Torq's 1990 Eliminator

[Torq_Shep]

Being that I have actually started working on my project Comanche I needed to start documenting it. This is my 4th Jeep and 2nd Comanche. I expect this build to be somewhat slow but extremely extensive. This will not be an offroad build per-se but I am planning some interesting stuff. 

 

Specs:

1990 Comanche Eliminator

All factory skids

AX-15

4x4

3.07s and open D35 rear

235/75/15s on TJ wheels

 

In progress projects:

WJ Brake booster 

WJ Knuckles and Front Brakes

WJ Steering (UTK shortened factory tie rods)

 

Minor Plans:

Rust repair (floorboards and windshield frame)

Vinyl flooring in cab

Paint Job

New window seals 

Fix rear bumper and tailgate (minor fender bender)

 

Major Plans:

97+ Front clip

Ford 8.8 LSD with discs out back (Gearing TBD)

GM 2.0L Turbo LHU engine swap (This WILL happen, hopefully in 2017)

 

First day home, Tires were super dry-rotted. Last registered 2013

 

Interior is decent. Needs minor work. 

 

New tires/rims. Probably temporary but they were cheap and allowed me to actually drive it. 

 

Seafoam treatment... Motor was missing. Seafoam treatment fixed that. 

 

And my old truck just for good measure. I really miss that thing. College tuition stole it from me. 

[Torq_Shep]

Changed the master cylinder/brake booster to a WJ one. Somehow I messed up the distance for the brake light switch so I bought one for a 1980 C10 and built a bracket that bolted to the brake booster bolts on the firewall. 

[DirtyComanche]

That camo job looks familiar, might have belonged to another member at some point?

[comanche2]

Do you have any more info on the WJ booster swap.  I just put an 8.8 in my Eliminator and would like something more compatible with the rear disc setup.  Thanks.

Changed the master cylinder/brake booster to a WJ one. Somehow I messed up the distance for the brake light switch so I bought one for a 1980 C10 and built a bracket that bolted to the brake booster bolts on the firewall. 

[Torq_Shep]

 

Do you have any more info on the WJ booster swap.  I just put an 8.8 in my Eliminator and would like something more compatible with the rear disc setup.  Thanks.

Changed the master cylinder/brake booster to a WJ one. Somehow I messed up the distance for the brake light switch so I bought one for a 1980 C10 and built a bracket that bolted to the brake booster bolts on the firewall. 

 

 

http://comancheclub.com/topic/24430-wj-booster-and-master-cylinder-upgrade/

[Torq_Shep]

Anyway, I have all of the brake parts in to finish the WJ front end swap. However, I also have a line on a full engine dropout from a 2011 Regal GS in preparation of an engine swap. If I get motivated enough I may start over Christmas!

[Torq_Shep]

 

Stuff is happening... 

[Torq_Shep]

End of weekend 1: Everything is disconnected from the engine. Might try and pull it out tonight. 

 

[Torq_Shep]

And engine out...

 

Exhaust folded in half when i pulled it off...

[Torq_Shep]

New engine in place

 

Lined up

 

Drivers side motor mount mocked up and set in place

 

Passenger Side motor mount mocked up

Stripped the interior to find mouse nests, mouse carcasses, and floorpan cancer...

[Ataki]

Great job so far. Subscribing!

[DirtyComanche]

This is already getting interesting.  I'll be following along.

[cvic90]

I like the outside the box engine swap idea. I've been working on a Honda engine swap into my wrangler. Hoping to start pulling my motor next month.

[Wiggilez]

I like the outside the box engine swap idea. I've been working on a Honda engine swap into my wrangler. Hoping to start pulling my motor next month.

 

someone here started an sr20 swap but it's been a while since they posted,