Automan2164 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 This month... One of our members who has the bug, and bad. Enjoy. :cheers: ---COMANCHEKID45's MJ TRIBE--- MODEL AND YEAR 1988 Comanche Sportruck ENGINE & PERFORMANCE: 4.0 Litre 242ci Inline 6 Cylinder Besides some exhaust work and a set of Precision fuel injectors its the same bulletproof AMC engine we all know and love! DRIVETRAIN: AW4/NP231/Dana30/Dana44 Trac-Lok COOLING: Added an E-Fan/ Stock closed system ELECTRICAL & IGNITION: Custom 160amp Alternator and upgraded wiring. Stock Ign. system STEERING: Stock SUSPENSION: Pieced together 3.5" lift, JKS Swaybar Disconnects INTERIOR: A few slight changes including a refurbished bench seat but overall it retains its OEM characteristics BRAKES: XJ Duel Diaphram Booster, Stock otherwise LIGHTING: Plenty of Aux Lights, Silvaina Silverstar sealed beam headlamps WHEELS/TIRES: Crager D-Window 15x8 4.75" Bs wrapped in 31" Treadwright Crawlers MISCELLANEOUS: Spartan Locker up front, Armored up pretty well and a few other associated items for the 4x4 world This was the first vehicle Ive ever owned. It was brought back to life by what was my families dealership in 2003. I learned to drive in this truck, I learned to work on Jeeps with this truck and I still enjoy this truck dearly. It has its dings, dents, scratches and scars. I still give it a good drive on the roads once in awhile but it has since become more of my "adverturer." Its by no means a "trail beater" but If I go out to do some off roading this is my vehicle of choice. This truck was just the beginning to my Jeep addiction and adventure and I really do cherish it for that. ------------------------------------------------------------------- MODEL AND YEAR 1988 Comanche Sportruck (yep another 1) ENGINE & PERFORMANCE: 4.0 Litre 242ci inline 6 Cylinder DRIVETRAIN: 2wd AW4/Dana 44 Trac-Lok COOLING: Stock, Closed cooling system ELECTRICAL & IGNITION: Stock. STEERING: Stock... SUSPENSION: Yawn.... Stock INTERIOR: A few "custom" modifications but still very much Stock BRAKES: Plenty of New parts but still the same old OEM setup LIGHTING: Besides a pair of rather useless bumper lights its the same old here. Ha Ha WHEELS/TIRES: Well worn American Racing 15x8 wheels wrapped in 235/75/15 mild terrian tires MISCELLANEOUS: A custom Lowes paint Job and a sweet removable sunroof definently give this truck its character. This was a quick purchase decision and a very fun project. I have built this thing into my current Daily Driver and absolutly love ripping around town in this sucker. It has gotten its nickname "The dumpster" from its obvious paint job but its no garbage can. I just prefer to relate to it as "Oscar" :D -------------------------------------------------------------------- MODEL AND YEAR 1990 Comanche Eliminator ENGINE & PERFORMANCE: 4.0 Litre 242ci Inline 6 Cylinder DRIVETRAIN: AX15/NP231/Dana 30/ Dana 44 Trac-Lok COOLING: Stock, closed cooling system ELECTRICAL & IGNITION: 100amp Alternator, new stereo speakers. No ign. mods STEERING: Stock SUSPENSION: Stock INTERIOR: Besides a set of cupholders the interior is 100% Factory and in immaculate condition! BRAKES: Stock LIGHTING: 2 KC 57 series lights on the Factory rollbar and 2 Factory fog lights on the front bumper. Still retians OEM Wagner Headlamps WHEELS/TIRES: Factory 10 hole 15x7 Wheels wrapped in 235/75/15 Goodyear Wrangler Radials MISCELLANEOUS: This truck is summed up in one easy phrase, "My baby" I knew from the minute i purchased this truck that it was one day gonna become something special. The paint job was done in tribute to the one and only Walker Evans and the success he gave these trucks in the later 1980s and early 1990s. The truck has been kept to as close to factory as possible. With every decision I make very well thought through in honor of the rarity of this beauty. This is my Dodge Viper or Chevy Corvette and I treat it as such. To many people its probably still just a 22 year old Jeep, but to me I feel the rich history and heritage everytime i sit behind the wheel of this baby, and I hope to preserve it for many many years to come. gotta give an honorable mention to Dads 1989 Pioneer as well. He said to include it since i did fix it up for him ;) Best MJ story O man only 1...hmmm. Lets go back to January 2008. I still only owned my blue 1988 and I was enjoying a snowy night racing through the feilds around my house with a few friends. After awhile I managed to drift alittle far off into the weeds and slammed into a large rock with the right front tire at about 30-35mph. The truck went airborne and I thought for sure I was going over. After slamming back into the ground and coming to a stop I got out to asess the damage. All my friends had rushed to the scene only seeing headlights become vertical and then crashing back down. The next day after a replacement tire and an alignment the truck was good as new! No broken chassis parts, NOTHING! That night everyone got a taste of the toughness of these little pickups and still to this day I use that event as a testmony. What owner loves best about CC O man, theres just so much. Wether its an escape over my lunch break from a hectic day at work, or i just have a few minutes to kill in the evening. I can't think of much better therapy than this forum and the members of it. The array of knowledge, dedication and the sense of humor of (most) members is outstanding! Anytime i get behind a computer screen its one of the 1st sites i jump onto. It doesnt matter if its to checjk up on a build, to ask/answer a technical question or just to see what crazy things might be happening to others that day.....Comancheclub.com is as important to me as Facebook is to a teenage girl. Ha Ha I ABSOLUTLY LOVE IT! and knowing I'm not the only MJ nut out there makes me feel even better each day :D ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BJ, holy crap. That's a lot of MJ's. Your trucks all have a purpose. You've been one of the members who has been around here pretty much since the dawn of the club, and you've only become a stronger member. You share your tips and tricks you've discovered while working on your fleet, your ideas, and your help to any who need it. You have a build thread on your trucks and keep them updated. Those trucks! This is what the bug is all about. I can't tell you the ideas and sparks you've started with the Walker tribute truck. Completely out of the blue, you take a super clean truck and make it an awesome replica/homage to a big part of MJ heritage. Congrats, and enjoy the MJOTM! Rob :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinkrun Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Awesome collection and well deserved COTM I would love to see them sometime I am in the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500 MJ Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Well deserved - Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 love it, love it, love it... :bowdown: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rymanrph Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Congratulations :clapping: You have a nice collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89eliminator Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 well deserved. i like how each of them are totally unique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Love it too. :cheers: All your rigs pictured are clean, correct, varied, and represent well the versatility of the MJ. I think you have shown this versatility better than anyone else ever has. I know you have to have a ton of work into them all. Quality work, and quality CC member. Well done, and I'm a fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86customanche Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 love the collection. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buxmj Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 You are an inspriation to me and I'm sure many on this forum. Keep up the good work, thanks for sharing so much and congratulations! Buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Loved the red one. Want-a-swap? 2 fer 1 :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComancheKid45 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Thanks guys for all the compliments! :D I'm just a Comanche Nut like all of us. :chillin: and Jim as much as I appreciate the offer, I think Walker would get homesick all the way out there :rotfl2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenobian_84 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Very cool, and totally deserved. :clapping: I know my truck wouldn't be anywhere near as good looking as it is now if it weren't for you. Kudos man, enjoy the spotlight. :cheers: :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 This needs to be drooled over at least once more before the end of the month. Thanks for being a part of this site, BJ! Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche County Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Very nice collection!!! Can you put up a pic of your hi-lift mount on your first truck's roll bar?,,, just want to see a close up of the mounting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComancheKid45 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 viewtopic.php?f=7&t=11644&start=105 Theres my small writeup in my build thread, near the bottom of the page. I just purchsed the tube bumper/rollbar mounts from Hi lift and clamped em on. very easy and secure location ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cz777 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 damn nice tribe of them ''Indians '' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComancheKid45 Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Thanks eveyone! Ive really enjoyed having my trucks showcased all month......but I'm acctually very excited to see who is selected next! :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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