boosst Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I found a red 86 2wd shortbed. It was wrecked lightly on the front. Needs fenders, grill, bumper. Hood and radiator are good. It is only a 4cyl. The bed is is rough and needs replaced. There is no rust on the truck and it does start after sitting for 2 years. He has the title and wants $300. If I got the truck I would do a 4wd conversion and a 97+ front end. Does this sound like a decent deal? I have been looking for over year in my area and only seen 2-3 4wd and no one wants to sell them. How much I looking to put this truck where I want it and is it goo g to be hard to come across a good bed for the shortbed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 If you don't want it say so. I'll come get it. 700 miles round trip. $300. OK. To answer your other questions. Get a complete XJ, Rear end body damage only, power train OK. It's cheaper and you got everything you need. No continous running to the JY for something. Good beds are getting harder to find. I would build a flat bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue88Comanche Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 :agree: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjrev10 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I would buy it, fix the damage, and drive the wheels off it. For a 86, the 4cylinder is the engine to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backdraft Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Are you certain its an 86? As I recall they only made long beds in 86. Short beds came in 87.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosst Posted October 27, 2011 Author Share Posted October 27, 2011 Not sure. He told me 86 but I havent seen the title or anything. I think I am going to have to pass it up due to not having time or room for another one...at least that's what my wife says. If someone wants it, I can get you the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 PM sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseMJ Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 ...at least that's what my wife says. Well, that pretty much seals it. Pass, keep looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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