Montana Manche Restoration

[89 MJ]

1 minute ago, Montana Offroad said:

You’re right, those would look good! I’ve got my eye on some NOS Marchals on EBay but if I go with 4 lights the Hella’s are “hella”va lot cheaper 😂

Ooohhh, those Marchals would be super cool being that they’re the correct brand for the era. 

[fiatslug87]

Mine are Marchal 859s on the bar and 750s on the brush guard. The 850 series (found on FSJs) are 7x4” vs. 6x3.75” for the 750 series.

[Montana Offroad]

5 minutes ago, fiatslug87 said:

Mine are Marchal 859s on the bar and 750s on the brush guard. The 850 series (found in FSJs) are 7x4” vs. 6x3.75” for the 750 series.

Thank you for this! I think the 750’s would be big enough. I think I’ll bid on this NOS set I found and see if he bites 🤞

[Montana Offroad]

Someone PLEASE talk me out of buying these 

[89 MJ]

9 minutes ago, Montana Offroad said:

Someone PLEASE talk me out of buying these 

I’m a bad influence. Do it!

But seriously, even used ones aren’t cheap. 
 

Pages 5 and 6 have some good info on those lights. 

 

[Montana Offroad]

14 minutes ago, 89 MJ said:

I’m a bad influence. Do it!

But seriously, even used ones aren’t cheap. 
 

Pages 5 and 6 have some good info on those lights. 

 

Do you think those would be too small to rock on the Sport bar? @89 MJ @fiatslug87

[eaglescout526]

19 minutes ago, 89 MJ said:

I’m a bad influence. Do it!

But seriously, even used ones aren’t cheap. 
 

Pages 5 and 6 have some good info on those lights. 

 

I mean I have some info there. Not a whole lot other than you can run Marchals, Cibie, ROLs or Blazers. These 4 will net you era correct lights. 

[Montana Offroad]

3 minutes ago, eaglescout526 said:

I mean I have some info there. Not a whole lot other than you can run Marchals, Cibie, ROLs or Blazers. These 4 will net you era correct lights. 

Appreciate that! Do you think the 750’s are a good size to use on a sport bar?

[eaglescout526]

4 minutes ago, Montana Offroad said:

Appreciate that! Do you think the 750’s are a good size to use on a sport bar?

750’s or 850’s would be just fine. I forgot to mention that Sears lamps will be good too. 

[89 MJ]

16 minutes ago, Montana Offroad said:

Do you think those would be too small to rock on the Sport bar? @89 MJ @fiatslug87

Probably. If not, put them on the front bumper. 

[Montana Offroad]

17 hours ago, 89 MJ said:

Probably. If not, put them on the front bumper. 

Yoink! Snagged them. Thanks for your feedback @89 MJ @eaglescout526 @fiatslug87 

Can’t wait to get these beauties! 

[Montana Offroad]

Welp… in typical Montana fashion, February is here. Part collection will be the name of the game for the foreseeable future. Good thing that’s fun too 

[Montana Offroad]

Sport Bar lights have arrived! Can’t wait to put these Nos S.E.V Marchal’s to good use. Should really help keep that original 80’s look. 

[fiatslug87]

SWEET!!!

[Montana Offroad]

32 minutes ago, fiatslug87 said:

SWEET!!!

 

[pizzaman09]

Those lights are wonderful.

[89 MJ]

[Montana Offroad]

1 hour ago, pizzaman09 said:

Those lights are wonderful.

Thank you! I love them 

[Montana Offroad]

It was time to wrap some fresh rubber around these 37 year old wheels. I stepped up a size to 33x10.5r15 and I love you new look.
 

Went with some BFG KM3’s and I am loving the new size and tires so far! 

 

Let me know what you think!

 

[89 MJ]

Those look perfect on there

[fiatslug87]

Look great! How is the road noise on pavement?

[Montana Offroad]

8 minutes ago, 89 MJ said:

Those look perfect on there

Thank you! 🙏 I agree!

[Montana Offroad]

6 minutes ago, fiatslug87 said:

Look great! How is the road noise on pavement?

Actually very minimal so far! I hear the get louder as the wear down however. I’m not concerned however 🙂

[JZLAJeep]

2 hours ago, Montana Offroad said:

Let me know what you think!

Oh man, your tires are worth more than our Comanche! 

[Montana Offroad]

7 minutes ago, JZLAJeep said:

Oh man, your tires are worth more than our Comanche! 

She definitely has some nice shoes now