cozee

D35. Has had 2 replacemnts since I've had the truck. Besdies, there is 240,000 + miles on the truck with plenty of body rot and the frame is getting questionable rust wise in the rear. The '90 is definitely a far better truck requiring far less work. Besides, I just may put it in the shed and when I find time, drop a 302/auto with a 9" in the rear and make a nice little rat truck.

Won't be a problem as we have a set of taller tires we can use.

Thanks! I knew it was a 2.5. Don't have a clue why I wrote 2.8. Both trucks are 2WD. I would have just gotten rid of the '88 but my son is a bit sentimental about it. Since he was 13 he had driven it almost every day to go fishing at the river about 2 miles from our house. He is now nearly 19 and was really wanting to keep the old truck as a second vehicle but when the rear end went, we thought it was time to put it down. Found the '90 at the last minute for the right price. He likes the '90 as it is nearly rust free which is quite a find here in east central Illinois. He wants to keep it 2WD so that it will stay.

I have an '88 2WD, 4.0 w/stick. Needed a rear and bought a '90 2WD, 2.8 with bad automatic. After getting the '90 home we decided it was definitely in better shape than our '88. Planning on swapping out the 4.0 and stick and putting it into the '90. I am assuming this is pretty much a straight across swap. Anything to look out for? Thanks! Cozee

Well, as usual, I am the odd man out. I have had Wild Blue for well over a year now and have not had one problem with the service or equipment. Typical weather issues as with any other satellite service but then I probably shouldn't be on the computer then any way!!

Seems he was looking for a fight. As a veteran, I can fully understand the motivation behind what the guy did. But, as a veteran, I am totally taken back by the way the concerned vet treated our flag. Like it was an old shirt he just took back from a peeved girl friend or something. I could understand it if conditions warranted a quick "snatch and go" but he stood there in front of the camera spewing his manifesto all the while wringing the flag up into a wad. No thought whatsoever of even attempting to fold it, let alone folding it correctly. Sorry, but that action in it's own right is also disrespectful to the R-W-B!! And this ol' Jarhead, after having watched him try more than once to cut the flag free, found it quite obvious it was an Army knife, he didn't need to ad insult to injury and tell us so!!!!! Bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahahahahahaha!!!

I try to avoid the camera as much as I can. Here is a picture from the 2004 International Metal Meet Fest. Trying my hand at edge tipping the bobber fender I hammered out.

Guess I'm spoiled. That is more like jiggle instead of bounce. :D

The Constitutional Party, which I proudly support, doesn't elect it's candidate until next spring. However, if the GOP decides to back Congressman Paul, the party delegates may decide to forgo a candidate and throw the party's support behind Ron Paul, aka "Dr. No" I love this country :USAflag:, so in any case, I will in no way vote for any candidate that supports the expansion of NAFTA and the eventual creation of the NAU which is already in the works.

Semper Fi!

I don't think the real problem is the BSA, right to lifers, or the other zealots but rather the ignorant liberals who run around like chicken little shouting about things that do not line up with what they reason to be so. Collecting toiletries for troops is a political statement how??

Most all stock air cleaners are designed to allow just enough air flow. Changing over to an after market unit such as a K&N yields more airflow, hence better performance and mileage.

Some people will do anything for a little attention now won't they?!!!!!!!! :nuts: :redX:

Nope, didn't see 'em there as I definitely would have remembered and bookmarked that site!! Thanks for the link!!!!! :cheers: I like the classic look of white faced gauges. Got 'em in our Chrysler too!

I thought I had seen a while back a picture of an MJ with white faced gauges but don't recall where I seen it. Am I imaging this or was there actually a year/model with such? If so, I'd like to find a set for my '88.

To all my fellow veterans, I simply want to say, "Thanks for serving or for having served!!" :USAflag: :USAflag: :USAflag:

Happy Birthday ya Jarheads!!! Standing tall and looking good at 232!!!! Semper Fi!!!! http://www.usmc.mil/comrel/120day.nsf/MCBall2007

You can always get a shot bad and shaping hammer and beat out your own. Guys replicate sheet metal parts all the time this way. I used to fab motorcycle fender. If ya want some more info, let me know.

Online all JC has is for the CJ for the most part. Tabco has rocker panels listed for a Jeep Pick-up but doesn't state years. Only a reference pic and dimensions. Raybuck doesn't list anything for the Comanche. Here is a link to a listing for a fiberglass bed side flare? Not sure if it is a flared bed side or a flare for the bed side. They do list 2 different front fenders, one with a 3" flare and the other with a 6" flare so I'd suppose the bed side is just that. The site is under a little work and the pic didn't work for me. http://www.hannemannfiberglass.com/Jeep_Commanche.html

Unless you are doing an "original" restoration, you can simply use some Vis-Clean or any other heavy mil. plastic as a barrier.

What do ya think patch panels for the wheel well and quarters, or a complete side would be worth???

Born and corn fed here in Illinois. I loved the Midwest winters. But ever since I spent my time in the Corps traveling around the South Pacific, I hate the cold. I still get out and do a little snowmobiling with my son as long as we at least have a little snirt but other than that, I long for the beach!!!

Things to consider about dents. Smooth dents (those without a prominent edge or crease) can be easily removed without much hassle, especially if they can be reached from behind. Those with an edge or crease take a little more massaging to make right than simply banging it out. Certain areas of the dent have been stretched. When they are simply bumped back out they typically pop the other way and now present themselves as high spots. A shrinking hammer and dolly will fix them right quick. If they cannot be reached from the back, a little heat followed with a cool damp rag with get things shrunk. There is an alternative to a torch. If you have a 4 1/2" grinder, you can get a shrinking disc. They are usually made from stainless steel with a rolled lip around the edge. You simply go over the raised area like you would when grinding. Heat will build from the friction and once it begins to turn blue, simply squirt it with a water from a squirt bottle. This process works very well, especially for those who are not used to shrinking with a torch. Once things are ready, a thin layer of plastic filler (Bondo is a brand name!!) and your off and running. If you were a little closer I'd tell ya to bring it on over and we'd fix 'er right up!!

Sorry, I am used to buying under the umbrella of where I work so I get a nice government discount! When I was in the Corps, the kits that were used was a heavy rubber like the ones for venting exhaust out of the garage.

You could also use wire reinforced vinyl tubing. Check out McMaster-Carr as a source.