RustyRodder Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 So I bought my Comanche way back in august 2015. Well, technically I sent my buddy a check to buy it. I didnt see it until the next march- I drove it 80 miles over a weekend, and then sent it to paint. It finally came out a few weeks ago, and I saw it for the first time since it went in saturday (I was on a photo embargo, courtesy of the same friend). I would have never guessed it was the same truck. When I got it (after painting over the star on the hood) And today Will some of you hate it? Sure. But I wanted to build it, and I needed a truck more than a wrangler. Still needs some work- interior for sure. Bend/weld the door hinges. And rollbar, 4wd swap, and real exhaust. The engine has a slight intermittent knock at idle, so it may get a new oil pump and crank bearings when the oil pan gasket goes on. And figure out why the factory radio is dead, along with the 3/4 cluster I bought. But not bad for 900 bucks. not bad at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ωhm Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Nicely done. What's the JP 25 stand for? I found JP 18 and JP 29 on the Web. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 I love fresh paint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnj92131 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 I love the Jurassic Park Theme truck. Great looking paint job! Very well done indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComancheKid45 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRodder Posted October 3, 2017 Author Share Posted October 3, 2017 Thanks guys! Still work to be done, but it was motivating to drive it after so long! This project is way different than my 02 mustang or 69 chevelle 16 hours ago, Ωhm said: Nicely done. What's the JP 25 stand for? I found JP 18 and JP 29 on the Web. Well, I needed a different number- 10,12,18, and 29 were wranglers in the movie. I was going to do 07, but a friend of mine nabbed it first. Then I saw 25 was open, and my grandmother had been born in 1925. She had always encouraged my cousins and I to do wild things, and not to be afraid to be different. So I thought it was fitting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeeppapa Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Glad to see another Comanche come back from the grave and get into the hands of own that is going to put the time, energy, and money to bring it back. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I can't hate that, it's clean and cool. I wouldn't personally, but I don't think many people would do a lot of the things I do... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skorpyo Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I dig it (get it... dig?... ok, bad joke). Seriously though I love that you did what you want with your rig. Lots of people espouse what they think the "right" or "acceptable" thing to do with a truck is and I say "The only right thing to do is what YOU want to do", so well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRodder Posted October 6, 2017 Author Share Posted October 6, 2017 On 10/3/2017 at 5:22 PM, jeeppapa said: Glad to see another Comanche come back from the grave and get into the hands of own that is going to put the time, energy, and money to bring it back. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thanks! It was...rough when i got it. multiple layers of paint, moldy interior, bad seals. 9 hours ago, Skorpyo said: I dig it (get it... dig?... ok, bad joke). Seriously though I love that you did what you want with your rig. Lots of people espouse what they think the "right" or "acceptable" thing to do with a truck is and I say "The only right thing to do is what YOU want to do", so well done! Thanks! Yeah, its unique for sure. Never seen one like it! And I needed a truck for the bikes and whatnot. Got a call from my friend tonight- apparently a guy came and didnt scoff at the crazy number I left him with. Never expected it! Now that somebody expressed interest, I really don't want to consider selling it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeeppapa Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Thanks! Yeah, its unique for sure. Never seen one like it! And I needed a truck for the bikes and whatnot. Got a call from my friend tonight- apparently a guy came and didnt scoff at the crazy number I left him with. Never expected it! Now that somebody expressed interest, I really don't want to consider selling it. Ya they grow on you. Mine was suppose to be a quick flip. 8 years later here we are and I have a second one. They grow on you and multiply. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Veery nice. Not my style of paint but very nice still. PM me if you want some guidance on that radio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRodder Posted October 6, 2017 Author Share Posted October 6, 2017 16 hours ago, jeeppapa said: Ya they grow on you. Mine was suppose to be a quick flip. 8 years later here we are and I have a second one. They grow on you and multiply. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I had no intention of ever selling- then that happened. Guy didnt show, luckily. My crazy sale price just jumped from 15 to 20, as well. I really want to get a second one- silver, beige, or grey again. Go with the same theme, but well worn compared to the cleanliness of this. Use that as a go-anywhere, off road, scratch and dent truck. 16 hours ago, Minuit said: Veery nice. Not my style of paint but very nice still. PM me if you want some guidance on that radio. Thanks Min. I will be- plugged it in, and nothing! Put in the aftermarket again, worked fine. Well, bad reception. I'll most likely send it to you at some point to go through it if you still offer the service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 2 hours ago, RustyRodder said: if you still offer the service Of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now