Torq_Shep Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torq_Shep Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 That camo job looks familiar, might have belonged to another member at some point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comanche2 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torq_Shep Posted November 30, 2016 Author Share Posted November 30, 2016 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torq_Shep Posted November 30, 2016 Author Share Posted November 30, 2016 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torq_Shep Posted December 13, 2016 Author Share Posted December 13, 2016 Stuff is happening... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torq_Shep Posted December 19, 2016 Author Share Posted December 19, 2016 End of weekend 1: Everything is disconnected from the engine. Might try and pull it out tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torq_Shep Posted December 20, 2016 Author Share Posted December 20, 2016 And engine out... Exhaust folded in half when i pulled it off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torq_Shep Posted January 11, 2017 Author Share Posted January 11, 2017 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ataki Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Great job so far. Subscribing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 This is already getting interesting. I'll be following along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvic90 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggilez Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 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, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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