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Thank you for all the insights. I will make a point to get some pictures up here. This restore is about getting some reliable/classic/unique wheels with no plans of reselling. So I will go with bringing the truck back to good condition. Thanks for the contrarian (sp) view, thats what I was looking for: feedback. I live in the North Bay (near Fairfax) which means if it's fun its illegal (like Mtn Biking on a good trail or 4x4). For those who don't live here, I live in Marin County which is pretty but a bit overprotective of its woods etc. No off road allowed, stay on designated bike trails etc. Failure to do so is a $300 ticket. So, I will proceed and continue to read more and more on this blog. It's an asset beyond description!! Oh...yea...the Serial Number on the '87 is: 008787. 1987: The same year it all started going down hill for me: Graduated High School and lost my Virginity. Ever since I've been trying to get back to the former and wasting too much time pursuing the latter. ;-)

Hello Comanche Club. Great Blog. Back Story: I bought a 1987 2.5L Base Comanche 4x4 (see Pic) with 91,000 miles for $1600. I live in the Bay Area of California and usually take public transportation to work 5 days a week. On weekends I ski when I can and mtn bike and want to start kite boarding. I do not have a car. Want a 4x4 truck to take me to Sierra's or Idaho camping trips. Bought it and it will cost me $900 to get smogged (Cat converter, ECG and O2 sensor need replaced). I am 41 and do not have time to wrench on a truck but will pay someone $$ ($8000?) over a few months to restore and make reliable (Interior is shot). Question: Should I? P.S. Like the truck a lot. P.P.S. can't figure out how to upload a picture. P.P.P.S Looked under my carpet and there was a leak (mild) from the Master Cylinder, limited rust and sat in a garage for past 10 years.