1966 Jeep Commando --removeable Hard Top on 2040-cars
Claremore, Oklahoma, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:Straight Six
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 6
Make: Jeep
Model: Commando
Trim: vinyl
Options: 4-Wheel Drive, Convertible
Drive Type: 4 wheel drive
Mileage: 100,000
Exterior Color: Gray
Number of Doors: 2
Interior Color: Green
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
This is a 1966 Jeep Commando. Sort of a rare bird really, I have seen on some sites that there were few of these made. Not sure what the exact number is. I have heard like 800 or so for that year. Maybe more or less. Has the original V6. Tranny is an SMP420 Chevy, dana 20 T-case, and the axles are 70's model CJ axles. I didn't do any of this, so I have no idea what the specifics are on those items. The pictures tell you the story, some rust in the bed, near the tailgate, and near the front quarter panel seams. Carb needs adjusted a bit, it takes a bit to get it started when cold, but runs well after that. Runs 60-75 on the highway, and I have used it as a daily driver. Has a valve cover leak and I have the new seals, but I havent gotten around to putting them on. This has affected the starter at times, sometimes the starter takes a couple of turns on the key to engage. Put the seals on the valve covers, this will go away. I also purchased gaskets for the manifolds, has a bit of an exhaust leak. I also have new shocks for it as well. I purchased another steering wheel that is original, but haven't put it on. All the switches work except for the wiper washer. Heater works good, two speeds for the fan, all original. The gauges all work, and the lights all work on the dash cluster. Glows a cool green at night with the lights on. Has an aftermarket radio, but I have never used it. The original bumpers are in the bed of the jeep at this time. All lights work, signals and brakes. Brakes work fine as well. Clutch is good, no problems there. Has all the original mechanisms for the rear tail gate, clips and everything works. The spare tire carrier is actually a period correct aftermarket add on. Also have some better "V6" emblems than what are currently on the jeep. In fact, I have the rear emblems that go on the tail gate as well. Frame has some surface rust, but I see no areas of rust through and it appears strait to me. tagged and titled in Oklahoma. title is clear. Has the original Kaiser Jeep tag on the body on the firewall as well. One more item I have is the console and shifter that you can use to make this an automatic transmission Commando. Despite its looks, its a solid old rig and could be on the trail today the way it sits.
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