watchamakalit Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 What exterior lower window seal did you use with the big windows? That's my big hang up with the late model window swap. Is it just as simple as using the late model wipe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted Sunday at 06:12 PM Author Share Posted Sunday at 06:12 PM 6 hours ago, watchamakalit said: What exterior lower window seal did you use with the big windows? That's my big hang up with the late model window swap. Is it just as simple as using the late model wipe? You’ll need all the late model trim for the outside including the glass surround trim. Here area couple of pics of how they fit. Unfortunately, the original trim is not usable in the swap. Having a pair of donor doors is really handy for this swap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted Sunday at 06:14 PM Share Posted Sunday at 06:14 PM Awesome. Glad to see it fits well enough for your approval to use on your build. That means it's way nicer than my truck needs but will probably get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted Sunday at 06:18 PM Author Share Posted Sunday at 06:18 PM 1 minute ago, watchamakalit said: Awesome. Glad to see it fits well enough for your approval to use on your build. That means it's way nicer than my truck needs but will probably get. . The one gap you’ll see is in the front near the mirrors. The 97+ mirrors are slightly larger so they come closer to the trim. There is about a 3/16 gap between the mirror in trim in the pics above. Looks factory but I know there’s gap lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted Sunday at 06:26 PM Author Share Posted Sunday at 06:26 PM Prepping final pieces for paint. I used fiberglass stranded filler for the flares anywhere the gap was larger than may 1/8”. After the glass work, I seam sealed them all to the fenders with medium bodied, flexible seam sealer. That portion is almost cured so will be spraying epoxy primer next. Cowl panel and header panel are all sanded and ready for sealer. Tailgate has been primed and sanded and is ready for a final wipe down with mineral spirits and paint. Hood needs to be lightly sanded and finished. I chose to paint the bottom of the hood black. It is getting lined with 1/2” DynaCore for thermal and noise insulation. Mineral spirits is my go to for panel prep. It will remove most residues without being too harsh on cured finishes. Plan to begin reassembly tonight. Hope to have this thing out for road testing by Tuesday afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted Sunday at 07:18 PM Share Posted Sunday at 07:18 PM No rush now. Let it cure. Let it cure. I'm excited for you. Going to look real good. Ladies like a man with a big bulge serveys say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted Monday at 04:43 AM Author Share Posted Monday at 04:43 AM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted Monday at 07:07 PM Author Share Posted Monday at 07:07 PM Surprising how well the Morimoto 3rd brake light/cargo lamp fits the MJ roof. You do have to make a sizeable opening for it but if aligned properly, it really looks like it was made for it. I added the rapid flash module to make sure it gets attention when I stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle_SX4 Posted Monday at 10:20 PM Share Posted Monday at 10:20 PM That looks great. I think that is one mod everyone should do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted Tuesday at 03:13 AM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 03:13 AM All paint work is complete. Final reassembly and a few remaining punch list items begins tomorrow. Should be complete very soon. I’d be satisfied never picking up a paint gun for the rest of my days . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexj Posted Tuesday at 10:51 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 10:51 PM 19 hours ago, ghetdjc320 said: All paint work is complete. Final reassembly and a few remaining punch list items begins tomorrow. Should be complete very soon. I’d be satisfied never picking up a paint gun for the rest of my days . Painting is my favorite part of the job! It makes the biggest difference appearance wise too. Looks good man! You doing single or dual stage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted Tuesday at 11:08 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 11:08 PM 19 hours ago, ghetdjc320 said: I’d be satisfied never picking up a paint gun for the rest of my days . I said the same thing once my Comanche was finished. I’m getting the itch again… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted Wednesday at 09:28 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 09:28 AM 10 hours ago, 89 MJ said: I said the same thing once my Comanche was finished. I’m getting the itch again… If you need one to work on you can always travel to the Hoosier state and body\paint mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted 13 hours ago Author Share Posted 13 hours ago A few shots of the mostly finished product. Only have a few punch list items left. The exhaust shop bent the passenger side tube a little too close to the driveshaft yoke so that piece will be replaced and rerouted in a few days. Then the truck will be on its long journey overseas. This has been a mind blowingly epic amount of work thus far. This project took me deeper into the build of a Comanche than I ever thought I would go. But in the end I’m very pleased with the end product. I’ll get plenty of glamour shots and keep updating with info along the way once o receive the truck overseas. Should be mid - late June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted 13 hours ago Share Posted 13 hours ago Is this one going to Guam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted 12 hours ago Author Share Posted 12 hours ago 25 minutes ago, fiatslug87 said: Is this one going to Guam? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted 12 hours ago Share Posted 12 hours ago Do you know how your previous one is doing rust-wise in that environment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted 12 hours ago Author Share Posted 12 hours ago 7 minutes ago, fiatslug87 said: Do you know how your previous one is doing rust-wise in that environment? A guy has it stored indoors as part of his car collection. The things never really sees the light of day so It’s rust free. I really don’t let any rust start up. I use DOM16, fluid film, and ceramic coatings all the time to stay on top of any oxidation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokeyyank Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago Piece of art! Great work all around. Only hope to aspire to this level of a MJ someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvagedcircuit Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago 12 hours ago, ghetdjc320 said: A few shots of the mostly finished product. Only have a few punch list items left. The exhaust shop bent the passenger side tube a little too close to the driveshaft yoke so that piece will be replaced and rerouted in a few days. Then the truck will be on its long journey overseas. This has been a mind blowingly epic amount of work thus far. This project took me deeper into the build of a Comanche than I ever thought I would go. But in the end I’m very pleased with the end product. I’ll get plenty of glamour shots and keep updating with info along the way once o receive the truck overseas. Should be mid - late June. There's only one thing to say: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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