CajunComanche Posted July 4, 2012 Posted July 4, 2012 87.Paid $1200.Pics as I go..I'm trying to figure out how to use this site.I have a bunch of pics to post if I can figure this out. I bought this lil truck several months ago because I've always liked these lil trucks and realize they are getting scarce. It's a 2wd and had a 4 banger.It was 3 or 4 different colors too.Texas truck so no rust except minor floorboard.It needed some bodywork so I figured I'd give it a try.I'm no bodyman.Did the best I could and grabbed the cupgun and compressor.A gallon of Rust Oleum black and went to town.Decent paintjob for a rookie and Rust oleum. Decided to put on a Rough Country 3" lift,2" wheel spacers and some bigger rubbers. Drove the Comanche with the 4 banger around town for a few months and was ok with the extreme lack of power due to getting around 25 mpg. Took her on her first road trip to Austin Texas to do a job.Normally a 3 hour trip from where I live but took 4 because of struggling to climb the hills on the way.Floorboard the whole way there and back.We got passed by a Prius going up a hill maxed out at 54 mph in a 70 zone.Last straw!! I had a 20' boat with a 4.3 Chevy at my shop with very low hours on it.Did research on a swap and decided to go ahead with the project.If you know anything about marine motors you know that they are overbuilt to run full speed at all times.Steel crank.forged pistons and rods,huge intake and exhaust ports,roller motor putting out 224 horses.This little truck screams now and will catch a mean second with a stock 700R4.After I did the swap I trailered it to the local muffler shop and had straight dual exhaust with glasspacks installed.It sounds real tough,like a V8 with a cam. I'm currently building a new shop and will build a paint booth in it.I will do a ground up resto on the truck.Strip it down to bare metal and do the bodywork right. I bought 4x4 running gear from my stepson that came from a 90 Cherokee.To me it ain't a real jeep if it ain't 4wd. Will post pics of all the progress to date when I can figure it out.With 3" lift.
CajunComanche Posted July 5, 2012 Author Posted July 5, 2012 Thanks.A work in progress. 4.3 Chevy boat motor
Zenobian_84 Posted July 5, 2012 Posted July 5, 2012 That's a real 'beut you got there. :thumbsup: I remember when I sanded / painted mine, I looked exactly like you did :clapping: Â Also, that air freshener seems familiar somehow.... ;)
CajunComanche Posted July 15, 2012 Author Posted July 15, 2012 New pics.Put in my courtesy lights.Much better than the dangling factory ones.Pic of new headliner.Pic showing how i ran duals and my dog Buddy.[/img][/img][/img][/img][/img][/img]
CajunComanche Posted July 15, 2012 Author Posted July 15, 2012 My custom dash with boat speedo and tach used as "fillers" for now
CajunComanche Posted July 15, 2012 Author Posted July 15, 2012 B&M shifter I found on Craigslist for $50
CajunComanche Posted July 15, 2012 Author Posted July 15, 2012 2 1/4" duals with glasspacks.No cats.She rumbles.
CajunComanche Posted July 15, 2012 Author Posted July 15, 2012 My other trucks and projects. 84 BroncoII with Mustang 302 roller motor.
CajunComanche Posted July 15, 2012 Author Posted July 15, 2012 02 Cummins 4X4 6 speed work truck.400 horse 800 ft. lbs torque.This thing is a beast.
CajunComanche Posted July 15, 2012 Author Posted July 15, 2012 1977 Dodge Power Wagon 4X4.This is a rare truck that I will be doing a ground up restoration on after I build my new shop.
CajunComanche Posted July 15, 2012 Author Posted July 15, 2012 I had to throw this pic in too.My Harley I bought new in 98.She has since received a full blown customize.Done by my good friend Wild Bill of Wild Bill's Underground Choppers-Nashville.
CajunComanche Posted July 19, 2012 Author Posted July 19, 2012 Found some Ravines with good 31/10.50/15 for $250.These are my favorite stock Jeep wheels.I have 1.5" spacers behind them.
CajunComanche Posted July 22, 2012 Author Posted July 22, 2012 Traded my old stock wheels and tires for a built 700r4 yesterday.Only problem is it's 2wd..I need a 4x4 700r4.I also bought a gravity feed spray gun and DA sander to do my paint job right. My "old lady" gripes when I spend money on my toys so I came up with a solution both of us can live with.I've been bartering and selling my crap on Craigslist.One man's trash is another man's treasure.
CajunComanche Posted August 12, 2012 Author Posted August 12, 2012 http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-a ... 4806_n.jpg
CajunComanche Posted August 12, 2012 Author Posted August 12, 2012 I'm the Barter King!lol..I traded a front axle and NP231 for this WHOLE Cherokee!86 with a 2.8,cam,headers,Edelbrock 4 barrel.
motorbikejedi Posted August 13, 2012 Posted August 13, 2012 Dang that's a sweet build and a sweet trade!!!!! Keep up the good work!!!
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