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69 Commando

Discussion in 'Jeepster Commando and Commando Tech' started by RJ'sCJ6, Jun 21, 2014.

  1. Jun 21, 2014
    RJ'sCJ6

    RJ'sCJ6 Member

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    Looking at this for $2300. Has the automatic transmission with 225 engine.
    Would like to restore, no big mods, use as a nice weekend ride.
    Any thoughts on price, too high? I know the pictures don't show a lot of detail.

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  2. Jun 21, 2014
    RJ'sCJ6

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  3. Jun 21, 2014
    68BuickV6

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    Looks good to me if it:

    1)Runs
    2)Steers
    3)Stops
    4) 4WD engages.
     
  4. Jun 21, 2014
    RJ'sCJ6

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    Does not run, been sitting for 5 years.
    Not sure about the steering, probably Ross
    Stops-?
    4wd-?
     
  5. Jun 21, 2014
    uncamonkey

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    For your area, it looks to be in nice shape. seats included?
     
  6. Jun 21, 2014
    68BuickV6

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    That's a no deal for me.
    I don't buy vehicles that don't run unless its for parts. Just personal preference. I already inherited two that don't run.
     
  7. Jun 21, 2014
    uncamonkey

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    I have to admit, I did buy my '69 Commando for more than $1000 less but after you figure in the 4 weeks I spent fixing everything, welding the fenders and frame, wiring, brakes, buying the flanged rear axle, spring bushings, pitman arm bearings, pinion seal, tuning, u joints. It might not of been such a good buy. But it ran last winter when I needed it.
    It's a Jeep, what do you expect?
     
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  8. Jun 22, 2014
    Dks62

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    I've sold 2 Jeepsters recently, a '70 and '71. Both ran. That one looks like it has pretty decent floors, but as was stated previously, not running is a risk - can be a little thing like a fuel pump or a big thing like a rebuild. So anywhere from $50 on up to well over $2000. This is just my opinion, but I'd start at no more than $1500 on that one and probably wouldn't go over $1800. I don't know what your budget is, but you are almost always better off paying a little more for something that runs and is a little more together. My 2 cents.
     
  9. Jun 22, 2014
    RJ'sCJ6

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    Thanks for your input guys. I'll have to think hard about this one
     
  10. Jun 23, 2014
    mikieboy

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    Thats pricey for the condition and looks.....
     
  11. Jun 26, 2014
    timgr

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    Completeness is a big issue with these. Parts are scarce. No interior?

    Tailgate rusty? Body looks pretty good otherwise.

    30 rear axle or 44?
     
  12. Jul 10, 2014
    commanlerwrangdo

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    Yeah, seems pricey to me as well, my '68 was bought for $700, running, may be uglier than that one but was fairly complete. Been traveling in it as DD for a few weeks now, seems to get better by the day. There's a thread on here for it - "Commando herd increases".
     
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