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Saw that a bunch of times now. That cat is an f'in badass.

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Pull it out of storage, change the oil, barely put any miles on it over a week, and then a 200+ mile road trip? Why not?! . :MJ 1: . Brought a load of stuff up to where I'm selling a few things this summer. Everything went great!... minus driving into a gnarly wind all the way there and back. Got up there and then found out both rear axle seals leaking and that the water temp gauge likes to creep a little over time. Always something... :shake: Small list of things on the docket for sooner than later now include the axle seals, maybe an upgrade in the radiator even though this one isn't dead yet (seems as though I got the only good plastic tanked single core radiator ever created), and some new bumpers. Stay tuned.

That was something I whipped up a number of years ago. I wanted to keep my spare out of the bed just to free up some more space so out onto the bumper it went. I liked it for a while, but lately have been wanting to change up my bumpers again. Here's a link to that portion of my build thread: http://comancheclub.com/topic/14063-88-eliminator-feb-2009-jan-2014/page-7

You and me both. Stay well, Jim.

I use everything! Price usually turns into the deal breaker. At a couple local thrift shops, I can get pieces for $.10/utensil. If shipping, I like to keep things at no more than $.15/utensil. :thumbsup:

I need silverware... BAD! Been doing some other stuff lately with all the mismatched leftovers just to keep busy on something to sell: My local spots around town have all but dried up lately. Anybody have anything they'd like to send this way to support the cause? :waving:

So... I've been having this issue with my speedometer ever since everything got switched around on this truck. Sensors have been changed... wiring checked... last week I bought a complete cluster from another member. I would bet that I'm going to get that cluster at some point today. Do you know how I know that I'm probably going to get that cluster today? Because I was driving into work this morning and guess what decides it wants to start working again? Probably just a fluke. I'm sure it won't be working by the time I go back home today... at least I hope not. :rant:

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Probably the next stage of silverware person evolution, yes. :D

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Nuts bucket! :yes: Cork screw holder: Ever spike a drink that isn't quite finished? :laughin: Pricing things is getting tedious. :shake:

Changed the oil last weekend and gave it some fresh gas today. Had some running around this afternoon to take care of so this little guy got some much needed attention. Big smiles all around! :yes:

Thanks dude! Everything goes on display this coming weekend then available for sale starting Memorial Day weekend. Got some high hopes too! :crossfingers:

Agreed. If I have a 1" thick piece of metal with a crack in it, I'm not going to just lay 1" thick worth of weld on top. You have to grind down to the bottom of the crack and start from where the problem started. 110V welders are great but I'm with the crowd that wouldn't trust welding spring perches with one. If equipment is an issue, you can always tack everything together and bring the whole works to someone who can do it right.

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Really too bad the 10-holes were never available in a 15x8". I think they look great on the Eliminators, but they just need a little more depth to them. Otherwise, my vote would also go towards turbines.

I've been meaning to do this on my '88 as well. What I really don't like about it is that you're left with that giant loop of wire loom: Image Not Found Personally, I think there's already too much loom that traces all over the place. It's just ugly. Anything special to look for if removing the C101 and cutting the wires way short so it doesn't have the loop?

Wow. I'm sure that was a real looker in its day!

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It's May! Every month around here is really a special month for someone, right? Sometimes that person is chosen due to some long term project that has finally come to a close. Sometimes that person is chosen because of the they're always there and ready to give another piece of their endless knowledge. Sometimes that person is chosen just because they're an awesome member who isn't afraid to stand out. Sometimes that person is chosen because they fit the bill in just about every way ... and those are my favorite! You know the type: probably some loud paint job on their Comanche that you can't help but take notice too... little tidbits and ideas that you just might think are factory but are really just some creative ingenuity... that silly little something-or-other that you've noticed in their signature... Yup! This guy will do nicely! Red Rocker79's '87 Sportruck!!! YEAR/MODEL ● 1987 SWB Comanche "Sportruck" ENGINE/PERFORMANCE ● AMC 2.5 – Stock except for an upgraded YJ/TJ Valve cover DRIVETRAIN ● AX-4, Dana 35, 4x2 system COOLING ● Stock cooling system ELECTRICAL/IGNITION ● Stock components SUSPENSION/STEERING ● Stock components with the factory manual steering setup, perhaps a V8 ZJ TRE to be added eventually. INTERIOR ● “OMP (Old Man Pants; you can thank neohic for that derivative title) Medium Blue” interior with J-Truck styled door panel designs. Factory 4-speaker setup as well as a factory “Dolby Surround Sound” cassette head unit. BRAKES ● Stock components LIGHTING ● Stock. Soon to be upgraded with some decent KC amber fog-lights. EXTERIOR ● 1979 J10 “Honcho” paint scheme as scene from the movie “Twister”, and various AMC related adds from the time. A unique touch to a unique truck. Needs more chrome though. :yes: WHEELS/TIRES ● OEM Turbine styled rims with 235/75/15 sized “Futura Scrambler” tires. MISCELLANEOUS ● The truck originally came with factory cassette tape holders that cling to the sun-visors. I have never personally seen this in any other Jeep, although it may have been a special order thing. Also, a super-cool dash pad for added goodness. Remember that one time?... Tell Us Your Best MJ Story ● A few years ago I went out one of FL's biggest car shows of the year (Ocala Pumpkin Run) with a few friends and their respective cars, as well as my fiance at the time. I remember pulling into the registration area and talking to the young woman handing out passes. Her daughter was next to her, and she began jumping up and down while tugging on her jacket. She kept pointing to my truck and saying “Mommy! Look! 'Lellow twuck! It's so pweety!” I had a laugh about it with her mom and my fiance, and when I went to drive away, she waved after me and shouted “Bye bye 'lellow twuck!” I thought it was really cute. :yes: CC is Awesome!... Why Do You Think So? ● I like to think of the club as the go-to hangout spot for anyone with free time on their hands. There are all sorts of different folk coming into the mix with different ideas on how to fix, modify, and keep these trucks running in some way. I remember when I first bought my truck and found the club, I was very much so a newbie when it came to having the knowledge on how to fix and work on cars. I doubt that without this truck, and the dedication and patient help from all the members over the last few years I've been a part of the club, that I wouldn't know even a third of what I do now. Whether you're looking for tech-advice on modifying the drivetrain, or just looking for a good build thread to thumb through after a hard day of work, Comanche Club's got you covered. :thumbsup: BUILD THREAD ●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●● I... dig... this... truck... PERIOD. These trucks just look great with stripes running all the way down the sides. ESPECIALLY when those stripes make the truck look even more dated than it already is! I like the look. I like the that it's simple yet still with a twist of custom. I like the old man pants blue interior! Tip of the cap to you, sir, and congratulations! -Ben This post has been promoted to an article

I hear ya, Jay. Told myself I wouldn't touch anything automotive all winter long that I didn't have to. Even went as far as getting rid of my ZJ in favor of a car with the expectation that it wasn't an if the next thing would need replacing but when. It was running good, so it was time to go. Had plenty of other stuff to stay busy with so I really didn't miss them. Now that the weather is finally starting to tease us with getting nicer, I went and pulled the covers off everything and took a recon of everything I'd like to get done before fall... and that was a bummer. Self inflicted though... :nuts:

Lots of cool ideas there! Hell of a price tag, though.

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