GrandComanche

The body work is done. We sanded, bondo'd, applied rust converter, and wet sanded. Wrapped it up today with taping. Weather permitting we'll get primer on this weekend!

Email received this morning, expected delivery date of Tomorrow! Boo Yah

Quick update: Got the POR15 on the underside of the bed and the frame. Grabbed all the necessary supplies, I believe, to complete the body work before we move to paint. Can't quite lock down what color I want to go with. Leaning toward a dark blue/gray, just can't figure out the exact shade. Also, I don't think I ever showed the installed Rock Sliders from DirtBound. Originally went on upsidedown or backwards, which left a pretty good sized gap in-between the sliders and the body. We eventually figured it out! Haha

$695 in Connecticut https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/155447800817692/

Fabtech spare tire mount. Current replacing the original bed, so I might mess around with trying to reposition the tire mount closer to the rear wall for more bed space

So it's been awhile since I gave an update, let's see what's going on. The Wrangler's shifter console didn't work out the way I wanted. Even after making a few cuts, it stuck out a little to far, pushed into the bench seat and obstructed the actual shifter, keeping it from going into gear. Going to have to figure something else out or just scrap it all together. I added some much needed seat padding to the bench seat and gave it a extraction cleaning too. Now onto the BIG issue. . .RUST! After all the work that was put into sanding, cutting out and filling holes, it all came back after being on the street during our lovely New York winters! We started addressing the issues, re-sanding and welding until my father found a donor bed on Facebook Marketplace, in much much better condition in Pennsylvania, about 4 hours away. For $200, I think I got a pretty good deal. A few very very minor areas of rust, with very little rot to be filled. Got that sanded down and the old one pulled off. We're going to POR15 the frame and undercarriage before installing the new bed. I was able to pick up a standard Red set of the new Oracle LED Tail Lights, can't wait for those to ship! I'm also thinking about ordering a BoxyJeep replacement tail gate handle, current one is pretty shot. https://boxyjeep.com/products/jeep-comanche-tailgate-handle-full-assembly-1986-1992 That's all I have for now, a long time in-between garage days have slowed down the restoration greatly. I'm hoping to pick up the pace in the coming weeks and try to get the War Horse back together, painted and onto the street.

Looks like the Pre-sale 100 is over, but I received an email today for 15% off a tail light purchase. Promo Code : TAILLIGHTTUESDAY

Any chance you have a few photos or quick video of the Tinted lenses on a truck?

Any chance you have a few photos or quick video of the Tinted lenses on a truck?

No, only in the movie for that one shot. The store employees truck pulling into the parking lot.

The kids were watching a movie, Spirit Halloween the other day, odd choice during Christmas season, but caught this gem at the end of the film.

Comanche making a comeback?!? I don't like the idea of merging it with the Renegade though. https://www.motorbiscuit.com/jeep-comanche-wants-a-piece-of-ford-maverick/

$10 Team Cherokee https://teamcherokee.com/key-blank-set-cherokee-comanche-1984-1990/

Big big money too!

Haven't had anytime this week to sneak away to the garage, but the mailman was busy! Quick mock up with the Wrangler's shifter console too.

Congratulations! Hell of a deal too! I paid twice that for mine

Nice looking truck you have there. I really like the tires, what did you go with?

Gold MJ coin on eBay. Starting bid $50.50 https://www.ebay.com/itm/225107963193?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=_aq3k0jdsts&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=H-_TdN3wTHC&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Broseph.... I just spent the last 2 hours falling down this rabbit hole! Your truck is BEAutiful! I don't know if you have the patience of a God or are just a wizard, but your unmatched skill in rooting out NOS parts is unprecedented and something to be celebrated. Great job!

I've also found them on various websites. I was just seeing if anyone had originals available before I bought replacements. Thanks for the heads up though

As the title states...I'm looking for a really good condition set of Gray Window Crank Handles.

Alright, got another great days worth of work in! We were able to get the Spot and Fog lights wired and mounted, right to the new switch panel, courtesy of ghetdc320. Went with Lasfit 3" LED Sport Series. Upgraded the headlights with HWstar 2022 Bright Anti-glare LEDs. The door speakers were shot, so we replaced them with Rockville 5.25" factory speakers. Then got the new door cards put in place, but realized that my current mini arm rests won't work. So I ordered new hockey stick style arm rests from TeamCherokee. Put up the new SMS Headliner from a1500ram, and added a DirtBound Molle Roof Rack with a Baja Design Dome Light. And finally got the vinyl floor back inside the cabin. Hopefully next time in the garage we'll get the bench seat squared away and put back in. I also saw in a Comanche group on Facebook that a '97 Wrangler shifter console that has a cupholder will fit with slight modification. I was able to fit it without the seat in, I think it'll work out pretty good. Super excited for the cupholder!!!

https://www.theautopian.com/same-engine-different-trucks-1986-gmc-s-15-vs-1986-jeep-comanche/ The Comanche is being blown out in the poll, but seems rigged to me! Haha

Finished up with the heat shield / sound deadening material. Replaced all the weather stripping, both channel runs, beltline moldings, division bar glass runs and door to body seals. Then moved onto wiring for the courtesy and dome lights. When I first bought the truck, there were no interior lights. The previous owner had removed them all and left behind a nice mess of loose wires. After installing new door light switches, referencing the Haynes Repair Manual and replacing all of the corroded, busted and burned out fuses, we able to successfully get the lights up and running! We're going with the Euramtec Universal 12V Auto Courtesy Flip Interior Light. They seem to be a nearly perfect replacement to the originals. We just needed to file the pillar opening just a hair to make them fit. Next up will be wiring the spot lights and fog lights. I will also be looking to add some extra padding to the bench seat, since the driver side is pretty worn down.

After giving his build tread just a quick glance, 10k seems more than reasonable. The truck looks great and his meticulous attention to detail and quality is impressive.