, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16156865, "authorName": "nevada2pnw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nevada2pnw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I drove and inspected the truck last weekend and it's as advertised. Drove nicely.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732043845, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16156978, "authorName": "RPSNM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpsnm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think I saved the window regulator, but I'll have to look.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732044190, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16157024, "authorName": "Vtec4ever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vtec4ever/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You cannot buy a more durable or better truck anywhere. Fact.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732044324, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16157060, "authorName": "turkeytrack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turkeytrack/", "bidAmount": 12250, "content": "$12,250 bid placed by turkeytrack", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732044431, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16157063, "authorName": "Seeya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seeya/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by Seeya", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732044449, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16157082, "authorName": "Seeya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seeya/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does it still have the vibration in second gear mentioned on the receipts?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732044501, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16157093, "authorName": "turkeytrack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turkeytrack/", "bidAmount": 12750, "content": "$12,750 bid placed by turkeytrack", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732044547, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16157098, "authorName": "RPSNM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpsnm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No, when I put on the new tires it went away.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732044565, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16157103, "authorName": "Seeya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seeya/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by Seeya", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732044589, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16157115, "authorName": "Seeya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seeya/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok thanks. Weird that tires would do that in just one gear unless was totally speed related.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732044626, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16157127, "authorName": "turkeytrack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turkeytrack/", "bidAmount": 13250, "content": "$13,250 bid placed by turkeytrack", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732044658, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16157130, "authorName": "KBroad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kbroad/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by KBroad", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732044670, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16157140, "authorName": "RPSNM (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpsnm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "the tire that were on it looked okay were very old, but yes I was surprised too.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732044705, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16157161, "authorName": "DDamianD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ddamiand/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by DDamianD", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732044753, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16157199, "authorName": "nevada2pnw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nevada2pnw/", "bidAmount": 14750, "content": "$14,750 bid placed by nevada2pnw", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732044867, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16157221, "authorName": "Seeya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seeya/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Seeya", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732044920, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16157248, "authorName": "DDamianD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ddamiand/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by DDamianD", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732045027, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16157268, "authorName": "Seeya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seeya/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DDamianD I wasn\u2019t going any higher with shipping so hope you didn\u2019t jump the gun lol", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732045108, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16157286, "authorName": "DDamianD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ddamiand/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/19/24 for $16,000 to DDamianD", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732045149, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 16157306, "authorName": "Seeya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seeya/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not that you would have known, but you could have had that for $15250. Happy for both parties as it\u2019s a cool truck and likely deserves an even higher bid, but shipping was going to be steep according to my broker. Sweet truck!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732045256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16157404, "authorName": "outlaw77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/outlaw77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking Toyota! Just picked up a restored 80 similar to this. \r\n\r\nThere loads of fun on the trails, Congrats @DDamianD!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732045530, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16157607, "authorName": "DDamianD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ddamiand/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think this truck it\u2019s worth it. Can wait to drive it home", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1732046161, "type": "comment"}]