Rotten Ralphy Posted June 17, 2020 Posted June 17, 2020 My 88 Comanche 4x4 LB with a 4.0L and auto on the floor has been in the family since new, but had not been maintained the greatest. I was asked to take it to the salvage yard because the accelerator would stick, and had been wrecked, damaged, leaking oil and antifreeze and was unsafe. I offered to look at it, but was told "No", it's not safe, They had called and got a price from the local salvage yard and was happy with the price offered. So I picked up the truck, took it to my nephew's shop and went back and paid them the $300. Yep... $300 !
Original 87 Posted June 17, 2020 Posted June 17, 2020 Wow pretty nice truck for $300 !! Never find anything that nice in the great lakes area for that price. Nice job.
coolwind57 Posted June 17, 2020 Posted June 17, 2020 Man, I'd love to have that roll bar. You scored a sweet deal.
89 MJ Posted June 17, 2020 Posted June 17, 2020 What are you plans with it? Be sure to check under the carpet for rust.
Rotten Ralphy Posted June 17, 2020 Author Posted June 17, 2020 this Jeep has lived in the garage most of its life. 86, 667 miles. Seat covers from day 1, interior is immaculate except the head liner, which I will replace. I am going through the mechanicals now. 1) accelerator sticking (actually idling high) - Reconnected vacuum line 2) Oil leak - No valve cover gasket (just Rtv) Installed new valve cover gasket and corrected the oil leak (Was told the rear main was keeping, but they were wrong) 3) Coolant leak - bad thermostat and again no gasket. Installed a new thermostat with gasket and that issue is gone. 4) dtivers door has rust - replaced window sweep. 5) floor pans- passenger is solid, drivers side has a 1/4 hole in it. Need to replace right outer u joint, repair the small depression in the hood and fender, fix the rust the rusty door, then repaint. I should have been the towel off the passenger seat, It is flawless as well.
Rotten Ralphy Posted June 17, 2020 Author Posted June 17, 2020 I just called and scored a new OEM hood, fender, 2 Comanche and 2 4X4 badges, all OEM, All New old stock all for just a hair under $225!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
fiatslug87 Posted June 17, 2020 Posted June 17, 2020 WOW, $300!! The roll bar is worth that much alone. Nice score!
Rotten Ralphy Posted June 17, 2020 Author Posted June 17, 2020 Right now I am setting at a total investment of $738.43 (including the price of the truck). Not to shabby.If it weren't for me worrying about it rusting out, I wouldn't even consider painting it.The best quote I have received so far was $3200 for BC/CC.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Rotten Ralphy Posted June 18, 2020 Author Posted June 18, 2020 I have scheduled my MJ in for new paint in November and a spray in bed liner to protect the metal, and new stock bumpers, restoring it back to original. Down the road I hope to do some modifications like a 2" lift, 16" rims and some Goodrich mud terrains, front winch bumper & winch, and a smittybuilt or rockcrusher rear bumper with integrated receiver. Nothing radical.Right now money is getting tight, so the boss says NO to the fun stuff, just stock for now.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
MJCARENA Posted June 18, 2020 Posted June 18, 2020 8 hours ago, Rotten Ralphy said: I just called and scored a new OEM hood, fender, 2 Comanche and 2 4X4 badges, all OEM, All New old stock all for just a hair under $225! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Just curious, who did you call?
JMO413 Posted June 18, 2020 Posted June 18, 2020 42 minutes ago, MJCARENA said: Just curious, who did you call?
Rotten Ralphy Posted June 18, 2020 Author Posted June 18, 2020 I pick up my parts this morning (4hr. Drive each way). Once I have parts in hand and make sure it is legitimate (NOS OEM as he says and the price doesn't magically increase) I will post Dealership, contact, etc...Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Original 87 Posted June 18, 2020 Posted June 18, 2020 Man now that I have seen the inside I am even more jealous. 87,000 miles wow it's almost new you got a great deal. Nice truck enjoy!!
Rotten Ralphy Posted June 18, 2020 Author Posted June 18, 2020 I just left LOU'S JEEP in Geneva IL with my parts. John is the guy to talk to at (630)232-2862 The fender is flawless, but the hood, although new and wrapped in bubble wrap, has surface rust and a small crease. He had 1 Comanche and 4x4 tag new in the package and 1 each used. I also picked up a piece of the rubber molding that is missing. He threw in the used tags and the rubber molding. Out the door $191.35!!!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Rotten Ralphy Posted June 18, 2020 Author Posted June 18, 2020 They also have an old Comanche Sport truck with some parts left on it they are parting out.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Pete M Posted June 18, 2020 Posted June 18, 2020 score! man, when does car show season start up again!
Rotten Ralphy Posted June 18, 2020 Author Posted June 18, 2020 It was still in the Mopar boxSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Rotten Ralphy Posted June 18, 2020 Author Posted June 18, 2020 I've been very lucky so far. I'm still under a grand total investment and that includes the price of the truck.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
eaglescout526 Posted June 19, 2020 Posted June 19, 2020 Wow. None of those parts are anywhere in the country at any dealer. Nice find.
Rotten Ralphy Posted June 19, 2020 Author Posted June 19, 2020 Just lucky. A friend of a friend gave me their number.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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