Ataki Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Hello everyone, My name is Nathan, though I can be found various places around the net as Ataki. I started looking for a good Cherokee shell to replace my 96 XJ, that has rusted through pretty much every floorboard, and a few places on the subframe. I found this 88 Comanche on craigslist, and picked it up for what I think is a decent price. It's a 2.5 4speed, 2wd. It looks rough, but it just really needs a good cleaning and some TLC. The floorpans are excellent, and the interior is pretty nice for the most part. It hasn't seen maintenance in probably 10 years. The steering has roughly 135 degrees of play, the engine barely runs, made for an interesting trip home across DFW at rush hour, lol. The engine just needs a good going over to get up to par, Until I swap thing over from my trusty, rusty, 310k mile Cherokee. Anyways, Thanks for having me here, and I look forward to talking with everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desbennett004 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Welcome, sounds like you had the same idea as me. I found an 89 MJ to replace my trusty rusty 99XJ, and am currently in the process. Look forward to seeing your progress! Sent from my SM-N900W8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnj92131 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Welcome Nathan, Your truck body looks to be in decent shape with original paint? Your Cherokee front bumper should transfer right over to the MJ with no trouble. That little 4 banger should be nice for a daily driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyav8r Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Welcome to the Addiction, er, I mean the Forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ataki Posted January 1, 2017 Author Share Posted January 1, 2017 Welcome, sounds like you had the same idea as me. I found an 89 MJ to replace my trusty rusty 99XJ, and am currently in the process. Look forward to seeing your progress! Sent from my SM-N900W8 using Tapatalk Thanks, It's going to be a fun build. I'll have to start a thread soon! Welcome Nathan, Your truck body looks to be in decent shape with original paint? Your Cherokee front bumper should transfer right over to the MJ with no trouble. That little 4 banger should be nice for a daily driver. It is for the most part, there's quite a few rusty scratches, and a few minor dents. You can even still make out where the "Sporttruck" decals used to be. Hopefully I can get the 4 banger up to spec, It sounded pretty bad on the way home. Welcome to the Addiction, er, I mean the Forum! Thanks! We do have a Comanche support group here, right? :rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Thanks! We do have a Comanche support group here, right? :rotf: Yeah but they're just a bunch of enablers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ataki Posted January 1, 2017 Author Share Posted January 1, 2017 Thanks! We do have a Comanche support group here, right? :rotf: Yeah but they're just a bunch of enablers. Well, I'll fit right in then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500 MJ Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 So just where is the rust on that XJ of yours? Looks pretty clean from the pic! Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ataki Posted January 2, 2017 Author Share Posted January 2, 2017 So just where is the rust on that XJ of yours? Looks pretty clean from the pic! Welcome! Thanks! Yeah, it looks great from up top. The rust is all through the floorpans and wheelwells, especially through the rear. Also along the top surface of the subframe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torq_Shep Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 If you are passing though SA give me a holler! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ataki Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 If you are passing though SA give me a holler! I sure will, Same goes for you, if you're ever up Crowley/Burleson way, give me a shout! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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