jimoshel Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 I have always liked the looks of the Waggoneers, those quad headlights, and the grill turned me on. Today I got one, 1988 Waggoneer, 4.0 engine, AW4 trans, 4WD, 117K on the clock, NO TITLE. Fella wanted $800. I offered to get it out of his yard for free. A half an hour later I got it for $400. My original plan was to swap the front panel and sell what i could. After looking at it, all those goodies, power windows, power seats, power mirrors, AC, toilet in the back seat that flushed automatically after use, and especially two front vent windows that open and close. After getting it home I played with it and got it started. Drove it around the pasture. Ran great. Everything works except the 2 rear windows. Shouldn't be that much harder to swap the wiring harness and go whole hog. Swap everything, plus get that deep red interior. WHAT AM I DOING? I don't need another project. Give somebody $5 if they come swap the front panel for me. The tires alone are worth $400. 10:50 15's, spare never been on the ground. End of sway bar rubbing againest spring on both sides. nice interior Sex on the hoof HARRUMPH>>>Mis spelled 'Wagoneer'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 ... all those goodies, power windows, power seats, power mirrors, AC, toilet in the back seat that flushed automatically after use, and especially two front vent windows that open and close... You know... I've seen that on other Jeeps. I just didn't know it was a factory option! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaquaro Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Really like the Waggy look :yes: , often thought of doing up the MJ in that style complete with faux wood :thumbsup: That would make it a "Comanchero" :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche County Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Only one "G" in wagoneer Jim... don't get mad, I'm just jealous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaquaro Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Only one "G" in wagoneer Jim... don't get mad, I'm just jealous. He caught it , see last photo caption :clapping: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche County Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 My bad, how dare I anyway, self flogging commencing now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainman Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 oh wow... didnt know that was anything special. There was a complete one of these at the junk yard a while back. I though the grill looked horrible but.... if anyone out there is after these let me know. I can keep eyes peeled and grab the next one i see for ya. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500 MJ Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 As rare as these are, fix it up and drive it as is! Is not having the title the issue? I am finishing off an XJ that we bought last year. It was towed, no title, but the towing guy had all the paperwork needed for me to get a new title. I sent the papers in and the replacement clean title showed up a few weeks later. This one is in damn good shape compared to the ones I have seen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted August 4, 2012 Author Share Posted August 4, 2012 Really like the Waggy look :yes: , often thought of doing up the MJ in that style complete with faux wood :thumbsup: That would make it a "Comanchero" :cheers: Exactly what I have in mind for this one. One of the reasons I jumped on it without a title. Not be tempted to restore it. Not working to well because I am seriously thinking about it. Aw nuts. I hate changing my mind and making decisions. At the moment trying to make up my mind which MJ to use. Also wondering how it would look if I was just swap the front end including the doors and quit. Frankly I think it would look 'unfinished'. Have to run the wood panel all the way to the back and around the tailgate to look right. I need somebody good at PhotoShop to knock out a couple pics, Inlay stopping at door. Inlay going all the way back and short and long bed. "In order to reach old age, You must first live for a very long time. Jim Oshel" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whowey Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Someone at one time.. had a Comanche Wagoneer here. they had some pics in the build forum maybe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted August 5, 2012 Author Share Posted August 5, 2012 I feel that someone has done this before. I tried search and browsed 'Projects' and couldn't find anything. If anybody has a link........................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaquaro Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Really like the Waggy look :yes: , often thought of doing up the MJ in that style complete with faux wood :thumbsup: That would make it a "Comanchero" :cheers: Exactly what I have in mind for this one. One of the reasons I jumped on it without a title. Not be tempted to restore it. Not working to well because I am seriously thinking about it. Aw nuts. I hate changing my mind and making decisions. At the moment trying to make up my mind which MJ to use. Also wondering how it would look if I was just swap the front end including the doors and quit. Frankly I think it would look 'unfinished'. Have to run the wood panel all the way to the back and around the tailgate to look right. I need somebody good at PhotoShop to knock out a couple pics, Inlay stopping at door. Inlay going all the way back and short and long bed. "In order to reach old age, You must first live for a very long time. Jim Oshel" The vinyl is readily available , the real challenge is to find or fab the moldings . I thought plastic panel molding might work or real wood water bent is also a possibility . There was a time when woodgrain door molding was common at auto accessory stores ( You and me are old enough to remember ) but I guess you could still use or wrap the chrome or black molding as a solution . The tricky areas are the cab corners and tail-light termination point . Surely someone has done this already but my searches have been in vain so far . :shake: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 I's a BUMPER DUMPER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainman Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 I feel that someone has done this before. I tried search and browsed 'Projects' and couldn't find anything. If anybody has a link........................ THis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted August 5, 2012 Author Share Posted August 5, 2012 Needs the wood grain down the sides. And the two vents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidoo_j Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 dasbulliwagen started one in 09.... but it looks like he didn't keep the wood paneling. Here's other pics from 2009 through out forum: Image Not Found here is mine...it now has the H4 hella lights in it and work MUCH better than the originals...i don't care what anyone says i like i better since i painted it all blackhttp://www.comancheclub.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=17892&p=181881&hilit=here+is+mine#p181881 2007 http://www.comancheclub.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=3942&start=15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 it's a good looking machine. i would give the front end a bit of attention ( re-trim the flares and remove everything below the bumper). -also it seems to have a bit of a lift in the front only and maybe the chevy drop shackles would level it out by bringing the back up about 1.5 inches. these things alone would make it look great. ----nice score, btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasbulliwagen Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 dasbulliwagen started one in 09.... but it looks like he didn't keep the wood paneling. Here's other pics from 2009 through out forum: Image Not Found here is mine...it now has the H4 hella lights in it and work MUCH better than the originals...i don't care what anyone says i like i better since i painted it all blackhttp://www.comancheclub.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=17892&p=181881&hilit=here+is+mine#p181881 2007 http://www.comancheclub.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=3942&start=15 After those forst pics' date=' I did end up swapping on the doors too, but I removed the woodgrain. Not really the look I was going for. The door panels were the wrong color for my truck, so I got some of the Krylon plastic paint and painted/stained them satin black to match the rest of the interior. They turned out great and have been holding up well. I love having power windows and locks too. I could still wire up the power mirrors, but the ones I have don't work, so I'm not too worried about them right now. Here are some pics of the 86 Waggy donor. It was spotless when traded in during cash for clunkers. The paint even matched my truck. [img'][/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeep_freek88 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 SICKNESS!!!! :yes: :bowdown: :headpop: Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted May 18, 2013 Author Share Posted May 18, 2013 Had so much fun with the last one, '88 Wagoneer, so I thought I'd do it again. 1989 Wagoneer, 4.0, AW4, 4WD. Rust free,rub,rub. <a href="" target="_blank"> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted May 18, 2013 Author Share Posted May 18, 2013 GEEZZ, I hate Photo Bucket. Does it ever work twice in a row? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmoore1031 Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 I've never seen a running Wagoneer around me. I'd like to have one eventually. My 90 XJ has Wagoneer tail lights, head rests, and dash bezel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellman605 Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 How about shooting me the 4x4 drivetrain... :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 Not knowing your location,,,,,can't even discuss it with ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellman605 Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Updated it :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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