BigMac72

Sure - What I mean by loose is that it feels like its all over the road when I run a straight line. The steering column moves around a little. It's been a while since I've driven an old truck but I've always had tight steering (quick response). I guess that's what I'm talking about is steering response. I can tell you and everyone that I'm on Cloud 9 right now - I actually titled the MJ this evening and this is the first time I've held a title of ownership in my hands for a vehicle for several years!!!!!! I appreciate everything. I've got a bunch of ideas rolling around in my head about what I hope to do to my truck like completely redoing the interior with Bucket Seats and a center console, adding gauge face covers, and changing the gauge lights out to LEDs. I'm also going to paint the entire exterior and airbrush the graphics. I can't wait to get started!!!!!!!! Thanks for everything!!!!!!

Do you remember how many bulbs there are? I think I'm going to order them today. Thanks!!!!!

Do you know the size of the lights you used? I found this website that sells LEDs and they have everything under the sun: http://autolumination.com/74.htm Thanks!!!! Oh - How many did you need? This is going to be the first project I tackle on my truck.

Nice - I'm going to have to get out and pick up some stuff for the truck - I found out from the previous owner that the shocks are shot (not hard to miss since it bounces around after going over a pebble - LOL). I think I'm going to go with some HD Shocks and springs before I do the steering box or maybe I'll do both at the same time and see if I can create an Indy Car type response - LOL. Thanks!!!!!

I'm South of Denver in the Parker area. Where are you at? Thanks!!!

Wow - that looks amazing!!!!!! You say its not that great, but compared to mine it looks like day time!!!!! You don't by chance remember the guy from ebay or your search terminology do you? It's unreal that LED's, Discovery, and Porshe lights will work - I'm heading out to buy something new tomorrow. Thanks!!!!

I'm not very happy with the extremely loose steering on my Custom - what would you suggest I do to tighten up the steering? I like a very tight steering wheel with excellent wheel response. If I need to I'll pick up the steering system from a new vehicle and modify it to fit my truck, but I heard from someone that there's a steering box or something that I can adjust the steering. Is this true, and if it is, where is it? Thanks!!!! Oh - before I forget, what do I need to do to upgrade the A/C system to run 134 or anything that can be recharged at a local service shop? The Body is my realm, when it comes to the Engine, Tranny, and anything that makes the truck run I'm lost. Thanks!!!!

First off I'd like to introduce myself - I'm John and I live in Colorado. I finally got my hands on a Comanche Custom after previously owning Cherokee's, Grand Cherokee's, and a few Wranglers. So far I absolutely love this truck and I can't wait to get my hand dirty and restore this thing. It's a 1986, 4-Cylinder, 7' Bed, with 147,000 miles on it. Surprisingly theres only 3 very small rust spots on the body. It's straight, and runs very well. I'd like to find out from others out there what they've done, or their ideas on a few things: 1. Interior Lighting - I really want it to be brighter without getting a stick on light. 2. Gauges - I'm getting older and my eye sight isn't what it used to be and I'd like to brighten up the gauges and go with a white gauge cover. Does anyone know where I can find a white gauge cover and also how to brighten up the gauges? 3. Cup Holders - I only need one since I can care less about my passenger (not to sound unreasonable, but it's my truck - LOL). That's about it for now - I'll be posting progress pictures on the forum as time goes on. I'm a Painter and I specialize in Airbrush and Pinstriping so look for something a little out of the ordinary. All my basecoats will be House of Kolor and my striping will be 1 Shot Enamel. I'm not sure what to do as far as graphics go - maybe a bunch of skulls on the hood and tailgate and who knows on the sides. I look forward to talking with everyone!!!!