sputnik Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Yes, yes! It is indeed a 1967 Jeepster Commando newly added to my rolling fleet. It has the original fire-breathing Buick 225 Dauntless V-6 powerplant with a silky 3-speed transmission. It sips gas at the economical rate of 12 miles per gallon and has no annoying power brakes! Set me back by the princely sum of $800 but came with new tires (four of em) and a half a tank of gas. Alot of money yes, but a man needs a fine motor car to let the world know that he HAS arrived. Don't you wish you were me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Spinner Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 damn ..! that's nice ... 'cept for the rust here 'n there ..... you, you ......lucky ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KlipsDude Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 It's nice! Like it very much. I donts wish I were you though. Older stuff takes money to keep them a runnin good and right, I's have to have newer so not sinkin money into all the time. I's dont like sunkin money but some donts mind to have a nice vintage nice jeep like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedball Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Sputnik, That is so cool! $800.00 bucks seems like a good deal but the gas mileage is terrible for a 6 cylinder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 There is even room for a couple of sheep in the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sputnik Posted July 26, 2005 Author Share Posted July 26, 2005 ---------------- On 7/26/2005 8:28:16 AM Frzninvt wrote: There is even room for a couple of sheep in the back. ---------------- You betcha - I took out the back seat! Some people have to be satisfied with just seat covers. The lil bugger is alot of fun to drive. It's solid despite some non-critical blisters and rust spots. All of the original knobs and doodads are there. The engine was rebuilt at a local votech - I hope the kid got at least a passing grade. It's very simple mechanically. It runs quite well but without power brakes, it takes some muscle. I'm not sure if I'm going to make this a project or just run it around until I get $800 worth of fun out of it. I tend to go overboard on restoration and I doubt there is much interest or value in a concourse Commando. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerin Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 a buddy of mine had one of those and that thing would just about go anywhere. You will have some fun with this thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 In all seriousness though that is a nice little truck and can probably get to places newer rigs couldn't even think about reaching. I would drive it, I bet it is fun to drive especially on some off road trails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st. patrick Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Hey Sput, it is clearly a babe magnet. You go dude! Of course, being a bit more conservative myself, I tend to think the red gas cap is kinda "over the top", but I know you have that dangerous and wild side to your personality, so it fits. The rolling sound system consists of . . . . . ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Spinner Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 ---------------- On 7/26/2005 9:55:06 AM st. patrick wrote: I tend to think the red gas cap is kinda "over the top", ---------------- that passes for "Pimp My Ride " there in Montana ........[img src='http://forums.klipsch.com/idealbb/images/smilies/3.gif'> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sputnik Posted July 26, 2005 Author Share Posted July 26, 2005 ---------------- On 7/26/2005 9:55:06 AM st. patrick wrote: Hey Sput, it is clearly a babe magnet. You go dude! Of course, being a bit more conservative myself, I tend to think the red gas cap is kinda "over the top", but I know you have that dangerous and wild side to your personality, so it fits. The rolling sound system consists of . . . . . ? ---------------- Unfortunately, it's more of a guy magnet. The "red' gas cap does reflect my true personality - it's actually rust resulting from an acute chrome deficiency. Oh yes, the sound system consists of the highly sought after truely high-end Jeep AM radio. It reveals all of the subtle nuance, warmth, and depth of talk radio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyjoe72 Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 ---------------- On 7/26/2005 8:01:09 AM Speedball wrote: Sputnik, That is so cool! $800.00 bucks seems like a good deal but the gas mileage is terrible for a 6 cylinder. ---------------- He could probably get different gears for it to make it a little better. It probably still weighs upwards of 3,800lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KlipsDude Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Being such a nice classic jeep, you should not run it into rags, the more rare it becomes and you restore it and keep it, every thing to close to original, the higher price you will get. Took out the back seat! I hope you plans on keepin it. Should keep it all original as much as possible. If you restore it right, you will later get back more than you paid for it, or what you put into restoring it. Have fun, and enjoys it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckears Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 ...perfect for hauling Cornwalls. Not sure if LaScalas will fit, though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicholtl Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Cute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sputnik Posted July 26, 2005 Author Share Posted July 26, 2005 ---------------- On 7/26/2005 10:38:14 AM Tom Blasing wrote: ---------------- On 7/26/2005 8:01:09 AM Speedball wrote: Sputnik, That is so cool! $800.00 bucks seems like a good deal but the gas mileage is terrible for a 6 cylinder. ---------------- He could probably get different gears for it to make it a little better. It probably still weighs upwards of 3,800lbs. ---------------- It weighs in at 2,800 lbs. I'm happy to report that I just filled the tank today and got 14 mpg. The 12 mpg tankful included a couple of hours of low range crawling off-road. This also includes alot of city mileage (cruising by the drive-in) and, without power brakes, I tend to lay off the clutch and use the engine for slowing down more than I would in a modern vehicle. It's just a toy so I don't care too much about the mileage. I don't think that the Jeepster was ever intended to be as off-roadable the CJ-5 but so far, it's more fun off-road than my Yukon. The Yukon makes it just too easy to lumber around off-road while the Commando requires attention. Yeehaw, I haven't double clutched in years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Kind of reminds me of my 1968 CJ-5 4 cylinder stick shift 4 wheel drive. After installing a Torsen rear (triple worm drive posi) end and a Dana clutch type posi in the front from Dana Corp. (they had 4 units in stock on the shelf)(2732AF) and four Fat Herbies with white spoke wheels, I could pull a freight train. JJK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuisis Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 I'm still looking for a Volkswagen Thing!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkrop Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 What is with those cheesy wheels? Ditch 'em and get some rusty steel rims to complete that "vintage" look! Oh yeah "beat it like a rented mule!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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