Torq_Shep

You guys are the best! Yeah I think I may SEM in the plastics and use @Gjeeps method of restoring a new to me dash from @jdog

I have never had them but I always recommend General tires. Run them on all of my vans and I have heard good things about their A/Ts

I know I saw a post on this but I can't find it again Anyway, I will likely start putting my interior back together in a week or two and I was wondering what you guys are using for making your old plastics look good again? I am a bit wary of products that coat over the plastics (SEM) but if you have had experience let me know.

Because this topic comes up so much: What did everyone pay/sell? Price, Location, Year, Specs, Condition... 1989 Comanche Sportruck 4.0, 2wd auto SWB, rust free, not running, clean title, bad paint, stock Paid $500 in 2012 Sarasota Florida Sold for $1900 in 2015 Tallahassee Florida with Rusto paint, generally cleaned up and running well with AX15 swap. 1990 Comanche Eliminator 4.0 4WD AX15 SWB, rust on windshield frame and floorboards, camo paint, bad reverse gear, stock. Paid $1900 in 2016 Victoria Texas Parted out in 2018 San Antonio Texas. Probably parted for about $2200 1989 Comanche Eliminator 4.0 2wd AW4 SWB, no rust, bad paint, partially parted, not running, dented up in rockers, bed, tailgate. NO TITLE. Paid $700 in 2020 Midlothian Texas 1991 Comanche Eliminator 4.0 2WD AX15 SWB, no rust, bad paint, complete, blown rear axle, NO TITLE. Paid $2000 in 2020 Wichita Springs Texas

Being willing to sit on things always brings better deals. Also your other truck is SWEET.

As far as negotiations. The fact that it is not their bread and butter of vehicles is a plus for you. You know far more about what you are looking at then they do. Might try the "Leave a price and phone number" tactic. If they want it off the lot they will let it go for whatever they have in it.

$4500 asking seems steep to me. It will need the floorboard frame caps removed, new pans, and the caps re-installed. Engine may be salvageable but it sounds like it may need a fair amount of work. This might be one you let sit and come back after a month or two and offer 2.5-3k. Especially being that it is a 1987 and not a 1991 or 1992 where you get less desirable stuff under the truck.

Try living in an HOA from the 1970s. I pay $280 a year for the "privilege" of having a notice on my door every so often to mow my lawn.

Ripped out most of the carpet, the dash, and started on the hvac box. Very little floorboard rust. Some under the seam sealer and under the clutch master.

Finished the top hinge, waiting on a bottom hinge to come in to make sure I got everything on straight. Then reinforcement plates.

Jeez... What a piece...

Cup Holders... Duh... 97+ swaps aren't what I would want on my truck but I do think they are kind of cool. If I was keeping the 89 I would consider a full 97+ swap.

I wish I had this last night... Although I usually just put a ratcheting wrench on the socket and it works okay... Just bought a long T40 on Amazon last night to make sure I can get the door re-aligned after I finish replacing BOTH hinges and install the brace.

Happened to my roommate. You have to file a police report that it was stolen in order to not pay for it. At least in Texas.

Vista Print will do 25 for $273. At $20 a piece that should cover shipping as well. If we did them at 25 a piece we can donate the excess. I can cover the printing cost up front if someone else wants to deal with stock and shipping. Once enough sell to cover cost we can donate the rest.

It is a sister to mine. Same trim, color, year, drivetrain... Except you got the cooler vinyl.

Why is everyone asking so damn much for these things. Like aftermarket radio, poorly done headliner, hole in the dash, 100k miles, etc etc.

It's nice but it sure as hell is not 15k nice.

I am DREADING doing my kitchen... Its really really bad though. The 1970s called, they want their kitchen back!

OOOOHHHHH Like a cult?

I mean I would be interested in a shortbed liner. That same yard has a long bed one but no idea what type as it is full to the edge with other body parts.

I wish I had pictures of some of the janky crap I have found in my 70s house... #1 Bathroom Remodel, Let's put in can lights and when we find an obstacle just drill through it... Some idiot drilled straight through a roof truss to put in a $#@%ing can light... Like straight through it... #2 Bathroom Remodel (the 2nd one), Tied the outlets to the switched wiring to the light in the closet... Seriously? Still haven't fixed this one... #3 2-way switch wiring, someone was short on wire and instead of running an outlet box or ATLEAST using wire nuts and tape (don't DO THIS but the 70s was a different time), the dunce twisted the wires together, and set the wires in the paper blow in insulation. #4 Converted garage... Buried, live outlets, behind drywall, and tons of wire nuts... Holy crap... #5000 Every time I touch anything I find stupid stuff...

Unless it has been swapped I thought all 1988s had a BA-10

Disregard =P

SOA with stock springs will net 4.5-5" If you are already running an AAL or lift springs in the rear you may need to remove them.