My Sept comancheclub trip: GA-CO-WI-MI-GA now updated!

[500 MJ]

2 hours ago, Pete M said:

 

 

 

THIS brings back memories. I had a 1978 Chevy Luv as my first vehicle many years ago. Mine was also a “Mikado”, which was the upscale package. Ahhh the cheap Japanese steel rusted so easily on that truck. Dad and I put a lot of time into making it look good. Good old days...

[Pete M]

54 minutes ago, 89 MJ said:

I did not see that post. I also thought this was the picture thread. 

 

no worries  

 

a pic from today with 3 and a half MJs  

 

 

[bpm4x4-]

Old member, had to rejoin.......

I’m in Des Moines, would like to meet you if possible. I no longer have my Comanche though.

Are you staying in Colfax?

[500 MJ]

8 hours ago, saveevryjp1998 said:

I have never seen that truck before.

 

Back in the day, www.luvtruck.com was my Comancheclub... the site hasn’t changed much over all these years! My photos are still all there: http://www.luvtruck.com/Gallery/BrentMarshs78ReedCityMichi/index.html

 

To think that I got 3 speeding tickets in THAT truck that would NOT do 70 mph on the freeway is mind boggling to me today :) 

[Dzimm]

Thank you Pete for hanging out, sharing stories and some knowledge, and just a really good time!   Also got to meet and hang out with JMO413.  Great last couple days all around.  

 

Safe travels on the rest of your trip!

[Pete M]

made it to a KOA in Union, Illinois for the night.  the nearby walmart was kind enough to pay for it after they gouged the inside of my turbines I got from Jim. (the machine did it while they were removing the old tires and they "reimbursed me for my trouble".  

 

if anyone local has a turbine I can borrow, I'm told they would also cover the cost of "replacement" on the worse one. yeah right, like I'm going to find another never-ever-used turbine. 

[500 MJ]

8 minutes ago, Pete M said:

made it to a KOA in Union, Illinois for the night.  the nearby walmart was kind enough to pay for it after they gouged the inside of my turbines I got from Jim. (the machine did it while they were removing the old tires and they "reimbursed me for my trouble".  

 

if anyone local has a turbine I can borrow, I'm told they would also cover the cost of "replacement" on the worse one. yeah right, like I'm going to find another never-ever-used turbine. 

 

I have 8 turbines, they have all been used for many miles. Each of them is in a different class of “niceness”. (4 are painted black) I can bring one tomorrow for you. How nice of one are you needing? 

[eaglescout526]

20 minutes ago, Pete M said:

the nearby walmart was kind enough to pay for it after they gouged the inside of my turbines

Damn Walmart doing the professionals job.

[Pete M]

1 hour ago, 500 MJ said:

 

I have 8 turbines, they have all been used for many miles. Each of them is in a different class of “niceness”. (4 are painted black) I can bring one tomorrow for you. How nice of one are you needing? 

 

If you could brIng a couple nice ones I'd supetr appreciate It. I'm not typically a vengeful guy, but they messed up a perfect rim that Jim himself gave me. I'm still livid.

[Dzimm]

2 hours ago, Pete M said:

if anyone local has a turbine I can borrow, I'm told they would also cover the cost of "replacement" on the worse one. yeah right, like I'm going to find another never-ever-used turbine. 

 

1 hour ago, Pete M said:

 

If you could brIng a couple nice ones I'd supetr appreciate It. I'm not typically a vengeful guy, but they messed up a perfect rim that Jim himself gave me. I'm still livid.

That's rediculous.  How do they even screw that up?  Make sure you "pay" a ton of money for the replacement.  

[Pete M]

I'll snap a pic in the morning, but essentially the machine grabs the inside of the rim and for whatever reason it grabbed it super hard or whatever and the teeth gouged the aluminum.

[eaglescout526]

Sounds like they aren't using Hunter tire equipment. 

[watchamakalit]

Pete I know I'm a ways away from you yet but I jave 2 extra turbines. If you need one still. One has a ding in the outside bead lip, but holds air fine. I would part with it if you need it.

 

 

Edit: pic added.

 

My build: https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=https://comancheclub.com/topic/8033-finally-found-onenow-it-has-a-new-floor/&share_tid=8033&share_fid=53169&share_type=t

 

 

 

 

 

[Pete M]

This is the inside of my previously near-perfect wheel.  there are 4 sets of these gouges.  The other 3 rims are used and have less severe damage. 

 

I'm starting to think I'm going about this wrong and I should really be looking into a wheel repair place to get a quote.  it's a real bummer that it's sunday today.  

 

Or maybe see if walmart will throw down the money for Brandon's powdercoated set.  

[Pete M]

on the positive side, this morning I woke up in a campground today and walked around in the cool wet grass with no fear of anything biting or stinging or stabbing my bare feet.    Rust may be a big downside, but there are some definite advantages to midwest living. 

[Pete M]

decided to stay another night at KOA so I can start fresh in the morning to fight with walmart.  Then on to junkyards in Indiana and Ron's museum of Jeep wonders.   

 

Had a great time meeting up with a bunch of the ol' CC crew today.    so very glad y'all could swing by to say hi. 

 

In traditional CC fashion we had such a good time we forgot to take any pics 

[watchamakalit]

Pete I see on your map your coming through my area. What yards are you hitting in Indiana? Would love to join you and put a face to the name.

My build: https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=https://comancheclub.com/topic/8033-finally-found-onenow-it-has-a-new-floor/&share_tid=8033&share_fid=53169&share_type=t

[Pete M]

that might be a challenge since there are like 5 and I don't expect to stay at any for very long (just want to see if I can pop in and maybe get lucky).  what city are you in?

[watchamakalit]

I'm in Huntington. About 15min sw of fort Wayne.

My build: https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=https://comancheclub.com/topic/8033-finally-found-onenow-it-has-a-new-floor/&share_tid=8033&share_fid=53169&share_type=t

[Pete M]

the yards I was looking at are way over by chicago.  BUT I see you're not that far from Ron's place in Churubusco!   send me a PM with your number and I'll let you know when I expect to get there.    If you haven't seen his place yet, you're in for a real treat.  (bring money if you need any MJ parts)

[watchamakalit]

Will do. Always look forward to putting a face to names.

My build: https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=https://comancheclub.com/topic/8033-finally-found-onenow-it-has-a-new-floor/&share_tid=8033&share_fid=53169&share_type=t

[watchamakalit]

Unfortunately I proba my won't be driving my mj. Unless I can get my glass guy to get the windshield in......

My build: https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=https://comancheclub.com/topic/8033-finally-found-onenow-it-has-a-new-floor/&share_tid=8033&share_fid=53169&share_type=t

[500 MJ]

13 hours ago, Pete M said:

Had a great time meeting up with a bunch of the ol' CC crew today.    so very glad y'all could swing by to say hi. 

 

In traditional CC fashion we had such a good time we forgot to take any pics 

 

Yes, it was good to see all of you as well! 

 

The kids had a great time as well. My oldest now knows that there is a difference between the "Pete" I know and "Pete the Cat" who she knows 

 

 

 

Or - maybe there are more similarities than differences between the two of them....  

[shelbyluvv]

It was great meeting you guys finally. Scott's YJ-7 has lit a fire inside me and I am actively searching for a YJ to build.

Great bunch of guys and even cooler rigs. Hopefully we can meet again!

[neohic]

I briefly talked with Rob yesterday. Regular bunch of CC old-timers from the sound of it! Hope you guys had a great time!