Worth the risk? (can anyone check out an MJ in Bozeman, MT?)

[DurtySpeed]

So potential new guy here. Need some advice, but y'all will prolly be pretty biased, lol.

 

So I have a shot at a Comanche. It's free, kinda. I have the title in the kitchen drawer. Is was my wife's dads before he passed. Truck in question is a 88 pioneer long bed, 4.0, 4x4, 5spd. What I know about it is it's a burgundy color and it doesn't run. Wife's brother in law drove it up til a year ago and he started ripping harness out under the hood because it intermittently died on him, prolly cps but he is an idiot. That what I know. I saw cell phone pics once but the were low quality and the jist of those is there isn't a tree laying across it.

 

Why is this a debate? Because I live in Georgia and truck is in Bozeman, Montana. Cheapest shipping is 900 bones. Wife's family is no help with pictures and such. Asked her mom about the floors and she said they feel solid but that could be plywood under the carpet.

 

So lots of unknowns at this point but you guys think it's a worth while risk? Have it shipped or let it stay where it's at? Selling it is not an option, wife is fond of the memories the truck holds, yet memories alone aren't worth 900 bucks, lol.

 

Thanks for any advice, I just want some other perspectives on this.

[DurtySpeed]

Oh and our current only vehicle is the 07 nitro, but taxes are around the corner and I am finally buying me another bike, and would like to get me a inclement weather/ winter vehicle also so the wife can have the nitro at all times for the kids. Hence the Comanche could fill this role, but the cost of shipping alone would potentially get me a 30mpg beater car, not like it snows in ga anyways.

[Automan2164]

Welcome to the club. We have a pretty helpful group of guys het, maybe someone is close enough to take a look at it for you. I ended up borrowing a truck and trailer and driving 2000+ miles and picking up an MJ without seeing it in person. I know how you feel. I just convinced the girlfriend that we were going on vacation to Virginia beach. If it was your wife's dads, maybe you can turn it into a family thing. We can help you in any way we can.

 

Have you checked u-ship.com?

Rob

[DurtySpeed]

U-ship was actually where I got the best quote of 900 from. As far as driving, there and back would cost as much as to ship it here, so not hardly worth the effort. If someone was around Bozeman, Montana. That would be awesome but not holding my breath, lol. Thanks for the advice though

[Pete M]

I altered your title to help advertise the need. :thumbsup:

 

If it's reasonable rust free, then it's likely worth the money. but it all depends on how much of a project you're looking for. wiring issues aren't fun.

[DurtySpeed]

Thank you for the title change. Rust is my biggest question. Wiring issues don't scare me, nor do big projects, I just want to know I can get it on the road relatively quick. I don't have welder acces right now and no where to store or use one if I bought one.

 

I altered your title to help advertise the need. :thumbsup:

 

If it's reasonable rust free, then it's likely worth the money. but it all depends on how much of a project you're looking for. wiring issues aren't fun.

[carnuck]

Did it always live in Bozeman? Didn't think salt was an issue there

[87Warrior]

I am not much help as I am still 1,000 miles away :ack:

 

I would find a way to pick it up and get it to your place. Not only are Comanches pure forms of 'awesome', it is unique that it is still in the family. A Comanche that was running a year ago is better than a lot of the truck members have picked up here.

 

Now I am just thinking out loud. It was running 1 year ago with an intermittent stalling issue. A family member started into the wiring harness to fix but lost interest. I would fly up there with a basic socket set and a CPS, put the harness back in the right spot and drive the truck cross country after changing the fluids and fuel filter. Plan a route back to GA that would put you close to Comanche club members who would be willing to lend a hand of needed. Once the truck is back home, you would have one heck of a story. What could possibly go wrong with that plan!?!? :rotf:

[DurtySpeed]

I don't believe Bozeman uses salt so rust may not be an issue, I've just never seen this truck in person, while the road trip sounds promising, it would be cheaper to ship it. Although I did just get the wife to sign off on me getting a 2500hd and I'm sure she would like to see her family. So maybe after this babies born we will just drive it. It's easier and cheaper to drive with 3 kids. Maybe for summer vacation. Thanks for letting me bounce ideas off you guys. I'll come up with something cause Comanches are unique.