tugboat95 Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Saved one from the crusher. However it's been registered as scrap and can never be titled again. This Jeep is completely fixable. Frame is good, no rust on the bed, floor pans are good. Small amount of rust on cab corners and hood. It does not run but will start with starting fluid. 4.0l, 5 speed. 120k miles. Big score with the service manuals. Even got the tail lights. I'm not sure if I'm keeping it for parts or this would be a good candidate to convert to 4x4, jack it up and make a trail rig. Maybe a little bit of both. 89 Comanche Eliminator 2wd 4.0L 5 speed PukeGoat Factory Original Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The86manche Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Could find an identical one that's too far gone with good vin and swap to save it? Maybe? Good save either way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 *X1 TRIM STYLE X1 - CLOTH BENCH -Q8 135 Zone 35-Washington 1AA U.S. Dealer Retail 4EA Sold Vehicle 4HC Special Scheduling Condition III 5AM Largo Tracking 5KN Metro Cars of Detroit AHL Heavy Duty Insulation Group ALN Body Color Group APA Monotone Paint BAQ 61 AMP ALTERNATOR BCX Maint. Free Battery BGA Power Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes BJA STD DUTY FRT DISC BRAKES BKP 10x2.5 Rear Drum Brakes CBA Straight Back Bench Seat CKA Carpets - Floor and Cargo Area CSR Passenger Assist Handles CUM Mini Floor Console DBB All Manual Transmissions DDQ 5-Speed Manual Transmission DMM 3.07 Rear Axle Ratio DRK Dana 44/226MM Rear Axle DSA Anti-Spin Differential Rear Axle EAA All Engines EAF ALL FUEL INJECTED ENGINES-GAS ERB ENGINE - 4.0L I6 MPI GAS GAC Tinted Glass Windows GBB Tinted Windshield Glass GCB Front Door Tinted Glass GEC Front Left Side Sliding Window GFD Rear Sliding Window GNA Rear View Day/Night Mirror GRZ Left Remote Mirror GSZ Right Remote Control Mirror GTZ Manual Remote Mirrors HCD Do Not Use - See HCA HGA Hood Insulation JAA Instrument Panel JAY DO NOT USE - See JP, KA classes JBD BEZEL-I/PANEL CLUSTER - BRIGHT JCA 85 MPH Primary Speedometer JGB Digital Clock JHA Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers JJA Cigar Lighter JKB K2X STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR K3C STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR KKE LAF Seat Belt Alert-Driver Seat only LAP Shift Indicator Warning Lamp LBC Glove Box Lamp LCJ DOME/READING LAMP B-PILLAR LMA Halogen Headlamps MB1 Black Front Bumper MBJ Black Bumper MDA Front License Plate Bracket MFG Body Color Headlamp Bezels MHA Black Windshield Moldings MMC Rear Door Solid Window Insert MMG Belt Moldings MMK Lower Grille Surround-Painted Silver NAA Federal Emissions NBA LIGHT DUTY CYCLE NBK EVAP Control System NDA Catalytic Converter NF5 Fuel Tank - 23 Gallon PQ9 PRIMARY PAINT - HQ9 QQ9 SECONDARY PAINT - HQ9 RAA All Radio Equipped Vehicles RAB AM/FM Radio RCD 4 Speakers SBA Power Steering SCE Steering Wheel SFB Front Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers SGB Rear Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers TAA All Tires TAE TBB Full Size Spare Tire TBM Tire Carrier Winch TRP Tires WJD 15X7.0 Styled Steel Wheels XBS Pickup Box XFA -35F Protection Anti-Freeze YAA Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications YGB 1 Additional Gallons of Gas YGG 9 Additional Gallons of Gas Z01 Rear Spring Group I Z1B GVW/Payload Rating Z57 Left Front Spring Group Vii Z77 Right Front Spring Group VII Build date 3/29/89 Body code TM62 Sold by COASTAL MOTORS INC, GLOUCESTER VA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tugboat95 Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 Thanks for the info. I was hoping it had the Asin tranny and not the Peugot. It has a decal on it saying Heavy duty 2250. Does it have the metric ton? It does have the dana 44 axle. Truck has been in a field somewhere since 2002. At least that's the last state inspection sticker. Body is extremely straight and the bed is awesome. I think the camper shell is the Comanche specific. It's a perfect fit. Too bad the junkyard had already listed it as scrap and it can't be retitled. Windshield is junk but rest of glass is good. I think it is a good candidate to turn into a trail rig.89 ComancheEliminator2wd4.0L5 speed PukeGoatFactory Original Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 I went through and cleaned up the common reused codes for ya. can you share a pic of the leafs? 4+1 and 3+2 were the metric ton varieties. 3+1 is the normal leaf pack. you build date indicates you have the AX-15. 3-9-89 was the last of the peugeots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tugboat95 Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 I went through and cleaned up the common reused codes for ya. can you share a pic of the leafs? 4+1 and 3+2 were the metric ton varieties. 3+1 is the normal leaf pack. you build date indicates you have the AX-15. 3-9-89 was the last of the peugeots. Your right About the tranny. I had totally misread that date. My other one was built on 3-6-89 and is literally one of the last ones. I'll try to get a pic of the leads this weekend.89 ComancheEliminator2wd4.0L5 speed PukeGoatFactory Original Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tugboat95 Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share Posted June 22, 2021 Definitely different than what's on my Eliminator. I thought metric tons were only on long beds.89 ComancheEliminator2wd4.0L5 speed PukeGoatFactory Original Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 metric tons were all longbeds. but parts can be swapped around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tugboat95 Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share Posted June 22, 2021 20 minutes ago, Pete M said: metric tons were all longbeds. but parts can be swapped around. Its a long bed. Thought I had bought a short bed with the dana 44. I just measured the bed. Its just over 7 foot long. Thing full of surprises. I just hooked up a battery and all the lights and stuff came on. Wouldn't turn over though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 It is a factory metric ton, the G (GVWR, 5001-6000) in 4th position of the VIN confirms it, an F would be standard payload (GVWR, 4001-5000). And the 2 in the body code that eaglescout526 listed is for a LWB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Step one: buy most rusty mj you can find. Step two: dash swap the 2 trucks Step three: THIS IS THE IMPORTANT ONE!! Don't do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tugboat95 Posted June 24, 2021 Author Share Posted June 24, 2021 Step one: buy most rusty mj you can find. Step two: dash swap the 2 trucks Step three: THIS IS THE IMPORTANT ONE!! Don't do this.Lol...yeah, I just don't know. I'd love the trail rig idea but I don't have anywhere within 6 hours of me to ride it. And I don't own a trailer. There are a ton of good parts on this truck. And it's completely fixable. No rust in the floorboards. Small amount in cab corners. Engine turns over but I don't know the fuel system status. Ain't nothing that can't be fixed or put on a third truck my wife would kill me if I buy.89 ComancheEliminator2wd4.0L5 speed PukeGoatFactory Original Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaleless Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Generally if the government tells me not to do something, I want to do it even more. VIN swaps are no exception! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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