NC Tom

Hey my new 88 Pioneer could some pieces if anyone has them. Need (2) two rocker switches Driver's Door "cluster" w/screws Auto Trans shifter paint-brush thing? "Oh $#!&!" handle Window seals - outer You can figure shipping to 28618. As far as "Trading" goes: I am a Graphics Designer with 30 years exp if you need some decals, logos, T-shirts etc. I am also a woodworker who makes cutting boards, end tables, lamps, jewelry. I'll try just about anything. Please let me know if we can work something out. Up the Irons! :rock on:

You're a BRAVE man! It's looking good though. I'd push for playing around with different trim pieces to clean in up. As you mentioned. Soon, you'll be jamm'n that Justin Bieber!!! :rock on: (if you do like Justin Bieber, then I'm laughing WITH you, not AT you.)

Disagree. Catalytic converters are, by nature, a restrictive system. Remove it and you'll gain torque, hp and be more efficient. However, know your local ordinances. Large or small, the gains ain't worth the potential fines. :no:

Interesting. I just a got an 88 with an original bench. No headrests. I have the Pioneer model. Wonder which models had them?

I have a tale to tell. A friend of mine owns an antique shop. He came across a large lot of WWII-era political campaign buttons, bought them and put them in his shop. Didn't sell any and was dumbfounded about it. For the hell of it he doubled the price and they all sold. What he got from this was that at a low price, people thought they were fakes or repros. At a higher price, they figured they were legit. As you know, pricing for MJ's is all over the place. Clean the hell out of it and ask high. You may get it. People LOVE shiny! However, I'm not advocating deception. Keep it honest and accurate. . :MJ 1: .

Hmmmm . . . "Safety?" Never heard of it. Must of been an option in California. :yes:

Ah. That explains this. :rotf: Do hate me cause I BEAT YOU TO IT!!! LOL! Yeah, Woodstock. Guys name is Donnie. Maybe he's an MJ Pimp! Nah, Donnie is a Muffler FREAK, Collects used mufflers! :banana: :banana: Then just sells the car/truck :eek: :eek:

Do hate me cause I BEAT YOU TO IT!!! LOL! Yeah, Woodstock. Guys name is Donnie. Maybe he's an MJ Pimp!

Here she is, an 1988 Pioneer! Picked her up in Ga. last Friday, drove six hours back to NC without any major issues. She's not perfect, but runs strong. Tech: 1988 Jeep Comanche Pioneer 4.0 I6, Auto trans, 4wd The good: Very little rust, runs strong, very clean interior, nearly dent-free ext., 4wd works as it should, glass is all good The bad: No reverse gear (Good thing I live in the mountains cause I can roll back a lot!) Forward gears shift and work fine. 3rd works. 1-2 is flaky. Hoping this and reverse are just linkage issues. PO rattlecanned her flat black. Not that bad, but would have preferred original. Temp gauge (idiot light) has seizure-inducing blinking thing going on. Cruise doesn't work. No muffler, but does have cat. Weird. I get no cat. But no muffler? Serious play in steering. Like 3"! This is the "bad" I know of. I'll be taking her to my mechanic and then I'll get the truth. :crossfingers: Refurb begins soon!

Thanks for the replies. Especially the provided link. Very helpful!

Have an 88, with an I6 auto. All forward gears work well. Reverse has a strange habit of sometimes working and sometimes not engaging. One of the fluid lines is patched. Could that lead to a system pressure issue? Any other suggestions or idears?

YIKES!!! :doh:

@MrSimon you're last line is spot-on! It's not easy to keep looking at the some posts several times a day hoping a new one pops up.

"Rare" is my new favorite adjective. I'm seeing that on everything!

Great points! My Dad used to say that I had “the patience of Job". However, Job never tried to buy a Jeep Comanche!

Or rather, MJ sellers? Seems like MJ owners and good folks, but MJ sellers are well, not-to-be-trusted. Except for member Wesleypipesyo, all I'm getting on CL is guys who want top-dollar for rust-buckets, or projects, as they call them. Or they'll have a decent looking one, but start asking questions, and they get all weird and nasty. Like I've caught them in a lie or something. I just don't get it. I know it's not ALL MJ sellers, but so far, MJ shopping is leaving me a bit annoyed. :fs1: Seems like I should be able to get a pretty good MJ for 3500K? Right?

Perfect candidate for 4.0 and 4wd swap! Yeah, I keep hearing that. Anybody have a parts list and est. cost to do that? :dunno:

"I graduated RCC in '06 (went back to school as an adult) I'm now teaching Automotive systems night classes 2 night a week. Lots of good info here. Keep us updated." It's a great school. Tech colleges are so underrated. I graduated from the design school and spent most of my 25-year-career managing Four-year-grads! :rock on: No update on the MJ. So sad.

Yeah, I'm looking to buy a Comanche. Got excited until I saw it was 2wd. Fart! :grrrr:

I hear ya! Since I haven't purchased yet, I'll try to get what I want all at once.

So, do you think a 4wd swap is easier/more affordable than an engine swap? Asheboro, huh. I graduated from RCC, then RTC, in 87!

So, I have found a potential. However, it has the GM 2.8 v6. What I've been reading about this motor is not encouraging. Anyone here have an opinion? I will be using the MJ as my DD. No wheeling or crawling.

Will do! Thanks!

I did not know that. Thanks!

Good morning from NC! Decided to join up instead of just trolling around in hopes that you folks may be able to offer some additional info/direction/advice/etc. I'll start off with my Jeep history. When I was 14 my dad bought a 70's era Wagoneer. It was a cool Jeep, to me. Big, brown and big. Anyhoo, he decided he wanted something smaller, older and in worse shape. So, he bought a 1965-66 Tuxedo Park Edition CJ5. That is where my Jeep "romance" started! I learned to drive in that thing and drove it until I went to college. Really had fun in it. Fold-down windshield, column-shift, transmission-driven winch, and vacuum wipers with independent controls! Gotta love those! It was geared so low, that it was screaming at 50mph. Dad always said that it was really meant for farm use. That winch actually pulled an 18 wheeler out of a ditch! Anyhoo, it's gone now and I've missed having a Jeep for the past 30+ years. Well, my kids are mostly grown, my wife has her Honda Pilot and I want a freak'n Comanche, cause I need a truck! I prefer older trucks and the MJ seems to fit the bill for me. Problem is, I'm looking for a Unicorn. My basic requirements are 4x4, Auto trans that can be used as a DD for under 4K. The 4x4 auto, seems to be the problem. If I didn't live in the mountains, I'd go 5sp. Plenty of options there. I've also had a bear of a time getting sellers to contact me after I inquire. I've been on CL and here and have seen some potentials, but what I'm hoping for here is that you folks may know of a good candidate that is not listed on-line. I know there are guys that don't want to deal with the online crap and just put their MJ in the yard with a sign. I've typed way too much! Hopefully, you don't mind me asking for help. You all have a great day! Thanks for reading this epic tale, NC Tom