Hi wild1 - The Jeepster Commando was Kaiser's idea of how they could make a less-spartan small 4WD and enter the "more civilized" 4WD market, competing with the early Ford Bronco and IHC Scout. It was also contemporary with the Land Cruiser and Nissan Patrol, but both of those were more like the CJ, with the CJ being the most spartan of the group. My impression is they were already dated when introduced and not well accepted, and Ford sold many many (more modern) Broncos. Jeep (under AMC) refreshed the Commando for 1972, including most of the new features that the CJ got in 1972 (V8, power steering and brakes, open knuckle front axle, longer wheelbase) but the new Commando only lasted through 1973, when the line was abandoned.
Do you know if you have the original engine? When these upgrades were made, did you get power Saginaw steering? AMC upgraded the '71 to Saginaw and optional power. The Scout axles give you new brakes, which are another common upgrade item. How does it drive? The front axle geometry of the Scout axle is a bit weird, with nearly zero caster and a very long steering arm. People sell cars for a reason, and you may have some issues to work out.
Otherwise, congratulations! I've driven these cars a lot, and they are fun and a nice in-between size. Plus they are really capable as Jeeps. Protect those rockers before you take it in the rocks!