1989 Comanche VIN Assitance

[Dan693]

Hello,

New member here and first post.

I have run across a 1989 Comanche with a VIN of 1J7FT26L2KL414233.  I have not seen the truck yet and have no experience with Jeeps, I want to get as much information as possible before going to see it.

Where can I find a good VIN decoder?

There are 79,500 miles and a 2 owner car with service records.

Any and all assistance would be appreciated.

 

Dan

[89 MJ]

Drop it in the registry here on CC and @eaglescout526 will get you a build sheet. He may be able to move it over for you too. It won’t be perfect, but it’ll be pretty accurate. 

[Pete M]

specifically, start a thread in here with the VIN at the title:  https://comancheclub.com/forum/32-1989/

[eaglescout526]

Yes, do indeed please start a separate post for it. Even if you don't get it, it will be here for our records.

[fiatslug87]

Added to 1989 Registry.

[Dan693]

Thank to everyone,

I see that fiatskug87 added it to the registry.  It would be great if I could see a built sheet.

This is a great forum!!!!!!!

Dan

[Dan693]

I took a good look at the 1989 Comanche this evening and have decided to pass on it.  

It is a very nice mostly rust free southern truck but I would not be able to put in the work needed to sort out all of the issues due to a knee replacment in the near future.

If any one is interested the truck is listed in Classic AutoTrader and is located now in Worthington Ohio a suburb of Columbus, Ohio.

1989 Jeep Comanche 2WD for sale near Worthington, Ohio 43085 - Classics on Autotrader

I am willing to pass on what I found when checking it out to anyone interested.  The seller is aware that she has a strong asking price and willing to negotiate.  She is the third owner and has her service receipts and those from the second owner.

Brief summary:

The bad:

Tan paint was poorly applied over the original cardinal red.  The tan paint is peeling off.  It was painted by the first owner. It looks to me that a teenager may have done it!!!!  A mild chemical stripper may take it off.

Upper driver door hinge has started to seperate from the body.

Weather stripping and other rubber items need replaced

Oil leak around engine

Load Magnaflow exhaust has to go!!

There is no spare tire

The seat will not slide back.

The good:

Starts and runs strong. It is a 4.0 I-6.  The ad mentions a 4 cylinder but that is wrong.

Auto Tranny shifts good.  Fluid looks clean.

Power Steering and power brakes are good

All instruments, lights, and switches work

Ther A/C blows cold but not super cold.

Under side of body, bed, and frame are rust free and very clean.  I was abe to take the rubber floor mad out.  From underneath, I saw two small round rust spots starting at the front corners of both side of the floor

 

Feel free to PM me for more info.

This MJ needs a good home and kept stock.

Dan