COMANCHEROB4WD Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 So I bought this MJ to get me to work during the snowy winters and to be a fun toy for the trails. I picked it up for next to nothing and decided the first thing it needed was a little cosmetic TLC. I took the stock fender flares off because they were cracked and found a nice little surprise. The previous owner attempted to put cut-out fender flares on it but (from the looks of it) changed their minds after cutting the fenders...resulting in a fiberglass/bondo/rusty mess. I decided for the time being to smooth it out the best I could by removing the horrible excuse for bondo and redoing it myself. It's far from perfect but a lot better than it was. I also decided to cut the rotting pieces off the far back/bottom of the bed instead of wasting more time, fiberglass, and bondo or trying to weld in a patch panel. I'll be replacing the bed as soon as I can afford to anyway. Here are some pics of where it started and where it was at when I decided to stop for the night yesterday. I didn't get pics after I took the flares off but I'll post more pics once I'm done patching it up and after my rattle can paint job. I know it's not perfect, but it's mine...and it's a HELL of a lot of fun. Future projects: Replace front fenders (already have just need to put on) Replace truck bed Add Rollbar Winch ready front bumper New lift Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btm24 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Does it already have a lift? Looks nice Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COMANCHEROB4WD Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 It has a 3" lift on it now (best guess). I'm looking into the RE 5.5" SOA down the road. Here are some new pics. I decided to give it a new paint job (rattle can special). My son helped so my lines are a little crooked, but he loves it. I'll post better pics one I get the bedliner applied and the black touched up. Let me know what you guys think! DISCLAIMER: I like the Duke of Hazard and thought it would be fun to do a General Lee paint job. 99.9% of the people that have seen this paint job and know me understand this. It's only a paint job...Enjoy! Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COMANCHEROB4WD Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 Here are some pics of the front fenders before and after. I have another set, but I'm saving them until after winter. These pics are from before grinding and what little prep I did for paint: Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btm24 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Wow I spoke way to early... HOLY CRAP THAT'S NICE :bowdown: Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COMANCHEROB4WD Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 Wow I spoke way to early... HOLY CRAP THAT'S NICE :bowdown: Brandon Thanks Brandon. Glad someone likes it. I let the kids help with the numbers so I'm getting a bunch of crap from the guys at work for the lines not being straight. I think they're just jealous because 1: they don't have a Comanche and 2: they wish they could pull off that paint job. It was a lot of fun to do...and the kids like it...and that's all that matters to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComancheKid45 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 1st General Lee MJ ive seen. Definently can't hate on it :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cody4359 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 awesome :D i had those pro comps on my xj and the traction was incrediable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COMANCHEROB4WD Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 :agree: Those tires are great in the mud...and surprisingly quiet on the street. You just have to keep the rotated or they don't last long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryGuy Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Plan on painting mine orange too. What colour/company of rattle can was that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COMANCHEROB4WD Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 Plan on painting mine orange too. What colour/company of rattle can was that? It's rustoleum...ORANGE NUMBER 214084...that's all it says on the can. It took about 12 cans to get it covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COMANCHEROB4WD Posted November 25, 2011 Author Share Posted November 25, 2011 Just another day at work: Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bruchal Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Orange fleet, Nice! Id pick the MJ out of the others=] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COMANCHEROB4WD Posted November 26, 2011 Author Share Posted November 26, 2011 Orange fleet, Nice!Id pick the MJ out of the others=] :agree: Me too...and not just because it's mine. Although, the engine in the 2012 (on the right) is ridiculously responsive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COMANCHEROB4WD Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 Just got a rollbar from another CC member! I will post pics later with the rollbar and lights installed. I also just picked up a bunch of random parts from the PO. Front fenders, new gauge cluster with tach, driver side mirror, spare tire, headlight switch, and tailpipe. Not sure what I'm going to do with all of that but it's always nice to have extra parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocy Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I can't wait too see the roll bar in. it's going to look tuff and should help if you roll your truck Straight'nin' the curve, Flat'nin' the hills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COMANCHEROB4WD Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share Posted December 1, 2011 I can't wait too see the roll bar in. it's going to look tuff and should help if you roll your truck Straight'nin' the curve, Flat'nin' the hills. Here you go man!! Thanks again, these were in GREAT shape and a lot easier to install with the brackets! Image Not Found Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rymanrph Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I like my roll bar, but I would really rather have a factory one. Looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COMANCHEROB4WD Posted December 5, 2011 Author Share Posted December 5, 2011 So the confederate flag on my Comanche (as part of the General Lee paint job) apparently offended some people. Usually I wouldn't care, but these are actually people I care about so It's getting a face lift. I'm going with (my original idea) skulls and lucky 13. Here's a couple pics of the PO Adam freehanding the skull on the hood and the aftermath of my crappy painting. Enjoy! (More pics to follow once we get the rest of the truck painted). Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found *** Just for the record, the grille is going to be take off and painted balck. Please ignore the running orange paint :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bruchal Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Damn!!!! thats awesome! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COMANCHEROB4WD Posted December 5, 2011 Author Share Posted December 5, 2011 Damn!!!! thats awesome! lol My kids love it. When I told them I was going to change it my 4 year old suggested a pirate ship...so we compromised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancheKid86 Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 nice lookin manche. btw your grill is upside down :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COMANCHEROB4WD Posted December 6, 2011 Author Share Posted December 6, 2011 nice lookin manche. btw your grill is upside down :roll: Thanks! LOL...I know. I've been waiting to take it off and paint it so I didn't mess with it. I noticed when I bought it. I've seen a lot of these with upside down grills. Oh-well... :rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COMANCHEROB4WD Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 FINALLY got a chance to take the Comanche down to Wellsville. Note to self: bring a camera. Here's an "after" pics my buddy took when we got back down to the bottom. I will say I did a lot better than most of the guys I was with, even had to pull them out with my tow strap a couple of times. Overall, a fun trip. Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COMANCHEROB4WD Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 So while taking the kids to school the other day, my comanche decided it wanted to over heat and die on the side of the road. It came out of nowhere and it sucked. After getting it towed home and tearing into the engine we found a blown head gasket AND a cracked head. This is EXACTLY what I need with a new baby coming :wall: Luckily, I'm able to get a complete, running replacement engine for about $150...so let the fun begin. I'll try to take as many pics as possible just in case anyone else has the pleasure of ripping their engine out. I'd much rather be doing this to swap in something better, but I just don't have the cash. Stay tuned kids... :wrench: :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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