ogjeep Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 So whats up guys! My Name is Nate and Ive been lurking on this forum for years now. Ive owned 3 comanches now. This one is a 1992 Pioneer Inline 6 with 166k Longbed 4x4 and Bucket seats, center console, vent windows, and rear sliding window. I bought it for 600 bucks and I probably shouldnt have because its rusted out sooo bad!!! But anyway I'm with it now and if it didnt run so well and have the options i like, i don't think i would want to keep it. BUT IT DOES SO I LIKE IT! lol I plan to fix the rust! and bring this comanche back to somewhat of a glory!! I bought it with dinky tires on it , i don't have any pictures but i immediatly got some 31's and threw them on. I also did a full tune up, belt, steering stabilizer, valve cover gasket. and put new 4x6 Polk audio speakers in back and pioneer 5 1/4 up front. And fixed the hood latch as well as the interior lights. Not to mention detailing the whole interior rediculously because it smelled like smoke and ash. But anyway let me post a few pictures. Now its time to tear out the floor and start cutting away the rust on the besides. This will be my first official rust repair. Or should i say Swiss Cheese Rot Repair. Either way it should be interesting. I bought some spot weld cutters, cut off wheels, and New full floorpans From c2c. Updates hopefully soon! please comment and stay tuned! also any Illinois jeepers are welcome to help! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Good to see you were able to keep it. Glad to see you here. Let me know if you need anything, there is a good bunch of locals around us. Rob :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogjeep Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 Definitely! ive been working on getting the floors out. Man, i think there the worst ive ever seen. But anyway, ill post pics, and if anyone has awesome welding skills that would help! i have a hobart handler with no gas, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I do a lot of welding at work. If you want I can come over one weekend and give you a hand, maybe teach you some tips and tricks. Best tip of all is that a welder is only as good as his grinder. It's all in the prep. Get that right and you are all down hill. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogjeep Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 I like it! Ill go grind crazy on this thing today! hopefully ill have some rust carnage pics up soon as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88MJXLS Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Good to see another IL 'Manche owner! Good luck with the build, if you ever need a hand, let me know! :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hick92 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 what part of Illinois are you located Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogjeep Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 I'm out by The Fox river grove area. And thanks guys! I'm going to try and post up some Rust carnage pics right now! You guys thought your floors were bad! :help: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogjeep Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 You guys ready!?! When i pulled up my carpet this is basically what i found. Only minor hammering and trimming has been done in these pics. I'm literally so suprised no one kicked through the carpet when in the vehicle because there were literally ZERO floors in there. Anyway, On to the pics!!! As you will be able to see. I need to rebuild the cab a good bit. Also not seen in the pics, i shop vacced about 40 lbs, Yes 40 lbs of dirt/rust chunks out of the frame rails. Some of the carnage. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogjeep Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 Here are some better shots of my lovely Rustmanche and its damage!! And my New floors pans waiting to go in!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogjeep Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 ANd after a few hours of Spot weld cutting And grinding i got this! And I kind of test fit the pan in the passenger side. A little long because its for a cherokee but that should provide some decent scrap metal to patch with. As you can see this is going to be a large fab job! i might weld in the floors where i can and glass the rest of the inner cab. Then put new rockers on the outside. Who knows!?!? I'm definitely open to suggestions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Let me know when you are ready to burn 'em in. I can swing by and help you get the welder going. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chastings Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I'm digging the "rustmanche", looks like a fun build. Did the 31's fit with the stock ride height or did you lift it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogjeep Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 The 31's Fit well with the stock ride hight, I don't rub on the control arms, but i did a little on the front inner fender, A little trimming with the tin snips and bam. Your good. UPDATE Ripping out and re doing the headliner as well. Pics soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpace6a Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Man, I thought my floors were bad.... :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogjeep Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 Yea tell me about it. I have a question for you guys. What should i do with the plug and wire that goes through the floor on the rear driver side when re installing the pans Pic attached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Just use a hole saw and put it back in. That's the wiring for the rear of the truck. You can lose that parking brake cable too if your parking brake is inop. Some have made the Cherokee parking brake work in an MJ. (Console mounted) Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheapCherokee Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 holy crap :eek: i guess i have nothing to complain about hahaha mine is just rusted out on one floor board and the rocker panels. and i already repaired a section of the frame rail that was eaten away. looking forward to seeing how this turns out :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogjeep Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 Progress has been slow because of the weather and I'm working in my driveway but I'm moving the truck closer to the garage tomorrow and hopefully ill be able to finish up prepping for the floors. I'm also wondering about re installing the seats because I'm removing the upper frame rail piece which has the seat studs and is an inch or so higher on the outer side for the seat bracket. And when i go to put the seat back in the seatbracket won't fit flush like it used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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