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1972 Jeep Commando Base 3.8l on 2040-cars

Year:1972 Mileage:79700 Color: Red /
 Black
Location:

Glen Allen, Virginia, United States

Glen Allen, Virginia, United States
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:U/K
Engine:3.8L 3802CC 232Cu. In. l6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: J2F87FVE37486
Year: 1972
Interior Color: Black
Make: Jeep
Number of Cylinders: 6
Model: Commando
Trim: Base
Drive Type: U/K
Options: 4-Wheel Drive, Convertible
Mileage: 79,700
Exterior Color: Red
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty

Just finished this beautiful 1972 Commando Bullnose. It took about 2 years to complete. Everything has been replaced or rebuilt. This Jeep is turn key and needs nothing. Only things that don't work are the horn, reverse lights, and no straps for the tailgate. It could use some bumpers too. Looks good without them though.Comes with unrestored white hard top.

Frame: Solid, sanded down and painted with eastwood chassis black

Body: All rust was cut out and new metal welded in. Mostly in lower rocker panel. 

 -Skim Coat of Evercoat's Extreme Rage and alot of block sanding
-3 coats of Marhyde 2K surfacer and more blocking
-3 coats of custom mixed tangerine twist single stage paint
Turned out nice, but I can still see some sanding scratches in the tailgate. Have to look hard though.

Engine: # matching 232. Rebuilt, bored .30 over. All machine work done by Progressive Performance Glen Allen, VA.
-RV cam
-Ported, Polished head
-high volume oil pump
-egr block off
-HEI distributor
-weber 32/36 conversion
-runs excellent. Small lope from cam

Transmission: Factory 3 speed T150
-new flywheel
-new pressure plate
-new throw out bearing
-new pilot bushing
-new clutch
-amsoil severe gear oil
-all new u-joints

Brakes: All new

Master cylinder

Lines

Shoes

Wheel cylinders


All factory gauges work. Also has new fuel tank and sender. Im sure I missed alot of stuff. This is all I can think of now. Let me know if you have any questions.

Update: noticed that two of the tires have a little dry rot on them, so putting on all brand new tires tomorrow. I'll try to post some pics with the new tires when I get them on. Also had a question about the tailgate. It is handmade, heavy duty and works great. The factory tailgate had way too much rust.

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