Bigsarge173 Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Today after what seems like forever. My 1992 MJ Eliminator has arrived from (NO RUST) Texas. It is a 2wd 5 speed with 95,000. It is a little rough right now but I'm already going to start the restoration tomorrow. I'm looking forward to sharing my journey with everyone. It took me 5 years of looking endlessly on Ebay, Craigslist, and autotrader to find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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87Warrior Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Welcome! She is a beauty. What are your plans for the truck? Gurantee I could find rust on there. My 'rust free' '92 ended up costing me more in body work than what I purchased the truck for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Aye, welcome aboard sarge. Even though perhaps it was a rust free truck from TX, it picked up some when traversing the Mason/Dixon line due to culture shock. :yes: You have a rare 1992 Elim bird there, and she looks great. Well worth the 5-year search. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsarge173 Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 1.) I'm degreasing the engine and removing all the Texas Mud. 2.) I'm flushing the engine tomorrow and giving it a new head gasket. 3.) Giving it a Top End Tune-up. ( Champion double platinum spark plugs and Champion 8mm wires) 4.) Upgrading the Distributor Cap and ignition coil. 5.) Install Brute Force Cold Air Intake 6.) Flushing radiator, new Goodyear hoses and belts. 7.) Getting my new exhaust installed. I just ordered a stainless exhaust ceramic header. I'm going with a flowmaster 40. Phase 2 - Body and Undercoat Phase 3 - Lift, Suspension, and Tires Phase 4 - Interior All done in 2 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsarge173 Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 #1 goal is to try to keep it as original as possible but add small aggressive features that scream eliminator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsarge173 Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 I'm heading to the junk yard tomorrow and looking for front grill and bumper. Hoping I find a replacement. I am going to get a custom rear bumper made. The trucks current rear bumper looks like it went to war with a tree. Its too far gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Where at in Chicago land are you bigsarge? Skip the double platnium plugs... Would be a waste of money. The old 4.0L loves the regular old copper plus. No need to spend any extra. Have you seen the 'cowl' intake setups for the MJ/XJ? Puts the draw in for the cold air up by the wiper motor instead of the hot corner by the exhaust. Also, have you checked your VIN/Build date? Do you have one of the last made? VIN serials over 200,000 will most likely be in '92, but a door sticker will give us more of a base to work with. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasbulliwagen Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 We looked up his build date in another thread. I beleive it wa in April of 92.definitely one of the last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsarge173 Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 (edited) Yes the Door Tag shows build date of 04/92. I will post a picture later tonight. I did read a article showing that June of 92 it was officially the end of the MJ. The article states that by the date it was made official the last of the MJ's might had already been made before. They made 12 a day. So there is a good chance my Eliminator is one of the last to roll out of the plant. http://www.nytimes.com/1992/06/06/business/company-news-chrysler-to-end-production-of-jeep-comanche.html I guess I got lucky? @Rob - I live in Melrose Park, IL The plugs I got for $4 each on Ebay. I got the brute force intake for $100 on amazon. Later I will look into the Cowl intake, I have to budget myself for the body and paint. Edited March 20, 2014 by Bigsarge173 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepman Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Looks just like mine when I first got it except the Rust Free part and the Eliminator decals... Look forward to seeing the build up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbyrambler Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Ditto on the plugs - Autolite 985 - works just fine - - - Speaking of saving money, ALEXIA saved me Lotsa $ - - retailmenot.com - Super easy to use - Code TRT30 still valid at Advance Auto - 30% off - No min - $50 max discount - very few exceptions such as oil - - Order online - pickup in store - - Nice - Works everyplace discounts/coupons are offered. http://comancheclub.com/topic/39040-rockauto-discount-code/ Btm of thread :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsarge173 Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 I will never drive this truck in the snow. I'm buying a 01 XJ for the winter and storing the MJ so it can live a very long life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 I love this project already. Made almost exactly a year after mine :thumbsup: What sort of lift are you planning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComancheKid45 Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Nice truck! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsarge173 Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 The lift is a Rubicon 3.5" superide with monotubes. Going with 31x10.5 Goodyear Duratracs and All black Gambler Wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jpnjim Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 My advice, save EVERYTHING you unbolt from it. if you keep it long enough you will appreciate having all the original parts tucked away some day. EVERYTHING :) Good luck, you have a fantastic MJ there :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13 Legion Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 LOL!!! I will never drive in the snow!! Man this winter has been brutal. It seems to get longer every year!!! May have to bring that Manche back to Texas so ya can enjoy it! :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsarge173 Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 LOL!!! I will never drive in the snow!! Man this winter has been brutal. It seems to get longer every year!!! May have to bring that Manche back to Texas so ya can enjoy it! :yes: It was a very long and super cold Midwest winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsarge173 Posted March 21, 2014 Author Share Posted March 21, 2014 To Do List - Don't know if I should get my hands on a factory roll bar or not. I thinking of going with a leer bed lid. Have to make up my mind on that matter. The interior looks like a hobo lived inside so I'm going with custom upholstery look and put in a new carpet. I'm keeping the original dash but going to repair and repaint it (crack on top by the radio). I do have figure out what I'm going to do with the radio. I really want a double din sony touch screen in there. I just have to figure out what to do with the bottom vent. I am going install a rear view mirror with temp and compass. My heart is torn about power windows and locks. I found someone on craigslist selling a 1986 MJ factory PW and Lock but I was unable to come to a agreement on price. So that's we're I'm at on that. I really want a Viper Smart Auto Starter so power locks are kinda needed. ---------------------------------- As far as the body I'm keeping the repainting it the original black and looking for a custom eliminator decal. I'm keeping all the original body parts, but I need to repair or replace the rear bumper. I'm going to add a mopar light bar from a jeep liberty renegade ( which I already have). Lastly I'm adding napier hood vents ( not sure if I'm going to actually use make a hole in the hood or just for looks. Again I do want to keep as much as I can original but I want some custom touches. *************OPEN TO IDEAS ------ I would love everyone's input . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Decals you can pick up from www.jeepsticker.com I posted up in your wanted thread for the interior stuff, I have a set of factory grey leather seats in great shape and a couple sets of full interior plastics and a dash so you don't have to repair the one you have. I'll even help you toss it in and reharness/zip tie the dash harness. I have a few sets of grey door panels, some with laredo trim (Cloth inserts) that were power, some crank... I have some other parts and rarities also that you can poke through if you head out this way and we can get you set up. May even let you take the Diesel MJ for a spin. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche County Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Sky Soldiers and their Comanches are welcome here! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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