Pete M

yeah, a bunch of us are waiting on some updates.

that's some sexy 'manche goodness right there.

things are really coming together! but are you sure it'll fit out the garage?

nice! And I agree, the piper might be the ultimate Comanche.

My buddy has an even more industrial version of those and they are awesome. Getting something that's "too heavy duty" is not a problem. stronger is better. Whatever you do, don't get plastic. that stuff tends to sag over time, even from not-so-heavy things. anything on your local craigslist or the like? and you can (and should) drill into the walls for at least some strap anchors for safety.

minor hijacks in the classifieds are tolerated unless they are negative against the item or if the seller objects for any reason. Conversation can drum up interest in the item or at the very least keep it bumped to the top. also, Manny is one of my favorite MJs out there. hats off to the builders.

limited slips were an option unto themselves.

I've seen a few MJs where they added in shortened XJ bars up top.

86 is a weird year though. It doesn't have to be 4.56. In 87 they became far more standardized in the ratios.

nice!

on top of the cab? or above the bed like a ladder rack?

I've got that one Turbine that was only ever a spare and it'll be on my wall. Never thought about the clock thing though. I might have to look into that...

nice enough for hangin' on the wall!

yup, the VIN will give you the build date (plus other build data) so you'll know for sure what it is. what are your plans for the truck?

that post was from 10 years ago, I doubt the same source is still available. But this was just posted in the classifieds.

This thread is for all those weird "solutions" you've found out there in internet land. I'll start with this one spotted by Bo in a junkyard. He said the guy pulled the cord to fire it up and the truck dragged the XJ carcass out of the weeds with ease.

yup, you should definitely do that.

it almost looks like he was using the bag as a shifter boot.

drop that in the pub!

yup, pretty sure a transmission heater wasn't a thing for our trucks.

There is a chance I'll be in southern Cali this fall though.