1973 Jeep Commando Base 5.0l Automatic 4x4 Hard & Soft Tops on 2040-cars

1973 Jeepster Commando 4 x 4 (last year of production)

304 V8 Automatic

VIN;  J3A89FVH49661

• Daily driver starts, runs and drives well. Leave it as it is and have fun driving it or since it’s almost completely original you have a great place to start for a full restoration or enjoy it as it is.
• ·         Body is solid with an older repaint that is basically good with a few signs of bubbling and some evidence of bondo on driver side door panel.
• ·         Original hard-top (white) and new “Best-Top” soft-top (black) roll up side curtains.
• ·         4 wheel drive works.
• ·         Original radio works. (could use a new speaker)
• ·         Turn signals work.
• ·         Good tread (60-70%) left on the Goodyear all weather tires.
• ·         Horn has been rewired from the steering wheel to a dashboard button.
• ·         Fuel gauge works but is not accurate. (common problem with this age of Jeep)
• ·         Not sure when motor seals have been last replaced but show some signs of oil seepage.
• ·         Could use a new wiring harness.

Recent work within the past 18 months;

• ·         New twin muffler and tail pipes.
• ·         Professional replacement of floor pan on passenger side. 
• ·         New water pump, hoses & coolant.
• ·         New engine belts.
• ·         New starter
• ·         New battery (Wal-Mart 10 year warranty)
• ·         New door and glove box locks and 2 sets of keys.
• ·         New ‘whiskers’ and rubber seal on roll up windows.
• ·         New one piece full “Bed Rug” carpeting.
• ·         Full inspection by an ASE certified mechanic (and Jeep guy) to assure brakes, shocks, steering all were up to date working properly.
• ·         New “Best Top” soft top.
• ·         New 12v power receptacle plug for accessories.
• ·         Cardboard glove box had rotted from moisture and was replaced with custom made plastic glove box made to original fit.
• ·         New easily removable marine type waterproof stereo and speakers system with MP3, SD card reader, USB port.  I made a one piece console with radio and speakers and tapped into the power supply to have FM and MP3 capabilities without removing the original AM radio. To remove simply unhook the power supply and unplug the antenna and you’re back to original.

Recent work within the past 18 months;

• ·         New twin muffler and tail pipes.
• ·         Professional replacement of floor pan on passenger side.
• ·         New water pump, hoses & coolant.
• ·         New engine belts.
• ·         New starter
• ·         New battery (Wal-Mart 10 year warranty)
• ·         New door and glove box locks and 2 sets of keys.
• ·         New ‘whiskers’ and rubber seal on roll up windows.
• ·         New one piece full “Bed Rug” carpeting.
• ·         Full inspection by an ASE certified mechanic (and Jeep guy) to assure brakes, shocks, steering all were up to date working properly.
• ·         New “Best Top” soft top.
• ·         New 12v power receptacle plug for accessories.
• ·         Cardboard glove box had rotted from moisture and was replaced with custom made plastic glove box made to original fit.
• ·         New easily removable marine type waterproof stereo and speakers system with MP3, SD card reader, USB port.  I made a one piece console with radio and speakers and tapped into the power supply to have FM and MP3 capabilities without removing the original AM radio. To remove simply unhook the power supply and unplug the antenna and you’re back to original.

Stock of replacement parts included;

• ·         Recently rebuilt and cleaned original speedometer cluster ready to install. (value $100-$200)
• ·         Pair of original replacement front turn signal housings.
• ·         Pair of original horns.
• ·         New in box fuel pump.
• ·         Fuel filter.
• ·         2 original review mirrors. (value $30-$50 each)
• ·         Heater core.
• ·         3 wiper blades.
• ·         Keyed replacement ignition switch.
• ·         Cleaned and rebuilt original dash button cluster ready to install. (wipers, lights, heater) (value $50-$100)
• ·         Original tail gate hinge supports. (value $40-$100)
• ·         Original dash light.
• ·         Original rear seat included but needs to be recovered. (value $200-$300)
• ·         Chilton’s repair and tune up guide.
• ·         Includes all work and parts receipts from the last two owners.