1990 Metric Ton

[Bobolink]

Originally Posted in "Registry"June 18, 2010 as "Harper"

 

VIN: 1J7GJ36L3LL256423

 

'90 Comanche Pioneer, 4x4, 4.0L, AW4, NP231, D30/D44, Metric Ton, long bed.

 

Built 6/90, current mileage approx 235K

 

Located in coastal bend area, Texas

 

I apparently cannot post in classifieds yet..........

 

 

Ordered and purchased from dealer in Phoenix, AZ in June of 1990 (lived at the time in Albuquerque, NM) so has high altitude emissions package. Soon after purchase, stripped interior, including headliner, removed door panels, and installed sound deadening material throughout and sound/heat shield to floor. Exterior color Desert Sand Metallic, interior light tan (don't remember color's name), full instrument cluster, cruise, interval wipers, vinyl buckets, full console, carpet, floor shift lever, A/C (still works like new, never opened up), operating vent windows, rear slider window, on third rear bumper (Fey) due to being rear-ended twice. Also has Gem shell on bed. Early on, replaced radiator with custom made three row HD radiator, added tranny oil cooler & temp gauge, and remoted the engine oil filter (so now has 7 qt capacity). All lubes (engine, xmsn, diffs, grease) have been Amsoil full synthetic since break-in. Recently modified and installed 5000# Reese receiver hitch. Have also just removed "Pioneer" stripes, etc. in anticipation of paint one of these days (still orig. paint). Just ordered and will install aluminum surge tank in place of plastic one that is only six months old and already showing signs of fatigue. Truck still runs like new, never had a serious issue.

 

BUT ....... Here's the update. I haven't been on the forum for a long time, since I no longer own this Comanche. All the above desciption was submitted under the name Harper in 2010. I since sold truck to younger brother in Dec 2015. Truck cab severely damaged in 2017 by fallen tree in Hurricane Harvey. Truck has been garaged ever since. Passenger side damage, driver's side relatively untouched. Driver's door, windows, etc, untouched and working prefectly. Passenger roof caved in, door unusable and window gone. Also slight damage to camper shell on passenger side. Cab rear window intact. Surprisingly still passed TX safety inspection, since windshield is only slightly damaged. Mechanically in very good shape. Brother and I planned to fix it someday, but will now attempt to sell as is to some afficionado. Brother died 27 Mar, 2020, and I'm attempting to sell to someone who appreciates this old classic, as beat-up as it now is. Doing this on behalf of his widow. I will be going back to location soon to help with many other things, and will take pictures to post.

 

Originally owned and forever pampered by Mike (formerly Harper, now Bobolink)

[Bobolink]

Here are some pictures taken a week after the hurricane. Anybody wanting to buy this truck and tackle this job, I need to sell it for my brother's widow. Moderators, move this thread if you deem it appropriate. Thanks.

[ftpiercecracker1]

Brooooo, thats my unicorn. Is it a column shift? Ah who am i kidding i can't do a d**n thing about it.

[89 MJ]

8 hours ago, ftpiercecracker1 said:

Brooooo, thats my unicorn. Is it a column shift? Ah who am i kidding i can't do a d**n thing about it.

For me it would need to be a bench and column shift. 

[coolwind57]

Build sheet shows its AW4 auto 3:55, shifter on the floor.

[Pete M]

On 4/6/2020 at 8:09 PM, Bobolink said:

Here are some pictures taken a week after the hurricane. Anybody wanting to buy this truck and tackle this job, I need to sell it for my brother's widow. Moderators, move this thread if you deem it appropriate. Thanks.

 

 

 

 

 

I don't see a price anywhere.  what are you asking for it?  that might help find a new owner faster.  

[Bobolink]

Just asked my sister-in-law, and I'm going to ask $1000. I think it's worth that in parts alone.

[Pete M]

that sounds like a reasonable price.  Hopefully you can find someone that wants to restore it.  

[Bobolink]

Hope so. I"d love to have someone buy it who cared to put some love into it.

[Pete M]

you might have to be patient.  travel can be... challenging these days.   But honestly I would hold out for someone that truly cared.  far too many are being parted out.

[Bobolink]

22 hours ago, Pete M said:

you might have to be patient.  travel can be... challenging these days.   But honestly I would hold out for someone that truly cared.  far too many are being parted out.

Fully agree.

[Eagle]

That actually could be repaired by chopping the roof off and splicing on a "new" roof from a rust bucket donor vehicle. It could possibly even be done using a roof and partial A pillar sections from an XJ.

 

I hope it doesn't get sold for parts. It should be put back on the road.

 

[Bobolink]

11 hours ago, Eagle said:

That actually could be repaired by chopping the roof off and splicing on a "new" roof from a rust bucket donor vehicle. It could possibly even be done using a roof and partial A pillar sections from an XJ.

 

I hope it doesn't get sold for parts. It should be put back on the road.

 

Yep. That's why I'm here. I know you guys appreciate the truck a lot more thn the average Joe.  It's drivable, has passed TX state safety inspection, and I can deliver it to anywhere. Well, just about anywhere....

 

I'm just not in any shape and haven't the skills to do any of the work myself. My brother and I were going to try and tackle it someday, or find someone who could do it for him, but with him now gone, that won't be happening. Would love to find it a good home.