Found an 87 Comanche I want to buy. What are the biggest issues I should look for when purchasing?

[Lilbatboy]

Hi!

I recently found an 87 Jeep Comanche that I’d like to buy. I don’t know much about these vehicles and was wondering what red flags to look for before purchasing. It seems like a great little truck. I found this thread today, so I will be looking over what you all have to say. Thank you!

[jdog]

 

[MiNi Beast]

If it runs and moves buy it. Anything can be fixed just a matter of how much you want to do yourself or how much your willing to spend to have it done for you.  

[scaleless]

Red flags?  Well, I don't think there's anything too terrible that can't be fixed with a little elbow grease.  I'd say the first thing to look for is floorplan rust.  Water inevitably gets into the cab through firewall seals and leaky sliding windows and rots out the floor even if the carpet looks great.  Take a look at the seat brackets - these will usually show some significant rust with bad leaks.  Slide under the truck and look for holes.  Lightly tap the floor with a hammer and listen for crunching - undercoating could be hiding the damage.  Aside from that, just expect to have to work on the truck.  Little things will pop up here and there.  The forum can help you with those.

[75sv1]

Rust, there is Rust, then there is Rust Bucket. Surface rust is OK. This also depends on your skill(s) set. I perfere to fix mechanical issues, Body work is not much in my Wheel house.

[Lilbatboy]

Thank you all so much! I will definitely look for these issues with the truck.