[{"id": 16371274, "authorName": "maddog6198-", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maddog6198-/", "bidAmount": 3575, "content": "$3,575 bid placed by maddog6198-", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734363850, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16371410, "authorName": "ckessel (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckessel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for the starting of the bidding. My name is Carl, I'm facilitating the sale of this truck. I'm out here on the west coast and will be monitoring the auction, answering questions etc, from 8am-8pm PST. On Wednesday I'm taking a friend down to the LA area for some medical testing, so I'll be out of the loop that day for awhile. I will take my laptop with me, so once we are there and he's getting checked, I'll check in. The trip is an 8+ hour round trip plus whatever amount of time gets used up at the facility. Otherwise I'm good to go. I don't surf on my phone, only the laptop, so answers back will not be immediate but I will answer back.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1734365172, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16371470, "authorName": "georgieb72", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/georgieb72/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a beautiful truck, and I would love to know more about its history. You do not often see these older GM trucks with white paint and blue interior. It is a very nice combination. On the other hand the combination if a small 6 cylinder in a 3/4 ton truck is also unusual. I would have guessed a 292 6 cylinder would have been more appropriate for a C20? But I am not complaining. Perhaps the owner could explain the history beind this engine choice. I would love to own this truck and just leave it as is and drive it daily", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1734365701, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16371484, "authorName": "C10Fever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/c10fever/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a beauty!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734365837, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16371565, "authorName": "Nickv09", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickv09/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the Camper Shell!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734366488, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16371579, "authorName": "Saphiro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saphiro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful truck! \r\nNo power steering, but it does have power brakes!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734366558, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16371650, "authorName": "ckessel (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckessel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Georgieb72, I believe the owner picked this combo as he had no need for flash/power, just a basic work truck. It is kind of weird that it has no p/s, but has P/DB at least. As you all can see from the pictures, this truck is not a rust bucket or participant in the demolition derby. I was able to use an associates lift to get shots from underneath as I know many domestics had rust issues. Not this truck! It's been kept in a garage, when not in use working, all of its life. That alone is a massive savings on metal work. Nothing has to get replaced. Even the bed on the inside is nice. There is one easy to fix dent on the r frt fender ahead of the wheel. Also in the pictures you can see there is no rust/cancer in the gutters. For sure, after tires and heater core are dealt with, this truck is a hop in and go ride. Many possibilities of routes on it. Leave as is, go basic upgrades, or go further still.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734367214, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16371671, "authorName": "K51020Ranch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/k51020ranch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cKessel Carl has this truck been repaint at some point? It looks like it has white over spray on the under carriage. I am a bodyman/painter would like to know the whole story on this truck like others have been asking. Please reply! Thanks, Tom", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734367417, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16371735, "authorName": "1150EML", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1150eml/", "bidAmount": 4250, "content": "$4,250 bid placed by 1150EML", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734367800, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16372005, "authorName": "ckessel (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckessel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@K51020Ranch, from what the owner told me, its had one repaint in its life. It looks like a cheap job as there is orange peel and dry spots. The owner is a frugal guy, has a family, so I would imagine the low bidder got the job. I spent time in the auto body industry too in the past along with parts industry and wrenching.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734369759, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16373066, "authorName": "K51020Ranch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/k51020ranch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cKessel Carl, thanks for getting back to all of the bidders with this info on the paint job. I haven\u2019t seen to many 50+ year old trucks that haven\u2019t had some kind of paint work done over the years! Solid truck! GLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734374362, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16374615, "authorName": "ckessel (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckessel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@K51020Ranch. For sure something that old, with few exceptions, has been squirted at least once.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734379179, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16375450, "authorName": "JIMMY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I own a '72 C10 with this engine/gearbox combo. It's very reliable and has enough power to run at 85 mph on the highway or just putt around town with that nice smooth high torque six. \r\nThe heater core is an easy fix, Rock Auto has the parts.\r\nThere is a lot of white paint on things that were unpainted from the factory.\r\nThe assortment of tires is a little odd, but it tells the tale of a frugal owner.\r\nThis truck will run forever if you take care of it.\r\nGLWTA!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1734382120, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16376646, "authorName": "swothe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swothe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm curious what the decision criteria was back in the day for wood bed floor vs. all steel, and leaf spring vs. coil for the rear suspension. My 72 C20 had a steel bed and coil springs, and it was pretty much a no-frills work truck, though it had the 350/automatic. Great truck though! Lots of memories from my teenage years.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734386782, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16377658, "authorName": "Gord6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gord6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Was this truck stored in a garage all it\u2019s life", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734395381, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16377690, "authorName": "Gord6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gord6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry for asking that question after rereading I see that it has been wow what a time capsule", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734395636, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16378331, "authorName": "ckessel (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckessel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Gord6. No worries! I misread the auction end date myself. Thought I saw it was Friday, got corrected.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734402359, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16379505, "authorName": "Gord6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gord6/", "bidAmount": 4353, "content": "$4,353 bid placed by Gord6", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734443448, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16379804, "authorName": "dane_ax", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dane_ax/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow- luv this truck! Besides the ice cream truck color, the access to the spark plugs- and everything else- is amazing!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1734446712, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16379807, "authorName": "dane_ax", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dane_ax/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by dane_ax", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734446734, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16380209, "authorName": "ckessel (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckessel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dane ax. Gotta love the old rides! Simple stuff to work on, great access to service items etc. Unless of course its a FOMOCO product with an FE series big block in a Stang, Fairlane, Cougar etc.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1734450805, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16380351, "authorName": "onlyhonda4me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onlyhonda4me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Super basic truck with a stick....\r\nas God intended \r\n\r\nGLWTA and \"Save the Manuals!\"", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1734451970, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16382696, "authorName": "ckessel (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckessel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@onlyhonda4me. Factory equipped Millenial Anti Theft. If it was a 3 on the tree, it would be the ultimate version. Ha!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734462908, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16389132, "authorName": "Calcoast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/calcoast/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by Calcoast", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734533335, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16392406, "authorName": "Padrcto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/padrcto/", "bidAmount": 5750, "content": "$5,750 bid placed by Padrcto", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734551127, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16396103, "authorName": "Calcoast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/calcoast/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by Calcoast", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734562761, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16397677, "authorName": "thiccofferman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thiccofferman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gotta take that topper off, dude", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734589336, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16397769, "authorName": "Seanangus2316", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seanangus2316/", "bidAmount": 6220, "content": "$6,220 bid placed by Seanangus2316", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734597583, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16413891, "authorName": "daviscon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daviscon/", "bidAmount": 6320, "content": "$6,320 bid placed by daviscon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734735762, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16414411, "authorName": "kenstennett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kenstennett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the transmission a granny gear 4 speed? Is the rear end ratio known?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734741278, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16414722, "authorName": "ckessel (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckessel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kenstennett. Yes on the trans. Don't know on the diff. Will crawl under it tomorrow to check for a ratio tag. I would assume it's 4:10's, but will try to verify. \r\nThanks for the bids you all. This truck will make a great Christmas present to someone!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734745272, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16415018, "authorName": "J4F", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j4f/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by J4F", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734750042, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16415332, "authorName": "Mac47", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mac47/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi. @ckessel. Beautiful truck. Few questions: \r\nIs the radio original and does it work? \r\nOdometer shows 82k. Is that the total mileage or did it already roll over 1x, 2x? \r\nAre gearbox and engine original?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734757658, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16415363, "authorName": "ckessel (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckessel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mac47. Radio unknown, can check tomorrow. Total, original mileage/ trans/ engine.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734758878, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16415565, "authorName": "teleplayer14", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teleplayer14/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you have or could you provide any close up images of the drip rail area on top of the cabin? Thank you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734774019, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16415570, "authorName": "teleplayer14", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teleplayer14/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I forgot to ask in my prior question. Is the truck in its current condition ready to daily drive around town? Can it be driven home from central CA to Los Angeles? If not, what items need immediate attention? Thanks again.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734774778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16416486, "authorName": "ckessel (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckessel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@teleplayer14. It's a hop in and drive. But...tires are 20+years old. Me, I'd replace those babies before hitting any distance other than maybe local around here. Heater core is leaking as stated, but bypassed. Registration part needs to be swapped too before hitting the road. I'll take some shots of the drip rails so you and others can scope them out. I know this is a big rust issue spot on these trucks. @kenstennett was asking about the diff ratio. I'm going to look for a tag on the cover to see what it has.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734795414, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16416522, "authorName": "ckessel (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckessel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When I checked on new treads, I believe the metric replacement was LT235/80-16. May have been 235/85. What's on it are 7.50-16's. The new style can be verified on tire sites.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734795732, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16419208, "authorName": "ckessel (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckessel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734810783, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16419237, "authorName": "ckessel (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckessel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734810842, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16419264, "authorName": "ckessel (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckessel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734810905, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16419281, "authorName": "ckessel (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckessel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734810958, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16419390, "authorName": "ckessel (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckessel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pictures of the drip rails are loaded on now for more closeup viewing. I do see some rust stains at the edges. Should be able to dig out sealer, apply POR15 or similar, reseal, then spot the white in. Diff is a Dana 60. By the tag, it has 4:56's. I was off assuming its 4:10's. On the radio, I didn't hear anything when I turned it on. The fuse looks fine so this will require investigation by whoever buys the truck. Radio looks like oe for the truck.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734811289, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16421393, "authorName": "Jocaro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jocaro/", "bidAmount": 7100, "content": "$7,100 bid placed by Jocaro", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734818612, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16421821, "authorName": "teleplayer14", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teleplayer14/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for the quick replies and updates!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734822644, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16422036, "authorName": "GreenK10", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greenk10/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great presentation on really nice rust free Chevy. Those cab supports are pristine! Curious that the inside rear view mirror is attached to the cab, 72\u2019s are glued to the windshield. Likely a windshield replacement? A primo C20 extremely well cared for.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734824890, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16422197, "authorName": "NachoDaddy007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nachodaddy007/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by NachoDaddy007", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734827034, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16422326, "authorName": "ckessel (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckessel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you all.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734828739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16427936, "authorName": "NachoDaddy007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nachodaddy007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You say, \u201cRegistration part needs to be swapped too before hitting the road.\u201d\r\nWhat does that mean?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734901742, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16428665, "authorName": "ckessel (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckessel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nachodaddy007. Swap ownership of vehicle. Take it out of the current owners name etc and put it into the name etc of whoever buys it. Then it's legal to be on the road. Currently it is registered under the owner. Its not registered as \"non op\".", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1734908896, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16428788, "authorName": "Sandman4x4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sandman4x4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very basic work truck. I would love to see how this old truck would tow a decent sized travel trailer? Even with the bulletproof 250, HD 4 speed to 4:56 gears?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734910805, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16428823, "authorName": "ckessel (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckessel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It would most likely be fine depending on trailer/truck load, terrain, speed etc. Just not going to do it fast. You could get a bit more zip out the 6 with a 2 carb intake and a header or split exhaust. The trans in the truck was big back in the day for the Jeep guys with the granny low. I believe Advance Adaptors has a 5 speed that will replace the 4 speed to give a little more top speed and cut come rpm's down. Of course you could V8 swap it too. Many, many possibilities for whoever buys it. Leave as is or do some changes.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1734911279, "type": "comment"}]