May 2023 - The Gray Ghost

[89 MJ]

May 2023 - @JimBorecky's Gray Ghost

Build Thread-

 

 

 

Year/Model – 1989 Jeep Comanche /Sport Truck 

 

 

Drivetrain- 4.8L Iron block LS Gen 3(LR4) / 4L60e / Gm 261LD transfer case. Dana 30 and 35 currently. Ford 8.8 waiting on garage  floor to be welding in place.

 

 

Cooling- Aftermarket 3 core radiator 

 

 

Electrical/Ignition- Mostly original with LS harness wired into existing harnesses, with some additional modifications to get the gauges working with the LS engine and 94 Cherokee instrument cluster.

 

 

Suspension/Steering- 4.5” lift Mostly stock steering

 

 

Interior- Stock, but new headliner and reupholstered bench seat  

 

 

Brakes- Stock

 

 

Lighting- Stock

 

 

Exterior- Stock with some aftermarket additions that were made after the truck was first purchased in 1989. Push bar and rear bumper.

 

 

Wheel & Tires- Powder coated aluminum hurricane rims with 3D printed hubs, and Firestone Destination M/T 32x11.5/R15

 

 

Misc- I’m the original owner. This was my first major purchase out of college. Spent most of its life as a 2WD four banger. Then my son decided one day to turn it into a 4WD V8 after it left him on the side of the road. Parts were donated from a 89 Cherokee and 2001 Silverado. This is still a work in progress, but aren't they all? Follow the continuing build here.

 

Best MJ story- Yeah……. Those are better left for a bar conversation. Keeping my mouth shut due to statute of limitations not expiring yet. LOL

The name Gray Ghost was given to it by a friend of mine. Currently painted in anti-theft gray. 

 

Yes I only paid $7000 for this truck brand new. Well it had 49 miles on it. :) 

 

 

CC is Awesome! Why? No where else are you going to find a wealth of knowledge as you are here, related to your truck.

 

 

As @JimBorecky got it in 1989:

 

As it looked prior to the LS swap:

 

Now:

[Drahcir495]

Saweet .congratulations on Comanche of the month.

[Pete M]

One of my favorite builds.

[WranglerMangler]

Awesome story and a beautiful truck. Congratulations 

[JimBorecky]

15 hours ago, Drahcir495 said:

Saweet .congratulations on Comanche of the month.

THANKS!

[pizzaman09]

Love the build, power but hidden under an unassuming body.