[{"id": 14579978, "authorName": "Micahd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/micahd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller - what's the transmission mated to all that power? TY.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1717084003, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14580013, "authorName": "TWilliams211 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twilliams211/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you all for looking, please reach out with any questions, needed photos, videos.\r\nWilly\u2019s is extremely clean with every nut and bolt replaced upon Build.\r\nDrivetrain has all top-of-the-line components, interior/body, paint within a few months old. Has been to recent car shows with tons of attention, so much fun to drive, next year will be its 75th anniversary!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1717084272, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14580044, "authorName": "TWilliams211 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twilliams211/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Transmission is an SM 420 4 speed completely rebuilt, with Granny low first. Centerforce clutch. Chromed oil pan.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717084554, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14580233, "authorName": "Valkyrja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valkyrja/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wouldn\u2019t all front axles on CJ\u2019s be full floaters?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1717086173, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14580259, "authorName": "TWilliams211 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twilliams211/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, I noticed that in the ad as well, the front axle is a Dana 30 with Chromoly inners, gears, Detroit locker, 30 spline.\nThe rear axles have warn hubs as well to quickly disengage for flat towing.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1717086428, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14580282, "authorName": "Todd_Z.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/todd_z.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Valkyrja - yes indeed!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1717086534, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14580488, "authorName": "TWilliams211 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twilliams211/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Paint on vehicle is Toyota\u2019s atomic silver 1J7. Ppg premium basecoat with EC 550 clearcoat.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717087967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14583418, "authorName": "wenzel.lewinsky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wenzel.lewinsky/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by wenzel.lewinsky", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717097407, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14586641, "authorName": "Valkyrja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valkyrja/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice axels none the less", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1717114297, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14587509, "authorName": "curtkline", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/curtkline/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by curtkline", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717125659, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14588273, "authorName": "TWilliams211 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twilliams211/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717159807, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14589181, "authorName": "SwiftFF5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swiftff5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Drum brakes on all four corners with a 350 V8 sounds a bit scary to me. I had a CJ-7 with drum brakes, and it did not stop well at all. Just my opinion, though.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1717168734, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14589388, "authorName": "TWilliams211 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twilliams211/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Appreciate your concern, but this Willys stops very well and as much lighter than CJ7, I probably wouldn\u2019t be comfortable driving a CJ7 with drum brakes either! At any rate, brakes are fully rebuilt and came factory with model.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717170247, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14589563, "authorName": "mrjirey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrjirey/", "bidAmount": 5555, "content": "$5,555 bid placed by mrjirey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717171850, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14589566, "authorName": "mrjirey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrjirey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "very cool build", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1717171878, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14589764, "authorName": "TWilliams211 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twilliams211/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mijirey-Thank you! It\u2019s been fun.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717173657, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14590195, "authorName": "Jackson2018", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackson2018/", "bidAmount": 5655, "content": "$5,655 bid placed by Jackson2018", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717175986, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14593207, "authorName": "TWilliams211 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twilliams211/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Let\u2019s talk the color I chose! After painting a Toyota Land Cruiser, I was inspired by the 1J7 atomic silver Lexus color, original Jeep color was a wine, purple-ish pearl, with ghost flames, and needed to make a change, so body parts, roll bar, interior Completely gutted, repaired a few small dings from previous owner and refinished. Hood, fenders all parts removed to paint complete, and with the sharp look of the silver, I had to replace the seats and carpet to finish it off. Attached is the photo of the Land Cruiser that just sold on BAT I refinished as well!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1717186995, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14595134, "authorName": "mrjirey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrjirey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TWilliams211 - is the AC still functional?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717202237, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14595394, "authorName": "TWilliams211 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twilliams211/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mrjiey\u2014no a/c, it\u2019s converted to an air compressor, clutch is wired to the dash but hoses to operate are removed, builds great pressure, just needs an air fitting and hose to operate.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717206230, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14595913, "authorName": "Rjpaper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rjpaper/", "bidAmount": 7400, "content": "$7,400 bid placed by Rjpaper", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717219210, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14596870, "authorName": "TWilliams211 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twilliams211/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for your bid Rjpaper!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717252028, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14597031, "authorName": "TWilliams211 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twilliams211/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Got a few questions on the Willy\u2019s capability to off road, it\u2019s not a trailer queen, well after I purchased approx. 5 years ago, I went through entire fuel system, boiled the custom fuel tank, new lines, sending unit, had to tidy up a lot of loose ends from the original build. My wife and I took it through the rubicon trail in its old color for a shakedown, I wanted a rig that could be capable for the trail and street. Did amazing with no issues at all, not a scratch , I\u2019ll attach some images in its old color skin during trip. Also some of photos of the paint prep, and refinish stages. What\u2019s cool is the windshield frame comes off in a minute for that open air feel off roading.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1717253701, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14597077, "authorName": "TWilliams211 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twilliams211/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717254099, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14597098, "authorName": "TWilliams211 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twilliams211/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Lexus color is clearly my favorite, the pearl in it just changes from every angle, the is one of those vehicles you just have to look at as your walking away\u2026.\ud83d\ude33", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717254330, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14600270, "authorName": "MarkNeely", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markneely/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dang... what a sweet little CJ! \r\n\r\nGLWTA!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1717269747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14600333, "authorName": "TWilliams211 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twilliams211/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you Mark!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717270063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14605714, "authorName": "TWilliams211 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twilliams211/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Took the Willy\u2019s to a local car show last week and can\u2019t believe the comments this thing gets, flat fenders seem pretty rare these days but at 74 years old I understand! The custom dash always is a hit\u2026", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717350067, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14608756, "authorName": "Ironman.jarvis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ironman.jarvis/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by Ironman.jarvis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717363673, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14610109, "authorName": "HYG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hyg/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by HYG", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717383045, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14610135, "authorName": "TWilliams211 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twilliams211/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for your bids today, Gentlemen please reach out if there\u2019s any questions or needed images to support the sale.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717383681, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14611038, "authorName": "TWilliams211 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twilliams211/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes! Few emails on ease of flat towing! CJ is set up perfectly for that, towed it last year behind our RV, really didn\u2019t know it was there, front chrome tow hooks are mounted for this, also a quick turn of the warn hubs to disengage the front and rear axles so drivelines don\u2019t spin at all, takes minutes to hook up and go. I used magnetic lights but could be hardwired if wanted as well. We do a lot of camping, traveling and wanted to keep this as a tow vehicle option. And it\u2019s a light tow\u2026", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717419913, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14612033, "authorName": "wenzel.lewinsky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wenzel.lewinsky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "what is the top speed ?\r\nthe textile type roof comes off ?\r\nis the jeep a permanent 4 x 4 ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717429176, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14612444, "authorName": "TWilliams211 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twilliams211/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wenzell.lewinsky\u2014 I\u2019m sure it could do 100mph, but these short wheelbase jeeps in my opinion I don\u2019t take over 65 ish. Great around town and on the back roads, off-road, but I don\u2019t stay on the highway too long. It\u2019s really not a long distance type of vehicle. As driving most Jeeps, you pay attention due to the short wheelbase.\r\n\r\nThe vinyl top just snaps on with stainless fasteners, I take it off based on the weather, but it\u2019s nice shade when it\u2019s hot, and yes, the vehicle usually isn\u2019t 2 Wheel Dr. unless off Roading, the manual transfer case locks and engages the four-wheel-drivetrain.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1717432658, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14612698, "authorName": "TWilliams211 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twilliams211/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My apologies after proofread, the vehicle drives in 2wd full-time, but needs to be manually locked in to 4wd\u2026.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1717434328, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14620171, "authorName": "Rebel00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rebel00/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by Rebel00", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717510286, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14620325, "authorName": "TWilliams211 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twilliams211/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had a question on the rear trailer hitch, yes, the Willy\u2019s has one, it will fit a 2 inch standard drop hitch, license plate has a custom steel mount slid into it currently. (It hides the hitch.) Also, front bumper has hitch receiver, which is great to move around toys, can also fit a removable winch in the top of bumper or front hitch mount. Both bumpers are custom fabricated and thought through for clearance and purpose.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717511490, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14620421, "authorName": "TWilliams211 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twilliams211/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As build original build started in the 90s, previous owner (Friend) clearly spent a small fortune on triple chrome plating. As almost all the hardware on the build is stainless steel, there\u2019s a lot of chrome, plated bolts, washers, plates, drivetrain covers, both drivelines, and billet aluminum details all over from interior to chassis components.\nAlways get a lot of comments on the details\u2026", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717512435, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14628718, "authorName": "Chalk992911S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chalk992911s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! Awesome build! Bought a IS500 off of Cars&Bids last year, never signed up for BAT until now after checking this Willys out. Nice work seller! I\u2019ll be watching tomorrow. :-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1717564736, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14629554, "authorName": "TWilliams211 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twilliams211/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Aside from the custom dashboard discussions, these louvers get attention, if I had a dollar on how many people asked to buy just the hood I\u2019d be rich! It fits the build for sure, and looks cool, and helps cool..\ud83d\ude0e", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717594521, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14630263, "authorName": "Chadwicka33", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chadwicka33/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am not familiar with the CJ-3A, is there room for a back seat? I got two little ones. Cool jeep man!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1717600561, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14630369, "authorName": "TWilliams211 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twilliams211/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Chadwicka33\u2013 yes, I\u2019ve seen these with a rear tumble seat, I never put one in, but they are available. Thank you!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1717601525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14630816, "authorName": "Sonnymc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonnymc/", "bidAmount": 9100, "content": "$9,100 bid placed by Sonnymc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717604812, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14632590, "authorName": "TWilliams211 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twilliams211/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now that auction is set to expire in less than 24 hours, I wanted to post a list of what the build entailed and drivetrain description below, thank you all for your bids and interest, I appreciate it. \n\n1950 Willys CJ-3A\n\n-Every nut and bolt replaced from restoration, stainless hardware.\n-350 4-bolt Main Chevrolet engine, 6k miles after professional rebuild.\n-Edelbrock intake manifold\n-Edelbrock 4 barrel carburetor 600cfm.\n\n-Dana 44 rear axle with 4:88 gear ratio, chromoly inner axles, Detroit locker. completely rebuilt. \n-Dana 30 front axle with 4:88 gears, chromoly inner axle shafts, Detroit locker, completely rebuilt.\n-Warn hubs from and rear, quick unlocking for flat towing.\n-Front and rear axles have polished finned aluminum diff covers, chrome accessories.\n-Chevrolet power steering box reinforced at frame. Chevrolet power steering pump. -Upgraded hydraulic powerlines from pump to box. Pitman arm, chromed and polished box accessories.\n-SM 420 4 speed transmission completely rebuilt, with Granny low first. Centerforce clutch. Chromed pan. \n-Dana Spicer 18 twin stick transfer case completely rebuilt with aluminum fin, polished pan and chromed side access plates.\n-Rebuilt and chromed, front and rear driveshaft with new spicer u-joints.\n-Custom fabricated, front and rear bumpers, front and rear tow hitch, winch mount, tow hooks with all chrome hardware.\n-Chromoly heavy duty steering components with all new Heim joints, chrome, plated.\n-All new leaf springs with chrome plated base plates, new U-joints, upper and lower grease-able joints.\n-Polished valve covers, air intake, air, compressor, chromed, headers, alternator, accessories, water pump, and pulleys.\n-Heavy duty 4 core custom made radiator with chrome fan shroud, and fan.\n-Front and rear drum brakes recently rebuilt. \n-New brake/clutch master cylinder. \n-Flowmaster muffler with new 2 inch exhaust. Two into one from headers back, chrome tip. \n-New windshield and rubber seals.\n-Mickey Thompson alloy 15 inch rims, 35\u00d712.5 R 15 LT BF Goodwrench, mud terrain KM2 tires. Worn 15%. Metal chrome valve stems.\n-Large heavy steel 14 gallon fuel tank.\n-Louvered hood, louvered inner fender.\n-Custom polished tilt steering column, polished billet, accessories, and steering wheel.\n-Burlewood dash, custom-made to fit burlewood knobs and billet digital instrument panel.\n-8 ball shift knob with chrome shifters for transmission and transfer case. All shifters chrome plated. \n-Family six point roll cage 1-3/4 DOM tubing custom fabricated.\n-Custom-made center console battery box, battery replaced in 2/22. Cables routed to console from engine compartment.\n-New fuel line/fuel pump, electronic.\n-Push button start hidden under dash.\n-Billet rearview mirror mounted to cage.\n-New 1 month old bucket seats with no rips, tears, or marks, two tone gray/black to match.\n-New custom carpet with bead surround, fit to access accessories and rollbar. -Entire tub has sound deadening pad on floor.\n-Custom made black vinyl Bimini top with all stainless snap hardware removable.\n-Custom made gray Tonnue cover, stainless snap hardware.\n-Billet aluminum fuel cap.\n-Billet aluminum rear tail lamps.\n-Complete new paint (1month) with PPG, premium basecoat and clearcoat with with three coats of clear. Under body is basecoat clear coated also. \n-New rubber body seals throughout.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717611126, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14636544, "authorName": "Rjpaper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rjpaper/", "bidAmount": 9700, "content": "$9,700 bid placed by Rjpaper", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717622648, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14637026, "authorName": "SMPEEZY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smpeezy/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by SMPEEZY", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717626958, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14637033, "authorName": "phantom309", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phantom309/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fantastic build - love the color, louvres, and the dash! Gotta be a lot of lurkers waiting to pounce in the last half hour of this one. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1717627026, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14637175, "authorName": "TWilliams211 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twilliams211/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Phantom309\u2013 thank you for the words, it\u2019s been really fun, owning it and working on it, new owners going to love it! It\u2019s a head turner for sure, we will see where we go!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1717628805, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14637945, "authorName": "Rebel00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rebel00/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by Rebel00", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717637196, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14638276, "authorName": "fyjimo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fyjimo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you happen to know if the jeep was ever owned by Don Berg ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717641796, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14638340, "authorName": "TWilliams211 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twilliams211/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No. Don\u2019t recognize the name, I know both owners personally that had it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717642846, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14638363, "authorName": "fyjimo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fyjimo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717643330, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14638773, "authorName": "Chalk992911S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chalk992911s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller\n\nHave there been any suspension mods since the Rubicon run? (Which kicks ass BTW) \nAre there any rear tire rubbing issues when the rear is stuffed? Looks like there isn\u2019t much room for flex on the front portion of the rear quarter panel? Any off camber pics of rear stuffed? Possibly when the rear articulates the rear axle moves away from the body in that area - just wondering what you\u2019ve experienced. Thanks!! And seriously GLWS!! Love this thing! I\u2019ll be watching later today.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1717662047, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14639263, "authorName": "TWilliams211 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twilliams211/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Chalk992911S\u2014no mods done after that trip, leaf springs only have a certain amount of travel and these CJ3\u2019s are very rigid, not like a coil ride. Frame has been plated upon build in front areas, upon extreme flex, which I try to avoid while driving, I had a small tire rub in the rear of the quarters, but like I said I don\u2019t like flexing this like a crawler, it\u2019s narrow size allows it to take lines normal rigs can\u2019t.\r\nThere is no rub marks after new paint currently, this Willys is so nice now I probably wouldn\u2019t take it through again, but it\u2019s totally capable\u2026.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1717678505, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14639532, "authorName": "TWilliams211 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twilliams211/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "On this final morning of auction I would like to send out a message of THANKS to the BaT community. I have followed the comments closely, and I have engaged with many of you directly through text, phone, or email. This Willys flatty represents a unique piece of art that doesn\u2019t exist anywhere else in the world. It was a true labor of love, and of course it is hard to let it go\u2026but my engagement and interaction with such amazing people gives me confidence that this Flat fender will be going to a GREAT home no matter what. Good luck to all these final few hours! \r\n\r\n\u201cThis thing just screams America!\u201d", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717681404, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14639586, "authorName": "MStoffregen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mstoffregen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just wanted to chime in and let everyone know how nice this Willys looks in person. The owner of this rig has painted vehicles for me and his work is top notch, as evidenced by last month's record high sale of a Toyota Land Cruiser. \r\n\r\nAlso, this auction is no reserve, so any one of you can win.\r\n\r\nGood luck!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1717681938, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14640181, "authorName": "ajydog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajydog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you provide the spacing on the tow bar connections?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1717687120, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14640381, "authorName": "TWilliams211 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twilliams211/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Towbar measurements outside to outside measures 29 and 3/4.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1717688680, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14640437, "authorName": "ROWDY64", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rowdy64/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice Willys. Too bad it's sprayed with PPG. Haha Just kidding Williams. (We both were GMs at KCC at the same time.)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1717689156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14640449, "authorName": "TWilliams211 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twilliams211/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ajydog\u2014 Photos of measurements attached, I had a draw-tight adjustable towbar that I notched the inner sleeves of. \r\nTowed great behind our motorhome.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1717689302, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14640675, "authorName": "Macattac76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/macattac76/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by Macattac76", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717691067, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14640685, "authorName": "ajydog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajydog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Twilliams211 thank you for providing the measurements.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1717691088, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14640746, "authorName": "ajydog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajydog/", "bidAmount": 10750, "content": "$10,750 bid placed by ajydog", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717691465, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14640917, "authorName": "TWilliams211 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twilliams211/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No problem ajydog, please reach out if you need any other information, and I appreciate the bid! Good luck.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1717692575, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14640927, "authorName": "milaadf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/milaadf/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by milaadf", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717692647, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14641073, "authorName": "Macattac76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/macattac76/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by Macattac76", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717693410, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14641084, "authorName": "ajydog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajydog/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by ajydog", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717693440, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14641097, "authorName": "Macattac76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/macattac76/", "bidAmount": 11750, "content": "$11,750 bid placed by Macattac76", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717693476, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14641341, "authorName": "ZR1Dave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zr1dave/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by ZR1Dave", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717694477, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14641586, "authorName": "MStoffregen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mstoffregen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I really love all the finned aluminum parts including the valve covers, oil pan, etc. So very old school.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1717695299, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14641634, "authorName": "wenzel.lewinsky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wenzel.lewinsky/", "bidAmount": 12350, "content": "$12,350 bid placed by wenzel.lewinsky", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717695448, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14641713, "authorName": "fyjimo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fyjimo/", "bidAmount": 12600, "content": "$12,600 bid placed by fyjimo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717695663, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14641717, "authorName": "TWilliams211 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twilliams211/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you, mstoffregen, clearly, Build was started off by a hot rodder. Fits the era well, crazy this California tub is going to be 75 years old next year! Appreciate all the comments everybody!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1717695672, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14641747, "authorName": "Piros1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/piros1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a really good deal right now, not sure where it will end but this appears to be a very nice build that you can\u2019t duplicate today for what it is bid at so for. If I didn\u2019t have a garage full I probably would jump into the bidding arena. I have 57 flat fender Jeep but not as nice as this one. Good luck to all.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1717695791, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14641788, "authorName": "TWilliams211 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twilliams211/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It sure gets a lot more attention than a $30,000 Polaris side-by-side! Even the police waive to me in town! Thanks for your bids everybody, good luck to the new owner and a peace of history!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717695873, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14641820, "authorName": "TWilliams211 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twilliams211/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you piros1, appreciate the comment, yeah, I\u2019ve never seen one in this condition\u2026 I don\u2019t think it\u2019s been outside in 30 years, always garaged.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717695991, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14641912, "authorName": "MStoffregen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mstoffregen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Flat fender Jeeps, er WIllys, are very hot right now. Seems like another one comes out of the woodwork every day. If I didn't have a few too many 4x4's, I'd love to have this one too.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1717696340, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14641918, "authorName": "Macattac76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/macattac76/", "bidAmount": 12850, "content": "$12,850 bid placed by Macattac76", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717696364, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14642011, "authorName": "SMPEEZY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smpeezy/", "bidAmount": 13100, "content": "$13,100 bid placed by SMPEEZY", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717696625, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14642016, "authorName": "Macattac76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/macattac76/", "bidAmount": 13350, "content": "$13,350 bid placed by Macattac76", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717696645, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14642021, "authorName": "MStoffregen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mstoffregen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Imagine this one with a canoe on the roof, on your way to the lake for the summer. How cool would it be to have at the cabin to take to town for ice cream. Or, yeah, trips to the Rubicon. Jeepers Jamboree is right around the corner.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717696673, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14642026, "authorName": "Broncoguy2468", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/broncoguy2468/", "bidAmount": 13600, "content": "$13,600 bid placed by Broncoguy2468", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717696690, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14642033, "authorName": "SMPEEZY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smpeezy/", "bidAmount": 13850, "content": "$13,850 bid placed by SMPEEZY", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717696707, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14642037, "authorName": "Sonnymc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonnymc/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by Sonnymc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717696720, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14642045, "authorName": "SMPEEZY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smpeezy/", "bidAmount": 14750, "content": "$14,750 bid placed by SMPEEZY", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717696747, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14642052, "authorName": "Sonnymc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonnymc/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by Sonnymc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717696764, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14642058, "authorName": "Allen1962", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allen1962/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by Allen1962", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717696781, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14642063, "authorName": "Chalk992911S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chalk992911s/", "bidAmount": 15750, "content": "$15,750 bid placed by Chalk992911S", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717696794, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14642064, "authorName": "Sonnymc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonnymc/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by Sonnymc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717696798, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14642072, "authorName": "SMPEEZY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smpeezy/", "bidAmount": 16250, "content": "$16,250 bid placed by SMPEEZY", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717696832, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14642077, "authorName": "Sonnymc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonnymc/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by Sonnymc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717696847, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14642132, "authorName": "SMPEEZY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smpeezy/", "bidAmount": 17250, "content": "$17,250 bid placed by SMPEEZY", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717696961, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14642139, "authorName": "Sonnymc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonnymc/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by Sonnymc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717696981, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14642172, "authorName": "Sonnymc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sonnymc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 6/6/24 for $17,500 to Sonnymc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717697101, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 14642205, "authorName": "Chalk992911S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chalk992911s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If Sonny backs out I will take this!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1717697190, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14642368, "authorName": "TWilliams211 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twilliams211/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think that\u2019s a tall order, he\u2019s the ex owner.\r\nI might need to change because I peed myself laughing so hard\u2026..", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1717697603, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14644006, "authorName": "Chalk992911S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chalk992911s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ha! Nobody else was going to win this!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1717702448, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14644281, "authorName": "TWilliams211 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twilliams211/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When the bid closed, I had no idea until I saw the name, complete surprise, looks like everybody wins.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1717703328, "type": "comment"}]