My '69 Commando

Hi guys,
So last weekend I traded for a 1969 Commando. During this week I had to put a new rag joint on the steering, take the radiator in for some repairs and replaced the thermostat while I was at it. I fixed a couple rattles, welded up a couple exhaust leaks, got it insured and registered. It's been a busy week, and I gotta say I LOVE this thing! I wasn't able to drive it before I got it and had no idea how peppy that little 225 is. I can't believe how strong it runs. I do plan on either adding a Petronics or HEI, not sure which one yet. Anyways, just wanted to say that this is really a bitchin little Jeep, but of course you guys already know that. I've had 3 CJ-7's over the years along with a late 60's Jeep pickup but this is my first Commando. It's really kinda nice that you don't see them a lot. I'm gonna be spending quite a bit of time here and appreciate all the info that's been posted.
Scott

 

I have to agree, they are pretty cool. Pics??

 

I have all the glass and the rear hatch for the top. They just aren't installed. I now have a bikini top on it from a YJ. It's the safari style and it fits perfectly on the roll cage.

 

Very nice hellokitty. Don't see the Kelly hard tops that often.

 

Nice Commando!

 

Looks much better than my '69.

 

Thanks guys What is a Kelly hard top? So here's a shot of my YJ Safari bikini top and my E-code IPF headlights. Screw the DOT crap I also laid down some runner from Home Depot as carpet. What a difference in sound and heat.

 

Kelly was an aftermarket supplier of hard tops. Good article HERE if you want to read up on them. They also made a halfcab top for Jeepster/Commando, only ever saw a picture of one of those.

 

That's interesting about the Kelly tops. I've never heard of them. Thank you for the link. This is my first Commando so there's a lot of learning to be had. I'd like to restore the top but ideally I'd like to run a full soft top in the winter and then for summer just the bikini that's on it now.

 

That thing is sweeeeet. Where in Glendale are you? Let me know so I can come take it off your hands for you.