89 MJ

Yes indeed. I didn’t think that we were going to be able to trailer the Eagle there (just because it is relatively untested) because our vehicles that tow are getting very, very rusty, but my parents are willing to give it a shot. I’ll also drive the MJ over. Are you planning on going?

Ok, I was able to get some time freed up to be able to work on the two rigs more, so I might get them there, but not how I’m wanting them.

Well, as much as I wanted it to happen, I have probably missed my only shot to make it out to this show. I haven’t made the progress on either of my projects to make me even want to try to get them to the show. The worst of it is, the hold ups are all out of my hands completely.

I would want tan carpet personally, having black flooring just seems to suck all of the light out of the cab, IMHO.

I didn’t know that. You definitely should be fine then.

Well, he is selling the parts rigs because they would make for a neat project. If anyone on here is interested and doesn’t have an FSJ network profile, feel free to send me a PM and we can try to work something out. https://www.fsjnetwork.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=22690

I would be careful having the printer paper that close to the bulb that will emit that much heat. I doubt it will be an issue, just something to keep in mind.

Nice job straightening out the bumper and the taillight. It’s looking good

This should be a fantastic project and a beautiful truck when it is done!

About a month ago, I got a text from a friend who works at a scrapyard saying they were about to crush this Bolens and was told that I could buy it for $60. I couldn’t let that happen, and I wanted some parts for my G14XL, so I bought it and hauled it home in the bed of the Comanche (tractor weight is roughly 700 pounds). After looking into it some, I decided that this tractor was too nice to part out and found that it builds great compression. I decided to try to get it running. Tonight I was finally able to make that happen. There was a stop that was not letting the brake pedal reach the brake switch that would allow it to start. After straightening the rod and joining up the jump pack, it barked to life. I didn’t even put fresh gas in it or use staring fluid. I just need wheels and tires, and I might just put a set of aluminum slot mags on it.

Oops, I bought another Bolens. The MJ hauled it like a champ though. I could have used a trailer, but I didn’t have time to run home and pick it up before the Bolens was scheduled to be crushed.

New front brakes installed and it put in some work hauling thing a for my graduation party.

It moves now! It goes in for exhaust tomorrow. It still isn’t shifting quite right though. And don’t these two look great together, in a POS 80s vehicles kind of way?

Wow, I owe this thread an update. A few months ago, I decided the trim tag. Here is what I came up with: 12B-2nd week of December 5867-convertible KC-Malibu SS, Kansas City, MO Trim 786-Medium Red Imitation Leather (Bucket Seat) 9361 Paint-Ermine white, white convertible top Accessory D-Power top (RPO C06) Accessory M-Powerglide transmission (RPO M35) Accessory S-Rear antenna (RPO U73) Accessory V-Seat belt equipment (RPO A37) (Discontinued 2/64) And because my boss is downsizing his parts collection because the business is moving, he gave (as in $0.00) us a rear seat cover (silver/blue in color that is nice, but used), a convertible top boot (same color as seat cover, also used), and a set of rust free inner fenders from AZ.

Sorry to hear about your grandfather.

When you reach 10 posts, the classifieds will open up to you. Posting a location will also help you sell it.

@70barracuda, @Limeyjeeper, @USN_JeepMJ are 3 LS swap guys

Yessir! It was really cool to be able to drive such a sought after car. Thank you!

New front brakes are here and parts for the regear are on their way.

I bought a parts tractor H14XL (hydrostatic instead of a manual) to pull the motor to rebuild since the G14XL smokes a little. I may not make it a parts tractor though. It might become a little hot rod.

Another change. Chrome front bumper. I also had my senior prom the other night, and got to take a pretty cool car.

May 2022- @USN_JeepMJ's 1989 Project Uncompahgre Build Thread- CC: https://comancheclub.com/topic/59991-project-uncompahgre-19891999-mj/ IG: @usn_jeepxj Year/Model - 1989 Jeep Comanche Pioneer 2x4 (cab shell, bed, tailgate, and a few interior pieces) 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x4 (fenders, grill, doors, body harness, interior) 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (engine, PCM, drive by wire) Drivetrain- 5.7L LS1 (60K mile w/ good compression) Novak LS engine/trans mounts Holley high-mount accessory drive system Sanderson/Novak ceramic coated headers Custom full stainless 2.25-3” exhaust system w/ Borla ProXS muffler and Magnaflow cat New AX-15 w/ adapter and GM bell housing from Novak Rebuilt NP231 (new seals, bearings, chain) Novak transfer case shift cable Adam’s Driveshaft rear driveshaft Rear Currie Dana 60 (JK width / JK flanges) w/ 4.88’s and Auburn E-locker Front Spicer Dana 44 crate axle (Artec axle brackets) w/ 4.88’s and Eaton E-locker Cooling- Novak KryoFlow HD aluminum radiator Novak fan and shroud assembly Electrical/Ignition- Novak modified LS engine harness Reworked/modified XJ body harness Suspension/Steering- Front: Iranman 4x4 Fab 4-link front long arm ACOS spacers (set to +2”) Clayton 4.5” coil springs Clayton track bar bracket Custom track bar ADDCO sway bar JKS quick disconnect end-links Fox JK remote reservoir 2.0 shocks (6.5-8”) Rear: General Spring 4 leaf replacements (factory rate) Clayton adjustable shackles (set to +0”) Fox JK remote reservoir 2.0 shocks (6.5-8”) Steering: PSC big bore steering box (ported for hydro steer) Metalcloak JK tie-rod Metalcloak JK drag link (trimmed to fit the MJ) Fox steering stabilizer Interior- 97+ XJ full interior swap (painted in SEM black) B&M short shifter (modified for trans position) Twisted ShifterZ stainless steel shift knobs WJ Grand Cherokee Overland steering wheel Custom upholstered interior panels and steering wheel Corbeau Trailcat seats w/ heat Corbeau seat brackets (shortened) H3R HalGuard fire extinguisher Dynamat on all interior surfaces ACC carpet and floor mats Jeep JL/JT pedal covers TJ instrument cluster ZJ overhead trip computer wired through a ZJ BCM JCR center console bracket Double din dash bezel Alpine W987HD stereo F+R HD cameras Kicker 12CX6005 amplifier Kicker KS 6 1/2 component system Kicker KS 4x6 rear speakers Kicker 46HS10 subwoofer Brakes- Wilwood JK BBK in Competition Blue (6 piston fronts and 4 piston rears) Inline Tube stainless hard-lines XJ parking brake handle w/ JK parking brake lines Lighting- JW Speaker LED headlights JW Speaker TS4000 driving lights Rigid DOT fog lights (amber) Rigid diffused lights (rear bumper) All exterior lights converted to LED One Way Light interior LED conversion Exterior- 97+ full facelift (including firewall) BMW Austin Yellow (B67) paint Jeep 5.9L ZJ hood vents Raptor Liner bedliner Notch Customs fender flares Custom aluminum inner fenders Custom expanded sheet metal grill CRL Duo Vent 4-panel sliding rear window JCR Crusader front bumper JCR rear bumper JCR classic rock rails JCR spare tire carrier Pelican BX90 Cargo Case Powertank 15lbs CO2 tank HiLift jack Wheel & Tires- Mopar JL/JT satin carbon 17x8.5” wheels BFGoodrich KM3 37x12.5x17 Gorilla lug nuts Misc- R4 compressor with modified XJ a/c lines (34° at the vents) Wilwood master / Novak slave cylinder clutch setup Warn M8000S winch mounted behind the front frame rail (plated in 3/16” steel) Braille G30 lithium battery (with a custom bracket) New MJ fuel tank MTS Jeep MJ sending unit w/ a Walbro 225 lbh pump and a TJ fuel level float All AN fittings and push-lock line Corvette fuel pressure regulator and filter Best MJ story- I had a 1987 Comanche Sport in High School (2.5L, 4spd, 2wd, zero options) that I painted yellow and was so sure I’d convert to 4wd that I went ahead and threw some factory 4x4 badges on it after the repaint. I drove it all through HS but never did the conversion. After getting stuck in a foot of snow one winter I decided I needed 4wd and ended up getting rid of it in favor of a XJ followed by a ZJ. That was over 20 years ago. Last time I saw that Jeep driving around my home town, it still had 4x4 badges all these years later. Now I’ve owned 15 or so Jeeps and decided it was time to go back to where it all started! CC is Awesome! Why? Comanche Club is an excellent resource for information and I don’t think I could have done this project without referencing previous LS swap write-ups! This is a fantastic looking truck. You earned this, @USN_JeepMJ. I really like the color. It's unusual, but turned out fantastic.

Darn. Couldn’t remember the Plymouth name off of the top of my head. All I could think was Duster, but I knew that wasn’t it.

70s Dart?

For what it really is, I honestly think that was a fair buy. The truck would be hard to use as a truck anymore and wouldn’t be a terribly quick rig around a track, so it isn’t terribly useable. I think it would be an absolute blast to drive at an auto cross style event, but I don’t think it would be really useable for much else. It does have the fact that it is a part of Jeep racing history going for it though, and if I would’ve had the money, I would have bought it.