ftpiercecracker1 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 A friend of mine who is an absolute jeep nut is eyeing an 86 thats for sale in my home town. We are going to take a look see tomorrow, but before he goes off the deep with Comancheitis i wanted to see what you guys thought of it. The Good: Single owner LWB, W/ factory bed bars and fog lights (not factory) 4X4 Auto, On the Column! red interior Bench seat The Bad: 2.8 V6 Currently, Unknown mileage. We will know when we go to look at it. Dented to hell Front clip is messed up passenger side window no worky Paint is faded pretty bad I am pretty sure my friend is going to buy it regardless, but i just wanted to know what you guys think would be a fair price so i have something to shot for when haggling. He is currently asking $1400, i was thinking somewhere along the lines of $1000. Depending on the miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AeroNautical Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Pictures aren't showing up. Sounds like a fun project, though. Is that what he wants it for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Didn't see anything in the bad column that can't be corrected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Is this the one with all of the stickers on the back? Keep in mind that a 86 auto will be a TorqueFlite and not an AW4 and that with a 2.hate in front of it it will be almost painfully slow. Other than that, sounds like a good beater or restoration project depending on your friend's goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ftpiercecracker1 Posted October 18, 2013 Author Share Posted October 18, 2013 Pictures aren't showing up. Sounds like a fun project, though. Is that what he wants it for? Posted pictures via photobucket. . . still not there? Is this the one with all of the stickers on the back? Keep in mind that a 86 auto will be a TorqueFlite and not an AW4 and that with a 2.hate in front of it it will be almost painfully slow. Other than that, sounds like a good beater or restoration project depending on your friend's goals. Don't know about the first part, the truck is for sale in my town, Woodbury, Middle TN. Thanks for that little bit of info on the tranny. I had no idea the comanche came with any other auto other than the AW4. Just how bad is the torqueflight? Can it be swapped for an AW4? I am pretty sure that would be a no, but just in case. I already know that 4.0 is b*@$£ to swap into an 86 so that is another mark against it, but if thngs go south at least we the option of swapping in the 2.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relyt120 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 there is what looks to be a decent 86 with a 2.5 in Nashville listed for 800. Let me find the link...http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/4112802354.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Pictures aren't showing up. Sounds like a fun project, though. Is that what he wants it for? Posted pictures via photobucket. . . still not there? >>>Is this the one with all of the stickers on the back? Keep in mind that a 86 auto will be a TorqueFlite and not an AW4 and that with a 2.hate in front of it it will be almost painfully slow. Other than that, sounds like a good beater or restoration project depending on your friend's goals. Don't know about the first part, the truck is for sale in my town, Woodbury, Middle TN. Thanks for that little bit of info on the tranny. I had no idea the comanche came with any other auto other than the AW4. Just how bad is the torqueflight? Can it be swapped for an AW4? I am pretty sure that would be a no, but just in case. I already know that 4.0 is b*@$£ to swap into an 86 so that is another mark against it, but if thngs go south at least we the option of swapping in the 2.5 Oh, okay, it isn't the one I'm talking about. It's a 904 three speed, old style hydraulic so none of the AW4 wiring will be there. If I were your friend I would wait to get one the way I wanted it. The one rely posted will be almost the exact same, except it has the TBI 2.5. The body looks pretty good though. Why are there always so many 86s for sale in TN? :hmm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpace6a Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 can't see the pics, but if the body's rough 1000 is overpriced (here in MO anyway). Bed damage or any cab damage thats not fixed by replacing with xj body panels is a huge strike against price. but as far as engines go, just get a 3.4 out of a firebird or camaro and swap it in with an ax5 or ax4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseMJ Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 I'd say 1400 is about twice what it's worth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyinajeep726 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 I already know that 4.0 is b*@$£ to swap into an 86 so that is another mark against it, but if thngs go south at least we the option of swapping in the 2.5 If swapping in a 2.5 is an option to replace the 2.8, then swapping in a 4.0 is not that much more work. I did it in roughly 4 months by myself, working on it a few hours a night here and there. It can be done and it's not has hard as one would think. Running all the wire harnesses is the same amount of work on 2.5 or 4.0. If I had to do another one, I would do it. But that's just my 2¢... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GirsMJ86 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Use the link on photobucket next to the IMG text box. As for the topic, I'd pass. An '86 just isn't worth that kind of money with those specs and a beat up body. I'm only asking $1200 for the '86 in my sig but it has a manual and 99% straight body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 The $1K price would be about right for that truck, if it runs and drives. Would be well worth it if it is rust free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ftpiercecracker1 Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share Posted October 19, 2013 My friend is kinda bonkers about getting a jeep, particularly an MJ. He has had several ill advised automotive deals in the past and i am desperately trying to get him to reconsider. To give you an idea of the kind of guy he is, if he hadnt told me about this potential purchase he probably would have met the guy and handed over the entire $1400 without giving it a second thought. He is a good guy, its just he doesnt know what the hell he's doing. How bout now, can you see the pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ftpiercecracker1 Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share Posted October 19, 2013 Actually found the craigslist ad. http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/4137146283.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpace6a Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Id maybe go 1000 for it, depending on how it runs. Body is alot straighter than I was expecting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ftpiercecracker1 Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share Posted October 19, 2013 Thanks for all the input guys, me and my friend will be meeting the guy tomorrow afternoon to take a look and talk things over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tactical Bacon Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 $800 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirsMJ86 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 The body looks a lot better than I thought it was going to. I'd still stay away though because of what it'll take to remedy the 2.8 problem and the fact a 4.0 rig could be had for the same amount. Only reason I ignored the 2.8 issue of the '86 I bought earlier this year is because of the holley stuff which does bring some life to that crappy engine since I've seen the conversion on an S10. Figured I'd engine swap down the road. But unless you go 3.4 as a swap pretty much everything will need to go and you'd basically just need a donor rig. That's why I decided to call it quits on my '86 and just buy a 4.0 rig with a lot already done to it for 1000, the extra cost and work didn't make sense to me at that point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloride Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 For $1500 he could have two comanches........ http://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/4105353070.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloride Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 A little more money and he could have something different. http://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/4100338153.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloride Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 I would tell your friend to keep looking. http://bgky.craigslist.org/cto/4095886991.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incommando Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 I have seen nicer ones go for much less. That is maybe a $600-$800 truck at the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ftpiercecracker1 Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share Posted October 19, 2013 Well guys, he bought it . . . . :rant: aaaaand he paided the full $1400 :rant: aaaaand he didnt even bother to negotiate :rant: . Come to find out his dad had cut him a cashier's check for $1400, no questions asked. Before driving it i figured 750-800 would have been a fair price, but once i actually saw the truck and drove it, if you can even call it driving, i wouldn't have given a nickle more than $500. After a very thorough going over this is what i could find. Body dented to hell Motor ran like sh*t, stalled out three times while driving. Biiig oil leak (owner denied) Transmission was utterly utterly shot, (owner said it was rebuilt professionally 6 months ago) Even the Mutherflunkin 4wd didnt hardly work. Takes 2 hands to get it into 4hi and when you try to shift into 4lo it just grinds and/or immediately pops out and grinds, severely. Driver's side window doesn't roll up, at all. Passenger side would, but handle is broken. Arm rests are broken/falling off Seat belt latches are broken, literally, the latch case is broken in half. The ENTIRE front clip will need to be replaced, all the signal lights are broken/busted. Brakes go completely to the floor, yes they stop the truck, but if you need to stop with any sort urgency you can forget it. Headliner is missing Back bumper is trashed Idiot gauge cluster, none of it works Before i get to carried away there were a few "good" things about it. . . . Tail lights fully intact, amazingly Tail gate in decent condition Horn works Low and High beams work Blinkers work, for the most part Emergency brake works fantastic Factory lwb bed bars ZERO rust EDIT: Couldnt check the floorboards. Straight frame No tears in bench seat Bed liner Factory radio works very good "door open" buzzer works Oh and the one thing that i forgot to mention to my friend is that Murfreesboro has emissions and there is no way in hell that truck is going to pass. P.S. My friend is probably going to be joining the club in a few days, now that he owns a comanche. I know hes an idiot, but please try to be gentle. Believe me i want to do this :thwak: to him as much as everybody else on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relyt120 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 he could get classic plates until emissions work is complete, might be difficult to fins a full cluster for it since it has the v6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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