Automan2164 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Be sure to congratulate this month's MJOTM honoree. This month we are highlighting a work in progress, and a stellar member. --------------------------JANUARY 2010 - MFPDM's 1988 SWB------------------------------ MODEL AND YEAR 88 SWB Pioneer, 2.5 4spd 2wd converted to 4.0 Auto 4wd. ENGINE & PERFORMANCE: 4.0L from a 89 XJ completely rebuilt Bored .40 over Ford 5.0 fuel injectors SUSPENSION & DRIVETRAIN: Non CAD Dana 30 from 89 XJ 3.55 gears Dana 44 rear from 87 XJ 3.55 gears Rubicon Express 4.5 Coils Rubicon Express HD Track bar and bracket RRO Control Arm Drop Brackets and frame supports ZJ V8 Drag link and tie rod SOA rear with 2wd leaf pack and XJ shackles for est. 4.5 lift 242 Transfer Case from a 87 XJ Custom drive shafts to come Shocks, to be determined COOLING: Coverted to an open cooling system Stock tranny cooler ELECTRICAL & IGNITION: Swapped all engine and dash wiring harnesses with 89 XJ donor Re-wrapped all harnesses STEERING: Stock for now BODY & EXTERIOR: Painted Dark Shadow Gray Metallic Frame painted with POR 15 and POR Chassis Coat Floor pans coated with POR 15 and roll in bed liner Cab and bed undercoated Reflexxion Cowl Hood Vent windows replaced with fixed ones Windshield replaced with newer rubber gasket Solid rear window installed. Factory tow hooks Factory front skid Currie HD cross member 97+ powered mirrors and door handles NOS 10 slot grille and tail lights INTERIOR: Complete interior swap from various XJ's and MJ's New headliner material installed. All power options for the doors. Full gauge cluster installed Factory AM/FM radio with 12 disk CD changer and Aux In input. All speakers in stock locations swapped for Infinity speakers Auto shifter from a 97+ XJ with ZJ shifter handle B-pillar lights replaced with ones from a Land Rover Discovery Rearview mirror with map lights. Sound deadening material installed throughout cab. Bucket seats from a 95 2dr XJ Brake pedal assembly from 96 XJ Will order new carpet. BRAKES: 96 XJ booster and master cylinder Stock disc on front and 10" drums on rear Stock prop valve and load sensing valve. LIGHTING: Silverstar sealed beam headlights Factory fog lights Under bed rail cargo lighting Alternating turn signals WHEELS/TIRES: 31X 10.5 Goodyear Wrangler RT/S 15 X 8 American Racing rims MISCELLANEOUS: 97+ XJ washer reservoir in drivers side fender Second Thoughts and Future Plans This build started in May 2007 and as it stands right now, it is about 65-70% done. A lot of ideas changed over the course of the build. From keeping it stock to going full resto-mod. The only things I wish I could undo is the paint shop we used and the RRO control arm drop brackets. The paint looks good it is just the quality of the prep work that went in to it. As for the drop brackets, you get what you pay for. :roll: The future plans for the build, not a lot will change. Still need to plant the motor in it's home, which is very close now. Order parts to include shocks, carpet, various interior switches, brake lines front and rear, all hoses and vacuum tubing under the hood, and a few more odds and ends. Front and rear bumpers will be powder coated black. The bed will get lined and a Jack Rabbit roll up bed cover will be installed. I'm sure there will be more. :D Best MJ story Since this is the first MJ in the family, and it really has not seen the road yet, my story is on it's purchase. My son and I had planned on doing a resto project on whatever he decided would be his first car. He wanted something that wasn't a cookie cutter vehicle that everyone had and one that wasn't trying to be in the next Fast and Furious film. Well like most we considered the late 60's mustangs and camero's. As time came closer to starting the hunt for one, we were out and about and saw a very nicely restored old Chevy pickup. My son said, I think I'd like to get an older truck. I was happy with that decision because that was my first vehicle, a 66 Chevy C10. Well it seems he liked the late 70's but then I remembered about the side saddle gas tank issues, so I steered him away from those. Looked at the early 80's Fords, but nothing seem to jump out at us. Then it happened. Cruising Craigslist, using truck as our search word, we came across 88 Jeep Truck. I had long forgotten about the Comanche and during their day, only new one person that had one. My son said that's cool looking and unique, so off we went to check it out. 9 p.m. that night, it was parked in the driveway with visions of restored bliss, going through both of our heads. I was very proud of his decision to have a Jeep since I myself have had a love with them since high school and currently drive a TJ. I never planned to pass my addition on to him but I guess it was genetic. What owner loves best about CC The fact that we all share a common bond with our trucks, regardless of age, or race, or gender, or what part of the world we live in. We communicate our ideas, our knowledge, our personal life, to people we have never met face to face. Yet it feels like were talking amongst family and close friends. I found CC by a random search, just to find info on the truck sitting in the driveway. However, I found much more. Wrenches Gone WILD!!! Thanks for the info Paul. One great truck. Its amazing how clean everything is, and your laser focused attention to detail. The truck looks like it is going to be a sweet MJ. But, MJOTM isn't just about the truck, and the person behind it is just as cool. Your always there to lend tech advice, and help other members out. Even going that extra mile for pics, and explanations. Couldn't be a better person for this month's MJOTM. :cheers: Congrats Paul! :D Rob L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperWade2 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 One of my Favorite build threads to drool over the detail on!!! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakjeep93 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 this is one very nice mj i love the attention to detail that i will nwver have. good job man :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 That'll be an amazing truck someday. :popcorn: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakjeep93 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 it looked quite good to start with.i woukdnt have restoed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildman Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Wow........the Wrenches going Wild made the big time :clapping: Nice write up Paul.......and yes, I know how Paul is on the very small details of everything ;) Along with all the support he adds to the CC :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-600JeepMJ Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 :agree: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89eliminator Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 when completed, it WILL be the nicest MJ to ever exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 pure bootyfab............ :D congrats Paul :cheers: Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM/78 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Now thats a restore project !!! Very nice . Thats my dream to do that one day to mine . That silver color is titty's . :brows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfpdm Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Thanks for all the compliments. :cheers: I have to say without a doubt, this build wouldn't be half of what it is without the great knowledge and support from the Comanche Club members. Thanks to Pete for keeping this board going and all the Mods for keeping it real. :thumbsup: Also thanks to all that have contributed to this build with either parts, ideas, or MJ knowledge. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 I couldn't agree more with the kudos above. I double the kudos. :D I was about to send Rob a PM recommending Paul's stellar rig for this month's MJOTM. An excellent rig, but more importantly an excellent team member and leader. He always shares his learned knowledge to all members w/o hesitation. WELL DONE SOC! (I think) :thumbsup: Enough of the Navy crap. :cheers: My question is: When will this rig be commissioned shipmate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500 MJ Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Agreed. One of the nicest on here! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperWade2 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 does it count since it's still in pieces??? :D What's the ETA on this thing being "done" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfpdm Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 When will this rig be commissioned shipmate? What's the ETA on this thing being "done" Well, I can't really pin point a date. I have in the past just to be disappointed when it came and went. I'm hoping by May this year. There is still a couple of thousand things holding it up. You know, they're green and white and have old dead guys on them. :D :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 GOOD JOB MAN!! Always been impressed with your attention to detail, makes for a super build!! CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbigdawgcp Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 :bowdown: NICE.... hey where did you get that hood..... :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ300 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 :bowdown: NICE.... hey where did you get that hood..... :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: CLICKY HERE :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddzz1 Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Definately one of the best builds to date. Nothing forgotten about. :clapping: :clapping: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glundblad Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Very nice truck and I personally owe Paul a lot. He was able to find rare black bucket seats for me and later, a black console. Both were in great shape. I am convinced I would not have found any in any condition. Good or bad. Paul rocks. Too bad he doesnt live closer to me in Indiana. Plus, I recently found out he is going to get a different engine and give me his existing one. What a guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted January 6, 2010 Author Share Posted January 6, 2010 I just noticed this, but, it appears if you want to be picked for MJOTM having a cowl hood helps... Rob L. :rotfl2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaquaro Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Now go for MJOTY :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89eliminator Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 I just noticed this, but, it appears if you want to be picked for MJOTM having a cowl hood helps... Rob L. :rotfl2: is that supposed to be a hint? :hmm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 Nah, just referring to the current two... I don't think FEB's MJOTM has one... Rob L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Nah, just referring to the current two... I don't think FEB's MJOTM has one... Rob L. You already have February picked already? Is it too late to start a poll? Who should be February MJ of the month? 1. goblazers_6 2. Darren 3. Mistress Moneypit (Something like that.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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