How BAD could it be? $600 Jeep Comanche

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I pick up another project! Although based off of the Cherokee design this is far more unique, this is a Comanche!
I got lucky enough to buy it for $600! Although it’s not running, we soon change that.
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[@trevortripsalot]

I didn't realize when I rode in it what shape the Comanche was in when you bought it. It runs and drives great! Well done Rudy!

[@patrickfreeman205]

Ruuuuuuddyyyyyy

[@mworley13]

yall do good work keep it up. you to ruuuuuuuuddyy

[@Mr_Chipp]

Hey Trevor you should start making videos about your adventures with Matt and the team

[@jacobfleetwood4314]

i subbed to your channel also trevor When can we see the projects and adventures of yours

[@jboom87]

It's Trevor!!!

[@diyfferent]

Good deal on that older truck and that other engine. It's fun getting rare vehicles to restore and bring back to life.

[@loganholmberg2295]

My brother had a 4x4 Comanche when we went to college together. It was a great truck from what I remember. 😅

[@rescueinoldraggedy7407]

my brother had a 4x4 truck kinda like this when i was younger , it had like a 10 inch lift ,, i like it buddy , be safe

[@charlesobrain8384]

Awesome! Congratulations on the "RAD" new ride can't wait to see what you do with it.

[@garyhammond4941]

Rudy I'm a long term fan of Matt and Paul but I have to tell you I really like your channel and will keep watching for sure. Gonna get a merchant order in from you too. I love how your starting from scratch without all the luxury of hoists and a fully set up shop! GREAT JOB. Don't know who Jenelle is but she's getting her hands dirty, looking forward to more content! Is the Jeep going to be a rock crawler at some point?

[@thebaldeagle655]

I hate those rat jobs! I just went through a similar situation. 86 Dodge 3500 winch truck that has sat 30 years. The Rats just loved those wiring harnesses! You've got you a nice project. Anxious to watch what you do with it!

[@Bonzi_Buddy]

I love when people replace the front clip with the later Cherokee Sport. They swap right over I believe. They have such a clean look.

[@drewwagner7985]

So excited to see where this goes. My buddy and I both had Commanches in high school. His was a manual, mine was an automatic with a 3" lift.

[@jtto6364]

4 cylinder ones were so gutless a geo metro would kick your ass and get better mpg's while doing it. And the freezing of the front differential selector really pissed me off. I do like the old J trucks. 6 cylinder and manual locking hubs. Your good

[@jmedina0611]

Better Lighting is needed. some areas are dark to see what your doing..

[@jesusgarza9772]

MTS sells new fuel pump assemblies for pre-90, RENIX MJs Also, your grille is upside down

[@garybrady9531]

the lug nuts had caps but their long gone causing the socket to hang up

[@timdeanh]

I used to know ware a jeep honcho was in a barn. It got stole along with honda big red.

[@judih.8754]

Ah, a woman that can change a tire. Assume. Women mechanics rock! Go Janelle!

[@theokayestbeard]

I love how you tried to shut the door every time without fail. 🤣

[@slolsx]

I have laughed each time.

[@chanlong5814]

Ha that’s all I kept laughing about! I’d probably be doing the same thing though

[@xanderg1957]

Rudy trying to close that door is a metaphor for me trying to sort my life out 😂

[@christopherweise438]

"The brakes are really sketchy on this thing.....like, they don't work." Derek at VGG would be proud.

[@21Piloteer]

Yup...we're going to do the right thing and ignore that.

[@tylermorris4327]

I read this comment like 2 seconds before he said it lol

[@richardthomas1743]

I think that you got some smoking hot deals on the Comanche and the spare engine/transmission/wiring! Good job getting it running , thumbs UP to Rudy and Janelle! 👍💯💙

[@crs290]

I'm glad young men like yourself are taking on these projects and putting them on YT. I'm too old and easily irritated to still be working on trucks like these, so I live vicariously through you guys.

[@Docthewrench]

How be you ?? I am 57 and no one believes I am. Genetics keep me very young looking . Still have a full head of hair no gray or white .. I won't fix junk, got screwed to many times ..

[@Tysmopars69]

We use to own 2 of them and I regret ever selling them that was 10yrs ago lol still heart breaking 😅 Hey just a FYI if you have another jeep Cherokee 4x4 if you drop the front end out of the Comanche the 4x4 Cherokee front end will go right in place of the other one just an option lol

[@cooperscorner7707]

Fun fact: a Cherokee gas tank fits nicely where a Comanche spare tire lives (behind the rear axle). I rebuilt a Comanche years ago using an '89 Cherokee for parts. The weight distribution made the truck flex out real nice.

[@kiradelong9698]

Doesn’t the stock tank on a Comanche hold more fuel then the Cherokee tank?

[@compmodder01]

Can you run dual tanks?

[@deborahchesser7375]

@@compmodder01 that’s what I was thinking, why remove the other tank ? Have an auxiliary fuel tank, probably have a 600 mi range lol.

[@vickucera6704]

Rudy, I had a Commanche for about ten years in southern Arizona; my 13-year-old grandson learned to drive off-road in it. He went up hills in 2-wheel that the expensive Jeeps needed 4-wheel. As to the sagging headliner, it came down, I painted the ceiling flat black and I never looked back. I took the 'manch went from Arizona to Vermont, and a couple trips from AZ to Alaska and back. Loved it, but think about bucket seats. Janelle is a sweetheart. Be sure to acknowledge her contributions; I love to see her smile.

[@Jimmys4AU]

In case you didn't know Rudy, "she's a keeper!" And the jeep is pretty cool too.

[@shaggyrat2643]

Rudy On video edit there should be section for audio adjustment Where you can adjust volume of video louder It was really low

[@saginawdan]

Yep, I kept adjusting my audio thinking it was my phone.🤪

[@Noideawhatimdoing411]

What!!!!!! No Matt’s straps?? You also forgot to bless the tie down. “That’s not going anywhere.” Cool truck and excited about your build.

[@MaryB-ps8lg]

When I saw the blue strap, my first thought was "where are Matt's Straps"😀

[@autotek7930]

I can't wait to see what you do with this!! I've never been more happy with anything I've owned than I am with my xj. Y'alls videos sold me and I found one for $1300. No rust and a clean title. But she was rough lol. A lift kit and trailforged steering and a room of other stuff fixed all that. Now I just need to fix all the leaks haha. I'm extremely happy when I'm out running the desert trails with my family and I owe y'all for that

[@61rampy65]

Remember: if it doesn't leak oil or water, it probably doesn't have any in it!

[@autotek7930]

@@61rampy65 I check mine before I drive every time lol. Mine developed a squeak while out in the trail today. Only when turning full lock left. I've heard heim joints do that but man I can't stand it lol. I blasted them clean at the car wash and worked it back and forth and boom noise gone. Then I applied ptfe dry lubricant to help prolonged the life of em

[@mails5054]

@@autotek7930 heims are just rough like that, thats why a lot of people in really muddy areas like me(minnesota) generally get jjs or i have metalcloak joints cus the roads are ass

[@autotek7930]

@@mails5054 what's metalcloak lol. Ima have to look that up. The high pressure car wash knocked the squeak right out. Me being an auto tech. Well. Noises put my brain into overdrive with what's wrong haha

[@mails5054]

@@autotek7930 it's just a popular offroad company but mostly for wranglers i beilive. Lots of really good companies out there, too bad everything is getting so expensive

[@ScottHolderCrossPoint]

First, you two are a great team! A guy is really fortunate when he has a helper that shares his passion. My dad had a longbed version of the Comanche. I sure wish I had bought it from him when he sold it. I was stupid at the time and realized it a week later!

[@evergreenacresuny2877]

I look forward to the build. It would be great if you kept a total of how much it cost in the end.

[@JenkinsLocks]

That door swinging back open just cracked me up for some reason.

[@jasonsparkman7066]

9 times out of ten when a 4.0 quits its because of the fuel pump. Bought two xjs cheap because of that issue. Good video. Love that you and your dad keep the old 4.0s alive.

[@epik_robie1709]

If you think that Comanche is rough you should see the condition of the ones in the northeast!

[@LazerR0cketB0mb]

I love how you shut the door a few times, forgetting that it doesn't shut. I would have done the same except I probably would have kicked it.

[@csabin312]

I bought an 89 comanche for $600 5 years ago and turned it into a truggy. I didn't realize how sought out they were until I got it running then everyone wanted to buy it from me.

[@johnpearson492]

Yep, I've had two, an 88 SporTruck and now have a 90 Eliminator. They get so much attention. Quite a few offers to buy it and lots of positive comments.

[@clintjennicraig1059]

Rudy, Way back in the early 2000s, about 7 of my buddies all decided to go off-roading in the Mojave Desert in his white Comanche through the sand dunes with all of us piled in the back end. The Comanche did a phenomenal job driving up a hill until a tire blew out from the weight, & the pickup bed bolts sheared off their mounts of chassis!!! 😂😅 😮 It was pretty awesome until we had to walk the 2 mi back to camp. This looks like a great build, Good luck to your new business adventures!

[@-Plan-B-]

Janelle's smile and thumbs up when she realized she had missed the wire brush was perfect .. This should be the official RAD meme !!

[@eltonyancey6426]

Great to see a woman in coveralls working on a truck.

[@deepfreezevideo]

@@eltonyancey6426 Not to mention she sure is easy on the eyes...damn.

[@richardcontinijr9661]

My barber Ray had a red one. He drove it daily for over 25 years. His stuck up wife hated that truck but he didn't care. That's a nice find you got there. I look forward to watching you resurrect it. Since you have a transfer case it would be cool if you converted it to 4WD and maybe do a 2" lift.

[@128file]

Great find. Amazing Jeep knew to put the fuel pump accessible without having to drop the tank. Ford take note.

[@chrisestill8825]

I want to shake the hand of the engineer that made that decision. Ive never seen a fuel pump on the side. Some vehicles will give you an access panel through the floor, but most trucks involve dropping the tank or removing the bed.

[@Jacksongamma]

Let alone the oil pan on my 95 ford. Dont get me started man...

[@128file]

@@Jacksongamma agreed replaced an oil pan on my 93 ford van and hoping my 93 F150 I drive now holds up

[@litz13]

The newer Cherokees don't have that unfortunately, only older ones and (of course) the Commanches. It changed some time in the 90s, until the final year in 2001

[@robertseanyates2934]

Everybody take note!

[@jamesdietz6188]

Congrats!! I just picked up a 1990 MJ 2wd with 107k miles 5speed ax15 with a d44 rear end. So happy to be restoring and see others do the same.

[@Samlind]

Great vehicles. My brother ran his from 1984 to 2019, daily driver for 15 years then sat in his driveway for chores the rest. You should consider a Patreon account, can't do things exactly the way your dad does, he was fortunate to be ahead of a lot of others in this. But Patreon gives you a chance to allow followers to support you.

[@offhandacoustic]

@vintagelightman83 Yes

[@Frank_inSA]

If they are the right people with the right interesting content there is no need to be ahead of others

[@homegrownson]

Jeep Comanche is one of my favorite models with 4.0 L 6 cylinder motor

[@eieghn]

We (by we, I mean me working in the engine dynos at Chrysler Jeep Truck Engineering - JTE in Detroit in the late 80's) dropped a 4.5L into a Comanche. Then we supercharged it with a Paxton supercharger. Yeah! A supercharger..... It went like a BAT out of hell! We took it out on the streets of Detroit and proceeded to beat up on ALL sorts of muscle cars on Woodward Avenue and other cruising/street racing spots. With today's tech? If ya turned it into a street machine, with a 48RH trans and a Dana 60, you could be even MORE heroic than we were.

[@davidweimer3556]

It's nice seeing you and Janelle working together on the vehicle... My wife wants nothing to do with cars and sometimes I wish we could share that together

[@randytravis3998]

the wife and I just got a new place almost 2 years ago ..2 car garage in front of the home is where she parks ,,then about 100 feet away from the house is my shop I can count on one had the number of times she has been in my shop , only nice thing about that is when I get a new tool she don't see it lol ..but could use her help from time too time ..

[@1oldskoolluvr]

While i understand your desire for her to join in on your passion, sometimes it's better if they don't. I've been a gear-head since i was a few yrs old (lets just say more than 40 yrs, ok? 😂) and i don't want to even consider what the cost to our household would be if my wife (or our kids) followed my passion for working on/customizing vehicles. Don't get me wrong, they all appreciate nice vehicles (we go to plenty of shows/cruise nights) they just don't want to get into the nitty-gritty of it is all, lol!

[@Doug_Narby]

Rudy, sometimes when you can’t stand to wait for a new fuel pump, reversing the polarity on the old one will make it spit out whatever junk is in it. I know it sounds stupid but I’ve had it work more than once to get a car started until I can replace the pump.

[@richarda996]

Good to know, thank you.

[@JT-SE-OHIO]

Sometimes a hammer works. I have an old tempo that wouldn't start after it sat for 45 mins and had run fine before I shut it off. Before I called for help (I couldn't hear the pump) I pulled the bottom of the back seat loose and took the tire iron and smacked the floor a few times and it started right up. That was a year ago, I left the seat unhooked and have had to give it smack a couple more times. It will leave me stranded sometime but I keep pushing my luck.

[@dalegereaux1863]

Excellent work getting that running ! Until you get the door fixed maybe you need to glue a couple of magnets on there to hold it shut and as long as you've got magnets throw a couple up on the headliner to keep it out of your face when you're driving. 😉 Maybe a couple of bolts to hold the seat down wouldn't hurt either. 👍

[@waynesherwin9273]

I had a 1987 Wrangler that had a 7 inch lift with 34x9.50 Swampers and a 1989 Cherokee with a 3 inch lift with 31s ... Always wanted a lifted Comanche to make a square headlight complete

[@joshualittle4925]

Everytime Rudy shut the drivers door and it opened back up it got a little funnier

[@cotton-Dave]

Joshua--About the third time he shut it I wondered aloud just how many times it was going to take before he broke himself of the lifelong habit. It WAS funny!

[@jdmather5755]

I was mentally removing it before I got mad and ripped it off. Would drive me crazy.

[@mrmongo6722]

Money well spent and by the way what a cute little shop assistant she's definitely a keeper.

[@eddiel5189]

Just a little fyi from someone who hates drum brakes. In that same year-ish (87-89?? I think), 4x4 xj front disk brake calipers were bolted on. If you can find a scrap yard with an xj from those years, you can easily remove the calipers and brackets. Then a simple after market bracket, or fab'd one for that matter, welded to your rear axle with appropriately aligned holes and you have stock Jeep disk brakes on your rear axle. Worked like a charm on my '94 xj. With the Comanche being so rare, I have not seen one to know if its the same setup. Perhaps your front brakes are the bolted on ones and you can see what I'm talking about.

[@richreisz4812]

Man, I bought one of these 10 years ago for $250. It was a 2wd. 4.0 auto. I picked up a 4wd trans and t case for it, a xj dana 44 rear, and a matching 3.55 dana 30. So far all I have to show for thus project is the axles are in it, with a spring over out back, and some lift springs up front. Keep posting videos about this. I need motivation.

[@bernieshort6311]

Hi Rudy, Janelle, nice one, I think you are the first ever Americans that I have seen wear overalls (coveralls) as you call them. In the UK they are overalls and is the first thing I grab before going out into the garage along with my steel toecap welding boots. I am pleased you spelt out Janells name, it saves one from making a fool of oneself. That for sure is a good buy even though it is going to need a lot of love and care to get it operating nicely. Thank you for sharing, those overalls will keep your working clothes clean, and they should be fire resistant along with a resistance to oils, grease and some chemicals. Stay safe and I look forward to your next video. Kind regards from England UK.

[@joshuathompson2131]

I would either make it a 4x4 or turn it into a mini truck for fun. Can't wait to see hat happens to it. Haha that license plate would be funny on a corvette Z06. I love how many times you tried to close.the door 😆

[@stephenberry1622]

I can see Rudy turning that Jeep into a 4 Wheeler. Then he can add a couple of cable winches on it and still have the truck bed for all sorts of stuff.

[@mikeroll9868]

Nice find. Janell is awesome. I cringed when I saw her kneeling in her nice boots. She has a pair of work boots due. I also work a lot on the floor. Watching you work on the wiring harness made me laugh. I am now 70 and it wasn’t too long ago I started using those fold up plastic tables from Costco. Rudy don’t take 50 years to wise up like me. Lol. I realize you are still setting up your shop and you’ll get there in no time.

[@Tortriroy]

Rudy, I have not watched enough, but you have picked up my first vehicle. Bought an 88 new but had to sell it when I went back to school. LOVED this truck, lots of memories. Looking forward to you getting it rolling under its own power. Love your channel and seeing you in the odd episode of your dad's channel. Keep up the great work. Janelle is a great addition to the channel as well, hoping for the best for you guys!

[@daryljones445]

I also have an 88, long bed metric ton. 6.5" lift, 33s, love the truck, tried selling it once and I couldn't do it. I could use the money but I love the truck too much.

[@kenm1196]

Definitely restore it! with a trick suspension, (four wheel drive of course!)👍

[@DiscoFang]

Now, you KNOW you're gonna need some RAD coveralls in your merch store. With custom name badges.

[@Bdub1952]

No rust? Definitely a keeper! Nice score, Rudy!

[@desimora8]

There is a guy in Texas that buys those Jeeps and rebuild them and resell then for great money. Dennis Collins, you will find him on you tube. He owns at fancy Jeeps parts in North Texas. He knows the history of every car ever made. I bet he is interested.

[@36ParallelNorth]

Rudy, nice find! I am certain you have great plans for this rig. I hope it includes a conversion to 4WD; I'm guessing it will. Can't wait to see it.

[@Autocrafters]

You don't know what rough shape is.....LOL.....Come to Ohio you would be lucky to have metal to hang a door handle

[@tomparker9966]

My neighbor bought one new and gave it to his son 13 years later as a 1st car. Always reliable. Rudy your channel has that down home, real deal vibe that I love about your dads early channel. I wish you well and success with your channel and have added it to my list.

[@42luke93]

Darn, if these came with he Column shifter, too bad they didn't just keep it on the jeep grand Cherokee or as an option until the early 2000's too. Never knew they had it the jeep trucks.

[@ronwilson3414]

Always loved the Comanche jeeps. Glad to see this. Looking forward to see what you do with it

[@wigit2216]

Someone makes new fuel sending units for Comanches! MTS Company makes one, I got one for my 86 last and i have had no issues with it.

[@bripslag]

Congrats on the new truck, Rudy. 👍 JaNelle is a keeper for sure! Willing to get her hands dirty, great smile, cute as a new puppy, and a laid-back sense of humor.

[@ArizonaKid]

She is so cute and beautiful!! Lucky Rudy !! But ya he has awesome merch !! Outstanding brand of hats and the logo is cool !! Go buy some !!

[@tomtucker8849]

You are a pretty competent fella there Rudy. Those new uniforms will save lots of clothing and they will me lots more comfortable to wear.👀👀

[@tileman17]

So my thoughts are fix it up, give it maybe a small lift, nothing too out of control, make it a 4X4, again nothing to off the hook, overall just a fun ride, not a rock crawler

[@jasonswift7098]

What good is a 2wd model for you? ewwww its still got drum brakes on the back! ancient technology :(

[@Joe___R]

Rudy, You should fully build it out into an ultra 4 unlimited buggy. Something that can go anywhere and out run anything.

[@noamf1633]

Hi. The Audio Level is very LOW.Can you fix this ? Thanks.

[@cbody70]

As someone up in the rust belt you folks don't realize just how spoiled you are with solid old iron. Nice job on getting it running.

[@jacobchandler2083]

To get stuck sockets off lugnuts go half an ugga dugga backwards. I have to do it on most everything

[@93jummy]

Please be careful playing aroud where rats have been. A good degreaser and gloves till she's been hot a few times.

[@Logan.]

Rudy, couldnt help but notice you need a set of MATT STRAPS!! Lol

[@antelopehunter2810]

My Dad owns a 4WD Comanchee and it is in mint condition. Inline 4.0 and a manual transmission. It is fun to drive.

[@ethanterman6107]

That door swinging back open got me everytime like a skit from top gear or sumthin

[@811brian]

Well, using a chrome socket on an impact driver aint exactly the best idea 😂

[@raystevens687]

Hay if you can see if you can get Robbie Laten to repair your doors 🚪 I think he can a good job the door 🚪.

[@jonstorey6414]

Hi. If this truck is so rare. It needs some loving care. You need to send it to robs paint shop

[@samcummins1067]

Those subscribers are climbing man keep on going! Great content!

[@Sir_MaxD]

Hey man the volume off the channel seems a little low. Could you turn it up a little please?

[@MegaRetr]

Rudy, nice find!

[@1one3_Racing]

I think the "problem" with the lug nuts is the 12 point chrome socket instead if a 6 point impact.

[@timvanbenschoten9758]

She looks much better in jean’s!! Just sayin’

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Oh man! My first truck was a 2wd Jeep Comanche 4cyl. Standard with bench seat. The first thing I did was paint it primer black. So many memories.

[@bruceleealmighty]

Love your Dad's mission, intent and dedication but, I'm going to have to bid adieu for the lack of safety and health. I'm so much more relaxed watching your channel due to your normal persistence at attempting to live a long and healthy life. I can't watch TV because of all the irrational one sided garbage that just makes life difficult. I want to watch wholesome straight forward content. I wish you all the growth available. And Janelle seems to be a good worker (even if she can't find a wire brush).

[@quantumss]

A dodge ram, how bad can that be. Well ----------------- Good luck.

[@predictorbibulous3327]

My first vehicle was a 1986 Jeep Comanche. It was usually in the shop but when it wasn't it was the best. I took it places 4 wheels shouldn't go and had a great time. Loved that truck.

[@jenspetertimm9442]

Purchased a walls coverall and felt bad because it was not clear how to give you credit for the referral. Discount or not they should know you are generating sales… good start, work on production quality but appreciate the content! Thanks

[@Rudysadventureanddesignreal]

As long as you clicked on the link in my description they’ll know where it came from :) and I hope you enjoy them!

[@MikeJohnson-ld9rn]

Love Janell in the videos. More Rudy and more Janell .

[@lhinze]

I wonder where you could get a set of new straps for your trailer?

[@jackrobbins1779]

Is Jenelle your girlfriend,wife or just a friend?

[@ugobug]

Awesome find! I love my Comanche. I get compliments and head turns everywhere I go. I have big plans for it. Eventually I'll be posting on my channel the build process! And one of these days, I'll have it in Utah! Have fun with yours!

[@xplmr1]

In one video "I love long roofs!" A few videos later "I'm buying a Comanche!" It looks like it'll be a fun project. Maybe the RudiCom?

[@popsrockz1372]

Totally needs to be called the Cactus Rat Comanche!!

[@21psd]

Putting on coveralls before opening that container of anti seize was a great idea, Janelle!

[@Redchvy]

I bought it for the harness (but we all know your gonna use the rest of it to convert to 4x4) 😎. Might as well go ahead and get those coveralls added to the merch with a cool back logo!

[@dragongrips8095]

I find it odd Matt’s Straps isn’t sponsoring your straps bruh 😉

[@johnkranz4004]

Very KOOL Rudy and Janelle Nice score