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Very nice guys! Thanks for looking into it.. mystery solved! Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Hey Pete! I was on CarPart online checking out the west coast Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Here is a link... https://imageappky.car-part.com/image?seller=2276&partsourceid=2276&partGUID=2276-1-267651&vehicleGUID=2276-1-V5962&display=1988 Jeep Comanche Pickup Bed Assembly-Stock%23 5H4924#1

I pulled that pic and zoomed in as much as i could and still be fairly clear. Unfortunately that was the only interior pic. It was from a salvage yard in Cali. That key pad caught my eye. You know the image quality from salvage yard photos is sometimes sketchy at best! Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

I thought that might be the case.. interesting! Could be something random aftermarket too but it does have a pretty seamless style to it Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

I was searching for a few parts and came across this Comanche. I had never seen these switches just left of the steering wheel. You all ever seen them before? Any ideas what they are for?

Very cool info rylee144! Thx for posting this stuff up Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Hey BillyBlankss! Yes fluid film is very very popular up in the NE and the rust belt. It's a wax based film that is sprayed underneath and inside the frame, usually applied once a year, sometimes more https://reviewsdone.com/fluid-film-reviewed/ Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Thanks SCGuy! I really appreciate it Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Continuing with the comanche floors, got the side brace welded in.. i decided to weld the edges on all 4 sides and not to redo the spot welds, turned out very strong! Then added a lot of elbow grease to scuff up the POR15 so i can prime and top coat the entire floor

Finally got finished fixing the patch and put down a few coats of POR15 in the Comanche. It takes a lot of prep work but applies awesome once it's said and done. Starting to look nicer!

While checking out the passenger side and looking closely, I found thin rusty metal surrounding the drain hole, fabricated a patch peice of metal, cut out all the bad biz and welded it up! Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Ha! Yeah man i know. It is sitting off the ground atleast. I promise, i'm putting it back on as soon as possible Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Someone might have accidentally mangled a few wires when they were using the grinder too close [emoji2321]... Soldered back together and all fixed up now! Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

That's exactly right.. one of my steps coming up is to remove all the crappy applied rubber underbody coatings so i can fix any more rust issues.. i'll prep and paint or maybe POR15 but i'm not going back with rubberized or bedliner under the truck. I will rubberize the wheel wells though. I'm going to use a fluid film or similar to protect underneath Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

That is sweet! Nice work Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

On the jeep comanche floorpans, added POR15 to all the weld seams inside and underneath. I really like how POR15 spreads out and dries hard. Its a ton of prep work to apply but it really does finish better than regular paint and primer. It better last a long time! Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Now the center channel is in.. the side brace had to be reshaped since the floorpan changed. Cut out a v-notch and rewelded the brace and got it all primed up Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

In the cab of the comanche again working on reinstalling the center channel. Got it test fit and hammer formed to the new floorpan shape, added rusty metal primer underneath. If all goes well.. we will never see the underside again! Got it all spot welded back in! Lots of welding! Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Heck yeah SCGuy! I've been really impressed since going with the m12 line. I was about to pull the trigger on makita but my brother and some of our hunting buddies all said the m12 is just so good. I love that Rover light. It works awesome in the cab of the MJ. Just stick it anywhere and it lights up your project area all evening!

Working on the comanche! Had to weld a patch in the back of the cab that was rusty thin metal. Got the center channel brace cleaned up and put a couple coats of primer. Cleaned up the floor where the channel lays and it's ready for protective paint & weld back in! Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Got it all welded in.. good thing is your feet won't fall through anymore. However, I won't be getting certified as a master welder on this particular floor project. It was challenging and fun though, I learned a lot. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Getting the new floorpans ready to go in. It took a lot of physical convincing the metal to shape up right! Got it pretty close and used self tappers to hold it. Got the edges trimmed up with a metal blade jig saw. Once the edges were right i got weld clamps and had it all ready to weld up! Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

The HO project continues! Not near as bad as some ive seen but still work to do. Floor board time.. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Congratulations! Super cool truck! Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk