Fryedaddy

Yes it’s rattle can. I think it will be a 20’ paint job? Body is solid but has dents so no worries. Should be driving within a few weeks. I’ll have all the body protection on but still working on axles. Hope to have it all complete by the end of 2019. I’ll be listing parts on the forum soon.

Spray can ...Matte blue ink. Just want it to match.

Spray can ...Matte blue ink. Just want it to match.

Wow...ended up being the fuel pump ballast. Runs like a top now!!

Started having intermittent problems with no starts (turn over but not crank). Noticed it during heavy rain after replacing the radiator and front end. I replaced the ignition module, coil, distributor cap, distributor rotor and CPS. It was the CPS but now I’m having issues with it cranking then shutting off in 2-3sec. Any ideas? CPS 1.....Me 0

Nice!! Should be fun finishing this!

If the holes are pin holes to a nickle size buy: https://www.amazon.com/POR-15-49013-Black-POR-Patch/dp/B00J594AQ2/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=Por15+Seam+Sealer&qid=1551446631&s=gateway&sr=8-5 Thats what I filled my holes with. If you have rust try Por15 paint (Paint Over Rust) is what POR stands for. I love my MJ....sooo many things that can be done and they are easy to work on!!

Routed my exhaust out the side to get it up further. It will end up being protected by a skid. I was also able to add the dirt bound protection panels and started fitting their sliders. I hope to have all the armor on by April

Tacked the wagoner truss together

SUPER DEAL DC Inverter Plasma... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018XFZUA8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share this is the version I bought. Several have very poor reviews. This one seams to have positive reviews and I can vouch.

Wow you’ve got a lot done!

That would be awesome!

If you haven’t bought it look for a newer XJ. Can be had for $500 and has much better parts.

Worked on the 8.8 this weekend. Welded the truss to the axle.

Purchased a Truss kit for both axles from Barnes 4wd https://www.barnes4wd.com/Jeep-TJ-LJ-XJ-and-MJ-Wagoneer-Dana-44-Front-Swap-Kit_p_833.html Once they arrive I'll start on the 8.8 and get it installed SOA (Spring Over Axle). I'm hoping once it's spring over I won't have to add additional lift for 35" tires.

Bought a cheap plasma cutter on Amazon and was thrilled with what I've been able to accomplish. I've cut all the mounts off the 8.8 and dana 44. Also cut the fender opening preparing for larger tires as well.

Got the front clip fitted but I’ll be hooking the bumper to a tree hopefully pulling it another 1/4”. The bottom of the header panel is held 1/4” off the bumper due to the grill guard.

I'm not sure of the final color yet. Will prob be primed black for awhile.

I bought it early in 2018 and have drove it 8hrs since buying, hour at a time to see how reliable it is. I was surprised! for an 88 with 180K it runs and drives great! It did have a leak in the cooling system. I decided to switch to an open cooling system for simplicity and change to the new 97+ front clip at the same time.

I've pulled the front and rear bumpers to be replaced with JCR units. I have a set of dirt bound offroad rock sliders in my shop as well as their protection panels for the bed. Excuse the mess, I sold our home and bought another. Still organizing from the move.

It's in fairly good shape. I pulled the carpet, trim and headliner. The floorboard was good enough, I just bought POR15 and their version of seam sealer to fix the pinholes. I also replaced the rear window for a slider unit.

I've owned jeeps my whole life (Currently 40yrs). I've had CJ's, XY's, YJ's, TJ's, I own a JK now but have always wanted a Comanche. When I was 16yrs old a friend owned one and I've wanted one since. My wife passed around two years ago which sped up completing my "bucket list" items. I've dreamed of going to Moab, UT from a very young age, this is my current bucket list item. I found a MJ locally for a reasonable price with a few goodies already included. I hope to build this project over the next year and a half, four wheeling on the way ending up in Moab at some point in 2020. It has the factory dana 30 & 35 axles but I've already purchased a wagoneer dana 44 and ford 8.8 to replace the weaker axles, prob regear to 4.88 with selectable lockers.. Thinking stockish width, 35-37" tires with a long arm suspension in the front and possibly a 231 doubler or rubicon transfercase. I'm leaving the trans and engine stock for reliability.