89 MJ

I’ve had 3 MJs, 2 XJs, 2 AMC Eagles, and 1 40 Chevy pickup all at or before age 18.

@Muncher and @Strokermjcomanche both have NOS ones, IIRC. They are a powered rear window.

If the axles are original and it is a stick (based on your sig, it is), you will have 3.07 gears. You will probably want to change those. I would recommend regearing your D44 to 4.10 and finding a front axle out of a 4 cyl XJ. That will have 4.10s stock.

Rollbar is removed and the bed is about ready to come off.

I think that would be in your best interest. @Greenjeans, do you recall what carb came on the 2.8s?

That rig is going to be awesome with the power options!

Is there any reason that your current carb couldn't be rebuilt?

More progress! He picked a hood and another razor grille dirt cheap. He is going to use this hood because his original hood is rusted out right in the center. We have no clue why, there is no bracing under it unless the hood pad (which is long gone) trapped moisture. He also started making patches for his bedsides. These were just meant to be temporary and make the truck presentable for the road. They are just held on with panel bonding adhesive, like new cars use.

Alignment is done, but dad found some broken wires that he is going to try to fix this weekend. Inspection date is set for this Tuesday, the 31st.

Thank you sir!

Maybe I'm getting confused with Eagle stuff, but I seem to recall there being a later model mechanical fan that flows more air than the stock 4.0 Renix one. Maybe it was 97+ with a 4.0? And isn't there a later model Jeep e-fan that flows more than the Renix e fan? Thanks.

Very nice! Looks very OE, I doubt most people will know they aren't stock.

@jpnjim, @jpnjake

Could you fix it? Yes. It's not terribly uncommon to see old welded Chevy 348/409 blocks or Mopar Hemis. I have no clue on the longevity of the repair. But in order to do it, you have to pull the motor, clean it, and heat it a bunch before you weld it. If you wanted to keep the truck numbers matching, it may be worth trying, but it a 4cyl Comanche, I don't think it is worth the work and I would swap in a different block.

Man, I wish I had a 2wd MJ.

They definitely do not seem to fit quite right. They also seem a little squished looking height wise, but I’m glad there is aftermarket support coming.

I’d run the logo’d panels. It ties it in with the seats nicely.

It does not seem like you left 6 months ago, but you probably knew that already.

As of an hour ago on a post that @Muncher made on FB a while back. I like them better now that I am seeing the actual product vs the renderings, but I still prefer the OEM taillights.

Happy to help another young guy! I’m also thrilled to see that you’ve got a build thread going.

Those silver parts are tailgate straps/patches I believe.

I have Dynamat Extreme everywhere except the roof of my truck. High up in the b pillars, the floors, the doors, the floor, and the back of the cab. The product is heavy enough you should not put it in the roof, as it can make the roof sag or the adhesive will heat up over time and make the deadener sag.

If you’re going to do it, you might as well get the good stuff, IMO. Dynamat is where it’s at.

I've been watching Comanche prices again lately. I'm not planning on buying anytime soon, nor do I plan on selling ever, I'm just keeping an eye on the market. It is crazy that most nice driveable ones are $10,000 now it seems like. By no means does that upset me because it means that my truck is worth more. It does make adding more to the collection more difficult, not that that is a bad thing for me right now.

I’d stick with the steelies, personally. Everyone ditches them for aluminum.