My newest concept

[shelbyluvv]

I will be taking one of these (not this one) (I found the pic on the web)

 

 

And building it into this.

 

 

This truck will have a 4.7 V8 (WJ or Dakota drive train), D44 and 9" combo (small Bronco), 8" lift, 36" tires, and 97+ interior from a XJ donor.

 

Likes, dislikes?

[xflowdaboi352]

That will look sick when it all done i bet :cheers:

[streetjeep2.5]

A Cheromanche!?!? :hmm:

[freakjeep93]

sweet man id love to haver one

[shelbyluvv]

A Cheromanche!?!? :hmm:

 

No. The frame will be uncut. and it will have a separate bed. It will be all Comanche for the most part.

[freakjeep93]

how are you gunna be able to put the 2nd set of doors in without modifying either frame or bed?

[shelbyluvv]

how are you gunna be able to put the 2nd set of doors in without modifying either frame or bed?

 

The bed will be cut up. A lot actually. The frame will not be cut in half and stretched. Nor will a XJ or MJ be cut in half and welded together. Wait for the build thread and all will be revealed. This will be a 2+ year long project. Don't expect to see it come together in a timely manner.

[HOrnbrod]

That will be a great rig and keep the same wheelbase - I likee. I might go to rear 3/4 or 1/2 doors though strictly for aesthetics. Sure would like to see it photochopped for both designs............

[1990 Pioneer 4x4]

Nice :thumbsup:

[jbhill]

yesssssssssssssssss. I'm in love. i have an extra set of doors if ya need em.

[jpnjim]

Why stop at 4 doors?

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original:

 

or is it? ;)

 

 

[Blue XJ]

That will be a great rig and keep the same wheelbase - I likee. I might go to rear 3/4 or 1/2 doors though strictly for aesthetics. Sure would like to see it photochopped for both designs............

 

 

x2 on the smaller rear doors.

[89eliminator]

would be cooler with a 7ft bed.

[WBKrazy]

i say go for the fullsize doors in the back, everyone does 1/2's and it'd be cool to see one done differently...

[shelbyluvv]

I thought about smaller doors. It does look a tad better. But, there would be zero leg room back there. This truck will be our tow rig/family truckster for going to shows and other events.

 

My interest are changing again. I am over the whole wheeling thing for awhile. I want to broaden my fab skills by making things I have always wanted. A Comanche sport trac (of sorts) is one of them. I learned so much while building Onyx. It has fueled my passion for over building vehicles again.

[pingpong]

Personally I would like to use a 2dr XJ for the front, and then graft the rear of a MJ onto it. I know ppl say the 2dr and 4 dr are the same but the longer doors on the front would look nice.

[vaquaro]

Personally I would like to use a 2dr XJ for the front, and then graft the rear of a MJ onto it. I know ppl say the 2dr and 4 dr are the same but the longer doors on the front would look nice.

:agree:

[freakjeep93]

I thought about smaller doors. It does look a tad better. But, there would be zero leg room back there. This truck will be our tow rig/family truckster for going to shows and other events.

 

My interest are changing again. I am over the whole wheeling thing for awhile. I want to broaden my fab skills by making things I have always wanted. A Comanche sport trac (of sorts) is one of them. I learned so much while building Onyx. It has fueled my passion for over building vehicles again.

 

so that means your not gonna wheel any more :eek: .

but it is god to hear thst your building vehicles again

[shelbyluvv]

so that means your not gonna wheel any more :eek: .

but it is god to hear thst your building vehicles again

 

I have always had a love for showing cars. It is something I just can't shake. I do not enjoy body damage or breaking parts. The shiny paint and clean interiors get me going.

[freakjeep93]

so no wheeling .....

[shelbyluvv]

Just what ever I can take a stock WJ on. I will get another XJ in a couple years and build it. I want to focus on my trucks at this point.

[jbhill]

so that means your not gonna wheel any more :eek: .

but it is god to hear thst your building vehicles again

 

I have always had a love for showing cars. It is something I just can't shake. I do not enjoy body damage or breaking parts. The shiny paint and clean interiors get me going.

 

 

ditto x 20. you can have those doors if ya want em, they are the stockers off of my MJ.

[FXWorks]

I messed around with a similar idea a few years ago. I think I used Pete's old truck as the starting point.

 

Below is what I came up with while trying to balance proportion with usefulness. IIRC the front of the box was shortened and the rear doors are long enough to use the bottom front door window molding. I'm guessing you might be able to use 2 door window glass.

 

Excuse the roughness of the photoshop; it was a brain storming exercise, not for publication. :)

 

 

What you have in mind might be easier to fabricate if I follow what you are going to try.

[Pete M]

wow, look how clean she was back in the day, fresh outta the garage after the buildup. :D

[shelbyluvv]

Just figured I would let you all know...

 

I am doing this. I will be picking up a donor XJ in a couple weeks to start the build.There will not be a whole lot of pics until I get the cab is mostly finished and into primer. It should only take me a month or three to get the cab whipped into shape.

 

I have something special planned for the roof.

 

http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com/Streetbeatcustoms/Ragtops-Sunroofs/Sliding-Ragtop-40-x-55-Inches/557562/

 

I am going to have a blast with this one! Wish us luck!