neohic Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 This is fun, isn't it? I really get a kick out of the monthly search for MJOTM. Sometimes it's difficult trying to sift through the masses of build threads. Sometimes a build thread seems to come to a beautiful finish line just in time to make it in for the following month. This is such month... and it's a shoe in! YEAR/MODEL ● 1989 Base 120k+ original miles ENGINE/PERFORMANCE ● Rebuilt Stock renix 4.0 with Bosch type3 injector upgrade Magnaflow exhaustDRIVETRAIN ● Aw4 Column shift, NP231 with Boostwerks Engineering HD Shift Linkage Axles- Dana 30 Front with Rugged Ridge Diff Cover..29 spline Chrysler 8.25 Rear Powertrax No-Slip traction system COOLING ● Closed system, volvo expansion bottle cover 97+ XJ Thermostat housing with Aftermarket coolant temperature sender Hayden Automotive High Performance Trans Fluid Cooler Inline transmission temperature senderELECTRICAL/IGNITION ● Stock.. slightly modified fuel sending unit (fairly accurate fuel gauge readings except in reverse because of switched polarity)SUSPENSION/STEERING ● 4.5 inch lift HD track Bar, HD Tie rod HD Steering Stabilizer INTERIOR ● Heating and A/C Custom blue carpet Custom Headliner reupholstered Bench Seat BRAKES ●Rear ZJ Drum to Disc Conversion with XJ prop valve with zj internals and Rear Height sensing valve eliminate Drilled and Slotted rotors front/rear LIGHTING ● Custom Blue LED dash lights LED B-pillar lights Modified Isuzu Rodeo dome light LED H4 Headlight Bulbs 20 inch Bumper mounted LED light bar, 50 inch roof mounted LED light bar Auto Switching LED white DRL lights that switch to amber when using turn signal EXTERIOR ●Aqua Blue Metallic paint 97+ Xj facelift with doors manual window winders WHEELS/TIRES ●15x8 Tuff T01 Wheels with 33x12.5 Mastercraft Courser MXT mud terrains MISCELLANEOUS ● A-Pillar Dual Gauge pod with Trans Temperature gauge and coolant temperature gauge Custom Ipad mini Magnetic In-Dash Mount Bushwacker fender flares Smittybilt xrc front winch bumper with bull bar 10,000 LB Smittybilt X20 winch with Synthetic rope Wolo Bad Boy air horn FULL BUILD THREAD HERE Remember That One Time?... Tell Us Your Best MJ Story ● Was looking for a beater truck, something cheap mainly to carry gear on spearfishing trips..A friend of mine told me he knew a guy who had something for cheap so asked a cousin of mine who knew more about trucks to accompany me so when we got to the place and saw the truck my first impression i knew there was no way i was going to buy that in such terrible shape There was no carpet on the floor and what looked like years of rat droppings by the amount that was there not to mention the smell.. it went from bad to worse when i popped the hood engine looked a mess not to mention an incomplete harness chewed up by the rodent colony..and lets not forget the rust, it was everywhere from the floor to the entire windshield frame..my cousin told me we were wasting our time and we had better just leave but what really sparked my attention was despite of the fact that it was in such terrible shape she started in one the engine sounded strong..the other thing was the fact that i saw "JEEP" embossed on the tailgate not only was it the first time i saw a comanche...i had no idea jeep even made a truck..knowing that jeeps are reputable vehicles just the idea of a jeep truck intrigued me so in spite of the discouragement from my cousin i went home that night and decided to do some research online about that truck and right after that first google search i caught the disease... So i ended up paying $500 for her the next day signed up at comancheclub.com and the rest is history...CC is Awesome!... Why Do You Think So? ● Comanche Club is awesome because not only are the members on here very knowledgeable about Jeeps but they are always willing to pass on the knowledge to guys like me who knew nothing about jeeps and even though as a newbie we tend to ask some silly questions sometimes, no one makes you feel dumb or belittle you like you see happening all the time on other forums but instead you are enlightened. CC has taught me so much not only about jeeps but ive acquired skills i never knew i would be able to acquire and has made me a more confident Do-It-Yourself er That is why CC is Awesome Wow! From its beginnings as a scruffy primed truck to what it is now is an amazing transformation. Quality time as gone into so many little details and everything came out just perfect! Thanks for putting together such a complete build thread and for keeping me completely glued to my computer waiting for more updates. A big congratulations on your month! -Ben This post has been promoted to an article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 verrrrry nice :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newton Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 verrrrry nice :D thanks pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buxmj Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I am amazed every time I see this build. From where it started and in a short time to turn into such a great mj, well deserved mjotm. Congrats! Buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjbuggie Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Love the paint color on this truck!!! Looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Damn, you do good work, and quick too! I've been waffling around for almost 5 years on my truck and I haven't gotten 10% as far as this. I like how you've gone away from the truck's stock form and added a well done personal touch to it. Congratulations on a very much deserved MJOTM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newton Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 thanks guys..very much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88whitemanche Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Congrats bud! Well deserved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newton Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Congrats bud! Well deserved! Thank u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kansashogan Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Wow! Super nice. I think everyone on this site would love this parked in their driveway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newton Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Wow! Super nice. I think everyone on this site would love this parked in their driveway. thanks .. youre too kind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowly Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 By far one of the best MJ's on this site in my opinion! So glad this one was picked! Wish my blue would of turned out like yours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newton Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 By far one of the best MJ's on this site in my opinion! So glad this one was picked! Wish my blue would of turned out like yours! Thanks for the kind words... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mik666 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 beautiful!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newton Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 beautiful!!! Thank u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Lots of innovative and "out of the box" ideas incorporated in this truck, and they all go together well. Gorgeous truck and well done. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newton Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Lots of innovative and "out of the box" ideas incorporated in this truck, and they all go together well. Gorgeous truck and well done. :cheers: Gosh..thanks hornbrod..means alot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Edwards Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Hey bub love your MJ!! Just getting started on my MJ and just by lookin at your's it gives me hope that I can transform what I have into an amazing build like your's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newton Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Hey bub love your MJ!! Just getting started on my MJ and just by lookin at your's it gives me hope that I can transform what I have into an amazing build like your's Thanks Man.. glad you like my mj.. all the best with your build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaine.D Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 The paint is amazing , love the blue metallic. Front bumper fits like a glove for this build. Also overall the truck look like a brand new truck not a junk rust bucket when you first bought it. Thumbs up for making a forgotten mj to one you turn your head to see the amazing beautiful mj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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