Project New Gen Comanche

[YELLAHEEP]

Figured I'd start a thread on my latest project.

I took this '89 Comanche in trade for the trailer I built for Chris (xj-grin). Thought about just fixing it and selling it.... but I'm kinda diggin' the little truck!

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/P1011796.jpg


It's just a 2wd, 4 banger 5 speed with leaky freeze plugs and noisy valvetrain, but the plan is to source a wrecked '98+ XJ and do a total swap of the drivetrain, electrical, interior, and body (front clip and doors).

So, over a period of time, I hope to turn it into something more like this:

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/Truck264.jpg


First order of business: Fix the freeze plugs and valvetrain and start driving it as is for a while.


Yeah, I'd say the freeze plugs were toast......

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/P1011812.jpg

Mmmmmmmm, shiny! :thumbup:

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/P1011813.jpg

Looks like the center one got replaced a while back with a "universal plug" - left it there since it seemed to be doing the job just fine, just gave it a couple turns to snug it up.

Now...... I gotta figure out how to calm down the angry midget with a pair of hammers under the valve cover....... :D

Kinda amazing what a $20 set of Craigslist bling covers will do 'eh?

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/P1011816.jpg

The engine truely sounds like a 4 cylinder diesel with a noisy injection pump. The valvetrain around cylinder #1 seems to be the loudest, there might be more. :dunno: I pulled the valve cover and removed the #1 cylinder rockers and lifters....... They "seem" fine, no unusual wear, the valve stems looked good too - the engine is actually REALLY clean inside. (Used a telescoping magnet to get 'em out, now I gotta find one of those lifter removal/installation tools.... I can't get 'em back in! :D)

[Hypoid]

Saw-wheat! Will this be the shop runner?

[xjmatt]

You're building almost exactly what I've been thinking about for some time now. Once I have the garage space restoring and building up an MJ is on my to-do list.

I'm in Lakewood so you're just down the street from me, if you ever need an extra set of hands let me know. Seeing how you attack this one would probably help me later down the line if I ever get my project past the dreaming stage!

[xj-grin]

yella -- Frank and I were of the opinion that the rattle, while sounding like valve noise, isn't (old big screwdriver to ear trick), but instead is a loose timing chain. I threw the spare (new) timing chain I have in there when you picked it up, though you might need some new "snubbers" too...

I KNEW you'd end up keeping it, you truly have a disease!

[YELLAHEEP]

Yeah, the timing chain is starting to sound more like the issue. Found a couple more posts over on Comanchee Club that suggest it as well.

I removed the distributor cap and turned the crank with a wrench to see if the slack was obvious - not so much, but it's hard to gauge. I guess in my mind I was expecting to see true "slop", but maybe it really doesn't take that much to be "slop".

I've got a new set of gears and chain here as well so I suppose I'll tear that apart and swap the timing set in while I'm at it.

[jdogg4]

Thats going to be kick A$$ looking. I would be so down for something like that. Have you thought about an extended cab or is that more than you would want to deal with. Just thinking in terms of more space to push that seat back just a bit more. I guess that gets into moving the bed back and frame issues I would guess.

[YELLAHEEP]

Yeah, DJ and I had done quite a bit of discussing what would be involved in extending the cab, but we were looking at just adding the length of a set of 2 door doors. Got to thinking that if one were to take a hard hit '98+ 2 door and cut it at the windshield pilars, then across the floor pan just at the notch where the "B" pillar/door sil meets the floor and pull the rear away.

Then cut the Comanche in the same locations, but leave the unibody frame rails intact up to the lower control arms. Remove the MJ floor pan.

Remove the frame rails under the 2dr section, but leave the floor pan in place.

Roll the two sections together until the doors close on the back of the MJ cab and then take measurements to extend the roof, and the frame rails. Then you'd have to make some box steel sleeves to go into and between the frame rail sections.

Then the hard stuff would be to get all the sections made and welded in place to support everything - the roof being the hardest I imagine.

The reason I won't be doing this kind of project is that I don't have enough experience in unibody work or sheet metal (roof).

But it sure would be cool. DJ has a pic of what the completed project would look like..... he's posted it before in other threads.

[Skully]

Looking like a killer idea there Yella!

I think taking on that extensive of body work to make it sit four should be left to "Body & Paint" experts. ;)

Can not wait to see you get it done just the idea of upgrading the front clip to late model XJ sounds sweat. So are you going to paint it Yellow and call it your permanent replacement ?

[xj-grin]

I know you don't need the axles, but you were lamenting the lack of a 4cyl tranny and tcase in your stockpile... instant 4wd!

http://www.colorado4x4.org/vbb/showthread.php?t=138074

[Kittrell]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v690/Jeep1991/MJ%20Chops/111513703SVddKq_ph.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v690/Jeep1991/MJ%20Chops/Stretch.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v690/Jeep1991/MJ%20Chops/BobbedStretch.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v690/Jeep1991/MJ%20Chops/Stretched.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v690/Jeep1991/MJ%20Chops/Cal-WB.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v690/Jeep1991/MJ%20Chops/ExStretch.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v690/Jeep1991/MJ%20Chops/BlueGerbil1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v690/Jeep1991/MJ%20Chops/BlueGerbil2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v690/Jeep1991/MJ%20Chops/Cal-WBG.jpg

[xj-grin]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v690/Jeep1991/MJ%20Chops/ExStretch.jpg

yatzee! :lickout: I forgot about that one, only remembered the 2-door and 4-door chops... Yella, I want my MJ back, oh, and I'll need to borrow your plasma cutter!:flame:

[YELLAHEEP]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v690/Jeep1991/MJ%20Chops/Cal-WBG.jpg


Yeah, that's the one. I know the bed has been shortened in the pic, but the cab is basically what I was describing - seems the "easiest" to do outta the bunch that DJ created.


But..... I'm not THAT ambitious with this project. Hell, it'll be amazing if I even get to do the update swap, much less paint and body..... Someone might offer me too much for it and I'll move on to another project.... :D

[YELLAHEEP]

Ordered the spring-loaded chain tensioner from NAPA to go with my chain kit. They want $38 for the goofy little thing.

Gonna pull it apart tomorrow afternoon....... keeping my fingers crossed.

And I guess I'll have to make something to grab hold of the two lifters I removed in order to get them put back in..... I can't find a tool anywhere.

[jdogg4]

OOOOOOooooooo I like the 4 door thats nice. LONG but nice.

[SurfXJSnow]

they look photoshopped. if you look at the flag in the right side attached to the garage you will notice the same thing in all the pictures...

[johnnyc]

So, over a period of time, I hope to turn it into something more like this:

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/Truck264.jpg


Cool Troy. I'm also fixing up my MJ to look like the one in that picture. I'm almost there. I added 97+ XJ doors. And I have a 97+ front clip waiting to go on. I even have the same Rubicon wheels and MT/Rs in that picture. And I want to paint it silver too.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v702/xjohnnyc/Misc/IMG_6807.jpg

I'll be watching your build.

[YELLAHEEP]

they look photoshopped. if you look at the flag in the right side attached to the garage you will notice the same thing in all the pictures...


Ok..... dude........ seriously? Did you think anyone else thought that they WEREN'T photoshopped? :twak:

Do we need to start calling you "SurfXJ-Dee-De-Deee"?

:roflmao:

[xj-grin]

they look photoshopped. if you look at the flag in the right side attached to the garage you will notice the same thing in all the pictures...

dude, did you get your head squashed under a cooler or something?? Of course their photoshopped, that's the point!:jester:

[YELLAHEEP]

I'll be watching your build.


Very nice Johnny! At least your's is already 4x4..... and probably in a lot nicer shape.

Is your's lifted at all? 285/16's for tires? Spill the specs brutha! :thumbup:

[johnnyc]

Very nice Johnny! At least your's is already 4x4..... and probably in a lot nicer shape.

Is your's lifted at all? 285/16's for tires? Spill the specs brutha! :thumbup:


Just have a budget boost. ZJ coils and spacers in the front. Added an XJ main leaf to the MJ packs. Good for 2 inches of lift. 245/75/16 tires.

Got word a couple of minutes ago that my 97+ fenders are ready. They were red, so a friend had them sandblasted and primered for me. So maybe I'll put the front clip on this weekend.

I was planning on making it a trail rig. But I'll probably keep it a street truck until something "happens" to the XJ.

[Sting25]

I want one.... Ever since buying the house I have wanted a pickup that is just SWEET.

[Kittrell]

they look photoshopped. if you look at the flag in the right side attached to the garage you will notice the same thing in all the pictures...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v690/Jeep1991/Smilies/bigrofl.gif

[philip_g]

I think that would be cool to do, then I think about how much it would cost me to do it and run the F away

[YELLAHEEP]

Well, the angry hammer weilding midget has been evicted! The diesel noise was the timing chain. Got it swapped out today and it runs nice and quiet now.

Ya think this looks a little loose? :D

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/P1011818.jpg

It's dug in deep into the tensioner and - unfortunately you can't see it in this pic, the link rollers were really worn out - several had cracks in them. I looked at the old and new chains side-by-side and the old one was about 1/8" longer than the new one.

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/P1011819.jpg



Next: See if I can figure out the low rpm mis-fire sputter. I'm hoping that'll also cure the running rich at idle problem. After that, I'm gonna try my luck at an emissions test......... :rolleyes:

[philip_g]

is the crank nose tore up or is that just some gunk on it?

[Hypoid]

Same color as the grime around the timing cover gasket Phillip. Speaking of color, hmmmm, Penzoil.

[xj-grin]

Same color as the grime around the timing cover gasket Phillip. Speaking of color, hmmmm, Penzoil.


not on my watch!!:conceited

[YELLAHEEP]

is the crank nose tore up or is that just some gunk on it?

Gunk. This engine is....... very well insulated with gunk! :D

Shoulda taken it for a power washing before starting these projects..........

Yeah, it does have the dreaded "Penzoil" varnish and a very light crud buildup but overall, it's pretty clean inside considering. I took a valve cover and oil pan off another 4banger I had a while back for a guy needing 'em for his YJ.... the valve cover had a "goo mold" of the rockers and weighed several pounds more than it should...... I'm happy with the varnish. :smile3:

[philip_g]

I bet you a couple rounds of auto-rx will clean out the varnish.

[xj-grin]

Gunk. This engine is....... very well insulated with gunk! :D

Shoulda taken it for a power washing before starting these projects..........

Yeah, it does have the dreaded "Penzoil" varnish and a very light crud buildup but overall, it's pretty clean inside considering. I took a valve cover and oil pan off another 4banger I had a while back for a guy needing 'em for his YJ.... the valve cover had a "goo mold" of the rockers and weighed several pounds more than it should...... I'm happy with the varnish. :smile3:

it is a gunk magnet. Everytime I'd hit it with shiny engine bright and powerwash it, it would devlop a new oil/coolant/mystery leak and re-coat itself... I think it likes it, and honestly, I became fearful that the gunk was all that was holding it together!!:repair:

[Hypoid]

not on my watch!!:conceitedGood man! What did you use in it, and for how long?

If you are interested in replacing gaskets and seals, go ahead and clean out the residue. I kinda feel xj-grin is on track with that old-school rustproofing.:D

[xj-grin]

Good man! What did you use in it, and for how long?

If you are interested in replacing gaskets and seals, go ahead and clean out the residue. I kinda feel xj-grin is on track with that old-school rustproofing.:D

I ran Valvoline 10-30 in it, like I have every car I've ever had (except the current XJ due to stroker/Crane flattappet cam/zinc issues)... I rolled the dice when I bought it and ran some seafoam through it (vac line) -- incredibly nasty smokage, but the bulk of the seals appear to have survived the cleaning (honestly, it leaked so much fluid, it likely would have been hard to tell if it got any worse) :anon:

[YELLAHEEP]

Did some front end work on it Sunday. After driving it around a bit with the cooling system fixed, I noticed a pretty nasty case of death wobble and an odd knocking/thudding noise in the front end that radiated into the steering wheel when going over speed bumps/pot holes.

All steering components were surprisingly in great shape as were the ball joints and front axle shafts.

The track bar was fubar, so that got swapped with a better used one - no more DW.

The front end thudding actually seems to be a bad steering column. The end of the column where the shaft comes out of the firewall is loose as hell. Like it's got a bad/non-existent bearing. I suppose not having P/S puts more stress on the steering shaft/column. Just gonna leave that like it is for now.

Gave the grimey 2.5L and undercarriage a bath too before the weather rolled in. Kinda purdy now..... :thumbup:

[Kittrell]

Kinda purdy now..... :thumbup:

I imagine it is, in a back country, Arkansas cousin sort of way...

[YELLAHEEP]

I imagine it is, in a back country, Arkansas cousin sort of way...

Indeed. A set of these are going on some mudflaps next:

http://www.hitchstuffers.com/images/Truckerchrome.jpg

[mud-dog27]

gojeepxj has a decent write up on the swap if you hadnt already discovered it
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/BensXJ.htm
and hell why stop at second gen front order up the jeep2500 front end
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/RonsBeijingMJ.htm
also has some pictures of his badass second gen converted MJ before he decided to go all japanese and such

[Skully]

Indeed. A set of these are going on some mudflaps next:

http://www.hitchstuffers.com/images/Truckerchrome.jpg

You could be a redneck if........................... :D

[xj-grin]

you "noticed" a case of death wobble?... you may have been warned! :dunce: Glad you didn't end up in a ditch! I figured it had to be the tracbar or similar, since I knew the balljoints were good, and didn't feel too much play in the tie-rod ends when I swapped the front end in...

[RTicUL8]

Penzoil, hmmm


It looks like an orange glaze to me.
Kinda like what body builders look like below the neckline during competitions.

So THAT's what they use!


.

[YELLAHEEP]

you "noticed" a case of death wobble?... you may have been warned! :dunce: Glad you didn't end up in a ditch! I figured it had to be the tracbar or similar, since I knew the balljoints were good, and didn't feel too much play in the tie-rod ends when I swapped the front end in...

Yeah, you gave fair warning! :D :thumbup:

[collkid]

yeah the 2500 Front Clip would be so BA. One of a kind

[xj-grin]

yeah the 2500 Front Clip would be so BA. One of a kind

Cool, yeah, but probably "fifty of a kind" given the size of the recent AlexParts 2500 group buys...

[YELLAHEEP]

yeah the 2500 Front Clip would be so BA. One of a kind

Sorry brutha - I DO NOT share anyone's enthusiasm for that fugly 2500 front clip. If I wanted an XJ to look like a one-off ZJ....... I'd just go buy a ZJ.

You'll never see that done to any of my rigs. :puke:


Now, the 2500 interior installed in an XJ....... I could definitely dig that. :thumbup: They made some nice trim additions there.

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb146/urban-yan/Jeep2500/Jeep2500-interior.jpg

[Kittrell]

Sorry brutha - I DO NOT share anyone's enthusiasm for that fugly 2500 front clip. If I wanted an XJ to look like a one-off ZJ....... I'd just go buy a ZJ.

You'll never see that done to any of my rigs. :puke:


Now, the 2500 interior installed in an XJ....... I could definitely dig that. :thumbup: They made some nice trim additions there.

It's just a '97+ dash, with '94- seats, a single DIN radio bezel, and '96- climate controls.

[YELLAHEEP]

It's just a '97+ dash, with '94- seats, a single DIN radio bezel, and '96- climate controls.

For the most part, I suppose that's accurate. Did Jeep make two different radio bezels? I figured all the '97+ XJ bezels were considered "double din"..... :dunno: I'm also thinking that those door panel arm rests are different - the switch panel is flat, not on the up angle grab handle area.

A person probably could buy that stainless steel trim paint and re-create much of that same look. I wouldn't mind snatching up a rear seat with that fold down arm rest too.....

I think I'm heading the same route you are DJ....... I think my next XJ will need to be a clean Limited.

[Kittrell]

For the most part, I suppose that's accurate. Did Jeep make two different radio bezels? I figured all the '97+ XJ bezels were considered "double din"..... :dunno: I'm also thinking that those door panel arm rests are different - the switch panel is flat, not on the up angle grab handle area.

A person probably could buy that stainless steel trim paint and re-create much of that same look. I wouldn't mind snatching up a rear seat with that fold down arm rest too.....

I think I'm heading the same route you are DJ....... I think my next XJ will need to be a clean Limited.

They are all din and a half. Leave it up to DC to make a size that NO ONE makes an aftermarket piece for. That 2500 Bezel is exclusive to it. But it mounts the same. I remember the door panels now too that you mention it. Another 2500 exclusive part. DC sent Beijing Jeep all of the old '97+ molds, but they still had the older molds as well. So they basically took a little of both, and then made some of their own pieces to finish it all off.

As far as the Limited, you better buy now. They are starting to not exist anymore. And the ones that do pull a premium.

[planefixer]

They are all din and a half. Leave it up to DC to make a size that NO ONE makes an aftermarket piece for.


Not true, Pioneer has been making 1 1/2 din units for years.

Example:
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=267-222

[Kittrell]

Sorry, I was exaggerating, didn't think anyone would hunt them down. Pyle makes one too. Neither are attractive or worth mention.

[xj-grin]

Sorry, I was exaggerating, didn't think anyone would hunt them down. Pyle makes one too. Neither are attractive or worth mention.

Easy there, don't be knockin my super-retro pioneer din.5!!:firedevil:D

[xj-grin]

Troy, I assume you saw this...

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=979009

[Kittrell]

His NAXJA thread doesn't seem to be there anymore. But this guy did it a year or so ago IIRC.

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=937170&highlight=Comanche

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/479208/11

[scott00tj]

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/Truck264.jpg



That is a nice looking MJ!

[90xj4x4]

How bout an update Troy......

[YELLAHEEP]

Not much to report. Got it running and driving, but it's gonna fail the e-test because it's running rich and the exhaust is full of holes. So....... it sits for now.

I'm currently on the hunt for a '98 - '01 XJ that's been hard-hit in the rear so that I have a complete donor for the swap. Keeping an eye on Klode's auctions for now.

Once I sell this '00 flipper I have, I'll have the funds to snatch up the donor when I find it.

Parts/accessories I've got for it at this point:
-NP231 with SYE
-ProtoFab Rock Solid front winch bumper
-HP D30 w/4:56's, Rock Crusher diff cover and a locker
-8.25 w/4:56's 29 spline, Crane diff cover
-One-off BIGoffroad MJ leaf packs (on order). Basically an SOA set up with our Military wrap, but no substantial lift over stock leafs.
-Set of orig. alloy wheels from a '99 Classic (can't remember what they're called, charcoal with machined lip, ribbed 5-spoke) might or might not use these....
-Heims, bungs, tube for OTK steering

Looking for:
-RE drop brackets, UCA's, LCA's, coils for 3-4" lift
-Shocks front and rear

[Kiefer316]

ill have coils for 3-4 inch lift here pretty soon ill be gettin a 4.5 from RC if ya wanna buy it back or somethin

[Skully]

-Heims, bungs, tube for OTK steering

-RE drop brackets, UCA's, LCA's, coils for 3-4" lift



:twak: ..........thats why the truggy is so dang noisy now, your use of HEIMS everywhere! (Even though you are listing the Rod Ends for steering use I would use normal TRE for steering. I hated my steering with rod ends and wished at the time I could have gone backwards but I drilled out the knuckles, then sold the CJ so I don't care anymore.:D)


USE THESE (http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/Forged-Chromolly-263quot-Ballistic-Joint_p_1636.html) for your control arms; (quote from their website) 100% made in the USA, this joint was manufactured and designed for military use and quality, and meets all MIL-SPEC standards. Forged from solid 4140 steel, the forging is then quenched, tempered and then normalized in a dedicated heat treating facility, providing a yield strength of 208,000 psi and a tensile strength of 238,000 psi! DAMN! ( I think my 5/8 ball 3/4 shank rods ends I used for suspension links were only rated at 35,000psi.)

$40 a pop and they are rebuildable like the RE Flex joint.......and less noisy :wierd:

I have some 1.5 1/4 (.250) tub laying around from my old CJ coilover setup Get them in 7/8 shank and some 7/8 tube ends for 1.5 OD 1 ID (.250 or 1/4 wall) and build some adjustable arms yourself, CHEAP & STRONG! :thumbup:

Heck.......buy the joints and give them to me and I can build them for you! (That way I do not have to wear earmuffs if I am wheeling with you and that thing. :moon:)



.......if you insist on using heims what size you looking for? I have a bunch of 3/4 ball 3/4 shank laying around collecting dust you could just have. I even have an unwelded tube end 3/4 for 1.5 OD 1 ID (.250 or 1/4 wall)

[XJNOOB93]

That thing looks brand spankin new!!

Sounds like its still a work in progress but still sounds fun to work on!

[YELLAHEEP]

MY use of heims????? I didn't build the damn thing........ :twak:

I'm not looking for any heims..... I already have 'em...... pay attention. :twak:

How'd you get the Truggy mixed into this thread anyway? Your A.D.D. is showing........

But yeah, I'll be buying those Ballistic joints for the Truggy.

One more...... :twak: (Just because you're you.)

[Skully]

MY use of heims????? I didn't build the damn thing........ :twak:

I'm not looking for any heims..... I already have 'em...... pay attention. :twak:

How'd you get the Truggy mixed into this thread anyway? Your A.D.D. is showing........

But yeah, I'll be buying those Ballistic joints for the Truggy.

One more...... :twak: (Just because you're you.)

DANG! I offer you FREE rod ends & tube end for spares, FREE tube for control arms, and even offer to MAKE YOU new control arms for your Comanche project (which is what I was talking about) for all the help & advice you gave me in the past...................

...........and you whack me how many times? 3 ............I am taking my jacks and going HOME! ............I feel no love.

3 whacks back!


:twak::twak::twak:


:D


BTW you may not have made the truggy but you OWN it now!

[YELLAHEEP]

LOL! You're bitchin' about the Truggy being noisy because of heims..... and then you offer to give me more of 'em - what, just to drive yourself even more nuts with the squeaking when we're on the trail together again? :D

Isn't that like complaining that I'm an angry drunk, then offering me more alcohol? :roflmao:

But hey, I don't wanna insult you...... I'll gladly accept all the free rod ends and tube ends if you'll sleep better an night! And I'll STILL give you all the help and advice you'd ever ask for! :thumbup:

You so funny!

:D

[Skully]

Looking for:
-RE drop brackets, UCA's, LCA's, coils for 3-4" lift
-Shocks front and rear

....NO your so funny. Just because my replies are multi layer with different subjects mixed into it you have trouble translating now? ......you use to get me before?:D


Your quote above saying you needed UCA & LCA. I will translate my previous reply and simplify;

1.) You should use some of those beefy Flex joints from Ballistic Fab to make some killer LCA for your Comanche. Easy as pie!

2.) I have old links taking up space in my garage. Like to clear some of that stuff out but do not want to throw it away. I have a set already with the sleeve on one end to accept stock XJ/TJ bushings. All you need is to buy 7/8 tube ends along with those Flex joints.

3.) Hell it would take me an hour tops to fab up those arms just bring the joints over I will slap them up for you and you can have those links.

4.) Since you use Heims for everything on the Truggy I got these rod ends just hanging in the bin in the garage. Like to clear it out but don't want to toss them either. You got a use for them, do you want them?

5.) BTW the truggy is incredibly noisy, :listenmus I am giving you grief in jest, ha ha lets all laugh together, ha ha.

6.) Hey thanks for helping and giving me advice when you were busy those times.


Simplified? :gag: :cheers: :D



BTW This will be a nice COMANCHE project once completed!

[YELLAHEEP]

LOL! Gawd yer a goob........ :D

Hey, if you wanna swing those joints/heim parts by sometime, I'll give ya C.P.S. credit - how's that? :thumbup:

[Skully]

LOL! Gawd yer a goob........ :D

Hey, if you wanna swing those joints/heim parts by sometime, I'll give ya C.P.S. credit - how's that? :thumbup:

Okay?..........still need a radio antenna electric and need a new glass for the drivers side door it is pretty scratched up?.............:D

.....I know you are but what am I?

[Kittrell]

..........still need a radio antenna electric

ooooooo, good luck with that one.

[YELLAHEEP]

No problem on the glass. I've yet to come across a working power antenna much less one that still has the mast in one piece. I'd be more than happy to set you up with the fixed antenna parts.

[Skully]

No problem on the glass. I've yet to come across a working power antenna much less one that still has the mast in one piece. I'd be more than happy to set you up with the fixed antenna parts.

I thought you had a powered antenna, but not fixed? .....fixed is fine. My powered went possessed so I cut the power to it, but it won't stay up now.

That glass in the red door was scratched pretty bad when we swapped it over, thought I could tolerate it, but it is driving me nuts now :rolleyes:

[Fred]

I found a new power antenna on the web for < $20. Why bother with used?

Fred

[Kiefer316]

skully i have a drivers side front window if ya want it its yours...

[Skully]

Yella & Crimson Thanks for the offers! I will get you back channel so I won't throw this poor thread too far off track! :D

Speaking of, in your pics of the motor swap the Comanche was missing you hide it somewhere?

[YELLAHEEP]

Speaking off in your pics of the motor swap the Comanche was missing you hide it somewhere?

Nope, parked in the driveway - used the bed as temporary parts storage while the two engines were in limbo..... still has some junk piled in it. Doin' what a truck is best at! :thumbup:

[YELLAHEEP]

Made some more progress with this project today.

Mike (in4aride) hooked me up with my favorite brand of off road tires in the 32" variety on the cheap! (They had to be 'cause I hauled my arse all the way up to Woody Park to get the damn things..... :D)

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/P1011944.jpg

Then later I got a call back from the owner of these accepting my offer so I brought 'em home as well.

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/P1011945.jpg

This weekend, I tore into the "seized" RE adjustable upper/lower CA's I got from one of FrankZ's buddies and they're no longer seized - just need to order replacement bushings for the ends.

Took a pair of JKS Quicker Disconnects in trade for some parts.

2 weeks ago, I picked up a set of RE drop brackets and some RE 9000's from a CO4x4 guy for a rediculous deal too.

Confirmed with my leaf spring manufacturer that they'll make me a prototype set of MJ rear leafs with the anti-wrap leaf so I can do some R&D on 'em with my rig........ :thumbup:

Now I gotta get rid of a couple more parts rigs and a couple "flipper" XJ's and I can get busy putting this thing together.

Hoping to find some 4.5" front coils and an RE HD track bar and bracket in the near future.

[Kiefer316]

Those wheels are awesome!!! i cant wait to see it jacked up!

[in4aride]

ha those wheels are gonna look good wrapped in those pro comps!!!!
glad i could get ya something you were lookin for!
let me know if you need an eye out for anything else...

[YELLAHEEP]

Gawd........ I can't seem to stay with one preference here. Part of me wants to build this thing as a "new generation" XJ with the '97+ body/engine/interior updates and keep the '97+ stock bumpers with a Detours Backbone front bumper winch set up....... keep things clean, somewhat stock looking.

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/Truck264.jpg

Part of me wants to simply get a '96 Classic parts donor, swap in the Classic interior/dash, HO drivetrain and keep the front clip '96. Then add Bushwackers and my ProtoFab Rocksolid bumper/winch........

http://motionoffroad.com/catalog/images/mjbushwacker.jpg

Fawkin' hell....... decisions, decisions.......... :looney:

I do know one thing I WILL be doing...... THIS hood:

http://www.quadratec.com/Assets/Photos/p35727.jpg

[puttzer]

However you decide to build it, I will be jealous,:bawl: Wish I could have kept the one I had, have to finish my Cherokee first.

[in4aride]

first look....clean and simple....looks pretty saucy

[xj-grin]

curtain no. 1 FTW, monte.

[Crunch]

Diggin the first one. I have never liked the Bushwackers.

[Jawa]

I gotta jump on the bandwagon - keep with the '97+ conversion. :thumbup:

[Stang5lgt]

Looks good so far.

[DutchVDub]

I like that cowl induction esque hood, where do you get it? I'd like that for when I put in my Supercharged 454 bigblock. :D Seriously though, its a nice looking hood.

[Kiefer316]

I gotta jump on the bandwagon - keep with the '97+ conversion. :thumbup:

X2 i also have to say switch the 97+ fender flares too, they would look sweet on an mj!

[Kittrell]

Then add Bushwackers.....

Did that just come out of your mouth..............http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v690/Jeep1991/Smilies/thblarg.gif

[Kittrell]

I like that cowl induction esque hood, where do you get it? I'd like that for when I put in my Supercharged 454 bigblock. :D Seriously though, its a nice looking hood.

http://www.reflexxion.com/rfx/

[bigalpha]

Can I please make sweet love to your MJ?

[Kittrell]

Can I please make sweet love to your MJ?

Um, we lookin' at the same MJ?

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/P1011816.jpg

[bigalpha]

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/Truck264.jpg


Guess not.

:eek:

[Kiefer316]

Guess not.

:eek:


:roflmao::laugh2:

[xj-grin]

Um, we lookin' at the same MJ?

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/P1011816.jpg


LOL:roflmao:

[bigalpha]

Can I please make sweet love to your MJ?

That's not what I meant.

[Kiefer316]

Can I please make sweet love to THAT MJ?


This is what he ment...

[bigalpha]

See.


Someone understands my demented and often premature thought process.

[YELLAHEEP]

I guess I'm struggling with what to do about flares. That beautiful silver MJ has a combo of new/old and I hate that. I also don't really care for the stock older flares in the first place..... For what I'm building this MJ for, Bushwackers seem to be the better choice in my book - and I've always liked the way they look - had 'em on my '91 S-10 years ago too.

A set of 4 TJ rear flares would be another option, but I don't think they'll come down far enough on the rears to make 'em look right and I'm not putting on flares that get trimmed at the upper trim line..... not on this truck anyway.....

I'm going to be putting a lot of detail into this build..... not gonna order it with extra cheeze if you dig what I'm saying.

Pics on ComancheClub.com haven't revealed any other clean/creative flare solution either...... Kinda stuck where these are concerned.

[Kittrell]

and often premature.......

Thats gotta be a buzz kill..........

[zluster]

I guess I'm struggling with what to do about flares. That beautiful silver MJ has a combo of new/old and I hate that. I also don't really care for the stock older flares in the first place..... For what I'm building this MJ for, Bushwackers seem to be the better choice in my book - and I've always liked the way they look - had 'em on my '91 S-10 years ago too.

A set of 4 TJ rear flares would be another option, but I don't think they'll come down far enough on the rears to make 'em look right and I'm not putting on flares that get trimmed at the upper trim line..... not on this truck anyway.....

I'm going to be putting a lot of detail into this build..... not gonna order it with extra cheeze if you dig what I'm saying.

Pics on ComancheClub.com haven't revealed any other clean/creative flare solution either...... Kinda stuck where these are concerned.

You could do this:
http://colorado4wheel.com/images/misc/Jeep/MJ3.JPG
(next picture taken a few years later)
http://colorado4wheel.com/images/misc/Jeep/MJ5.JPG

I'm going to be running the 2500 flares, I plan to cutup 2 sets of rear XJ2500 flares to make one set of MJ2500 flares.

[YELLAHEEP]

You could do this:

I'm going to be running the 2500 flares, I plan to cutup 2 sets of rear XJ2500 flares to make one set of MJ2500 flares.

Can you elaborate? That post tells me nothing about "you could do this:"

What am I looking at? Looks like a proper '97+ flare on the rear and a nicely grafted set of '97 XJ tail lights........ but we all know the rear XJ flares don't fit an MJ........... What's been done there? :dunno:

[DutchVDub]

he cut two flares up and grafted them together to make 1 rear flare.

Please tell me you're goig to keep the "sporTruck" logo, thats thing is bomb

[zluster]

Can you elaborate? That post tells me nothing about "you could do this:"

What am I looking at? Looks like a proper '97+ flare on the rear and a nicely grafted set of '97 XJ tail lights........ but we all know the rear XJ flares don't fit an MJ........... What's been done there? :dunno:

Sorry, I thought it was self explanitory, that's a stock MJ flare that's just been sanded down smooth, overall it matched the truck very well.

[zluster]

Sorry, I thought it was self explanitory, that's a stock MJ flare that's just been sanded down smooth, overall it matched the truck very well.

Some more pics:
http://colorado4wheel.com/images/misc/Jeep/MJ1.JPG
http://colorado4wheel.com/images/misc/Jeep/MJ2.JPG
http://colorado4wheel.com/images/misc/Jeep/MJ3.JPG
http://colorado4wheel.com/images/misc/Jeep/MJ4.JPG
http://colorado4wheel.com/images/misc/Jeep/MJ5.JPG
http://colorado4wheel.com/images/misc/Jeep/MJ6.JPG
http://colorado4wheel.com/images/misc/Jeep/MJ7.JPG
http://colorado4wheel.com/images/misc/Jeep/MJ8.JPG
http://colorado4wheel.com/images/misc/Jeep/MJ9.JPG
http://colorado4wheel.com/images/misc/Jeep/MJ10.JPG
http://colorado4wheel.com/images/misc/Jeep/MJ11.JPG

[zluster]

he cut two flares up and grafted them together to make 1 rear flare.

Please tell me you're goig to keep the "sporTruck" logo, thats thing is bomb

It's definitely not two newer style XJ flares graphed together to make one. Though I had considered doing that as well on mine.

[DutchVDub]

Yeah, I can see that now. I mis understood what you were saying. Those sanded rear flares do match up nicely with the fronts though. I like it.

[zluster]

Yeah, I can see that now. I mis understood what you were saying. Those sanded rear flares do match up nicely with the fronts though. I like it.

Yup, by removing that inner lip and just rounded the edge a little bit they match very nice.

[YELLAHEEP]

Heh heh, no chit huh? There's enough meat there to sand it all off smooth huh?

Well then there ya have it! I'll work with what I have! :thumbup:

Thanks!

[Kittrell]

Well then there ya have it! I'll work with what I have! :thumbup:

Thanks!

Yay! Baby Jesus is happy again.

[zluster]

Heh heh, no chit huh? There's enough meat there to sand it all off smooth huh?

Well then there ya have it! I'll work with what I have! :thumbup:

Thanks!

Here is someone elses interpretation of it:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-2004-Jeep-Comanche_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ66Q3a2Q7c65Q3 a3Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14 QQhashZitem260388040874QQitemZ260388040874QQptZUSQ 5fCarsQ5fTrucks#ht_500wt_1391

[Kittrell]

Seeing someone actually do what I've had in my head for years; the newer body moldings and such really do not fit the MJ.

[YELLAHEEP]

Here is someone elses interpretation of it:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-2004-Jeep-Comanche_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ66Q3a2Q7c65Q3 a3Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14 QQhashZitem260388040874QQitemZ260388040874QQptZUSQ 5fCarsQ5fTrucks#ht_500wt_1391

Lots of work into that rig. Not what I'd want to do, but he definitely put tons of labor into it's execution.

I really don't care for the rear...... The tail gate should have been left original - it looks like a Subaru Baja having the hatch graft done to it.

In my head, I thought I'd like the rear bumper ends made to fit - now I know I do not.

Funny how DJ and I were talking about doing the unibody chop and splice just the other day - like this guy did to his. Right down to the cut locations.

I sent him an e-mail asking if he'd be willing to share pics of the cut and graft if he has any.

[in4aride]

any pics of wheels/tires mounted?

[YELLAHEEP]

any pics of wheels/tires mounted?

You of all people should know what a tire looks like mounted on a wheel.......... You really need pics? Sheesh. :rolleyes:


:D But if you're referring to the 32's on the new wheels, nope. Still unmounted.

[in4aride]

hahaha..yes THAT is what i meant...those rims were hot so i wanted to see those tires on em

[YELLAHEEP]

I'm still debating white letters in or out...... I'll mount 'em when I've got that settled.

[in4aride]

that should depend on what color you do truck...

[YELLAHEEP]

LOL! Color of the truck?!?!? What's that got to do with it? :dunno:

I'm leaning toward black wall out because they're muds. I liked the MTR's I put on my white '96 better black out, but I liked the BFG AT's on the black '96 and the silver '00 white out. But don't ask me why tread makes the difference.... I dunno. Maybe because most aggressive treads are seen black out so that you don't white-stripe the sidewalls on the rocks...... :dunno:

[Crunch]

If you are going mainly street ride, I'll say white letters out. If it sees much rocks, black walls out.

[YELLAHEEP]

If you are going mainly street ride, I'll say white letters out. If it sees much rocks, black walls out.

That's generally been my philosophy too..... The intention of this build is for it to be a cheaper DD alternative to my Dually, but function as a light/moderate trail truck when the Truggy is just overkill (like the organized runs of Spring Creek, Slaughter House, Bill Moore, Left Hand and the like. Something to drive to and from the trail rather than trailering the Truggy around to those runs.

I'm just having a hard time envisioning the white letters WITH the wheels. If I were running black 'crawler wheels, I'd do the white letters without hesitation, but for some reason, part of me thinks the white letters will "clutter" the tire/wheel combination........ Although, IIRC, DJ ran white letters out with his custom wheels and Maxxis muds and I liked the way they looked.

[Kittrell]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v690/Jeep1991/My%20XJ/P4110002.jpg

[YELLAHEEP]

Hmmmmmmm..... Yeah, now I'm leaning back toward the letters out. :thumbup:

[in4aride]

cuz white out on colors like....
brown jeeps or RED jeeps = :nono:


but on like black or silver or white = :cheers:


but those rims could look good with either

[YELLAHEEP]

Yep! WLO - FTW! :thumbup:

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/P1011948-1.jpg

[Crunch]

That's niiice. (Borat voice off)

[in4aride]

that looks sweet!!!!!

[Led]

Yep! WLO - FTW! :thumbup:

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/P1011948-1.jpg

GAY

[xj-grin]

GAY


werd. WLO on a goat or stang, keep it black on a trail vehicle. :looser:

[YELLAHEEP]

LOL! I already knew Led wouldn't approve.

This MJ will get driven on the street a whole lot more than the trails, so phooey on the both of ya.

:D

[YELLAHEEP]

Damn............ Pure Secks!

http://www.race-dezert.com/trader/photo/prep15128n1.jpg

[in4aride]

thats pretty!!!!!!!

[xj-grin]

it is pretty, and I notice it is BLO, like a real man... :shhh:

[YELLAHEEP]

it is pretty, and I notice it is BLO, like a real man... :shhh:

Shaddup.

[muduck18]

it is pretty, and I notice it is BLO, like a real man... :shhh:

what is BLO?

[Kiefer316]

what is BLO?

Black letter out... I had a tough time figuring that out too.

[muduck18]

oh yeah, now i remember them talking about that a couple pages ago...
My brain is a little on the slow side...
Thanks..

[xj-grin]

yella got it, that's all that's important.:cheers:

[DutchVDub]

I agree on the BLO thing. The only time you should have white showing on a car's tires is with white walls.

[JJacobs]

BLO > WLO. WRT my MJ, M/T ETS's R WLO. :(

[YELLAHEEP]

BLO > WLO. WRT my MJ, M/T ETS's R WLO. :(

WTF?

:D

[90xj4x4]

BLO > WLO. WRT my MJ, M/T ETS's R WLO. :(

Translation (i think) Black Letter Out is better than White Letter Out. With Regard To my MJ, Mickey Thompson ET's (elapsed time) aRe White Letter Out.

Can I have my cookie now??

[JJacobs]

Yep, cookie is enroute! The cheater slicks (ET Street) are white letter on both sides.

[YELLAHEEP]

Translation (i think) Black Letter Out is better than White Letter Out. With Regard To my MJ, Mickey Thompson ET's (elapsed time) aRe White Letter Out.

Can I have my cookie now??

Nobody likes a show-off there Mr. Mensa......... :D

[90xj4x4]

Nobody likes a show-off there Mr. Mensa......... :D

HAHA I am usually the last one to figure out any abbrieviations on this site. Imagine how exciting it was when I figured this one out before any of y'all.......:D

[YELLAHEEP]

Here's a nice "new gen" MJ. He bought the MJ bed I had for sale - his was fawked up and the previous owner cut the rear fenders WAY goofy. Looks real nice! He came out from South Dakota to get the bed.

He'd done the '99 swap - full interior, dash, console, the works. Turned out awesome! Agate gray too just like I will be doing. He even transferred over the center hand brake, seat floor brackets for the new seats to bolt to, all the HVAC and electrics. Looked totally factory. :thumbup:

Those are 35" tires btw.

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/P1012061.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/P1012060.jpg

You can see how the prev. owner made his own custom flares by riveting longer pieces onto the ends. The bottom body of this bed was trimmed off about 3" up on all sides. The cross rails under the bed were all rotten.

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/P1012063.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/P1012062.jpg

He had the XJ gas tank temporarilly mounted in the bed, so we had to do some hole cutting and fab work to re-fit the tank in the new bed. While we were working on that, he got a brilliant idea that the gas tank could be recessed in the bed floor using a factory gas tank skid - just like we've seen XJ guys do in the rear of their rigs. This would allow easy access to the fuel pump, and still allow a truck tool box mounted over it. I'll be stealing that idea for mine when it comes time. :thumbup:

[in4aride]

man 35's fit that thing nice!

[YELLAHEEP]

Didn't think I'd end up reviving this thread after selling the silver MJ project.......


But a couple months back, I bought DJ's red '91 2wd 4-banger to tinker with. Thinking I'd hang onto it until I found a low mileage, hard rear hit XJ to transfer the drivetrain and 4wd parts over to it.

The driver's door, driver's fender, cowl panel, header panel, bumper, pass. fender were all mashed up. Had to fix the driver's door striker bolt as it'd cracked and was booger-welded in place. The tires/wheels were assorted sizes and styles, and the interior was just plain gross.

Look familiar Putzer?

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/P1012237.jpg

Gross interior:

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/P1012229.jpg

I started the "fix up" by changing out the hammered front sheet metal. As luck would have it, I found a guy selling a Colorado Red '91 with a blown engine but a perfect front clip and nice interior..... All parts got swapped. I also spent some time with some suction cups pulling dents. Put a set of nice 235's and matching wheels too. :thumbup:

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/100_0108.jpg

Bucket seats, center console...... and carpet in place of the nasty rubber floor. :thumbup:

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/100_0110.jpg

That's pretty much how it sits now. It was about to go back to the storage lot to await it's powertrain donor when I got an interesting e-mail last Friday.......

8 months ago, I tried to buy a different MJ but the guy and I couldn't agree on a price..... I figured it'd sold a long time ago. He and I bought/sold parts to each other on and off since then - pretty neat 'ol guy. Well, he'd just had his 70th birthday Friday and decided he needed to give up on all his MJ projects and get serious about retiring. He offered me the MJ I'd tried to buy, another wrecked '88 long bed and a '91 XJ for one helluva package deal. He said I wouldn't be able to refuse it - he was correct...... :D

So, I now have a super straight, rust-free '91 short bed MJ with a 4.0 HO, auto, 4x4 that has the factory bucket seat interior. It's even got factory front/t-case/gas skids! He said the motor had a bad rod knock. To me it didn't sound like a rod - I did some investigating today and found all 4 torque converter bolts were very loose. I tightened them down - it quieted the noise down a lot, but I think the flexplate may also be cracked and possibly the trans oil pump is grinding away. But the engine runs like a champ..... even with 200K on the odometer...... :thumbup: Laying under it, I could only find two places where something had hit the t-case skid and one of the rear leaf spring mounts. I don't think this MJ saw anything but street use for the most part.

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/100_0060.jpg

I really wish the previous owner hadn't spray-bombed it with flat black, but at least it was black originally. It'll look REAL good with minor body work and fresh black paint........ :D

The interior is actually pretty decent considering - and it's all there, nothing busted or missing. :thumbup:

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/100_0077.jpg

So, I guess I'll look for a good transmission/converter/flexplate to swap in and then start from there.......

In the meantime....... gotta sell the red '91.......

[jeepfreak1020]

Man troy you really are a used car lot lol

[Kiefer316]

Let's hope ya find a good 97+ for the swap soon. Ill keep my eyes peeled for ya!

[YELLAHEEP]

Let's hope ya find a good 97+ for the swap soon. Ill keep my eyes peeled for ya!

Not gonna bother with the "new gen" part anymore. Gonna keep this one traditional. :thumbup:

I'd LOVE to find a factory MJ roll bar and the old-school Warn brushguard/winch set up for it......... Pretty much like the MJ that just won last months Rig of the Month....

[Kiefer316]

Well ill still keep my eyes peeled for that stuff for ya too

[jeepdude25]

Oh crap my buddy just took off a factory roll bar off his MJ and its black also and it has no rust.......ill call him for you and see if he will just give it to me. He didnt like it on there and took it off and put it in his backyard.

[xj-grin]

you seriously need some therapy man -- buy an MJ, sell an MJ, buy an MJ, sell an MJ...rinse, repeat... :D - Nice score, looks like and awfully well maintained rig:thumbup:

[puttzer]

Kinda looks familiar, looks a heck of alot better than when I pulled it out of the junk yard a year ago.:cheers:

[fireLt.]

So when can I come over and scavenge for MJ parts?

[YELLAHEEP]

So when can I come over and scavenge for MJ parts?

Anytime you wanna run through the yards brutha, just lemme know! :thumbup:

Otherwise, stay away from my stash........ MINE MINE MINE! :D

[YELLAHEEP]

Yikes......... Drove the black MJ off the trailer and down into my storage lot today...... there is something UGLY going on with that transmission/torque converter..... I've never experienced an auto transmission going bad that still operates..... :eek:

At least it moves under it's own power. :thumbup:

[jeepcomj]

I like this thread so far.

...the flares on that updated MJ's old bed are actually not a bad idea...I think I may do that tomorrow...

-Pat

[YELLAHEEP]

Just posting this so I can keep track of my "ideas" for the new MJ.....

Hoping to keep the MJ build simple. Pre-runner bumpers, 4" lift max, 32's, clean painted body - possibly some checkered flag graphic along the bottom with hints of yellow...... Dunno if I'll drop the coin on pre-runner fenders..... the body is too clean for that..... I've already got the 32" tires, front lift, drop brackets, D44 rear, replacement transmission, rear leaf packs, exhaust, might put the Currie Correct Link steering from the '97 on it, minor replacement bits/pieces.....

I just need some killer wheels (15x8 Outlaw II's or???), RE rubber bushings for the CA's, shocks, windshield, dash (severely cracked), '97+ front clip (maybe.....) and we'll see where it goes from there..... :D

[YELLAHEEP]

Dammit, dammit, dammit! I was so close to actually building this dadgum truck too.....

Oh well, I'll just close yet another unfinished project thread....... :banghead:

Headed out to it's new owner in Arizona this afternoon.

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/IMG_20110420_154838.jpg

[YELLAHEEP]

And.............. we're back to where this all started........ another silver '88 2wd MJ..... From Co. Springs too........:laugh:

'88 2wd, 4.0 5 speed short bed. No frills with bench and rubber floor. But holeeee keraaap is this thing straight and rust free. :thumbup:

Click for larger images.

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[xj-grin]

:roflmao: wasn't the current quest for a gas sipper? Sure does look clean though!

[Hypoid]

:roflmao: wasn't the current quest for a gas sipper? At stock height, on stock size rubber, he should break into the low 20s for fuel mileage.

Troy, let me know if you need RENIX info. BTW, the TPS is adjustable, you can't just bolt on and go. :)

[xj-grin]

I agree, and my 2.5 didn't get more than a couple more MPG than my stroker, but Yella suffers from vehicle ADD... I just hope that pretty rig isn't on 37's in a month or two ;)

[Kiefer316]

I know his idea for this one!

[xj-grin]

I gather it will start life as a gentle DD, then be lowered a couple inches with some 50series rubber and some dark tint... no?

[flingshot]

2wd. I'd put it in the weeds. You have plenty of four wheel drives if it snows.

[flingshot]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v690/Jeep1991/Comanches/MJon20s.jpg

[xj-grin]

get out of my head man -- I'm fairly sure that's what he has in mind... low and slow man.

edit: although WTF is with nerf bars on something you could crawl into on your hands and knees??

[FlexdXJ]

Have it done by august, I'll be out there to pick it up! :D

[in4aride]

now thats my kind of MJ :D

please keep at least 50 series. doing 30 series tires is like a hooker in church -all bad man

[collkid]

So much for "I'm bored with Jeep"


Thing looks quite nice though.

[YELLAHEEP]

I know, I know........

I went to go look at a '99 S-10 Extreme a guy had advertised for $1800 and "It just quit running, I'm no mechanic and I just want it gone". At first sounded like it could have been a crapped out alternator or other sensor anomaly, but putting a wrench on the crank yielded no turn....... and the radiator was packed with stop-leak goo...... no bueno. There were LOTS of other issues including an out of state title NOT in his name....:rolleyes:

He had moved a few cars from his driveway to get to the Extreme truck and parked 'em around the corner from his house. When I went to leave with what I thought would be yet another empty trailer drive home........ I see that MJ parked with the other cars. I call him back and ask him if he knows who owns it...... "Yeah, that's my dad's".

Dad turns out to be the original owner. Good maintenance history, and he wasn't real sure he wanted to part with it...... but he did. 230K miles on that MJ....... but it seems to run/drive real nice considering. Super clean engine compartment and an incredibly straight body.

I just couldn't say no to another MJ........ :doh:

I'm not attached to it yet............ anyone wanna buy it?

But yeah, I was thinking of just a new gen front clip with the spoiler/fog light bumper, new gen mirrors and maybe some 18's then see about a 2" drop or so...... or that could be someone else's project..... :dunno:

I still wanna get a certain Sonoma..... but the fawker won't sell it until he's researched what kind of car to get and then go buy it...... in a few weeks....... gawd.

[Kiefer316]

If your really gonna sell it, I may have to jump on it.... its got me thinkin a lower truck with 18's!

[YELLAHEEP]

If your really gonna sell it, I may have to jump on it.... its got me thinkin a lower truck with 18's!

Well y'all know me....... I can't keep anything around long enough to finish it....... :D

You know what I paid for it....... sweeten the deal with a couple Benjamins for my time and tow......:thumbup:


My wife looked at it and walked away shaking her head........ I said "Whassa matter?" She just laughed, called me a retard and reminded me that I bought a DD fixer that has no A/C....... Ugh, she's right. Driving to/from work in the summer wearing 18 ply Kevlar and tight-knit polyester and wool makes me pretty damn cranky when there's no A/C..... She also reminded me that I traded in my last Dodge truck partly because the A/C wasn't working........

Someone save me from myself and buy this gem of an MJ.......

Seriously, you guys should see the door jambs and under the hood....... Crazy. When's the last time you saw an '88 XJ/MJ that was still running the OEM radiator with an undamaged fan shroud and aux. fan? The heat riser tubing is still intact on this old girl........ The weight distribution brake control valve and arm are still in good working order....... All with 230K on the clock...... Bonkers, just bonkers.

[RangerRick]

I saw and 88 MJ 1 ton, auto, 8' bed for sale in Moab at the Easter Safari. New rad, alternator, water pump, injectors, plus more (list). DANA 35 front (I check it out twice) DANA 60 rear. 183K rod knock and head off. The only rust was on the bed runners. Good clean seats and interior. Asking $800.

[Hypoid]

My wife looked at it and walked away shaking her head........ I said "Whassa matter?" She just laughed, called me a retard and reminded me that I bought a DD fixer that has no A/C....... Ugh, she's right. Driving to/from work in the summer wearing 18 ply Kevlar and tight-knit polyester and wool makes me pretty damn cranky when there's no A/C..... I saw the AC delete, didn't think about your work clothes being that uncomfortable.

You could put a 45 day temp on it and save money on fuel until you sell it. The first week's savings would probably cover the gas you burned picking it up.

[Kiefer316]

I'm seriously interested but have other shit I need to spend money on right now.

[in4aride]

Dont get me wrong, i loved my old bagged s-dime. but not a chance in hell id own a lowered vehicle in this state. its not the weather, its the roads. its like a camping trail on any street. then the entrances to a lot of gas stations or stores are like boulders that scrape and destroy crap.
looks good but not purposeful for colorado....
whats your price on it troy? - not not to replace my jeep

[Apostle]

Troy, whats the price? im looking at getting an MJ project

No idea what you paid. cant find that post

[collkid]

Should have had that 2 weeks ago. I'd get it for my sister. less you want to trade for this Red one we just got...

[eflores]

Dont get me wrong, i loved my old bagged s-dime. but not a chance in hell id own a lowered vehicle in this state. its not the weather, its the roads. its like a camping trail on any street. then the entrances to a lot of gas stations or stores are like boulders that scrape and destroy crap.


I must agree fully here my maro makes me cry off the highway

[YELLAHEEP]

Bagged suspension = ability to change ride height and quality.

I don't wanna hear any crying about having a bagged suspension...... :moon:

Besides, this is fawkin' rediculous. Who WOULD wanna ride around like this....... :rolleyes:

http://www.s10forum.com/classifieds/data/29/tiny_s10.jpg

I drove the Sonoma I really want and that was around a few blocks in an Englewood neighborhood complete with drainage dips, potholes, cracks and raised asphalt patchwork. It rode surprisingly smooth and absorbed all of it amazingly. Suspension done right will work appropriately. This one had dropped spindles up front, not bagged or cut coils. I believe it was a 3.5" front drop and a 2.5" drop rear. If I were to go that route, I'd keep the drop to 2" front and rear and obtain the rake using larger balonies on the rear. :thumbup:

The issue with dropping an MJ is the axle tube clearance to the oil pan and the upper control arms. To get REAL low like an S-10 can, you'd need to lower the UCA mounts and the LCA mounts on the axle tube, and notch the top half of the tube to get enough clearance and reasonably correct geometry to make it streetable.

Kiefer had mentioned doing something like factory Mopar 18's (ala Charger) and a 2" drop. Clean. :thumbup:

http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1028/501/2567750001_large.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1028/501/2567750004_large.jpg

[zluster]

:puke:

[YELLAHEEP]

:puke:

:puke:

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS0pvozkLtQDdpAcUKkGqQoZJAzUUpOW tv7cywRPTIg28PNaXijrg&t=1



:D

[zluster]

:puke:

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS0pvozkLtQDdpAcUKkGqQoZJAzUUpOW tv7cywRPTIg28PNaXijrg&t=1



:D

Ya, but those look good, so its not exactly a good comeback.

[jdogg4]

that tail gate in that shape is wild and the bumber. running boards do give it a touch of old people class too.
NICE find.

[in4aride]

Bagged suspension = ability to change ride height and quality.

I don't wanna hear any crying about having a bagged suspension...... :moon:

Besides, this is fawkin' rediculous. Who WOULD wanna ride around like this....... :rolleyes:

http://www.s10forum.com/classifieds/data/29/tiny_s10.jpg


ok, red, and chrome, come on now, again, you found the worst example ever. im talkin single cab, all black, flat black 18's. mine sat a tiny bit lower than that, literally millimeters above laying frame. i drove it cuz i was in vegas where 4wd was stupid, roads were great, was easy to pick up girls in, and was 19 and needed to blow money on something.... LOL

ya, you can change ride height, but when you drop it that low, depending on the size bags you are running, you cant lift if very high. mine fully aired up was lower than stock. i had about the clearance of one of those stupid "xtreme" edition s-10's. would still suck out here

[YELLAHEEP]

that tail gate in that shape is wild and the bumber. running boards do give it a touch of old people class too.
NICE find.

Yep. I've not seen a straighter bumper. The tail gate is a little banged up on the inside, but yeah, outside skin is damn near cherry.


Quit trying to talk me into keeping it......... :D

[jdogg4]

I'll talk you into parking it at my house. I WANT that jeep! I wouldn't mind having that in a long bed form just for hauling more stuff that way but dang!!!!

O man the tailgate on mine is BEAT TO $H!T

[jimgrms]

then name a price

[YELLAHEEP]

Scott (Flingshot) has dibs for now, with another guy that Dave (Ogaugesteamer) says wants it too as second in line ...... if he ever calls me. Brian (apostle) PM'd me first but isn't sure when he'd have the funds - waiting on a settlement of some sort...... got plenty of interest anyway. There might be hope yet that I might be saved from this jeepthing addiction....:D

[Kiefer316]

Least ya got buyers for it! Wish I could but have other things on my list of jeep stuff and don't really need another.

[zluster]

this one is nice:
http://pueblo.craigslist.org/cto/2369536655.html

[YELLAHEEP]

this one is nice:
http://pueblo.craigslist.org/cto/2369536655.html


Musta been........ ad has been deleted by the author already...... :dunno:

[zluster]

Musta been........ ad has been deleted by the author already...... :dunno:

Ah....well here:

1986 Jeep Comanche Pickup 4x4 - $1500 (Pueblo)
Date: 2011-05-08, 2:03PM MDT
Reply to: sale-6ng2s-2369536655@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
1986 Jeep Comanche 4X4 pickup ,V-6 , Auto. power windows, locks, A/C, Looks good, nice interior, drives well. This was my Dads he passed away and I don't need another vehicle or would keep for myself. Priced to sell at $1500 must see! Please call (719) 924-9310

If you want a nice,clean vehicle that drives well has great interior, no cracks in windshield,is good on gas ,has 4x4 and plenty of power
then call and come by to take a look at this Jeep comanche.

http://images.craigslist.org/3k83m83oe5T05X05S4b587c162fd49b421655.jpg
http://images.craigslist.org/3ne3me3o85Y65T05U5b58759186c4618e1c38.jpg
http://images.craigslist.org/3n23o23ld5O35Q45X5b58674c3cd4a07c1f0f.jpg
http://images.craigslist.org/3kf3me3o75V65O45P4b58598b05a6e0cd1b76.jpg

[YELLAHEEP]

Meh. 2.8 auto...... weak and troublesome. Red interior...... :puke: Long bed..... no thanks.

But it's gotta be fairly rare having all the power options. Appears to have hooks and skids too.

[DutchVDub]

My 98 S-10 had a BellTech drop on it. 2" spindles up front and 3" springs out back. This allowed it to sit level and it actually rode very well. After that I dropped it another 2" front and rear using springs and blocks. It didn't ride as nice after that.

[zluster]

Meh. 2.8 auto...... weak and troublesome. Red interior...... :puke: Long bed..... no thanks.

But it's gotta be fairly rare having all the power options. Appears to have hooks and skids too.

Agreed on the 2.8.

Red interior is nasty, but you can switch that out and paint the MJ specific panels to match.

I actually prefer the longbed, but thats me.

But, you do have to admit it is a very nice clean rig for the age and price, if it was an 87 it would be 4L/AW4, and would be a very nice jeep for the price.

Looks like a guy on the MJ forum got it, said he got it for a steal, which probably means less than $1000. Not bad if you ask me, and a good solid truck to start with.

[DutchVDub]

My 84 S-10 ahd the 2.8L V6 carb'd w/ a 4spd manual. It got 25mpg on the highway, never had issues going up the pass, and it could do over 100mph. I actually liked it a lot.

My 98 S-10 had the 2.2L 4cyl and a 5spd manual. It also got 25mpg but was gutless on the pass and had a stupid speed limiter set at 93mph. I liked the interior and body lines a lot, but the engine was crap.

[jdogg4]

O man I had a 84 S-10 well the GMC that had the 2.8L V6 carb'd w/ a thought mine was a 5spd manual. Don't recall it was along time ago. single cab long bed loved that truck It got ok milage but it also had over 300k miles on it. It was good hwy ok city milage wise. in the mts when not hauling much it was fine, but toss in the quad and camping gear and it chugged a bit but always did the job. had to put her down after she lost compression on #5 and took a quart of oil every time i filled her up and the fire in the dash and and and and. BUT I've never had another truck car or SUV get 300k on it like she did.

[DutchVDub]

Yeah, mine had well over 200,000 miles on it as well. I never did hit the 300,000 mark though.

I've heard that the 4spd ones came with a little bit better carb than the 5spd and Auto equipped ones, but I can't say for certain.

[YELLAHEEP]

Well, so far, unless I'm willing to spend $4K for a "quality" S-10/Sonoma all I'm finding in my price range is either absolute junk with LONG lists of "needs work", "nice trucks" with owners who have been smoking whacky weed and could look at one sitting at a salvage yard and consider it nice, or owners that apparently don't really want to sell even when you have cash in hand......

So, I'm beginning to think I should just keep this MJ and drive it. I posted a thread over in OEM with questions about converting non-A/C to A/C.......

[xj-grin]

did you post in the nifty new MJ Tech forum? :roll:

http://www.naxja.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=283

[Apostle]

http://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/2360757580.html

http://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/2365404841.html lookin to trade for a jeep

[YELLAHEEP]

http://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/2360757580.html

http://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/2365404841.html lookin to trade for a jeep

Saw both of those and called on both before I ended up with the MJ.....

First one is a long bed, body beat to snot and no A/C.

Second one is also a long bed with no A/C and needs a lot more than a P/S hose.


I've also found that if you ask "does it have A/C?"..... you better be specific and ask "does it have WORKING A/C?" :rolleyes:

Thanks though!

[YELLAHEEP]

As it looks as though I'll be keeping this MJ...... I'd been toying with the idea of lowering the suspension.......

I don't think this is the way I'll go about doing it though......... :nono: :doh:

http://i731.photobucket.com/albums/ww312/Bonneville_Comanche/axlesideview.jpg

Would you believe that set up is going on an MJ doing land speed record racing on the Bonneville salt flats at over 150 mph? No thanks.

[in4aride]

WTF?!?! really???

[ColoradoRaptor]

As it looks as though I'll be keeping this MJ...... I'd been toying with the idea of lowering the suspension.......

I don't think this is the way I'll go about doing it though......... :nono: :doh:

http://i731.photobucket.com/albums/ww312/Bonneville_Comanche/axlesideview.jpg

Would you believe that set up is going on an MJ doing land speed record racing on the Bonneville salt flats at over 150 mph? No thanks.

:wow:....................:roflmao:................ ..:twak:

[in4aride]

Did that come out of Flores' garage???? :roflmao:

[Fred]

But this is kinda pretty.

http://i731.photobucket.com/albums/ww312/Bonneville_Comanche/engine.jpg

[in4aride]

But this is kinda pretty.

http://i731.photobucket.com/albums/ww312/Bonneville_Comanche/engine.jpg
ITBs???

[Hypoid]

As it looks as though I'll be keeping this MJ...... I'd been toying with the idea of lowering the suspension.......
So, are you driving it now?

[YELLAHEEP]

So, are you driving it now?

Not yet. Bought it from the orig. owner who couldn't find the title. He had to get a duplicate and mailed it Saturday so I should have the title today or tomorrow....... then I gotta see if that 230K mile Renix will pass emissions...... it's been an El Paso County registered vehicle all it's life....... hell, I haven't even checked to see if it's got a cat....... :doh:

Then I gotta bolt on the Icons and tires I had on the 5.9 - the "Comanche" tires on it now are old and dry rotted.

Gotta fix an oil hemorrage at the oil filter adaptor..... it drips like a leaky faucett.

The expansion tank needs replaced as it's cracked and leaking.

Might need new rear brake pads too - heard some grinding the other day when I drove it around the block a couple times.

When all that's done, I can drive it....... I think....... :D

[Fred]

ITBs???

Yep, on a Clifford manifold

[ColoradoRaptor]

But this is kinda pretty.

http://i731.photobucket.com/albums/ww312/Bonneville_Comanche/engine.jpg

Nice!! Not for a rock crawler though....

[YELLAHEEP]

Hmmmmm....... Ya learn something new every day.......

Icon wheels don't fit on an early 2wd MJ....... The spindle style front knuckle puts the bearing dust cap too far out for the wheel to bolt on..... unless you remove the little center cap from the wheel....... :laugh3:

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/100_0974.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/100_0973.jpg

I suppose if I were to get some new dust caps and paint them a similar color as the wheels, it wouldn't be real noticible, but the dust caps do stick out a little farther than the regular center caps.

I have a feeling I'd have this problem with pretty much any of the late model XJ wheels..... I'm still kicking around the idea of putting some 18" Charger wheels on it....

[DutchVDub]

I like it a lot Troy, you think i can borrow it indefinitely? :D

[Beezle]

Man, I'm loving that thing. I can't wait till ya sell it.....

[DutchVDub]

I already called dibs

[Beezle]

Pretty sure that flingshot has dibs, besides Dutch you'll just cut it up and add a bunch of tube! Its way to pretty to be cut up :D

[DutchVDub]

No way, I would never do that.
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Although 2wd trucks do make great pre-runners. :D

No, I like it the way it is. I might try to lower it a little bit, but thats about it.

[YELLAHEEP]

New serp belt, new expansion tank, replaced the busted marker light......... and installed the JC Whitney Eliminator Kit....... :D

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/100_0977.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/100_0976.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/100_0975.jpg

[zluster]

I don't see any eliminator decals on it?

[Hypoid]

You don't see the JC Whitney???

[Kiefer316]

Looks MUCH better without those side steps! :thumbup:



Troy not to make ya jealous or anything.... buuuutt....
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o186/thekiff/IMAG0279.jpg?t=1306038893
Was at the HCP open house today! WAS VERY CLEAN....

[YELLAHEEP]

I've sold parts to that guy. Definitely a super clean MJ. :thumbup:

[psullivam]

Good looking MJ,but damn that's a real good looking Cherokee behind you. Ha ha

[GSequoia]

http://i731.photobucket.com/albums/ww312/Bonneville_Comanche/axlesideview.jpg

Deportal axles.

[YELLAHEEP]

Phase 2 of the JC Whitney Eliminator Kit install is partially done......

Big truck mirrors...... buh-bye! '96 era mirrors with adj. joysticks...... Hello!

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/100_1002.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/100_1010.jpg

Crusty window seals...... buh-bye! Nice used ones....... Hello!

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/100_1006.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/100_1009.jpg


Also installed 4 brand new Monroe Gas-Matic shocks! NICE ride now! :thumbup:

Hoping to get to the bone yard and find some XJ bucket seat skins (to re-skin some MJ buckets I already have) or a bench out of a later model truck that will work..........

As the week progresses, I will be installing new door speakers, '96 Sport door panels and handles/cranks, new door lock cylinders (hoping to find new ones at the parts store), and deal with this ....... :puke: ......... mess.
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http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/100_1004.jpg

[in4aride]

so you just working on it til youve done enough to justify keeping it or what?

[YELLAHEEP]

so you just working on it til youve done enough to justify keeping it or what?

It's an illness I have....... I can't bear to see the thing NOT get fixed up. The longer I have it, the more will get done to it....... but the price will reflect that to some degree.

I may keep it for a while...... but it'll definitely be for sale the entire time. Plus, the jack-hole that has the Sonoma I want keeps dicking around about when he can sell it..... so for now..... I just keep on the stupid path I'm on..... throwing money at something I'll end up selling..... :looney:

So..... if someone wants it, buy it NOW before I end up restoring the damn thing completely and ask $10K for it....... :laugh:

[in4aride]

You would never. Thats a stereotypical craigslister thing to do, post it up for 3x its value :D

Id swoop it up in a heartbeat, but the jeep needs bigger parts before I spend elsewhere :doh:

[DutchVDub]

Its looking good, too bad you haven't installed the A/C yet.

[lesslimited]

Now I see why nobody has bought this yet. They're waiting for you to fix all those annoying little problems, and put AC in :D

I'd love to buy it, but with the plane ticket and 1000 mile drive, I think it makes more sense to keep looking locally. Doubt I could find one that clean though.

[YELLAHEEP]

Now I see why nobody has bought this yet. They're waiting for you to fix all those annoying little problems, and put AC in :D

I'd love to buy it, but with the plane ticket and 1000 mile drive, I think it makes more sense to keep looking locally. Doubt I could find one that clean though.

Save the plane ticket and the drive...... have it shipped. The other MJ I sold was bought by a guy from a little town in southern Arizona. Cost just under $500. Said it would have been a little cheaper if the guy lived along a common route.

[lesslimited]

DAS wants $625 from Aurora to their terminal 5 miles from me.

Maybe if you still have it at Coloradofest, Cindy can drive it home...

[FlexdXJ]

DAS wants $625 from Aurora to their terminal 5 miles from me.

Maybe if you still have it at Coloradofest, Cindy can drive it home...

Hahaha, thats love right there!

[jeepfreak1020]

Stop fixing this and start throwing money at that dang monster truck you have sittin in your backyard :D lol

[YELLAHEEP]

More restoration....... :D

Replaced the non-working door locks, added door panels from a '96 Sport along with Pioneer speakers and door insulation and cleaned that nasty shifter bezel/console. Found a proper fitting bed liner a UPAP as well. :thumbup:

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/100_1003.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/100_1008.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/100_1015.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/100_1016.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/100_1018.jpg

[Beezle]

Did you happen to get that bed liner out of a truck that was missing a tail gate? :D

[YELLAHEEP]

Did you happen to get that bed liner out of a truck that was missing a tail gate? :D

Yup! Thanks to a tip from Flingshot.......:thumbup:

Now...... If I could just find the guy that bought the tailgate and talk him outta the liner piece attached to it........:D

[flingshot]

Dang! I'm surprised it was still there. Door panels look purdy.

[YELLAHEEP]

Yeah......unfortunately that MJ at the yard looked VERY repairable. Real shame.

[JohnJohn]

So why does this little beauty have to be 2wd? Looks perfect for me except that, and maybe the miles!

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/2397109570.html

[xj-grin]

So why does this little beauty have to be 2wd? Looks perfect for me except that, and maybe the miles!

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/2397109570.html

meh, IDK, the owner is kinda one of those shifty donut feeder types.... you want me to bring you that intake yet, yella? :shhh:

[YELLAHEEP]

Yeah, I've personally inspected, driven, and worked on that MJ and it's a peach! I was there the day he took the pics...... as you can clearly see the BOR rig in the background......:thumbup: Well worth the asking price........ despite that shifty donut feeder type guy that currently owns it. :gag:

Gonna pass on the intake at this point...... need to quit throwing money at the damn thing.....

[xj-grin]

If I'm in the hood, I'll bring it to you anyways -- help it run better and make it harder for you to get rid of it ;)

[YELLAHEEP]

Still not sure what I'm gonna do with this MJ...... the beauty of it is that I don't have to do anything with it in a hurry. :thumbup:

I'll borrow Dave's photos of it for now.....

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/DSC02294.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/DSC02276.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/DSC02278.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/DSC02273.jpg



But...... I DO have the opportunity to actually do a new-gen cosmetic update to this one.

I'll be using this '98 XJ as the donor since it's got the right color parts in good useable shape. Found a better black header panel (Thanks Trent!) to use for the swap and I believe I have a pair of manual window assemblies to put into the doors..... At this point, I'm not gonna get into a full late model interior swap.

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/TBetka/100_1102.jpg

[GSequoia]

Troy. If you had to count just how many Jeeps do you buy a year?

[time2getdirty]

hastaThat is all.

[flingshot]

Sweet! Can't wait to see it.

[YELLAHEEP]

Troy. If you had to count just how many Jeeps do you buy a year?

I don't count. But it ain't that many........

:shhh:

[YELLAHEEP]

hastaThat is all.

And just what are you trying to say here Junior? :dunno:

[time2getdirty]

17 pages, 249 posts, and 31 months and you are just now starting (For the ?th time)

:kissyou: