Blue88Comanche Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 My uncle who works for a Police department in north Alabama sent me a Facebook message saying the impound yard is selling Comanche for $300. if its not sold it will be going to the crusher. Dad was thinking about buying it.. and the more i look at it i am thinking it will make an awesome trail rig 4x4 conversion... (this way I don't damage my Nice pretty MJ) But my question is if Dad or I buy it what is involved in getting the title? from his message They said it runs. It is pretty ragged out. Just needs slave cylinder and tlc. I have not tried to crank it. Two wheel drive. Inline six 4liter motor. Bench seat. Its at the impound lot the PD uses and will be crushed if I don't buy it. I don't have the money to fix it up I think the one thing that bugs me the most is not one of the rims match.. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 But my question is if Dad or I buy it what is involved in getting the title? A trip to the local police station or county court house would be the place to answer that question. Every state is different and has their own rules. In Colo the only way to get a title in a deal like that is to contact the owner and see if you can get a title from him. Even without a title it would still be a good buy for parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue88Comanche Posted June 24, 2013 Author Share Posted June 24, 2013 and the exterior of the bed looks awesome.. I just don't have a good way to tow it across the state Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW86 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 assuming the frame is solid (which it looks to be) id probably do it. id offer less of course since they obviously arent moving it fast enough. its a jeep so parts are cheap and you can work on it over time instead of trying to knock it all out right off the bat. as far as towing, idk. do you not have anything to pull it with or just no trailer? because theres always uhaul but that costs money too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue88Comanche Posted June 24, 2013 Author Share Posted June 24, 2013 Back when we had the F-250 I used a Uhaul car trailer. I have a WK with the 4.7L V8 but Uhaul Says i Should not (and may not) use their car trailer.. I was thinking about a dolly but i don't know the condition of the tires on the truck. I may be able to Borrow another uncles Dodge 1500 (again 4.7L V8 but uhaul says its good, I guess because its bigger?) the only problem is they only have the one Truck and i am unsure if my insurance will let someone other than me use the Jeep (i will be checking into that), I know His insurance will not allow others drive the truck, so he would be coming along as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue88Comanche Posted June 24, 2013 Author Share Posted June 24, 2013 more pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirsMJ86 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I'd grab it and trail rig it. 300 is a steal even if all you do is pull every salvageable part off it or the engine is good. I see a stick, could be an ax15? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knever3 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 UHaul always has given me grief for towing. If they say you can't tow a double axle trailer with a trailer brake they are full of S$&*#. They are just trying to protect their investment. If the borrower is smart about towing it's not a problem. You should get a trailer brake installed if you don't already have one. Do you have the class 3 hitch? If you only have the class 2 I wouldn't recommend it since they are only rated at 3,500 lbs. If you have a trailer brake installed with a class 3 hitch go elsewhere to rent a trailer, everyone rents them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Uhaul trailers use surge brakes. You do not need a brake controller. Just get a dolly and toss a couple cheap spares in the back if the Grand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Get all the crap out of the bed would probably lighten it by 50%. Where is it in N. Alabama? Looks familiar..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW86 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Uhaul trailers use surge brakes. You do not need a brake controller. Just get a dolly and toss a couple cheap spares in the back if the Grand. best plan yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue88Comanche Posted June 25, 2013 Author Share Posted June 25, 2013 UHaul always has given me grief for towing. If they say you can't tow a double axle trailer with a trailer brake they are full of S$&*#. They are just trying to protect their investment. If the borrower is smart about towing it's not a problem. You should get a trailer brake installed if you don't already have one. Do you have the class 3 hitch? If you only have the class 2 I wouldn't recommend it since they are only rated at 3,500 lbs. If you have a trailer brake installed with a class 3 hitch go elsewhere to rent a trailer, everyone rents them. I have a class III hitch, but don't have a brake controller yet. Uhaul trailers use surge brakes. You do not need a brake controller. Just get a dolly and toss a couple cheap spares in the back if the Grand. I am thinking this would be my best option Get all the crap out of the bed would probably lighten it by 50%. Where is it in N. Alabama? Looks familiar..... its in or round Huntsville, AL I think dad and or I will be getting it. mom says I can't put it in her yard till I get rid of red lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue88Comanche Posted June 25, 2013 Author Share Posted June 25, 2013 it also turns out the jeep is owned by a guy who works at the impound yard, so it should have a clear title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 $300 for a running MJ that looks to be free of rust and just needs a little TLC? I don't get the question here... Did I miss something? Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 $300 for a running MJ that looks to be free of rust and just needs a little TLC? I don't get the question here... Did I miss something? :agree: Dolly the truck and you will have no issues ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue88Comanche Posted June 25, 2013 Author Share Posted June 25, 2013 $300 for a running MJ that looks to be free of rust and just needs a little TLC? I don't get the question here... Did I miss something? Rob When I was first told about it I thought it was an impounded Jeep. I also can but don't have the best method of transportation for the jeep. But I am going to buy it. I have made up my mind.. just need to talk to my uncle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW86 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 :banana: another one saved from the crusher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue88Comanche Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 so my uncle is going to look at the Comanche tomorrow, if it runs we will buy if not I told him to at least get the tail lights, (I need to add the tailgate to the list).. if its in good shape I will be sending him the money and he has offered to tow the Comanche down for me, as it turns out they where planning to come down and visit my grandparents anyway. so that's a big plus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue88Comanche Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 Well while my check was in transit someone bought the Comanche. But its not going to the crusher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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