OverlandMJ Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 So I picked up the MJ last week and over the few days I got some things done. Interior stripped out and scrubbed. Installed kick panel, ash tray, cigarette lighter lights. Guage cluster swap. I have an XJ dome light with map lights and a comp/temp rear view mirror still needing to be wired in. I hope to have it on the road next week. I have new bilstein shocks ready to be installed. I am looking for a nice factory rear step bumper and a few other odds and ends to put on. The floors have "rot" but nothing bad. I plan on putting the new floor pans in this summer. The drivers door has a spot where it was toutched up. The pass fender is bubbeling pretty bad. Above the flaires has a few bubbles starting to show. Tailgate has rust on bottom lip and in the back where the weld is. In a few years I plan on restoring the MJ before it gets too bad but for now its just gonna be patched and driven daily. I also need to figure out where a vacume leak is coming from and making a whistle. Here is a few pics of the progress so far... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancheKid86 Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 welcome to comancheclub! damn sexy jeep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500 MJ Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 That truck has been well taken care of, even if it has that little bit of rust starting on it. Someone cared for it or it wouldn't be in that nice of shape! Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 :agree: !!!! Nice truck brother. Definately looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComancheKid45 Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 :drool: Beautiful! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H3RESQ Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Those seats are amazing..... :drool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverlandMJ Posted March 6, 2012 Author Share Posted March 6, 2012 I am happy with how the seats came out. :banana: They were filthy but in good shape. The drivers seat has some color left in a few of the seams, just needs a little more scrubbin in those areas. Not bad for cleaning them after work in the dark...carpet too! Soap and water and a scrub brush, then sprayed them down with spray and wash and scrubbed some more. Works good (even on coffee stains)! :clapping: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverlandMJ Posted March 6, 2012 Author Share Posted March 6, 2012 Thanks fellas, When I saw this I knew I had to have it! What gearing is everyone running with a 4.0 5 speed? It has stock gearing now and I think id like to jump up to 3:55 or 3:73. I have 4:10's in my YJ with 32's and I don't think I need that much gearing for a DD that will see alot of highway miles. Stock gearing shouldnt be too bad, I'm just curious. Looking into a MJ 44 or a 8.8 and a non disconnect 30. I just want a little extra help with hills but still comfortable running highway speeds and not running too high of a RPM and chugging gas. Thanks guys, Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knever3 Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I love that truck! Anytime you are willing to part with that topper let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverlandMJ Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 If I do I will... But I won't..haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relyt120 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 :drool: Every time I see a shiny Red Comanche I want to paint mine red too! nice truck, you would never know its over 20 years old! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buxmj Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 That is a great find and welcome to the club. Glad to see other comanche owners not willing to give up their topper. I wouldn't have believed it had any rust unless you posted pics, that is in amazing shape for the original paint job. Keep the pics coming. Buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btm24 Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 :drool: What size tires are those? Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Lookin' good! Did the center consol come with it? I am looking for a center consol for my 91 5 speed MJ with bucket seats. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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