89 MJ Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Build Thread- Carbon Copy Sport Truck Year/Model - Drivetrain- 2WD- all original 4.0 with AW-4 with 139k miles. Cooling- Original, AC converted to R22 Electrical/Ignition- Factory Suspension/Steering- 2” Rough Country Interior- all original except radio. Donor dash from XJ and bench seat recovered. Brakes- Factory Lighting- All original but Roll Bar lights are old school KC Daylighters Exterior- Changed color to Polymetal Grey and gloss black trim (same as my daughter’s carbon edition Mazda 6) Wheel & Tires- original painted gloss black Misc- OEM Roll bar added, found in Tennessee. Rhino lined bed Best MJ story- First vehicle I ever purchased new on my own back in 1988. Very fortunate to get her back in 2020. Met and first dated my wife 34 years ago in this truck. That’s the only reason she’s letting me fix it up. Maybe she thinks I’ll leave in it now? Lol CC is Awesome! Why? Comanche Club is the best source of information when you’re rebuilding the greatest mid size truck ever produced. And it’s still more Jeep than anything being produced today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 what a transformation! man does that paint pop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzaman09 Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 A mighty fine looking truck. I am guessing it's an automatic truck as opposed to an AX-15 manual as stated or had it been converted? You are absolutely right that the Comanche is the best mid sized truck ever built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 18 minutes ago, pizzaman09 said: A mighty fine looking truck. I am guessing it's an automatic truck as opposed to an AX-15 manual as stated or had it been converted? You are absolutely right that the Comanche is the best mid sized truck ever built. typo. I fixed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy Brantley Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 7 hours ago, Pete M said: typo. I fixed it You are correct. It’s an Automatic. Copy and paste error. My bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHMJXJ Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 I would guess you're one of few that bought the same truck, twice. Great job bringing her back and surpassing her former glory! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy Brantley Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 6 hours ago, NHMJXJ said: I would guess you're one of few that bought the same truck, twice. Great job bringing her back and surpassing her former glory! Given back to me the second time, but she was mine first! Original BOS still in glove compartment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drahcir495 Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 Beautiful truck - congratulations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Tom Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 So, what does a paint job like that run? If I may be so forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted December 5, 2023 Author Share Posted December 5, 2023 1 hour ago, NC Tom said: So, what does a paint job like that run? If I may be so forward. Likely at least $5000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy Brantley Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 Depends on the condition/dings, rust abatement, bends etc. I probably have close to $7500 -$8000 in it, for all the paint and body work down to the metal, doors, etc., but there was a lot done and the color was changed. The driver's side bed was badly bent behind back wheel. Price also included Rhino lining the bed, repairing the drip rails over the doors and painting the OEM wheels and all trim gloss black. With the body in good shape and going back with the same color, 5k is probably reasonable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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