Wrz Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 How's everyone doing, I'm new to this forum and finally bought a comanche after searching for a few months. I've owned a few zj's and have a xj as a dd currently. I have high hopes for this build and we shall see where it takes me, can't say I have a budget since its a JEEPBought it from a member here on CC for $900 and got beat up on the shipping costing me a total of $1525 to my door. Needs a trans seal to get it running ( trans in bed )Specs1990 comanche pioneer lwb174k auto 4x4 355 gearsSolid frameNewer engine with 85kRoll barNeeds rockers and some body workHere are some picsMy xj in the backgroundTook the bench seat carpet and some trim outWhat a pitta the lower seat belt bolts areMostly surface but has a couple poke through spots on the drivers sidePassengers side mostly surface and nothing too majorComanhe- $900Shipping- $625Cost to date- $1525 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relyt120 Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 :drool: roll bar and grill guard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrz Posted November 30, 2012 Author Share Posted November 30, 2012 Made some small progress on the mj swapped the doors from a 99 cherrokee ( still need the door strickers ) The Donor Doors Before After Another after pic, Must of delete the before pic :doh: Still have to line up the body lines, and wire everything up but is comming along slowly This weekend i will finish up sanding up he passengerside floor Monstaline the interior and start on fixing and doing the wiring Anyone have a good write up on column to floo shift? The tranny is being refreshed this week and i would like to do this swap before the carpet goes in Doors- Free from work :thumbsup: Cost to date - $1525 Will add in the other parts i have as i install them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrz Posted December 3, 2012 Author Share Posted December 3, 2012 Made some good progress on the MJ today spotted this little jem at my work and will be working on the price with the boss, will hopefully have it at the house this weekend comming up no rott or rust anywhere just a dent on the lower rear corner Sold the rims/tires and front brush guard the manche came with for $160 The first 3 came off like butter, the 4th was stripped and would not come out. ending up drilling the studs to get it off will be replacing with zj studs since i will be doing discs in the rear at some point Got the bed off :) what a pitta lifting by yourself Some 5.9 zj rims i tossed on, had left over from a part out, will use for rollers Little present from the PO Happy to say the frame is rott free with some flakey undercoating and minor surface rust Misc picture of the load sesing valve, will be eliminating when i redo the brakes Do these leafs look correct? seem kinda funny with banna shape they have made some more progress on the passenger side floor, alot of rust but no holes bigger then a skittle lol Bed removal was pretty straight foward, with no broken bolts ( soaked them all in crc freeze off for two days ) Gas tank had new hardward which was great and made it easy and even came with a little over a quarter tank :) Making some progress and will hopefully have her in the garage so i can work on it at night after work next weekend i will get the frame and under carriage pressure washed, and weather permitting get the monstaline rolled on :banana: Previous total - $1525 Parts sold- $160 Cost to date- $1365 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrz Posted December 9, 2012 Author Share Posted December 9, 2012 Made some small progress on the manche today, Got the frame and under carriage all pressure washed, still have a few more spots to hit i missed In the process No rott, Just som minor surface rust and flakey unde coating Tomarrow i have some grinding, sanding and some prep work before the monstaline goes on ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rymanrph Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Looking good dude. What happened to that leaf? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrz Posted December 9, 2012 Author Share Posted December 9, 2012 Looking good dude. What happened to that leaf? I bought the jeep like that, does not appreared to be lifted. But would like to correct it or get a replacement pair Any ideas why it's shaped like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakjeep93 Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 looks like a wierd extra overload or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goose Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Yep, It's an overload spring. Love the truck. There is one on CL here in OK that looks exactly like yours. Same color scheme and same bar in the bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrz Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 Hah that's funny, Comanches are scarce around here, is that overload spring stock? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goose Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 No, you can pick them up at most parts stores or online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89JeepMJ Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 yeah its just a bolt on leaf the helps with loads. they're at Napa and such Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrz Posted January 20, 2013 Author Share Posted January 20, 2013 Been awhile since ive updated my build, Stripped the front end of its sheet metal 2 weeks ago, and Finally made some real progress last weekend and got the engine pulled, figured it would be easier to replace the exhaust manifold, motor mounts ect and paint the engine bay with the engine out the way. First time pulling a motor and it went fairly good with a few broken items but nothing too major Gave the engine a quick bath and who would have knew my block is blue lol Been a little nervous putting all this time and money into this engine that i never head run since the trans was in the bed when i bought it. Takes a small edge off of things knowing it was rebuild at sometime And the engine bay after a pressure wash Tomarrow i will start on replacing gaskets and some engine goodies :) more pictures to come tomarrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Love the progress you're making. Can't say I've ever seen a 4wd with an auto on the column. Great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrz Posted January 20, 2013 Author Share Posted January 20, 2013 Love the progress you're making. Can't say I've ever seen a 4wd with an auto on the column. Great work! Thanks I've been debating on doing a floor shift swap, but kind of like the old school column shift lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relyt120 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Thanks I've been debating on doing a floor shift swap, but kind of like the old school column shift lol Long live the column shifter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 With bucket seats it makes no difference but with a bench seat and a column shift your sweetie can sit closer. If you want a floor shift find a XJ with same auto, AW4 and the swap will be a P&P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Long live the column shifter! :agree: Always liked column shifts, I feel strange every time I drive something that doesn't have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrz Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 Starting to clean up the motor one side at a time, Got the intake and exhaust manifold pulled ( to my suprise all the bolts came out very easy ) Knew the exhaust manifold was cracked and prevously welded a few times Time for an upgrade, picked up some pacesetter headers off ebay a few months back for $147.50 shipped Quick coat of paint since they had some paint chips from being moved around. ( also painted the motor mount ) Cleaned and painted the intake manifold and heat shield Block after a cleaning and some paint Throttle cable bracket cleaned and painted as well Painted the bolts and will have to swap the washers with the new ones that came with the headers ( forgot all about them till i called it a day ) Shinned up the brass fittings with a wire wheel Exhaust mocked up Image Not Found All assembled Image Not Found Image Not Found Hopefully i can find a good egr tomarrow from the jy, Apparently the egr tube needs to be modified to fit the headers, its off by a solid 5/8 and need to get the one bolt in behind tube 4. Think i will try to grind it down some Previous total - $1365 Headers $147.50 Cost to date- $1512.50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrymmbeer Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Hope that motor runs after all that hard work. But I just started my rebuild on my 92 and I'm sticking money into something that Ive never driven. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrz Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 Hope that motor runs after all that hard work. But I just started my rebuild on my 92 and I'm sticking money into something that Ive never driven. Good Luck I hear ya deffently a gamble, but the owner i bought it from was pretty on the money as far as what was wrong with the jeep, so i have my fingers crossed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche County Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 I like how you've started this by tackling all the right stuff! Good work happening here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrz Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 Had another good weekend on the comanche and made some more progress on the engine Pulled some accessories off the front Did not take too many before pictures, but here are some of the almost finished product New Waterpump and painted pullys Upgraded the fan clutch with one from a 98 ZJ and painted the fan New high flow thermostate housing and 180 degree stat Cleaned and painted the a/c compressor and brackets Picked up a new to me valve cover from work, Nice upgrade Upgraded the oil temperature sensor for when i do the gauge cluster swap Front assembled Changed the plugs and wires and they sent me the wrong cap and rotor http://comancheclub.com/public/style_emoticons/#EMO_DIR#/fist shake 1.gif Not too bad for a few hours of work Still need to swap injectors Add a second coat of paint to the valve cover and install Wait for the brown santa to bring me alternator Order a new cap and rotor Change oil pan gasket and paint/clean decide what to do with my throttle body ( really want to add the h.o one ) Swap in water temp sensor for futue gauge swap I know I'm forgetting a few other items on the to-do list If theres anything else i should swap out or upgrade feel free to chime in Previous total - $1512.50 Water Pump- $30.00 High Flow Thermostat $50.85 Zj Fan Clutch- $44.95 Autolite Plugs- $9.00 Taylor wires - $43.95 Valve Cover- Work Perk Cost to date - $1691.25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88whitemanche Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Looks awesome you can tell by the first pic you placed in the post! Huge difference in the look of the engine.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrz Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 Looks awesome you can tell by the first pic you placed in the post! Huge difference in the look of the engine.... Thanks it's coming along, not as quick as a prefer but should look good when all done :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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