iimafa Posted October 27, 2020 Author Share Posted October 27, 2020 Started working on the interior after I found a NICE Cherokee in the yard so swapped the bench seat for a center console, snagged some door panels and some seats, got the exhaust done, battery’s fully mounted, And battery box done. And also scored a 2010 Ford Dana 60, Then we partied a little to hard at the shop and We got kicked so had to move this fine unit one last time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iimafa Posted October 27, 2020 Author Share Posted October 27, 2020 And that brings us up to today, it’s currently in the single car garage of the house I rent, so a lot of the time has been me getting the garage set up And house together, but progress is still being made, all the wiring is done except for the rock lights, fuel line is run, just need to finish the intercooler piping, and make a fuel cell and she’ll be ready for the first start up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 this build is completely epic. and so I shall move it to the appropriate forum. kudos to all the hard work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 How do you plan to keep rain/mud (or anything else for that matter) out of the exhaust with it pointed straight up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iimafa Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 On 10/29/2020 at 12:57 PM, 89 MJ said: How do you plan to keep rain/mud (or anything else for that matter) out of the exhaust with it pointed straight up? I was planning to make a flapper on top of it so it should keep most of the bad stuff out..... that’s the hope atleast... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 4 minutes ago, iimafa said: I was planning to make a flapper on top of it so it should keep most of the bad stuff out..... that’s the hope atleast... I kinda figured that was the plan, just wanted to see if you had any other plans for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iimafa Posted November 12, 2020 Author Share Posted November 12, 2020 Progress On the Comanche has slowed slightly due to some of my other projects..... but a little work got done tonight! Ran alternator cables, engine ground, and got the exhaust painted. Next On the list is to run the air line and power wire from the compressor to the tank in the bed then onto the fuel cell, THEN START UP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iimafa Posted November 17, 2020 Author Share Posted November 17, 2020 Had some time so was able to get a little bit done on the beater this weekend, grabbed some fittings and some copper line that I’ll run from the air compressor to the tank in the bed, then started working on relocating the oil filter because the exhaust will make it impossible to remove. Then after a few beers I finally got the small Passenger side hatch done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 right on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iimafa Posted December 1, 2020 Author Share Posted December 1, 2020 Since the last time I posted I finished relocating the oil filter, intercooler piping, and tossed a temporary fuel tank in the ole beater and....... IT STARTED!! It runs and ideals great, messed with the fuel pressure regulator a little, test drove it and it seems to be holding good AFR numbers. The front axle is pretty worn out and not having a diff cover I don’t want to drive it to much, but happy with how it’s looking so far. The first run down the street it didn’t build any boost so I pulled the wastegate line off and it fixed that, With it being super clapped I don’t wanna drive it far so I’ll have to wait to see how the AFR fairs on long pulls, this setup is with stock injectors and only 40 PSI of fuel pressure, so there’s ALOT of room to give it more fuel, I plan to run 93 in it and I might try to take some timing from it in the future. Next step is to gather a few more parts for the wonton swap, plan is 3 link front sd Dana 60, Chevy 63” leaf springs rear with sterling 10.5 rear end, and 40s. I was hoping to keep tie rod ends for the steering but it seems like the weld on high steer might be a cheaper route, I’ll be running stock shafts for awhile and most likely stock gears until I can afford to regear. I’m thinking ruffstuff specialties DIY 3 link kit for the front and some cheap 6” lift coil springs. I already have a set of Chevy 63” leaf springs from a 2020 Chevy 1500, and a Dana 60 from a 2010 f250, not the biggest start, but still a start. Very excited it started and ran though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 that's a huuuuuge milestone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 hell yeah. i like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 Cool truck man. Do you have a write up on the 231 doubler? Is it all junkyard parts aside from the 3/8 weld washers(witch I don't understand what part they play)? Have you had any problems with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iimafa Posted December 5, 2020 Author Share Posted December 5, 2020 14 hours ago, Parker said: Cool truck man. Do you have a write up on the 231 doubler? Is it all junkyard parts aside from the 3/8 weld washers(witch I don't understand what part they play)? Have you had any problems with it? I don’t have a write up on it, I could probably do one though, but yes it’s all junkyard parts, cost me less than 300 bucks for everything. I haven’t had any issues with it and I’ve been wheeling it since 2016, but it’s also behind a 2.5 so I’m not sure if it would do the same behind a 4.0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 That's awsome I for one would read through it if you ever get a chance. I tried to find the guy on pirate with no luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iimafa Posted January 26, 2021 Author Share Posted January 26, 2021 No major progress on the old beater recently, only small accomplishments and planning lately as most of my time has been shifted towards other projects. I got the 2010 ford Dana 60 cleaned up and ready to get built up, and I got my rock lights wired. The idea going forward is Dana 60 and 3 link front, sterling 10.5 and leaf spring rear. I’m planning to use ruff stuff specialties 3 link kit and steering, Barnes 4wd low profile truss, and artec weld on high steer, and have been looking at the redneck ram steering kits for hydro assist, I have some new Chevy 63” leads for the rear but still need to get a 10.5, shocks for the front are up in the air currently, with not a lot of money currently and the hopes to be wheeling in the next four months I am leaning towards some 6 inch lift coils, ideally I’d like to throw some 16” shock/coil overs on the old girl, but that may have to wait. Gears and lockers are also up in the air until it’s atleast a roller from there I’m thinking weld the diffs at first and where the $#!& out of it until she pops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iimafa Posted August 17, 2021 Author Share Posted August 17, 2021 Finally made some time to get the beater back into the garage, got the Dana yanked out, the Dana 60 slid under and borrowed some 40s to size the old girl up! The original plan was to link the front, but after much though I am thinking I will keep the leaf springs in the front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iimafa Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 Finally had some time to work on the beater, started with getting the axle cleaned a little better to tack the truss on. next step was to mount the leaf spring perches, still need to finalize it and figure out how to add a forth bolt on the drives side, but before I did that I moved onto the fuel cell, it’s right about 32 gallons if my calculations are correct and I know it’s steel but that’s all I had so that’s what I get. The plan is to make a top plate that will bolt on and I will try to seal it with some type of RTV, I got a good start on the mounting platform for it. I’m trying to make it as stout as I can considering it’ll be almost 300 pounds when it’s filled so i don’t want it going anywhere. I’m hoping to finish up the fuel cell this weekend and work on mounting the fuel pump and filter. Feels good to be making progress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iimafa Posted November 8, 2021 Author Share Posted November 8, 2021 The fuel cell is just about finished up, in the first picture you can see how it’s being held in, the idea was to make it somewhat easily removable if I ever need to.... I most likely won’t ever take it out because it’s about 60 pounds without the top plate! But I have the option. The plan is to use a lot of RTV to seal the top in place and I’m thinking I might add some 1/8” npt bungs to make a level gauge out of some clear tube, not sure if I want to take it back out though. I clear coated the whole tank and painted the mounts so gotta clean it out and glue it up, then it’s onto finding a forever home for the filter and pump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iimafa Posted November 8, 2021 Author Share Posted November 8, 2021 Also I made a little progress on the front axle, got the knuckles taken apart and drilled for the Barnes4WD high steer arms, the spring perches are still under review currently as I’m not fully sold on their mounting, in an attempt to not move the currently spring on it this is about where they have to go, I’m going to look at it a little closer when the fuel tank is finished up. But progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 that's a lot of go-go juice just be sure that the sealant you use specifically mentions that it's cool with gasoline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iimafa Posted November 9, 2021 Author Share Posted November 9, 2021 13 hours ago, Pete M said: that's a lot of go-go juice just be sure that the sealant you use specifically mentions that it's cool with gasoline. It should be about 33 gallons if my maths are somewhat close so should weigh about 250lbs full!! And that’s without the weight of the tank! And thanks for looking out, I haven’t looked for any sealant yet but I figured there had to be something out there for the job.... I just have to find it now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iimafa Posted November 18, 2021 Author Share Posted November 18, 2021 Got some small finishing things done, 1/4npt bungs with some brass 90s threaded into them for my “fuel gauge” there will be some clear 1/4” tubing connecting them for a sight glass, also got a fuel pump mount made out of an exhaust clamp and some of the lines connected to the tank, still need to clean out the tank and final inspection to make sure there’s no holes but the project is moving right along! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iimafa Posted April 22, 2022 Author Share Posted April 22, 2022 It’s been awhile since I last posted anything, but don’t worry, the rig is still around. It’s in its final home (I hope) and will hopefully get loved on after boating season has past. I did snag some doors for it and went ahead and chopped one for it, charged the battery the other day and listened to the radio while drinking a Busch light…… one day she’ll be ready I just hope I’m ready for that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 don't wait for some day in the future that'll have infinite time, do just a little bit every day. (and keep notes where you left off so it's easy to step right back in the next time) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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