The skid plate was not stock on a Jeepster (though I can't guarantee that it wasn't an option). As far as the lines, they are running up to the charcoal cannister. I am guessing that you will not need them when you hook up the new tank (their function has to do with emission control I believe).

Chris

 

Richard,

The skid plate did come on some Commandos. I don't know if it was the factory or the dealer that put it on. I had one on my Deluxe 72 but my deluxe 73 doesn't have one. Dennis confirmed, for me, that they did come on some Commandos.

Those lines are normal. Mine leaked all over the place whenever I topped off my Commando tank so I cut and plugged them.

 

be sure and bring that skid plate with you to TN

 

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don't worry, the pile of parts is growing daily, and I'm planning on bringing everything I can... the tank looks to be in pretty good shape also. I'm hoping to drop it this evening, and that'll be everything except the engine, tranny, and tcase...of course, I still have to get to the rear ujoint of the front driveshaft to take it off first...hoping to get all that pulled this weekend.

 

My 73 does not have one. It really needs one though, big dents in the tank from the PO

 

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Ain't it the truth! Mine was virgin... Then "some a$$hole" drug it over a few hundred miles of offroad trail and now it looks kinda pitiful!

 

The skid plates are easy to make. See photo