Automan2164 Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Sorry for the delay here guys. I know how you get twitchy when you don't get your MJOTM on time... Turns out this one was running on a rain delay on account of Sandy. This month's honoree filled in the blanks via cell phone, proving you can't keep a good member off the site. Enjoy. :cheers: DIRTEATR717's 1989 Comanche Pioneer MODEL AND YEAR: 89 Pioneer ENGINE & PERFORMANCE: 4.0 all stock, K&N air filter DRIVETRAIN: Ax-15, 231, stock Dana 30 Factory Dana 44 with larger tow package brakes and LSD COOLING: Original closed setup, new 3 core radiator ELECTRICAL & IGNITION: Just have a 10 blade electrical fan and lots of old wires that go no where! STEERING: stock and original except tie rod ends! SUSPENSION: lifted 6.5 but probably sagged to 5.5ish has what I think are rustys 4.5" lift coils then added a 2" puck and did a SOA in the rear, rustys HD trakbar and bracket, Clayton longarms, 12" travel whitebody no name shocks. INTERIOR: Mostly original darker blue, cutout bench seat, hockeystick arm rests! Idiot light gauge cluster. Added a Uniden 520 xl CB radio and a Sony xplod deck. Also made the same cupholder as the one in the DIY section, It's VERY useful! BRAKES: All stock and works okay, I'm using YJ brakelines up front and Dakota rear LIGHTING: Autopal headlight housings and the DDM 5K raptor HID kit, LOVE IT. Also have two 6" round KCs up front with plastic amber covers which are also awesome! WHEELS/TIRES: 33" Good year MT/Rs with Kevlar on soft 8s MISCELLANEOUS: XJ soundbar behind the benchseat, Euramatec B pillar lights with Blue LEDs. 97+ XJ mirrors, removable doors and made a set of YJ soft half doors fit. Custom front stubby bumper with stinger, OR-Fab XJ tube bumper in the rear. New floor pans! Best MJ story I drive it everyday and have wayyy too many stories to tell, I have some of the same stories as some of the guys on here like how many people stop us to say they love our trucks and that they should've never stopped making them, the looks on people's faces when you tell them you drive a Jeep pickup and the classic "nice Cherokee dude, how did you make the bed part? " My Dad bought my truck in September of 90' and I was brought home from the hospital in it as an infant in 92'. I have the original window sticker and all the paperwork too ;) Not many people can say they grew up their entire life riding in their current vehicle. I would never sell it for any amount of money. What owner loves best about CC I love everything about CC , the ability to share your obsession and one of a kind bond with a rare truck with plenty of like minded gentleman who are willing to lend a hand/advice whenever you may need. Also being able to see all the ideas/modifications people share for our little niche is just incredible. One day I hope to meet a few of you guys! Just wanted to say I'm honored to be picked for Manche of the month! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bravo sir. Bravo. Not many can say that they were taken home from the hospital in their MJ, and still have it. Keeping it in the family for sure. Your 14 page build thread started from the ground up. It was almost like watching you and the MJ grow. First you started small with just the BB, adding upgrades and tweaks throughout, finally bringing us to the current day. You post very detailed information, complete with pics, explanations, and insight. Because of this, you are one of the members worthy of the spotlight. You are a great example of what can be done on a basic budget, an inspiration to current and new members. Enjoy the spotlight. :cheers: Rob Click here to view the article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComancheKid45 Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Congrats man, Your work is appreciated and your presense is always welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500 MJ Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 YEAH, Great Member and Great MJ! Congrats Nick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backdraft Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Way to go Nick! Your truck has always been easily one of my favorites. Well deserved for a great member and a truck that refuses to go down without a fight. Enjoy it. Also looking foward to the possibility of wheeling Moab next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Been waiting for this one for a while now... figured it had to be soon enough! Awesome MJ. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Well deserving member and congrats on MJOTM. I hope you and yours (including your stellar MJ) are all fine and back to normal operations on the island quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexia Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 He looks so happy looking out the window! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirteatr717 Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Thanks guys!!!! I appreciate all the kind words! I'm hanging in there, it's almost like a war zone in some towns and I can't believe what I'm seeing in some places. As for Moab it's happening! And of course I'm happy I'm driving a Comanche :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89eliminator Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 excellent choice! such a good looking MJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86customanche Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 congrats! :rock on: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89Comanche4x4 Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 lucky guy making MJOTM! well deserved!! sweet truck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancheKid86 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 well deserved MJOTM congrats dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goonies.nsd Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Congrats Nick. Good to see a local boy in the winners circle. If we only had gas to keep em running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny quest Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 yea Buddy!! now lets talk details on this Moab trip :MJ 1: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirteatr717 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Thanks John! I've got plenty of gas that I waited forever to get hahah and Dan I already have my route planned out and where I'd like to stop and be a total tourist haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche County Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Awesome, good for you Nick! It's a member of your family and ours too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdf111 Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Nice ride man... preatty much what I want mine to look like after done... one question though is that a custom rear bumper? or did you buy that some where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirteatr717 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Thanks guys :wavy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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