[{"id": 10892089, "authorName": "Tjp013", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tjp013/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Tjp013", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678231282, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10892205, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Chevelle looks amazing, and the fact that it is a place that is wonderfully named Sol Duc Hot Springs, makes it even better - GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678232570, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10892215, "authorName": "Mark_Kudra", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_kudra/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Chevrolet\u2019s answer to the GTO. Is this a Z16 car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678232675, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10892299, "authorName": "bobalitz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobalitz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Its not a Z16\r\nIt had a small block and 4speed when I bought it several years ago.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1678233484, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10892378, "authorName": "kuch77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kuch77/", "bidAmount": 7700, "content": "$7,700 bid placed by kuch77", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678234442, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10892392, "authorName": "Skinwalker49", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skinwalker49/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of my all time favorite cars! The 396 is just a plus! GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678234691, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10892598, "authorName": "darenhall99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darenhall99/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by darenhall99", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678236869, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10892837, "authorName": "Rustywat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rustywat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A friend of mine parents lived in Pt. Townsend. We would go to the hot springs when you had to hike in to get to then. Now there's a resort there. Not so fun anymore. Nice car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678239474, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10893218, "authorName": "YETIMAN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yetiman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mark_kudra Looks like badges only as it is a 136 car and not a 138 SS car. Z16 was a very very very rare car. The unicorn of the Chevelle SS, and my all time favorite. It came in only three colors, Tuxedo Black, Regal Red and Crocus Yellow. They made 200 hard tops and one vert, so I have heard or read or recollect, either of which could be wrong. The Z16 also had a 160 MPH speedo. I loved that Malibu SS396 badge on the back! The real deal Z16 was often faked and a real one would cost upwards of 200K these days? Just a guess. One sold last year for 165K. \r\n\r\nEnough of that, this here blue 65 looks great! I like it. Sounds good too. I guess no clutch safety switch on that thing?! Look at the cold start vid, his left foot never touches the clutch. We've all been around long enough that some of you like me have accidentally hit the starter on a manual car that was in gear and didn't have the safety switch hooked up and you bump the car in front or behind you...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1678244018, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10893723, "authorName": "CarFoolLane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfoollane/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Boy, 1965 was such a great year for Chevrolet styling:\r\n\r\nFull-size (Impala; later Caprice)\r\nChevelle\r\nChevy II\r\nCorvair \r\nCorvette\r\n\r\nAll slam-dunk winners, IMO.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1678254370, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10894399, "authorName": "tompatton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tompatton/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by tompatton", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678284600, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10895509, "authorName": "HJCARLIN72", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hjcarlin72/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There was no clutch safety switch on a 1965 Chevelle. You had to THINK before starting it. Speaking from experience as I had one in 1968.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1678294041, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10895550, "authorName": "Reggie67z28", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reggie67z28/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Reggie67z28", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678294363, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10896663, "authorName": "Mark_Kudra", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_kudra/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@YETIMAN, thank you for clarifying my brother. You\u2019re a wealth of information and very kind to share.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678300314, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10900653, "authorName": "rexfox", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rexfox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nicely done! GLWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678316498, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10900974, "authorName": "Williamflores", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/williamflores/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by Williamflores", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678318801, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10901821, "authorName": "tjshaughnessy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tjshaughnessy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do all the lights work?\r\nDoes the horn work?\r\nWhat doesn't work on the care?\r\nWhat work needs to be done on the car currently?\r\nThe 396, was that the 325 HP version?\r\nVery nicely done, got a kick ou9t of the clutch safety switch, Ive had a couple fo hiccups witht back in my yout. lol.\r\n\r\nThanks a lot.\r\nTom", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678328483, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10902051, "authorName": "bobalitz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobalitz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As far as I know all lights work.\r\nI'll double check the interior dome light tomorrow.\r\nHorn does not work\r\nA.M. radio does not work\r\nThat's all I can think of.\r\nAlmost everything on this car has been rebuilt or replaced with new.\r\nThe engine is from a 67 Chevelle, Camaro or passenger car. I don't know how much hp it came with originally.\r\nBuilders estimate currently is about 400 hp", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678331514, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10902266, "authorName": "tjshaughnessy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tjshaughnessy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks very ,uch for the info.\r\nSorry abt the buy it now question, found my answer after I finished typing Duh :-)\r\n\r\nVery nice car", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678334423, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10902863, "authorName": "Tjp013", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tjp013/", "bidAmount": 16469, "content": "$16,469 bid placed by Tjp013", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678364348, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10902950, "authorName": "tjshaughnessy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tjshaughnessy/", "bidAmount": 16729, "content": "$16,729 bid placed by tjshaughnessy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678366526, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10903060, "authorName": "Tjp013", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tjp013/", "bidAmount": 17812, "content": "$17,812 bid placed by Tjp013", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678368760, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10909076, "authorName": "mike_rockwell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_rockwell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice clean Chevelle SS, smooth running through the gears, seems like a solid car. Is it me or is the continual BaT reference to replacement engine troublesome? To me that means same engine for same engine, the flags on the front fender indicate a 327ci, so this would be an engine conversion, nothing wrong with that. If this was an original L78 car, the value would be to the moon. Nothing against this seller or this nice driver car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1678399225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10911905, "authorName": "Krelldog800", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krelldog800/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All original sheet metal?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678424764, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10913447, "authorName": "bobalitz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobalitz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Trunk floor and driver rear quarter panels were replaced during the restoration.\r\nWhen I bought the car there were pin holes in the trunk. Painter recommended replacing. \r\nRear quarter looked pretty good to me but again the painter recommended replacing it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678463671, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10923127, "authorName": "Escalado", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/escalado/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by Escalado", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678556986, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10927598, "authorName": "ncc.1959", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ncc.1959/", "bidAmount": 21250, "content": "$21,250 bid placed by ncc.1959", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678574270, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10929676, "authorName": "tjshaughnessy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tjshaughnessy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "is that a stainless steel exhaust?\r\nWhat kind of mufflers are you using?\r\n\r\nThanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678628171, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10929796, "authorName": "bobalitz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobalitz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes. Stainless exhaust.\r\nIt was done in 2019. I'll get the information on the mufflers later today or tomorrow morning", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678629845, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10930355, "authorName": "nhrasupergas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nhrasupergas/", "bidAmount": 21500, "content": "$21,500 bid placed by nhrasupergas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678636043, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10931805, "authorName": "GTJim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gtjim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such a nicely done Chevelle. 396 is the perfect choice. The fun of an L78 car but you can drive it and enjoy. GLWA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678643267, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10939325, "authorName": "bobalitz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobalitz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mufflers are Street max\r\nAll lights work", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678729929, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10944262, "authorName": "Dobb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had the 396 in my '67 Chevelle SS. Probably the best vintage engine I've ever had. It takes whatever you give it and wants more.\r\nGLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678758290, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10944735, "authorName": "Reidcycles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reidcycles/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by Reidcycles", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678768592, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10944983, "authorName": "RocketRay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rocketray/", "bidAmount": 23500, "content": "$23,500 bid placed by RocketRay", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678783097, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10945122, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nothing like a 396 in a Chevelle mid-size body! Almost the best body style of all the midsizes-I wanted one of these when new but being the latter part of 65 there were no two doors within a reasonable distance. Ended up with a 65 Impala SS.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678793745, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10945377, "authorName": "cb60", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cb60/", "bidAmount": 24000, "content": "$24,000 bid placed by cb60", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678798996, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10945628, "authorName": "1970GTO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1970gto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bobalitz GLWTA really like your build. Curious as to why you stayed with exhaust manifolds versus headers which on this motor probably worth 50 horsepower?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678801701, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10945699, "authorName": "Reidcycles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reidcycles/", "bidAmount": 24500, "content": "$24,500 bid placed by Reidcycles", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678802333, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10946040, "authorName": "bobalitz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobalitz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks\r\nDuring the build COVID was making it difficult to find a good set for a 65 big block 4 speed car.\r\nI decided to go factory.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678805560, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10946624, "authorName": "Jerrydog70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jerrydog70/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by Jerrydog70", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678810048, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10946755, "authorName": "Reidcycles", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reidcycles/", "bidAmount": 25500, "content": "$25,500 bid placed by Reidcycles", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678810945, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10946811, "authorName": "1WEIGHSP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1weighsp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a beauty! Love this body style on these cars.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1678811347, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10948429, "authorName": "Dobb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The build is VERY close to being a nut and bolt restoration.\nWas hoping this would be a sleeper. No such luck. I can see it already. And it's close to me.\nGonna go too rich for my blood, so I'll sit back and enjoy the fireworks finale. :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678818250, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10948656, "authorName": "Jerrydog70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jerrydog70/", "bidAmount": 26500, "content": "$26,500 bid placed by Jerrydog70", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678819244, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10949993, "authorName": "Quadrifoglio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quadrifoglio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful build.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678824884, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10950550, "authorName": "1970chevelle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1970chevelle/", "bidAmount": 26750, "content": "$26,750 bid placed by 1970chevelle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678826680, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10950563, "authorName": "Jerrydog70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jerrydog70/", "bidAmount": 27500, "content": "$27,500 bid placed by Jerrydog70", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678826742, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10950565, "authorName": "jimtdi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimtdi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Helo out sweet car very clean som lucky person ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678826750, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10950579, "authorName": "Houstonh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/houstonh/", "bidAmount": 28000, "content": "$28,000 bid placed by Houstonh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678826813, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10950584, "authorName": "bobalitz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobalitz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's going to sell!\r\nThanks to all the bidders and positive comments", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1678826828, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10950590, "authorName": "Viabill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/viabill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jimtdi What?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678826840, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10950593, "authorName": "jahinak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jahinak/", "bidAmount": 28250, "content": "$28,250 bid placed by jahinak", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678826855, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10950594, "authorName": "rockridge185", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rockridge185/", "bidAmount": 29000, "content": "$29,000 bid placed by rockridge185", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678826871, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10950604, "authorName": "jahinak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jahinak/", "bidAmount": 29250, "content": "$29,250 bid placed by jahinak", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678826888, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10950607, "authorName": "Dobb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stop bidding and I might jump in!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678826891, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10950613, "authorName": "Jerrydog70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jerrydog70/", "bidAmount": 29750, "content": "$29,750 bid placed by Jerrydog70", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678826908, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10950618, "authorName": "Dicekng", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dicekng/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Go for it!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678826915, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10950622, "authorName": "Houstonh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/houstonh/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by Houstonh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678826944, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10950639, "authorName": "VanceKershner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vancekershner/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by VanceKershner", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678827047, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10950644, "authorName": "Dicekng", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dicekng/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great left hook!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678827072, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10950647, "authorName": "Quadrifoglio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quadrifoglio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": ".... and VanceKershner comes in outta left field...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678827086, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10950650, "authorName": "jimtdi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimtdi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "More jabs ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678827100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10950653, "authorName": "plymouth4evr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/plymouth4evr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The seller makes the shifting look too easy. Good luck with this beauty.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678827121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10950669, "authorName": "VanceKershner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vancekershner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 3/14/23 for $35,000 to VanceKershner", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678827182, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 10950670, "authorName": "Quadrifoglio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quadrifoglio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A bargain, IMO. Enjoy!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1678827189, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10950671, "authorName": "Dobb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats! Probably one of the best deals today!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678827193, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10950672, "authorName": "Dicekng", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dicekng/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Out of the blue. The KO punch!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678827199, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10950677, "authorName": "Quadrifoglio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quadrifoglio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well played, Vance Kershner.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678827222, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10950679, "authorName": "scott777", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott777/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "good deal on this. congratulations.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678827225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10950689, "authorName": "rockridge185", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rockridge185/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And HELL came with him", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678827265, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10950743, "authorName": "TadamT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tadamt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That was a strong knock-out bid and a great addition to an impressive collection for @VanceKershner...Vance knows what he wants and has the means to get it! Congrats", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678827535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10952187, "authorName": "Utesman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/utesman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ plymouth4evr...He didn't MAKE it LOOK that easy.....it IS that easy when you readjust the linkage rods for a short gate. Only on '64-'67 Muncie's is this possible.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678835256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10952206, "authorName": "Utesman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/utesman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not a LOT of do-it-yourself Z16's out there!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678835397, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10952918, "authorName": "jata4u2c", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jata4u2c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Vance Kershner auto restorer West coast?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678841943, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10954284, "authorName": "Fathersluv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fathersluv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful 65", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678884228, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10954365, "authorName": "lmharris54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmharris54/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just a beautiful car. Very hard to compete with V. Kershner for to win the auction. Great find and but best of luck with the car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678885205, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11032873, "authorName": "Captainchuck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/captainchuck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @VanceKershner I'm looking forward to seeing it at Goobers!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679662945, "type": "comment"}]