| Bids & Comments | In Response to | Submitted On | |
|---|---|---|---|
| As we head into the final hour of bidding, we are on standby for any questions. Good luck to all! | 1970 Jeep Jeepster Commando | August 30, 2024 10:59 am | |
| Thank you to all of the bidders so far. As a reminder, if you have never placed a bid on BMR, please make sure your user profile is complete with Contact Address and Credit Card details. We will be available for all questions as we head into the close at 12:00 PM PST on 8/30. | 1970 Jeep Jeepster Commando | August 29, 2024 9:34 pm | |
| Updated engine compartment photo with the dual battery isolator removed. | 1970 Jeep Jeepster Commando | August 28, 2024 9:16 pm | |
| The Commando is up and running! We've just added a cold start video that showcases its quick start and smooth idle. A mobile auto electrician rewired the ignition switch and removed the second battery, along with the dual battery isolator, to tidy up the engine compartment. The fuel line currently runs from the existing mechanical fuel pump into a fuel can. Most of the wiring you see in the dash is for various accessories that you may choose to remove or not use. It's in great shape and ready for you to make it your own! | 1970 Jeep Jeepster Commando | August 23, 2024 12:00 pm | |
| Project Update! The Commando has been wired so that it turns over and starts with a key turn. It fired up effortlessly on the first try with a dribble of gas into the carb. It was then set up with a fuel line from the mechanical fuel pump directly into a gas can and it fired up again, but there was fuel leaking out of the venturis and flooding it, so the carb is going in for a professional rebuild tomorrow. We expect to have a video of it running by the middle of next week, so stay tuned! | 1970 Jeep Jeepster Commando | August 15, 2024 6:07 pm | |
| We appreciate your participation in this exciting first project listing on Build My Ride and for enduring our technical difficulties. We look forward to making the required programming updates so that we have smoother listings in the future. Just like building a real car, you can test systems multiple times, but things can still shake loose on your first drive. Thank you everyone for helping us to build it better! | 1973 Ford Bronco Bill Stroppe Baja | July 22, 2024 1:14 pm | |
| This is shaping up to be a wild finish! Make sure you refresh your page to ensure you have the latest bid and timer data, especially for active bidders in the 2 minute overtime periods. | 1973 Ford Bronco Bill Stroppe Baja | July 22, 2024 12:48 pm | |
| As a reminder for those that have not placed a bid yet, but plan to bid, please make sure that your contact/mailing address and credit card have been added to your profile prior to placing a bid. | 1973 Ford Bronco Bill Stroppe Baja | July 22, 2024 11:45 am | |
| We took the Baja for a 15 mile drive to Cars & Coffee over the weekend. The engine makes great power, runs perfectly, and never exceeded 185 degrees. The suspension rides very well without the harshness one might expect from a high lift vehicle. The steering has a lot of play in it, so you have to pay attention, but otherwise it's a blast to drive! The next caretaker of this Baja will have some decisions to make, but either way they will have an incredible Bronco in their stable. | 1973 Ford Bronco Bill Stroppe Baja | July 22, 2024 10:41 am | |
| Important Message: Please note that in order to see the current bid from bidders, other than yourself, you will need to refresh your screen to ensure you have not been outbid and that your timer is accurate. We are currently experiencing a bug that affects how bids and comments display in real time. This is an unfortunate discovery and our team is working diligently to remedy it. We recommend in this current condition that you don’t wait until the final seconds of the auction to bid, as you may miss this great opportunity. We truly appreciate your support, participation, and patience, as we continue to work through our growing pains and build the platform. If you have specific comments related to this or need our help, please email support@buildmyride.com. | 1973 Ford Bronco Bill Stroppe Baja | July 22, 2024 7:25 am | |
