TheKelly's Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Hello all, Just wanted to say hello to everyone. I purchased my first Jeep when I was in the Army, a 1989 Jeep Comanche new. I drove that truck until it got wrecked in an accident, it had 396,000 miles on it :( Well a couple of weeks ago the girl friend and I went to South Dakota( we live in Minnesota) to pick up a 1988 Comanche that we bought on Craigslist for $300.00. So now the restoration begins! I will post photos in a bit. Nice to meet all you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinkrun Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackrabbit41 Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Dope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buxmj Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Welcome to the madness! Lots of knowledgeable people on this site who are willing to help without an attitude. Since you had an mj for nearly 400k I think you probably know a lot about you just did to your free weekends! Buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKelly's Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share Posted November 3, 2017 I have made some progress on the the Comanche :) I made a couple of YouTube videos(my first videos ever). I'll be making a 3rd video as I'm about to spray the color on the cab! Here are the links: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKelly's Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share Posted November 3, 2017 I need some help in finding a couple of parts if possible... The truck had step bars on it that we liked, so we had them re chromed and they look great. I just need to find new step pads and can find not part number on any of the parts that we do have. The step pad is a 2 part piece, it has a metal backer plate then the pad goes on top of that. Here's a photo of the backer plate. It is 17.5" x .3" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 First time I've seen a MJ on a rotisserie. I'm impressed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skorpyo Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Amazing job prepping this MJ. It's awesome to see you putting in the time and effort to do every detail right and making this truck last. I'd guess that the step bars are DeeZees, but even if they aren't they look like these might fit: https://www.deezee.com/product/step-pads/ Great work so far, I'll be keeping an eye on this build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustInMyEye Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Do you really need the step pads? I would just throw down some rattle can bed liner on them, it would be way better grip then the smooth plastic.rubber step pad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKelly's Posted April 21, 2018 Author Share Posted April 21, 2018 Here a few photos of some of the mods we are doing to our MJ :) We are going to be using our MJ for pulling our travel trailer around the country, so the restoration and build are in that direction. The only off roading we will be doing to get to a camp site. To do the double din mod required modding the defrost duct, dashing openings and changing the climate control panel to a 97 Cherokee. The MJ control is to deep to fit in the location needed. We used the factory rear speaker mount and then welded speaker rings over them, then cut away the parts of the bracket that weren't needed. The dash clock has been replaced with a transmission temp gauge and the cigarette lighter was replaced with a USB charging port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 I'm curious as to how you will address the dash bezel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKelly's Posted April 21, 2018 Author Share Posted April 21, 2018 The climate control part of the bezel does not look like we will have to change it. For the deck we are using uxcell® Universal Double Din Frame Trim Surround Black 230mm x 168mm, that can be cut to the shape and size you need. It will be a while before we post photos with the bezel installed, just getting everything mocked up for wiring and cables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKelly's Posted April 21, 2018 Author Share Posted April 21, 2018 Working on make a part 3 YouTube video... A few photos until then... It's off the rotisserie and mounted on the tires and rim it came with until we pick up the new rims and tires. Once we get all the interior wiring done, will install the front and rear glass. Then start on the painting the doors. Once the doors are on will be having the upholstery done. While that is getting done we will bring the box in and start on that. We changed the interior trim color from light gray to dark slate. The cab paint is done except for the final buff which we will done then the door, hood and fenders go on. Here's a link to a few photos of the progress so far. https://photos.app.goo.gl/pvoj4OE7k9zHDsK73 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omega_rugal Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 3 hours ago, TheKelly's said: The dash clock has been replaced with a transmission temp gauge and the cigarette lighter was replaced with a USB charging port. very useful mods these days hehe, who needs to know the hour and cigarettes anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 that's a heck of a build ya got there! should be spectacular when it's done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhornet122 Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 I'm so envious. I have neither the time nor space to redo my Comanche, and good Lord does she deserve it. It looks awesome. Keep posting pics! Please!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKelly's Posted April 24, 2018 Author Share Posted April 24, 2018 Hard to see but... this is the inside of the steering column after encapsulating is so no more rust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKelly's Posted April 24, 2018 Author Share Posted April 24, 2018 All cleaned and ready to go back together, just waiting on the bearings to get here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKelly's Posted April 24, 2018 Author Share Posted April 24, 2018 Fast etch is a great help when dealing with rusty parts that you don't won't to sand blast. Both steering column I have are rusted in the same areas, all the parts had just about the same amount of rust on them. The photo show the untreated vs the treated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKelly's Posted April 28, 2018 Author Share Posted April 28, 2018 Steering column and steering wheel done and installed. http://www.craftcustoms.com did a fantastic job re rapping the leather steering wheel to an OEM appearance. The re paint of the steering column went great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 that looks fantastic! what did it run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKelly's Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 It depends on what your wanting done, however they give firm estimates and their turn around time was fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egm89 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Good Job! That manche going to look sweet! Ill follow this, keep doing that great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKelly's Posted May 5, 2018 Author Share Posted May 5, 2018 Gas pedal mod :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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