jimoshel Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I just bid on a '86 Diesel Comanche on EBay. Is there anybody in Wi close enough to to check it out for me? Not interested on the body. Pics show a rust bucket. Just want to know if the engine and accessories are worth swapping into a rust free bod. eBay Hi, jimoshel! (Sign out) ads not by this site You're the highest bidder but the reserve price has not been met.|Increase max bidIncrease max bid See the report | Learn More <p> 1986 Jeep Comanche RARE! 1986 Jeep Comanche 2.1 Renault Turbo Diesel 4x4 Metric Ton Pickup TruckResearch 1986 Jeep Comanche Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 That's Pat's Dad's truck. I recognize it, and his brother's MJ in the background. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinkrun Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Yes he is on here all the time I am sure he will chime in soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted January 3, 2013 Author Share Posted January 3, 2013 Reckon I'll be droppin Pat a note. Thanks Correy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Pick it up Jim... It's a runner, but it's going to need a whole new body and some mechanical work. I'm sure Phil will pop on here and tell you everything about it. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huck731 Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 where in wisconsin jim? I am about 30 minutes north of madison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 He's in Burlington, but he's a member here, and willing to give all the info you want. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Yup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huck731 Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 crap, thats 102 miles from me. it would be cheaper for rob to check it out. I hope ya get it and if ya don't have a need for that bench seat and you come to pick it up maybe we could work out a deal....or a few beers Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Huck, the bench is worn bad. I literally can walk outside to check out this truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huck731 Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I'd be recovering it anyways, rob has heard my plans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Oh. Then I'll dig one up for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted January 3, 2013 Author Share Posted January 3, 2013 Pat. Basically I want to know the mechanical condition of the engine. Mileage, Knocks, noises, leaks. Would it make the trip on it's own (not planning on that) or should be towed, trailered? I have several rust free bodies and I would be swapping everything over. Been doing some calculations. 2400 miles round trip, $3 a gal for gas=$480 so unfortunately not likely to happen. Depends on what the truck goes for. We'll see. Hoping for the best. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted January 3, 2013 Author Share Posted January 3, 2013 I'm out. Checked EBay and I got outbid at $700 so I'm out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Sorry to hear that. The reserve is reasonable, though higher than that. Finding one is like a needle in a haystack. have any mjs you're looking to sell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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