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Help identify this Commando year and what size brakes came on it?

Discussion in 'Jeepster Commando and Commando Tech' started by ncpapaul, Jun 3, 2011.

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    ncpapaul

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    New Commando person here. I bought this Commando for the Buick 225 engine. It has a 3 speed transmission. I got to thinking about a larger-drum brake upgrade on my CJ-3A and wondered what size brakes came on this Commando, not knowning the exact year Commando. How to tell what year this one is? What axles? Thanks for any help, Paul
     
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    Well I have not figured out how to post the photos yet, it says "You may not post attachments" so I maybe can't let you see the Commando and s/n plate. Help, Paul
     
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    Well I created a Flickr account and uploaded 3 photos but can't figure out how to get them to here. I am sorry I am slow. Paul
     
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    No worries.. Can you paste the url to you flickr album?
     
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    What is the url?
     
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    So in looking around I was able to create a photo album here and upload the 3 photos.....so the 3 I wanted everyone to see is in my album.......not sure how to display them here. Thanks, Paul
     
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    web address
     
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    This is tiresome Patrick, I appreciate your help but I will have to take it up tomorrow, thank you anyway, Paul
     
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    the brakes would be 10 inch diameter
     
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    ncpapaul

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    Which transmission would this one have? T14? T86? Which transfer? D18? D20? I read one site that stated Commandos only came with D20 cases..........true? Thanks, Paul
     
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    I'm gonna guess at 1968 or earlier, based on the smaller parking lamps in the grille.
    The rear axle is most likely a model 30, or "little" rear axle.
    The brake backing plates won't mount to a 44 axle, different bolt pattern.
    and I'm not a Jeepster expert.....
     
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    Definitely a 68 or earlier. Didn't the Dana 30 only come behind the 4 cylinder?

    Can I have the body? LOL
     
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    ncpapaul

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    The fellow said he thought 1967 but was not sure at all. I thought the serial number plate would tell all. I am real new to Commandos so the small parking lights kind of info was what I was looking for. He rebuilt the V6 and then after driving it a few miles, got terribly frustrated with the clutch mechanism and parked it. A local engine builder did the engine so it was probably done right but has been sitting for 8 years or so. He has tons of other "projects", some of which are finished nice, so I know he is just not talking trash. Most are cars or trucks, not 4x4. Is that body worth saving? Is this a CJ-6 chasiss ?? Thanks for help, Paul I am in north Mississippi near Oxford.
     
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    My 1967 with a V6 has a Dana 30 in the rear. :(
     
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    jpflat2a

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    not a bad thing as some will have a powerlok :)
     
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