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I got chased around by the rain yesterday again. Managed to get the eaves along the front side of the house finished up and the fascia trim hung. Made a plan for working around the breaker panels too then drew some lines to get a real idea of where things are going. Blue, brown, and browner. The CJ was a champ yet again with bringing home material for the steel siding nailers. Didn’t get that far, but I’m ready to start ripping down lumber and attaching it to the walls. … and of course the lumber yard was out of 12’ 5/4. 16’ is fine but less than ideal for getting home.

I got chased by the rain all weekend. Managed to get the other gable end closed up and the siding off the front of the house though.

Wow! GREAT looking truck!

So… about that. My plan was to get going on siding sooner, but we all know how that goes. While I started this a few weeks ago, it has been slow going. The eaves have always been open on this house and there was evidence of some prior rot along the back of the house. I’ve been reframing, closing things in, painting the new panels, and then trimming the fascia with steel flashing. The gable ends were still wearing the split log siding from 1947… it did its job. The logs were shrunk, splitting, and you could see the deteriorating tar paper house wrap. I still have the other half of the eaves to go, but I think I’ve got a good jump on things. The plan is to replace the split log siding with a blue corrugated steel, add a 42” brown steel skirting, and then to recycle the majority of the board and batten siding.

Anything special or just freshened up?

There was a change in TJ and WJ 4.0s in ‘99… I think? Exterior wise, the engine mount locations changed. Few other threaded bosses changed too. I’d mock up everything on a stand before dropping it in the truck.

Rad!!

I was just telling the story to someone about the time my transmission decided it didn't need fluid in it mid roadtrip to a wheeling weekend. Good times... I sure hope this thing is living on via pots and pans.

Could be a deal here. https://fortcollins.craigslist.org/cto/d/loveland-92-jeep-comanche-2wd-40-6-cyl/7760437032.html

Slick looking truck! Welcome aboard!

So… as for my absent CJ on the trail yesterday. Things started fairly early knowing that I was on the clock before the other guys showed up at my place. Since finishing the transmission swap I’ve had a slight vibration at speed and I think it had to do with the pinion angle. Originally, I tried to keep the transmission up high and not fiddle with the rear axle. Things were… close… but I had a difference of about 4°. I started with a set of 4° shims but they were for 2” springs. Keep in mind that I was watching the clock, so I’m not super proud of how I just cut out enough clearance for the u-bolts, but there it is. These were used to bring the pinion angle down as a proof of concept before any cutting and welding. I ripped the Jeep around the block once and instantly noticed a rotational clunk going over bumps as the u-joints were getting bound in the yokes. That’s where I got sidelined. As for today, I made my way down to the shop to undo the shims. Maybe the rattle was coming from the transmission? I dropped the crossmember so I could lower the transmission enough to pull the top cover and everything looked good. For good measure, I added the last half a quart of fluid I had that didn’t go in through the fill hole. Everything got buttoned back up and the decision was made to lower the transmission mount to closer match the pinion angle. Cutting ensued. There’s not much to see, but the mount got cut off, lowered a half inch, and the crossmember got notched to make room the the relocated mount. As for the angles… … they’re still steep, but better. The pinion and transfer case output are dead on to each other. Is the vibration gone? Well… mostly?… maybe? Perhaps there’s something going on in the transfer case? The vibration is only there at speed when I let off the throttle. Maybe I need a thicker oil in the transmission and transfer case? The t-case got plain ol’ 80/90 and the transmission got some fancy Royal Purple 75/90 due to the GL-4 or GL-5 compatibility. Anyhow… I guess I’m not any worse than I was before the weekend. Suppose I can add the shims into the front leaf packs to get a little more caster until I get around to doing a cut/turn on the inner C’s… after a YJ spring swap… and three point seat belts… and adding another fuel tank… and a front locker… and maybe a fan shroud…

Had a great day on the trail!… in someone else’s Jeep. The plan was to have three red CJs out today but a keen eye will spot that mine isn’t in any of the pictures. My day started with trying to track down a vibration in the rear, but was quickly turning into talking myself out of making fast and bad delicious on how to fix it… more on that later.

Everything checks out in the above comments to me. Stitch welds… trigger welds… body work welding… it’s a series of tacks to control warpage by jumping around the part. This typically isn’t the type of weld that goes without sanding/finishing.

Still for sale at $17,500. https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/denver-1989-jeep-comanche-pioneer-4x4/7747215868.html

Yeah, but… having more shifters is cool.

Agreed. A few years ago I was REAL close to buying a set of those wheels. Didn’t seem right putting new parts on it though. Every once in a while I toy with the thought of painting my wagon wheels an almond color… maybe a bronze?…

Met up with a member of another forum this morning. Book ends.

And Jim?

Dang. Wealth of knowledge there. Very sad to see this.

PM sent on the flex plate.

Rad! Are you upgrading your axle shafts or adding a lock while you’ve got the front axle going under the knife?

Ever worry that your summer wear won’t fit after the winter months? Found some coolant where it shouldn’t be too. I’ll need to keep an eye on that. Not sure if it’s from the overflow bottle or the radiator. Had a nice day with it then put it away.