Jtslick89 Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Hey guys, I acquired this MJ on Long Island in early January 2020. I looked at a good half dozen in NJ/NY/PA, but this was the best bang for the buck and one of the cleanest MJs I came across in the area. It did have body rust, but luckily the frame and floors were in good shape (rare for the northeast, I know). Named it Puddy, because I'm a big NJ Devils fan and if there are any Seinfeld fans out there, you'll know why Puddy makes sense as a name. I drove it home approx 60 miles to my house in NJ, but haven't driven it much since. The problems it has/had -no headliner present - no rearview mirror - B Pillar Lights didn't work -body dents -cat back exhaust -body rust -missing piece of trim/moulding -I didn't want a plow/plow setup -rear bumper rust/dent -tailgate rusty and difficult to open -non OEM wheels / no center caps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jtslick89 Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 I have some pictures of the dents, rust, etc... I will need some body work this coming Spring/Summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jtslick89 Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 Headliner I used SMS and installed it (it was very easy with the instructions provided, I still need to get the sun visors reupholstered and installed) Sound proofing from Noico (bought on Amazon) B Pillar Bulbs http://www.onewaylight.com/mj-jeep-commanche-b-pillar-leds-direct-replacement-2-pack-1wl-10l2/ Rearview Mirror/Front License Plate Mount (required in NJ) don't even remember where I bought it but wasn't hard to find OEM Wheels www.wheelcollision.com NOS Center Caps @eaglescout526 - the one, the only. Owe you big time man, thanks again! Plow Setup I'm not gonna lie. This was harder than I thought. Had to remove some really tough/rusty bolts and remove the mounting from the sway bar and disconnect all the electrical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Looks really good despite all the damage it has. And no problem. Better to score NOS caps for the same price as used ones. Your current rims look like ZJ rims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jtslick89 Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 2 minutes ago, eaglescout526 said: Your current rims look like ZJ rims. thanks, I was wondering what/where they came from Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 No problem. Clean em up and some ZJ nut or someone might want em. Wonder if the plow and such is OEM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jtslick89 Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 Yeah that was my plan, thanks. I am unsure about the plow/setup. The guy I bought it from said he bought it with the plow too and never too the setup off. It is a Western 6.5 feet. I have the blade too, but have no interest in it. My father in law who helped me take it off thought it might be OEM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 It very well could be OEM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jtslick89 Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 Wasn't on the build sheet, but I guess that doesn't cover everything or accessories? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Unless it was special ordered from the factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jtslick89 Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 True, I actually came across a factory tool box for the bed. It was from my father in laws Comanche in the late 80s, he never threw it out all these years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 try to get some part numbers off the plow parts. we might be able to look something up. also, a factory toolbox would be INSANE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jtslick89 Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 I'll take a look at the plow and the toolbox tomorrow, I will look for part numbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Part numbers will start with an SF or 89 or EF or something from the AMC era. Chrysler should be a 8 digit number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jtslick89 Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 Couldn't find a part number on it but looks OEM toolbox to me based on the OEM accessories pictures I've seen on here in the Jeep marketing brochures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jtslick89 Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share Posted March 12, 2020 Wheels and center caps are ready to go 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Looking good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Looks proper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jtslick89 Posted March 13, 2020 Author Share Posted March 13, 2020 NOS black grille Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Oooooo. Nice. Where did you find that and how much did that set you back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jtslick89 Posted March 13, 2020 Author Share Posted March 13, 2020 eBay roughly $60 shipped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Wow. Nice score. There are a couple sitting around but that one you have right there lists out at a whopping $230. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jtslick89 Posted March 13, 2020 Author Share Posted March 13, 2020 Gotcha, yeah I thought it was a good price. Now we all have to get as good as @ghetdjc320 at tail lamp hunting lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Lol. Ill admit, I am good but have an advantage. Redmistress has been doing it a long while, not sure if he can say he has ever found NOS tails before. Ghetdjc320 knows some sort of secret. Kinda like the secret to the universe but with taillights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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