tugboat95

Thanks for the pictures and measurements. They are a huge help. At least now I know where and how to start.I have a copy of that drawing in my manual. Do you know the measurements for the brackets under the bed?. I think I'm gonna have to fabricate something as I know those brackets are next to impossible to find. I guess I could always do the cardboard aid and design method.

Do you have any info on the mounting brackets. I located an aftermarket one but it doesn't have the brackets. I'm searching for pictures or info on how they are actually mounted, especially the front part

I'm jealous. I gave up looking about 2 years ago. Stumbled on an aftermarket one last month. Went ahead and grabbed it for cheap. Not sure exactly how It will work as it pretty rough, but I didn't pay much for it and now I got something to work with. Now I have to figure how to mount it. no brackets

I have the newest version as well. I really like it, especially the water temp and battery voltage as we all know how accurate our gauges are. MPG is pretty cool to. I also need to sit down and really learn how to interpret the numbers to useful diagnostics. But fortunately, my engine runs pretty flawlessly so I haven't had to do much in that area.

Pretty much what is said above but did you put the distributor back in 180 out?? As for checking spark. If you don't have a proper tester, Disconnect a plug wire and hold with an insulated pair of pliers next to the block. Crank the engine. Look for the spark

I just built a shop last year, you can find it on here if you look up my posts. First thing, mine is dedicated to me and nobody else in the house (wife) Second I built some space but not enough. So i'm fortunate there. Going along with that I bought a cabinet, rolling chest system from a local big box Liquidator. It was returned to Home Depot with some scratches. Bought it for half price. But the cabinets allow me to organize supplies. One has sprays, and specialty tools in it and the other has smaller pull out cabinet drawers with bolts, nuts, electrical, etc. It also stores some parts on the bottom two shelves of each cabinet. The rolling chests have 90% of my hand tools in them. One chest is metric, the other is SAE. they are on wheels and I can roll them to the job place. I have two other small chest with various extra tools as well as all kinds of painting supplies in them I also have a car lift so that helps. Next I have a set of open shelves that is home to all of my oils, anitfreeze, grease,etc. Along with the buckets, containment and oil dry stuff associated. I purchased on marketplace a set of lateral file cabinets. This is where I keep all my battery and electrical tools along with my air tools. I set a section of the shop off as a metal fab area. My welder setup is there as well as a small table that I will be making bigger soon. I also have a dedicated tool chest on wheels here for all the metal fabrication tools I need. Along with another set of lateral file drawers full of part on the bottom and grinders and their associated equipment in the top two drawers. Finally I have a an 8foot workbench that is too long (i shouldve built a 6 footer). Ii have an air compressor stuck in a corner with air lines run throughout the shop. My shop is 36 x 24 and I'm out of space already. Biggest thing in all of this is organize. Sit down and think it thru. But a year later, I'm still moving stuff around as its a work in progress One thing you do not want to skimp on. LIGHTS. put lights everywhere. You can never have enough lighting. Another advice, electrical outlets. I have a 2 gang box setup every six feet along every wall as well as 2 in the overhead. And one on my lift. I don't hunt or move stuff to get to an outlet. And I rarley use extension cords.

FYI, they are 2 more in Carolina due east of you. All the way on the coast in Craven county. I own 1 89 Eliminator that I drive regularly and 1 89 Pioneer that has turned into a parts truck. I'm at the point of turning it into a dedicated trail rig, but I just picked up a Cherokee already built, well about 80% for next to nothing. I know there is a third one in the havelock area but I've not been able to get the guy to talk to me. Come to think of it, I haven't seen in over a year.

That lift was the reason I built the shop last year. I've told my wife several times in the last few months, the lift has more than paid for itself. She's a little skeptical but my 51 year old knees and back are 100% positive!I didn't really care about the building as i had a decent garage attached to the house. But I couldn't fit a lift in it and the neighbors (and wife) would probably gripe if I installed the lift in front of the garage and left a vehicle on it for a few months at a time. I love my new shop. When I'm home I spend almost every day in it just messing around or if nothing else watching TV.

A 1989 Grand Wagoneer just sold at Barrett-Jackson for $75000. 56k miles, one owner. I wonder if any if that love is beginning to rub off on our Comanches. I'm starting to see internet prices in the teens for nice one.

Whats about to happen here? Met up with Kody and bought about half a jeep to convert the half I already have to 4wd.

That show is why I bought a Comanche. But I do like a few other shows on there. And now with Vice Grip Garage getting a show on it, ill stay for now. I like cars and trucks in general, not just jeeps. I enjoy Garage Squad and Hot Rod Garage as well.

So the Ole Red's restoration is almost complete. Just some minor suspension left and then off to Paint. And that's a far as I'll take it. Next up is my Blue trail rig. Itll be a dedicated unit as its has not title and I can't get one. It doesnt have name yet. Just the blue one. It is an 89 Pioneer long bed with a Dana 44 rear end and metric ton suspension. A non running 4.0 with the AX-5 transmission. Plan is too convert to 4x4, replace the tranny with an automatic. Get it running maybe a small lift. Nothing dramatic. To start, everything will be stock, open diffs, etc. If everything goes well and I learn the things I don't know about off-roading and the gear, (and how to weld)then I'll upgrade gears, lockers, etc. Currently I've started taking it apart and accumulating parts. I removed the bed and camper shell and sold them. I plan on a flatbed with some kind of roll bar/spare tire carrier. Also I'm looking at just mounting a fuel cell on the bed. Currently has a bench seat. Not set in stone but that may get sold to pay for bucket seats. I already have the 4x4 stuff coming from Kody next month. Hopefully over the winter I'll make steady progress on this one. If I don't go to Moab in September, I plan to finish off the suspension on Ole Red, then move the Blue One into the shop and remove the drive line, look everything over and come up with a game plan and more importantly a budget

I've been gone for a while...life happened. Man this garage looks awesome. Your craftsmanship is a whole nother level over what I built. I'm putting 2 of those electric hairdryers in my shop. I had the same thoughts on a wood stove. Electric is just easier. But then I again I live in NC and I never see the level of cold you see. I was proud of my shop til I saw what you've done.

No pictures. Just a vin number and some sheet metal with glass