1JTHL6572GT053065

[Nashmanche]

1986, 2.5L 4WD Comanche X

Manual 5 Speed, Dana 35 rear and Dana 30 front diffs

Odometer reads 168K+

 

Hello all, thought it was time to introduce us.

I found the truck this past New Years Eve about 60 miles from my house in Goodletteville, TN. It was originally bought brand new in Lafayette, TN and remained in TN its entire time. The PO I purchased it from inherited from some other relative and it was just sitting in his backyard. Looks like I may be officially the third owner. I was bit by the bug when I bought my kid his 2001 XJ and just couldn't let this MJ sit there and rot away. 

 

It isn't the prettiest thing yet, especially when you get up close, but sure seems to have solid bones. No rust on the frame that I can see, but it was a work truck and has a lot of "character" marks about her. I drove it home the day I bought it, but she runs rough and stalled out a lot on me when I pushed the clutch in to brake. It is not currently registered and being driven since I already have two vehicles and want to take my time and do things right. First order of business is to finish the carport to put her under it for some protection from the weather until I can get my garage built. Looking into doing a Antique status registration so I can at least drive it on the weekends and for repair issues. You can see by the pics that the seats are no where close to original. Had I been 10lbs heavier the pics would now be showing my skeleton remains in it. I did manage to find a factory red bench seat to throw in for now while I work on her, which should make getting in and out easier, rather than a project in it self. For now, I plan on giving it a few inches of lift, replacing a lot of worn parts that have been neglected,  and just restoring it back to being a daily, or weekend, driver (I have 3 teenage boys fighting over it). It currently has a new gas tank, fuel pump/filter, plugs, wires and coil from PO, but needs so much more (don't they all?). When I get a chance, I will post some of my issues/concerns if I can't find previous posts. 

 

Have been doing some perusing of the CC site and gathering information. Such a great site/club that you all have here with information overload about almost any issue or concern. I have learned more in the last few months from here than I could have ever imagined, which just keeps fueling my new addiction. Anyway, been babbling long enough and look forward to learning from you all and sharing ideas. Thanks for having me.  

[Pete M]

welcome to the addiction!     you really should copy/paste this in the pub though.    or better yet, start a build thread all about your truck.  not all that many people peruse the VIN registry. 

[Nashmanche]

Will do. Thanks.

[eaglescout526]

Build date: 9/23/85

[Nashmanche]

On 5/18/2019 at 4:32 PM, eaglescout526 said:

Build date: 9/23/85

Thank you for that info.

[eaglescout526]

No problem.

[JMO413]

JM62

 

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ADL	SKID PLATE GROUP
AGR
AHL	HEAVY DUTY INSUL PACKAGE
AJY	Popular Equipment Package
AWE
BAC	75 AMP ALTERNATOR
BCQ	Battery - 750 Amp Maintenance Free
CGW
CKA	CARPETS - CLASS I SHORT PILE 8 - 12 OZ
DDQ	Transmission - 5-Speed Manual
DMN	4.10 Axle Ratio
EPD	ENGINE - 2.5L I4 TBI GAS
GAC	ALL WINDOWS - TINTED GLASS
GFD	SLIDING RR WINDOW
GSC	MIRROR - RIGHT BLACK
HAA	AIR CONDITIONING - FRONT
HCC	HEATER W/UPR LEVEL VENTIL - TYPE II
JJA	CIGAR LIGHTER - FRT COMP
LAP	FUEL ECONOMY SHIFT INDICATOR LIGHT
LMA	HALOGEN HEADLAMPS
MBJ	Bumper - Front, Black
MDA	FRT LICENSE PLATE ATTACH REQUIRED
NAA	ESA W/CATALYST (EXC CALIF SYSTEM)
NFA	TANK - 23 GAL FUEL
NMB	ENGINE COOLING - STANDARD DUTY
RAB	Radio - AM/FM
SBA	POWER STEERING
SCE	STRG WHL - EURO/SPORT TYPE
WJD	WHEELS - 15 X 7.0 STYLED STEEL