reson46 Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Most of you MJ guys have likely already seen this at the Comanche Club, but I wanted to share this little gem of forgotten Jeep history with everyone else. What you see below is the Worlds Fastest Comanche and holder or the land speed record from 87-89 when Gale Banks beat it in an S-15 (contracted by Chevy to do so). One of the members at the Comanche Club (who goes by the screen name of Worlds Fastest Comanche or W.F.C.) is doing a father-son project and trying to retake that record in the small truck 240-261 CID class. His research (and a ton of phone calls) turned up the original speedy MJ lost and tucked away in one of Chrysler's secret storage buildings. Many, many phone calls later, he was granted permission to come to Michigan to see and photograph the truck. I was given permission to tag along. Photography was strictly enforced, and so I only have photos of the MJ, but I about had a stroke when I saw all the other goodies stored in that unnamed, un-addressed building hidden away on Chrysler property. It really pains me that I have nothing to show you. But I will say that the last XJ, the first XJ, the 9-mile MJ, the surviving SCCA MJ, the ThunderChief MJ concept truck, and several other rare Jeeps are safe and sound.I’ll try to answer any questions as best I can, but it’s all in the preliminary stages (he has purchased a longbed MJ though). Also I’m not the one building it (although my assistance is available for sure), so some questions are likely best answered by him. My story of that day is here: http://comancheclub.com/forums/viewt...hp?f=3&t=13074 The post from W.F.C about his desire to set the new record is here: http://comancheclub.com/forums/viewt...12248&p=122400 First my photos of the photos they found in the truck: Rumor has it that the block off covers aren't allowed in the official final run. And now the 140 as she sits today: Is anybody else confused by this? What is in the preliminary stages and who is building it? Are you referring to WFC's Comanche from this thread? Where are the pictures? Neither of the links seem to work. Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakal Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 x2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 I believe those are my words quoted from another post. :dunno: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 I believe those are my words quoted from another post. :dunno: Yeah, because you are the one that went with him. Rob L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XJguy Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 If that father and son is who I think it is, they are no longer going after the speed record (son lost interest) and the MJ has been or will be converted to a drag racer. I was in contact with the dad giving him some tips in aero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worlds Fastest Comanche Posted December 10, 2010 Author Share Posted December 10, 2010 If that father and son is who I think it is, they are no longer going after the speed record (son lost interest) and the MJ has been or will be converted to a drag racer. I was in contact with the dad giving him some tips in aero. I think the Comanche you are talking about is the Lake view Cruiser http://home.comcast.net/~lakeviewcruiser/site/?/page/Building_The_Lakeview_Cruiser/&PHPSESSID=9119c8d039b07acbccf7cc644a7ece8d This truck has a chevy V8 in it and yes it is faster then my Comanche, but is it really a true Comanche with a V8? We are still in the land speed business, we plan to run a turbo this summer and be putting 750hp or so to the ground. Our first stop will be to Maxton NC in April to try and set the standing mile record with the existing engine. When we return we will pull the engine ad swap the 14:1 pistons out for some 9.5:1 turbo pistons. Then return to Maxton in june for a shakedown run before going to Bonneville in August. Hopefully we will be joining the 200mph club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worlds Fastest Comanche Posted December 11, 2010 Author Share Posted December 11, 2010 Just a note, in the January 2011 issue of JP in the letters section their is a picture of the Comanche and my letter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 viewtopic.php?f=3&t=26975 Rob L. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XJguy Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Nice... Rusty's Offroad helped? How? Question: If since the Eliminator Archer Bros. aero package was a rare option, can't you install it to help with your aerodynamics and still qualify as being stock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Taze Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 This worlds fastest Comanche thing is pretty stupid it needs to get off here it's dumb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakjeep93 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 This worlds fastest Comanche thing is pretty stupid it needs to get off here it's dumb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wow... just wow. if your serious which it seems you are thats one hell of a first post. this project is making history. they are taking the idea of the original land speed record truck and rebuilding it faster, stronger and better. so i hope you arent serious. if you don't like it don't post on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worlds Fastest Comanche Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 Nice... Rusty's Offroad helped? How? Question: If since the Eliminator Archer Bros. aero package was a rare option, can't you install it to help with your aerodynamics and still qualify as being stock? Rusty's supplied some special front suspension parts, special links and brackets. When we lowered it it caused some problems and we had to get rid of the rubber bushings. The archarer brothers option was rare, and yo had to have at least 500 vehicles to qualify as a production vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worlds Fastest Comanche Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 This worlds fastest Comanche thing is pretty stupid it needs to get off here it's dumb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lets see some pic's of you jeep, so we can tell you how stupid it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 almost sounds like someone left themselves signed in to CC and their kid brother found it. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 just found out it's a member's kid. Just hasn't yet learned the difference between pirate4x4 and CC. :D I've made dad aware of it. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakal Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daking Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Nice :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worlds Fastest Comanche Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 WFC on rustys Off Road front page. http://www.rustysoffroad.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worlds Fastest Comanche Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 Christmas came in February this year. I received a shipment from Lee at Hesco, A block and enough components to build a 3.0L Short block. These were used in the stadium trucks back in the day, Looks like 3.5" bore and 3" stroke. Billet crank that takes Chevy rods. It will run @ 7500 rpm all day long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeepers Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 :popcorn: i want your recipe after you make that kinda power .my yj would love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worlds Fastest Comanche Posted March 30, 2011 Author Share Posted March 30, 2011 Well it cam down to putting a new roof on the house or a Turbo on the Comanche. My wife won the argument, so it looks like we will get the roof. We will still be racing. We changed the rear end ratio and went to different lubricants. New tires and wheels have also come in. We will be at Maxton NC March 2-3 for the hot rod top speed challenge. I will be sending updates via Twitter, just follow Comanche_LSR3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worlds Fastest Comanche Posted May 19, 2011 Author Share Posted May 19, 2011 New link on AllPAR.com Wer'e Famous!! http://www.allpar.com/racing/land-speed-record/jeep-comanche.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XJguy Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Great article! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worlds Fastest Comanche Posted May 20, 2011 Author Share Posted May 20, 2011 The LSR 3 is also on the front page of Rusty's off road web site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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