1986 Comanche restomod
 

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Wanted to tell the story of this almost forgotten about Comanche that I chose to bring back to life.
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https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...3dbf4a3b0a.jpgLast inspected and registered in 2001 it had been used from 2001 to 2016 to collect firewood on a homestead. I purchased it in 2016 when it would barely run anymore.

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https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...189f2ba380.jpgMaking cardboard templates and a plasma cutter I used a sheet of 11 gauge cold rolled steel to plate the entire frame under the cab.
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https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...7f508f737b.jpgLeaf spring mounts were extended to build an extra 3" lift into the frame
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https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...4db38c941a.jpgA tub of hvac duct sealer turned out to be a great seam sealer.

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https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...c89b87247c.jpgPrep for 2001 Cherokee conversion

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...761e1a347b.jpgPurchased a rotted out 2001 Cherokee for $250 delivered for a donor vehicle
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...70fb6ee200.jpgDonor vehicle being disassembled
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...9e90998ac7.jpgWay more work than expected
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...3ffc54fa66.jpgComplete wiring harness swapped in. Motor tranny and transfer we're swapped in as one piece (much easier for me that way)
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https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...09d43c1a4e.jpgWhat an upgrade from a tired out bench seat

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...be4f8f8d9a.jpgRocker repair with scrap sheet metal
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...e6c49346a6.jpgMounted the plastic Cherokee fuel tank to the bed and made a scrap sheet metal frame and cover for it
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...ac6847d242.jpgGoodbye Cherokee, off to the scrap yard.

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https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...1a2ff0a80c.jpgThese tires looked awesome
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https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...ce162f55f2.jpgD ring mounts, pintle hitch and license plate light completed.
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https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...f6e3605468.jpgLooked so awesome with the tires sticking out past the flares, wish I didn't have to cover the tires with flare extensions.
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...764ae1163d.jpgAffordable off-road front bumper exceeded my expectations for the price.