GrandComanche Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 This is my Glorious '87 Comanche Chief my father and I picked up. She was in numerous states or failure and decay. Buuuttttt, it appears the light at the end of the tunnel is nearing. One year later I think we're down to just body work and paint!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Mohler Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Is that a Raybuck seat cover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandComanche Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 Yes sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Mohler Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Did you get their foam kit? or just go over original foam, looks nice. that will be my next investment to interior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandComanche Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 Purchased just the upholstery kit and used the original foam padding since it was still in really good shape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buxmj Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 Great work and congrats on getting it back to a respectable state! Looking good! Buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandComanche Posted March 30, 2020 Author Share Posted March 30, 2020 Little update: All the major rust spots(holes) have been attended to thanks to my pops! Dropped both bumpers. Think I might replace the rear bumper with the Manta Ray plus side armor panels. Also removed the Jerry-rigged toolbox from the bed. We're all taped up and ready for primer! Then going to Rhino line the bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 I applaud your patience with that bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandComanche Posted November 11, 2020 Author Share Posted November 11, 2020 **Update** After what felt like an eternity The Comanche is on the road! Definitely not complete, there are still a number of issues to attend to, but We're VERY happy with the progress. Here is a quick list of what I can think of off the top of my head of what was done to get her to where she sits today: NEW FIXED/REFRUBISHED/ADDED - Distributor cap and rotor - Tail lights - Spark plugs and wires - Rear side panels/wheel wells - Valve cover and gasket - Rhino lined bed - Heater hoses - Complete interior swap - Maroon to Gray - EGR exhaust valve pipe - Minuit Enhance Radio - Auxiliary Input, Blue LED Illumination, Button Backing - Door hinge stops - Moto Built Jerry Can Mount with Jerry Can(mounted in the bed) - Front brake and rotors - Fab Tech Spare Tire Angled Mount w/ Spare tire - Front hubs and bearings - Accelerator/Brake/Clutch pedal pads - Front axle seals - Paracord wrapped steering wheel - Front drive shaft - Oscar Mike Compass hood decal - Rear brakes and drums - 5% window tint all around / 25% tint on the windshield - Rear drive shaft U-joint - Power steering box - Floor boards - Vinyl floor mat - Headlights, front turn signals and parking lights - Turn signal switch and lever - Horn crown - Side mirrors - Front and rear bumpers - Gas tank - 15x8 Mammoth Boulder Wheels with BF Goodrich All-Terrain K02 tires - Raybuck bench seat upholstery cover - Blue line flag head liner - Intermittent wiper relay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeeps always Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 What a difference from start to finish. You are your dad did a GREAT job. Your mom did a fantastic job on the head liner, too! What's the next project for you and your dad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 that truck looks fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandComanche Posted December 16, 2020 Author Share Posted December 16, 2020 Here are a few more photos with the recent addition of the spare tire bed mount and a quick wash! Hope you guys like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elycomanche Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 On 11/11/2020 at 5:26 AM, GrandComanche said: **Update** After what felt like an eternity The Comanche is on the road! Definitely not complete, there are still a number of issues to attend to, but We're VERY happy with the progress. Here is a quick list of what I can think of off the top of my head of what was done to get her to where she sits today: NEW FIXED/REFRUBISHED/ADDED - Distributor cap and rotor - Tail lights - Spark plugs and wires - Rear side panels/wheel wells - Valve cover and gasket - Rhino lined bed - Heater hoses - Complete interior swap - Maroon to Gray - EGR exhaust valve pipe - Minuit Enhance Radio - Auxiliary Input, Blue LED Illumination, Button Backing - Door hinge stops - Moto Built Jerry Can Mount with Jerry Can(mounted in the bed) - Front brake and rotors - Fab Tech Spare Tire Angled Mount w/ Spare tire - Front hubs and bearings - Accelerator/Brake/Clutch pedal pads - Front axle seals - Paracord wrapped steering wheel - Front drive shaft - Oscar Mike Compass hood decal - Rear brakes and drums - 5% window tint all around / 25% tint on the windshield - Rear drive shaft U-joint - Power steering box - Floor boards - Vinyl floor mat - Headlights, front turn signals and parking lights - Turn signal switch and lever - Horn crown - Side mirrors - Front and rear bumpers - Gas tank - 15x8 Mammoth Boulder Wheels with BF Goodrich All-Terrain K02 tires - Raybuck bench seat upholstery cover - Blue line flag head liner - Intermittent wiper relay Wow beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiXJaK Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 What a damn decent rig. Nice job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecodemonk Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 The truck looks great! I love the spare tire mount :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandComanche Posted December 19, 2020 Author Share Posted December 19, 2020 So the majority of my coworkers are busting my balls, saying that the truck looks like a technical that would be rolling around downtown Qatar with a .50 cal mounted in the bed, Haha! With that in mind I think the official truck name should be the "War Horse". What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 Warhorse welcome to the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 I think you need to get a .50 cal for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scguy Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 What a great looking truck. I like the wheels, I have the same ones in grey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMO413 Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 Amazing transformation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandComanche Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 So I would really like to start compiling the pieces and components to swap my 2.5, 5 speed manual 4wd to a 4.0, 5 speed manual 4wd. Not being 1% of the mechanic you guys here are, could you please help inform me as to what exactly I'll need to do this. Side note to this, my father is a fantastic mechanic, but I would like to be able to bring him this project with complete parts as a surprise. Thanks for all the help in advance!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 On 1/24/2021 at 6:28 PM, GrandComanche said: So I would really like to start compiling the pieces and components to swap my 2.5, 5 speed manual 4wd to a 4.0, 5 speed manual 4wd. Not being 1% of the mechanic you guys here are, could you please help inform me as to what exactly I'll need to do this. Side note to this, my father is a fantastic mechanic, but I would like to be able to bring him this project with complete parts as a surprise. Thanks for all the help in advance!!! you'll want to aask that in the Tech forum so more eyeballs will see it. short answer, buy a whole XJ. the 2 systems share very little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandComanche Posted September 22, 2021 Author Share Posted September 22, 2021 With the summer officially over, I guess it's time to get back into the garage and start tackling the ever growing list of projects. The engine has been removed and will be at the shop being rebuilt next week! With that going on I'll be tearing out the entire interior, AGAIN, to replace all the old weather stripping throughout, install heat shield and sound deadening material throughout, replace the headliner and sun visors with my brand new SMS products and swap the old door cards with my NOS pair. The DirtBound Rock Sliders were dropped off today for powder coating. Then, moving to the exterior for some more rust removal from the body surface before repainting. Let me know what you think of the color choice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 mmmmmm... nos panels... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandComanche Posted May 16, 2022 Author Share Posted May 16, 2022 Well....it's been way way WAY to long but things are finally starting to move forward. The engine has been completely rebuilt and reinstalled with an upgraded Borla header, thanks to SCGuy! The battery cables had seen better days, so they were replaced. Mechanically I believe we're 98% there. Also added heat/noise shield to the hood. Moving onto the interior now, which I'm hoping will move at a faster pace. I also put together a Comanche frame for my father with various items. VID_20220516_002627.3gp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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