Thanks for the replies everyone! You guys have been extremely helpful. I think I am going to run what I have for a little while, and get a better feel for they type of wheeling I enjoy the most, then build a rig from the ground up to fit my needs.
On that note, if I do end up with a Comanche, or even cherokee I guess for that matter, what would be the "best" starter? Specifically, year, engine, etc. to build into a great off roader?