Muncher Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 I guess this will finally be my build thread on my manche. Currently working on getting it running then thinking of a lift and new tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Just a quick recommendation: do NOT buy a bumper that you will need to cut the fenders on to fit if you are building a nice truck, you will likely regret it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncher Posted July 26, 2020 Author Share Posted July 26, 2020 On 7/24/2020 at 10:27 PM, 89 MJ said: Just a quick recommendation: do NOT buy a bumper that you will need to cut the fenders on to fit if you are building a nice truck, you will likely regret it. For the rear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncher Posted July 26, 2020 Author Share Posted July 26, 2020 My first mod to my truck even though it dosent run still but i scored these wheels and rims off of a 03 liberty renegade and i think they look great.I also took the hitch off of it because its a brand new reece hitch so that will go on once i get a rear bumper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 On 7/24/2020 at 8:27 PM, 89 MJ said: Just a quick recommendation: do NOT buy a bumper that you will need to cut the fenders on to fit if you are building a nice truck, you will likely regret it. Agreed. Leave the front flares alone. Tough to find an aftermarket bumper that doesn’t require cutting the fenders but honestly how many of us really NEED a heavy winch bumper? Great starting point with this truck. Looks like a real winner with a little work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncher Posted July 26, 2020 Author Share Posted July 26, 2020 19 minutes ago, neohic said: Agreed. Leave the front flares alone. Tough to find an aftermarket bumper that doesn’t require cutting the fenders but honestly how many of us really NEED a heavy winch bumper? Great starting point with this truck. Looks like a real winner with a little work. Thank you! Id like a winch bumper but my only problem is that half of them are ugly lookin anyways. Id love to be able to keep my orginial bumper but have a hidden winch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1989commanche Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 I built mine somewhat like the stock one. But with a hitch built in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1989commanche Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 My winch plugs into the receiver front or rear. Stores in the back with a hitch lock pin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 5 hours ago, Muncher said: For the rear? Front or rear. If I could do it again, mine would get a stock front bumper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncher Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share Posted July 31, 2020 So I'm getting ready to buy a bench seat to put in so i took out the passager seat and the center console and discovered that someone decided to store there nuts in my truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1989commanche Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Them squirrels 🐿 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncher Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 Ok so i stipped my whole interior basically for the first time and only broke one thing!😂 I'm pretty proud of my self. The floors are very clean with the exception of some wet spots. Not sure how I'm going to find the wet spots but yea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 yup. gotta find that leak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncher Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 6 minutes ago, Pete M said: yup. gotta find that leak. What would it be generally thats leaking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Any of the door seals, improperly sealed windshield or something around the fresh air door for the HVAC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 the most common are windshield seals and hvac gaskets but literally every hole in the sheetmetal has leaked for some poor soul at some point in time. door seals, door windows, rear windows, fusebox seal, etc. Everything should be tested. I once had a leak at the top left corner of my windshield in the 86 that dribbled down inside the a-pillar and dumped out onto the floor at the kickpanel. if it wasn't for the powder trick I'd have never found that one. I had another leak in my 88 that originated from the seal at the back of the hood and dribbled down in the engine bay 'til it found a non-factory wire that poked through a gasket in the firewall that wasn't perfectly sealed up. all should be suspect, all should be tested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncher Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 9 hours ago, Pete M said: the most common are windshield seals and hvac gaskets but literally every hole in the sheetmetal has leaked for some poor soul at some point in time. door seals, door windows, rear windows, fusebox seal, etc. Everything should be tested. I once had a leak at the top left corner of my windshield in the 86 that dribbled down inside the a-pillar and dumped out onto the floor at the kickpanel. if it wasn't for the powder trick I'd have never found that one. I had another leak in my 88 that originated from the seal at the back of the hood and dribbled down in the engine bay 'til it found a non-factory wire that poked through a gasket in the firewall that wasn't perfectly sealed up. all should be suspect, all should be tested. Its dry now I'm goijg to put down paper towels and see where its coming from Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncher Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 So i just realised it today but the ol girl must of been in a real bad accident at one point because the whole drivers side cab corner was replaced in 89. don't know how i just reliased that but yea. In this picture tou can see where the black is thats the not so new replacement for what ever damage that must of happened Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 oh wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 That could explain why the doors don't say "COMANCHE CHEIF" On them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncher Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 16 hours ago, eaglescout526 said: That could explain why the doors don't say "COMANCHE CHEIF" On them. Yeah i though that migjt have been do to rust repair at one point but what ever caused that could have also been why the doors are like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncher Posted August 4, 2020 Author Share Posted August 4, 2020 Just picked up a mirror from dead jeep. Now i can take pictures from both sides of my truck because rhe drivees side won't be ugly anymore 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncher Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 Alright i got the driver side mirror on that was the biggest pain in the @$$ to do by my self but i did end up getting it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncher Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 I also made the rust go away on the floor along with coated some parts of the uniframe and below the door lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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