GHayduke Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 Junkie- The seats came out of a 2001 Chrokee Classic. May have been a "Limmited" package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbain Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Right on.... lookin' good.... a buddy of mine painted his new style GM Copper..... don't see MJ's in this color very often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHayduke Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 I decided to paint the doors to match for now..... Getting the old trim adhesive off was a bear & I scratched the panel. So Bondo to the rescue.. Once the yellow hardens I'll do the lower panels. 0 degree weather and snow likely are not helping my drying time... Yes that's dirty road salt filled slush on the new paint etc... :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ftpiercecracker1 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 We my Interior is about finished so time for some before and after photos to tell if you can see the difference: After Before After Headliner / Roof Before After Drivers Side: After: Man it truly looks spectacular with that interior swap done. So modern, so refreshed looking. Very nice job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reedtech Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I want to do this to my jeep one day, very nice work. Sight to see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabonis Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Curious on your DIY painting. Just picked up my first Comanche - http://comancheclub.com/topic/37521-haydukes-operation-comanche-repower-88-to-98-swap/page-9 I'm not in love with the color, and the clear coat is gone on most of the truck, so I need to do something, but it does not make sense to have a pro job due to cost. How has the paint held up on the canopy? What did you do for prep work? I guess I have the same questions for the rest of your truck. How has the yellow paint held up? Did you do a layer of clear when it was done? If you have a bit of time to add some extra details, I'd be very curious. Love your build thread... very inspiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHayduke Posted January 29, 2014 Author Share Posted January 29, 2014 Sabonis - I would suggest looking at this thread: http://comancheclub.com/topic/37110-mj-backyard-repaint/ from when I painted the truck. Remember half of painting well is the Prep work. After sanding & wet sanding you need to make sure the surface is dirt and oil free. Wash the panel with dishsoap & water & dry, then 5 minutes before you paint wipe down the panel with a lint free rag and isopropyl alcohol (red heet) or a paint shop alcohol type prep chemical. let me know if you have any questions on my attached thread above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabonis Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Sabonis - I would suggest looking at this thread: http://comancheclub.com/topic/37110-mj-backyard-repaint/ from when I painted the truck. Remember half of painting well is the Prep work. After sanding & wet sanding you need to make sure the surface is dirt and oil free. Wash the panel with dishsoap & water & dry, then 5 minutes before you paint wipe down the panel with a lint free rag and isopropyl alcohol (red heet) or a paint shop alcohol type prep chemical. let me know if you have any questions on my attached thread above. Thank you, checking it out now. How has it held up in the last year? Any additional tips? Distance you held the spray paint from the truck? I may start with my canopy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHayduke Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 Sabonis - I would suggest looking at this thread: http://comancheclub.com/topic/37110-mj-backyard-repaint/ from when I painted the truck. Remember half of painting well is the Prep work. After sanding & wet sanding you need to make sure the surface is dirt and oil free. Wash the panel with dishsoap & water & dry, then 5 minutes before you paint wipe down the panel with a lint free rag and isopropyl alcohol (red heet) or a paint shop alcohol type prep chemical. let me know if you have any questions on my attached thread above. Thank you, checking it out now. How has it held up in the last year? Any additional tips? Distance you held the spray paint from the truck? I may start with my canopy. If it's cool out, heat the can in hot water (I put mine in the hot tub) and shake for awhile before using. Hold it about a foot away- this will vary with the brand/type of paint. practice on something else metal before painting your truck as to how close to hold the can. By Canopy do you mean roof or hood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHayduke Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 I installed a diff locker in my rear axle. Went with the "Lokka" $250. shipped from AU. Happy with it after a week! http://lokka.com/site/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHayduke Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 I developed some death wobble over the winter. I ended up replacing the old steering box and then did the axle ball joints to resolve it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phenryiv1 Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 I developed some death wobble over the winter. I ended up replacing the old steering box and then did the axle ball joints to resolve it.... Did you source a used steering box? If so, was it an MJ/XJ unit or from another vehicle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHayduke Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 Ordered a new steering box from Rockauto for a 98' Cherro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHayduke Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 I did some more work on the manche this weekend and relized I haven't provided a update here for awhile..... So here it is. A few weeks ago I did my battery cable upgrade. I bought a roll of 4 gauge red wire and copper crimp terminals and replaced all the old nasty cables. I went to marine style post terminals. negative cables I wrapped in black tape. As I didn't have a megafuse or fusable link to protect the alternator from the rest of the system, I added a 100amp fuse next to the underhood fuse box. When I did the interior I ran 10guage power wires inside for the power seats and future accessories, but I didn't have a circuit to turn off the power with the ignition... The seats were temporarily wired in with the headlight power..... So this weekend I was in the boneyard and I picked up a Gentex power mirror from a Cadillac Escalade (auto dimmer, temp, & Compass) I went home to install it. I tried to find a good power source at the factory inside fuse box but it was acting flakey, so I decided to do it right...fix the power to the seats as intended... I disassembled the underhood fuse box and probed it for a power source that turns on and off with the ignition, I ended up with the the relay for the electric fan power. I used this as my low power trigger wire for a relay to run the power to the cab. In the pictures you can see three relays in a row, the yellow is for the power seats/ acc power. The other two are for the headlights hi and low beams. The new mega fuse gives me a easy place to power the relays from..... I then wired up the mirror and calibrated the compass (after setting the correct zone) and It all appears to work (I haven't tried the auto dim feature yet but will tonight.) So far I like it after driving 16 miles to work.... During troubleshooting and testing I kept smelling a electrical melt down smell but couldn't find it.. :dunno: . So after completeing everything I ran the engine for ten minutes to see what happens... Eventually I smelled it and eventually saw a wisp of smoke... it was my electric fan. I'm not sure if something in my new wireing caused it to go, or if it was just time. The electric fan came from a junkyard jeep with unknown miles on it... I'm actually not sure if it ever ran since installed (I tested it before) as it's been so cold out since the jeep was built. I unplugged it and ordered a new one this time... :doh: . I'm not sure why my testing would cause it to fry if it did? The fuse didn't pop and the fan never came on... It may have just died.... I guess I'll find out when I get the new one. Any thoughts? Here's another pic of the general wiring going on now.... Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHayduke Posted June 9, 2014 Author Share Posted June 9, 2014 A/C Update: After several weeks I found my A/C dying. It appears I had a tiny leak in my Evaporator core. So once again the dash had to come most of the way out... But this time I did it outdoors as a new project was filling the garage. I installed the new core & tomorrow I'll have a extended pressure / Vacuum test done before recharging the system.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHayduke Posted June 23, 2014 Author Share Posted June 23, 2014 Nostalgia Days Car Show this weekend... Cleaned up the daily driver. Floor mats I picked up a cheap paint gun.... Might do a better repaint this summer.... It currently looks ok from a distance but bad close up & the paint comes off if alcohols touch it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 ... the paint comes off if alcohols touch it. Good thing you've got cup holders to keep your alcohol in check then! :laughin: Seriously though, kids... don't drive and drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHayduke Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 Comanche doing Summer Duty: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relyt120 Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 i just realized how much i love that color combo on your truck Comanche doing Summer Duty: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHayduke Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 Thanks!, I think my rear window is leaking (air/whistle on the highway) I might try to seal it, or just by a new one. how hard are these to install? The current one looks like it's popped out about a 1/4 inch, there's that much gap between the gasket and the cab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nawafy29 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Hi and great job and i have few question if you have the time to answer :DQ: i have MJ 92 Manuel transmission and i did buy 2000 xj dashboard and i want to install it to the MJ but i don't know if i have to use the MJ wiring or i should use the xj wiring system for the computer/dashboard ...etc sorry for my poor english Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relyt120 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Hi and great job and i have few question if you have the time to answer :D Q: i have MJ 92 Manuel transmission and i did buy 2000 xj dashboard and i want to install it to the MJ but i don't know if i have to use the MJ wiring or i should use the xj wiring system for the computer/dashboard ...etc sorry for my poor english If you want a 2000 xj dash you will need to use ALL of the 2000 XJ wiring. NONE of the MJ wiring will work with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nawafy29 Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Hi and great job and i have few question if you have the time to answer :D Q: i have MJ 92 Manuel transmission and i did buy 2000 xj dashboard and i want to install it to the MJ but i don't know if i have to use the MJ wiring or i should use the xj wiring system for the computer/dashboard ...etc sorry for my poor english If you want a 2000 xj dash you will need to use ALL of the 2000 XJ wiring. NONE of the MJ wiring will work with it.Great if I'm gonna take all the2000 wiring is that incloud the computer or i should keep mj computer and if i have to use the xj engin computer whats right number model for the computer fir the 2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ-90 Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Where in Illinois are you located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayduke Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Far NE Corner by Lk Michigan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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