Gjeep Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Hello all- Getting around to introducing my truck... At the end of 2000 I bought an ‘89 MJ SporTruck 4.0L, AX-15 NP 231 as a daily driver while I re-did my ‘01 XJ. I bought it from a 75+ year old man who primarily used it for fishing and hunting trips – had 60,000 miles and I purchased it for $4,500. Not too soon after I christened it “Stinky” as I think he piled the dead animal carcasses and catch on the floor of the passenger seat. I worked like hell to clean the carpet, but there was no getting rid of the stench. I drove the Comanche to 100K and decided I wanted to bring it back to “new” condition. So I got myself paint/ body certified and began working on the MJ nights and weekends. Completely stripped and painted it back in 2002…then let it sit for close to 4 years thanks to marriage, kids, work and life. Fast forward to 2010 and I’ve started back to work on it in a slightly different direction. Removed all the Renix wiring and running gear to go H.O. Basic plans and WIP are: 4.7L H.O. conversion, 4.11 D30/D44, 3.5”/4.5” lift, 97+ XJ door windows, Eliminator/ XJ Limited interior, Hurst AX-15 shifter, CRL power slider, modified XJ overhead console, XJ ebrake, r134 AC, etc. I’m in no rush to get the MJ done as I am an insane stickler for detail. Currently I’ve stripped/ am re-doing the chassis undercoating and am finishing up painting under the hood. Don’t know that you’ll see much activity with this project posting because as I mentioned, I’m slow moving… Below are progress photos over the years. I’ve definitely taken steps backwards to go forward. (The only “before” Comanche photo I have shows the Grizzly rims I swapped on pre lift -- The MJ originally had Jeep 10-spokes and camper shell). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90MJext Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 good looking truck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buxmj Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 I agree. Great looking truck x's 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
com_mako Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 very clean truck !!! :clapping: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmaay Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Looks awesome so far! I like the idea of getting yourself certified to work on your own truck. Be sure to document your progress with lots of pictures. Pretty soon this will be you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW86 Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 damn! i bet brand new wouldnt be good enough for you ;) not going to put any graphics back on or are you more of a clean look guy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluricaunne Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 looks great, nice start, and there is nothing wrong with slow, its the best way to get it done right... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gjeep Posted October 13, 2010 Author Share Posted October 13, 2010 Thanks guys. As for the graphics...I'm not planning on any. I prefer it without. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche County Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Nice truck, I'll be looking forward to updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 1989 MJ Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Nice Truck Love red MJ's :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowboard3r411 Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 wow man thats freaking sexy thats what i want to do with mine i just need a garage :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 I don't know how I missed this thread!! This truck is going to be INCREDIBLE when it's completed. I saw it back in July, outstanding attention to detail. BTW, Stinky's engine will be put to good use in the spring :waving: . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gjeep Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 It's been a while since I've updated project Stinky...Finally getting back to work on it. Stripped the "frame" / uni-body down and used bedliner to coat it. I then clear coated the bedliner material for UV protection and easier cleaning. Painted the underside of the truck bed satin black on all panels, even the between the double wall. In place is the 4.11 Dana 44 on Metric Ton leafs. A TeraFlex disc brake kit and cross-drilled rotors will hang on the axle shafts. As for a rear sway bar, I went with Addco's 1" WJ bar set up. The engine compartment was scrubbed and painted as well. The sunlight makes the color look a bit orange, but I repainted Stinky factory Colorado Red. Currently under construction is a hidden winch that keeps the factory bumper in its original location with the fairlead tucked behind the license plate. The winch will be cab controlled using the factory switch pod to the right of the steering column and oem switches. One for power, one for winch in and out. The truck will never see dirt, but I just wanted a hidden winch. (Building a second one for my gray '92 MJ as well). I'll be using a Warn 8K winch. The big news is I took delivery of a Hesco stroker, complete with Edelbrock aluminum head. Once I get it dropped in, there will be an assortment of goodies to go with it. Some items include: '00 XJ intake manifold, bored TB, relocated CPS (Hesco kit), cold air intake, Borla header, etc. I'm a slow mover and stickler for detail, so the updates will have serious spans of time between them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 I'm a slow mover and stickler for detail,..................... Yes, you are. Damn G, does that mean we have to wait another six years for the next update? :yes: I'm anxious to see/hear how that new Hesco motor with the Edelbrock head works. C'mon man, step it up! :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bad_idea Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Any progress on this one? I like the jack stands there. Did you build them or buy them? Also, I am curious about that hidden winch bracket you mentioned. I plan to stuff a winch behind the bumper of my XJ and am interested in different mounting methods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gjeep Posted September 21, 2018 Author Share Posted September 21, 2018 The gray jackstands? I got those on Northern tool. ESCO brand jackstands. I like them because they have a thick rubber isolator on the top to prevent damage. This truck will have the same hidden winch as my other project 'Son of Stink'. I have photo's of that hidden winch carrier in my other build thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bad_idea Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 I saw the pics in your other build thread. I had trouble making out details from the pictures. Did you build the carrier or buy it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gjeep Posted September 24, 2018 Author Share Posted September 24, 2018 I had it built by a local welding/ 4x4 shop. I think they were $250 each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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