Automan2164 Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 This month we have a member that has one of the bigger undertakings MJ-wise running on the side. Enjoy. ----SIRSAM's 1988 JEEP COMANCHE---- MODEL AND YEAR Comanche Longbed 1988 MY ENGINE & PERFORMANCE: Factory new 2002MY VM Motori 2.5L common rail turbo diesel (R425) ~140hp/250ft lb TQ. DRIVETRAIN: 2.5 CRD turbo diesel engine 2001 NV3550 5 speed transmission engine 2007 Wrangler JK Dana 44 front axle (4.10 gearing and electronic locker) 2004 KJ NV/NP242 transfercase 96+ Ford Exploder 8.8 (4.10 LSD) Rear Axle. COOLING: Stock 4cyl radiator planned - if insufficient cooling then upgrading to something else. ELECTRICAL & IGNITION: Frankenstein combination of 2001 XJ body wiring, 2002 KJ diesel EFI, and 2002 KJ BCM. Drive by wire APPS from 97-01 XJ diesel. 2002+ TJ PCI bus Gauge cluster(97-01 XJ cluster is CCD bus not compatible with PCI data bus) STEERING: Stock steering box. Fraken WJ/JK everything else. SUSPENSION: 2" front coils, adjustable upper/lower control arms. Stock rear leafs + AAL. INTERIOR: 97+ XJ dash/interior conversation. Agate only. 2001 XJ limited heated leather seats. BRAKES: Stock JK front, stock Ford rear disk. LIGHTING: Stock rear lights, Jeep 2500 front headlights, Jeep 2500 projector beam foglights. WHEELS/TIRES: 16" Silverstar OEM wheels. 245/75/16 Treadwright "aka all terrrain" retreads, Load range E MISCELLANEOUS: Jeep 2500 front end conversion 2002-2004 Jeep liberty KJ diesel engine conversion 97+ interior conversion Camper shell Best MJ story Not many MJ stories to share, bought an MJ for my project, drove it very little, battery slide into the alternator and the cooling fins ate a hole in it. Acid everywhere, decided it was time to strip it down for the project. Been in pieces ever since. What owner loves best about CC The dedication MJ owners have to our special Jeeps. PICS! When I first got it: Engine and wiring mess: 2500 lights arrived: Diesel bell housing, NV3550, NP242 bolted up: Some rust: Engine bay stripped/cleaned: First of many test fits of motor: Motor finally mounted: First testfit of 2500 header panel/lights/fenders. Fender are crap and can't use be used, header panel with modified US fenders is the way to go. First testfit of 97+ dash....promising! Second-millionth fitting of dash. steering column bracket in place, upper and pivot dash mounts in place, tranny tunnel dash mount still needs to be done. Firewall 97+ HVAC box mod done: MJ brahma top installed: What's next: -Finish interior conversion metal work(97+ seat bracket, firewall steering column mods, ebrake mount, and 97+ door latch mods). -Por-15 interior, quiet-car soundproof interior. Repaint cab red with white roof. New windshield, install doors. -Finish transmission mount. -Engine bay wiring mountup/harness stripdown and integration. -Testfire engine. -?????????????? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- James, you are a staple of the Comanche Club. Your Jeep flipping prowess is something to be envied. The ability to take something that was wrecked, deemed a total loss, written off, and put it back on the road takes some skill. Especially with that rolled CRD KJ... Deskinning the whole roof, patching all of the affected panels... Amazing. Your diesel MJ project is one I would love to try to accomplish one day. All the niceties of a late model with the oil burning power of Rudolph Diesel. How about all those photos? Making all us flat landers jealous of your backyard... You have some of the greatest photos, with incredible views. You are always willing to share your knowledge or input with a member in need. This is why you are a great member to honor for MJOTM. Congratulations on your MJOTM. Rob :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btm24 Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Very nice :cheers: Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 WOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylerJY Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 This Cherokee must have taken a lot of work and dedication. Congrats on XJOTM! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sam Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 LOL @ XJ & Cherokee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exxon Valdez Jeep Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Now get out there and do some progress on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche County Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Nice bro, next time I make it back up to CO, I need to visit and witness the magic firsthand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 It's gonna be super nice Sam if you can ever find the time to work on something for yourself. :D I've wanted to do a diesel MJ for years using the Benz OM617 and AX-15. One of these days......... Great to see you get the April MJOTM Sam. Well deserved and one of the most well-rounded knowledgeable members on our forum. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sam Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Well deserved and one of the most well-rounded knowledgeable members on our forum. :cheers: Thanks man! And ya I need to make the time for myself somehow, I blame work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I blame work. Sure beats being out of work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sam Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 I blame work.Sure beats being out of work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrawombat Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 James?! Your name is James?! I'm still calling you Sam. Congrats. Now finish the thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sam Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 James?! Your name is James?! I'm still calling you Sam. Congrats. Now finish the thing. First name is james. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imstuck Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Amazing, good luck. Can I ask where and how you got the 2500 front end? I worked in China for 5 years and seen those things everywhere. Cool as all get out. Also seen some other odd ball jeeps while i was there. Maybe ill post some pics of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sam Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Amazing, good luck. Can I ask where and how you got the 2500 front end? I worked in China for 5 years and seen those things everywhere. Cool as all get out. Also seen some other odd ball jeeps while i was there. Maybe ill post some pics of them. We did them as a collective group buy on the parts from a company in china that now appears to be out of business, as far as I know no one else has been able to import any since then. this is the most recent incarnation of the cherokee in china: http://colorado4wheel.com/images/BAW_S12/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 We did them as a collective group buy on the parts from a company in china that now appears to be out of business, as far as I know no one else has been able to import any since then. Alex and company? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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