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Ollie's 1989 Jeep Comanche |
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Ollie
AMC Addicted Joined: Sep/17/2012 Location: Brandon, MS Status: Offline Points: 2801 |
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Posted: Feb/14/2021 at 12:01pm |
We sold our yellow 1966 Rambler American convertible. Had
a lot of good times touring America, putting on over 80,000 miles traveling to
AMC events. I hope that we are as well served by the 1969 American that I built
to replace him. So far Road Warrior his proven himself well. This past summer,
due to the Chinese Pandemic, we only traveled 10,000 miles. Had a couple new
build issues, but nothing unsurmountable, the suspension being the most notable. The Comanche was to become my daily driver, replacing the
Ford F-150 you see in the back ground. For the next six months I did a lot of
work to get it up to my satisfaction. Work and Repair List completed on The Comanche Engine ·
New Injectors, TPS & air idler sensor ·
New Alternator, appeared to have been recently
replaced, but failed ·
New Starter, was factory original, failed after
2k miles ·
Filters and Fluids ·
New Battery & cables ·
New radiator hoses ·
New fan belt ·
Polished aluminum valve cover & replaced
gasket Transmission ·
Serviced Rear Axle ·
Serviced Suspension ·
New shocks ·
New steering dampener ·
New tires, wheels & alignment Accessories ·
New wiper motor, blades & and repaired windshield
washer system ·
New clearance light lens & headlight sealed
beams ·
New interior lights to replace removed lights ·
Installed gauges to replace idiot lights; oil,
volt & temp ·
Dash Pad ·
Added proper Pioneer graphics ·
New ignition switch & rewired brake light
switch ·
Refurbished tail light lens & wired in
trailer pig tail ·
New outside mirrors ·
Refurbished steering wheel horn button ·
Replaced window whiskers HVAC System ·
Refurbished AC system with new compressor,
condenser, expansion valve, dryer & hoses ·
New heater control valve, hooked up properly & new hoses Box ·
Sprayed in bed liner
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Found a SnugTop topper and reconditioned it My Comanche Pioneer has come a long way and it is now a
very dependable driver. I found the camper top in Tennessee just north of
Knoxville. We had a great road trip to pick it up. Truck ran like a top,
averaged 19.5 mpg running 68-70 mph, and I could not be more satisfied. I am
looking at many more miles and good service from another AMC that is back on
the road !!!!! TKS for reading, Ollie Having AMC Fun, Ollie |
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1966 American Convertible -- "The Rambler"..SOLD
1974 Postal Jeep -- "Rapid Delivery"...SOLD 1969 Rambler 220 post car--"Road Warrior" 1989 Jeep Comanche Pioneer, 4.0L, auto, 2wd |
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hassyfoto
AMC Addicted Joined: Nov/16/2009 Location: Maryland Status: Offline Points: 3378 |
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I did something similar 5 yrs ago. Bought a 88 Comanche. 4.0- 4/wheel drive short bed. Drive train was at 143,000 so very little work there except a tune-up and cleaning. The body on the other hand needed new rockers and the wheel wells on the bed were rusted. Typical east coast rust, but relatively minor rust compared to most vehicles in this area. Your truck looks good!!!!!
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Ollie
AMC Addicted Joined: Sep/17/2012 Location: Brandon, MS Status: Offline Points: 2801 |
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I am happy with my decision. My Ford did the job for many years, but was in need of an engine overhaul. I am done trailering vehicles and a new truck, for what I would use it for, is cost prohibitive. Another factor is the insurance, I can use my collector car insurance for the Comanche but not the Ford. They are both 89's. My Comanche was sold new in south GA and was a second owner in south AL, so it has never seen salt. It was just painted when I got it so that big job had been done. The biggest job was the AC/heat system as neither was working. Most of the rest was just minor peddling stuff. If you ever run across some grey door panels in excellent condition let me know. Any years and XJ also fit. Having AMC Fun, Ollie
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1966 American Convertible -- "The Rambler"..SOLD
1974 Postal Jeep -- "Rapid Delivery"...SOLD 1969 Rambler 220 post car--"Road Warrior" 1989 Jeep Comanche Pioneer, 4.0L, auto, 2wd |
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XJ6
AMC Nut Joined: Jul/09/2020 Location: SW Status: Offline Points: 293 |
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Good luck with the MJ. Looks like a nice solid southern car/truck. Of course the 4.0 is good for 300k miles if maintained well. The AW-4 is also a good unit and I drain the pan every year and use a quality trans fluid for the refill. Lots of parts availability and simple to work on. I have 6 vehicles including a 2018 Ford F-150 but I still love driving my 2 door cherokee. Its stays garaged with the 2 AMCs and corvette even though my wife complains her new Toyota sits in the weather
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70BBOAMX
AMC Addicted Joined: Sep/30/2008 Location: South Carolina Status: Offline Points: 561 |
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Nice looking truck!
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hassyfoto
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If you ever run across some grey door panels in excellent condition let me know. Any years and XJ also fit. Having AMC Fun, Ollie [/QUOTE]
Check with the Jeep folks. The Comanche Forum or Jeep forums are a good place in the wanted column. Luckily the grey panels are the most abundant. I will also check any pick-r-own junk yards. There are still enough XJ's around to possibly find a set. I managed to snag a couple of sets of tail lights at the junk yards a few years ago, one of the harder items to get for the Comanche.
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Murphy's Law:
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6768rogues
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I don’t get the all black wheel thing, but hey, nice truck.
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xspiriment
AMC Nut Joined: Apr/27/2009 Location: New Mexico Status: Offline Points: 376 |
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Nice looking comanche olllie. I have an 88 model MJ its pictured on page 5 in show more jeeps section. Bought mine in 2007 off ebay ,rust free its been a fun truck.
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Ollie
AMC Addicted Joined: Sep/17/2012 Location: Brandon, MS Status: Offline Points: 2801 |
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I have been working on the stock wheels.
The center caps were really messed up when I got the truck. They had been screwed on from the outside, self taping screws, all marred up when someone attempted to remove them incorrectly. A club member fixed me up with some really nice caps and a sliding back glass window; which is as rare as hens teeth or dentures! Painted the wheels the same silver as the top. Cleaned and put caps on with new stainless steel screws. Now the project awaits more money. New tires. The tires now on the truck go on my 16 foot trailer. Having AMC Fun, Ollie
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1966 American Convertible -- "The Rambler"..SOLD
1974 Postal Jeep -- "Rapid Delivery"...SOLD 1969 Rambler 220 post car--"Road Warrior" 1989 Jeep Comanche Pioneer, 4.0L, auto, 2wd |
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