xander18 Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Hey everyone, I'm from New England, bought my 88 Comanche (4.0x5spdx4x4) a few months ago. It's a 90,xxx mile truck and I'm planning on daily driving it for years to come. Not lifting or anything like that, just a hard working truck to haul around motorcycles. I still have to swap out my Peugeuot tranny, fix a bunch of rust, and some other miscellaneous projects so I'm sure I'll have many more questions for you guys. I found this pic online, and I love that grill. I'm a retro kind of a guy so round headlights and step sides appeal to me. I couldn't find any more info on this truck, has anyone done a grill swap like that? I assume the grill needs to be shortened, that all seems pretty straightforward. However, hood modification? I can't tell if it's custom or not, with it being up like that. http://www.mattsoldcars.com/gallery/kenosha2004/images/custom_comanche.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakjeep93 Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 if i remember right that was a custom fiberglass job..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 These help any? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 xander18 said: I know that truck personally... That thing is as one-off as you can get. Its actually an MJ on a J10 chassis... The guy was an excellent fiberglass worker, and the grill/fenders are one piece and custom. As are the rear fenders, and tail light block outs. Unfortunately, the owner passed away 5 years ago now. The Comanche Club actually went through his garage as a group, and had a chance to meet his adult kids. viewtopic.php?f=3&t=22454 The truck was sold to a grandson, who actually used it as a truck ( :fs1: ) and last I heard it "Got hit while it was parked on the road". His uncle, whom I work with, doesn't believe any of that. Its still out there, and I hope to rescue it if it ever goes back up for sale. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Any chance of running the plates thru DMV and seeing if anything turns up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 jimoshel said: Any chance of running the plates thru DMV and seeing if anything turns up? To find it? I know exactly where it sits in northern WI. I told the guy I work with I would be interested if it ever comes up again. He regrets ever selling it to his nephew out of the estate... I'd have bought it, but I didn't have the 7K they were asking at the time. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbrand Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 It's not my cup of tea. However, I've watched some friends do fiberglass work, and I can appreciate the amount of time and effort it must have taken, if that's as nice as it looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroader461 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 :dunce: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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