mzairboy Posted May 22, 2013 Posted May 22, 2013 Hello Everyone! I am new to the Comanche Club, so new, I don't even have a Comanche. That however, might change. Friday I will be embarking on a 13 hour drive to hopfully purchase a very nice Comanche that has caught my eye. 13 hours out, catch a bit of sleep, load up the MJ, and drive 13 hours home. That is the plan. I've never been a forum type of guy, but first impressions around here are good, and I feel welcomed. I guess you can just follow this thread as I embark on the adventure of my first Comanche!
TheDirtyJeep401 Posted May 22, 2013 Posted May 22, 2013 Lets hope the drive is worth it, post some pics when you can. And welcome to the club. Youll find all of the info and more that you need to know about a comanche.
mzairboy Posted May 25, 2013 Author Posted May 25, 2013 Now I begin my 13 hour drive home. I can't stop looking in the mirror! Pics will come...
mzairboy Posted May 26, 2013 Author Posted May 26, 2013 Photos of bringing the Comanche home! Image Not Found Quick stop for photos. Been here before a few years back, but not with a manche... Image Not Found Stopping for world famous ribs! Image Not Found Image Not Found Stopping at an abandoned gas station to find a geocache. www.geocaching.com Image Not Found More pics to come!
87Warrior Posted May 26, 2013 Posted May 26, 2013 I love the key ring picture, nicely done. I'd say that truck is worth every bit of a 13 hour drive.
Geonovast Posted May 26, 2013 Posted May 26, 2013 That thing is puurdy. Hopefully everything underneath is just as good. Got any specs on it?
mzairboy Posted May 26, 2013 Author Posted May 26, 2013 Here are photos of the Comanche once we arrived home in PA. It was well worth the drive! I'll be leaving for a Texas trip next week, so I stored it in the barn basement. I'll start work on it soon. Some things I plan to do are: Undercoat the underneath. Custom tool box. Custom roll bar and tire carrier. Custom bed and tailgate guards. (Stole the idea from the "Building of Bucky" thread. Rocker guards. Clean up the interior. Tune the engine. Here is a link to the build thread before me, with additional photos. Enjoy! http://comancheclub.com/topic/38646-nice-mj-not-mine/ Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found At home with the rest of the family! Image Not Found
dscowell Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 What a sweet truck I love it just how it is! With the other upgrades you are doing it will be sweet! I might have read over it how much lift is on it right now?
RynoMJ Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 Very nice truck! Looking forward to what you have planned for it. Keep us up to date.
Alexia Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 I am wondering if that was a 4WD conversion since it has the 1997+ shifter and bezel there.
mzairboy Posted May 28, 2013 Author Posted May 28, 2013 I am wondering if that was a 4WD conversion since it has the 1997+ shifter and bezel there. Yes, it is a 4wd conversion. It has a NP242 Transfer case with more 4wd options than I know what to do with. =)
mzairboy Posted May 28, 2013 Author Posted May 28, 2013 What a sweet truck I love it just how it is! With the other upgrades you are doing it will be sweet! I might have read over it how much lift is on it right now? 4.5" lift. In addition it has ACOS adjustable coil spacers.
TheDirtyJeep401 Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 I know I havent been on Comanche club verylong, but I swear that one was on here years ago, did you get it in missouri? But either way, thats a nice Comanche. :thumbsup:
TheDirtyJeep401 Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 http://comancheclub.com/topic/22814-my-89-comanche-project/ Is it the same one??? Looks like it.
mzairboy Posted May 28, 2013 Author Posted May 28, 2013 http://comancheclub.com/topic/22814-my-89-comanche-project/ Is it the same one??? Looks like it. YES! That's it! I was looking everywhere and couldn't find the link. I'm happily learning more and more about my truck everyday. =)
TheDirtyJeep401 Posted May 29, 2013 Posted May 29, 2013 Thought it was it saw the St Louis on the liner and was thinkin it was it, glad I found the link and glad that the MJ went to a good owner, Have fun with it!!!!! :thumbsup:
mzairboy Posted June 7, 2013 Author Posted June 7, 2013 Now that I am back from Texas, I hope to get the Manche inspected and road ready. I think I might do a custom license plate, but I need to see what is available. I attached a few photos of before and after for those who are too lazy to click links. I think b52nav did a great job on the restoration, and I hope to improve upon where he left off. Before Restorations. Image Not Found After Restorations - How I bought it. Image Not Found
mzairboy Posted June 15, 2013 Author Posted June 15, 2013 Let the modifications begin! I got a set of Quadratec Ultimate Floor Liners for the 84-01 Cherokee. Part # 14254.7001 http://www.quadratec.com/products/14254_7001_07.htm Overall impressions are good. They fit pretty well, and have a lot of coverage on the floor. I have a set for my Wrangler and they are very durable and really keep mud and slush off the carpet. Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found I also applied my ComancheClub.com decal! :thumbsup: Image Not Found
mzairboy Posted June 26, 2013 Author Posted June 26, 2013 Update: TWO bearings that were bad in the front axle need replaced. It should also pass inspection and soon be ready to drive! I also heard something that sounds like engine knock, but it could be the bearings in the front.
Minuit Posted June 27, 2013 Posted June 27, 2013 Wait! If it sounds anything like a rod knock, check your flexplate-torque converter bolts first. There is an inspection cover at the front of the transmission. Under that is the engine's flexplate which is held to the torque converter by several bolts. These have a habit of backing out over the years and making a sound very much like a bottom end knock. Turn the engine by hand and tighten these, and you may just save yourself a lot of heartache. If you need pics, I can get some for you later today. Beautiful truck, by the way.
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