90's throw back.....Manche build

[Dylan W.]

This is something i heard a lot this weekend. Even including cj/yj/tj/jk/fj style tube buggies. There are so many companies and builders who have a great buggy formula that works extremely well, and are very attractive... But once the skins are all on, it's difficult to tell them apart- especially in the woods, unless you're like myself and eat/sleep/dream this shit. I certainly don't fault any company/ builder for their chosen path, cuz its all about what works and sells. But for those of us burdened with originality, that just won't do. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love the classic lines of Jim's garage, M&M, TMR, Goatbuilt, jimmy's and such- especially when they are finished turn key; but sometimes the rolling chassis finishers at home canvas it like everything else, or worse, fuck it up. I have mad respect for the above mentioned guys and many more, they have my dream career to a degree, and I wish them the utmost success for many years to come. And I don't fault anyone for taking on the challenge of finishing out their rolling chassis because in the end its all about playing in the woods with something we built with our own hands. We all have the same end goal.

OBSERVATION;
Just as a people watcher at this event ( and many others) , side by sides are taking over in numbers versus full size. It's great for the popularity of off road, keeps more numbers interested in having land access. The thing that separates the two, imho, if you have good credit (and I applaud those that do, not always easy to maintain), you can own the baddest sxs with all the top gear installed, and get out and enjoy the woods. You can't easily do that with a turn key buggy type rig. The average age gap between the two is substantial. You'll see more twenty somethings in a built sxs, versus 40 somethings (read- established adults) in a built buggy; as well as a difference in respect for the land and your peers. Its all growth, I'm not faulting anyone, just something I pay attention to as a ppl watcher. It may very well shape the future of off road over the next 10 years.

I hope everyone keeps building. Classic buggy, bouncer, sleeper, jeep, fj, sxs, I don't care. As long as we get to keep wheeling.

Matt

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Reading this seemed like deja vu

 

[scotch737]

Looks familiar Nice work man.

 

[mcutler]

Looks familiar Nice work man.

Thanks for posting!

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[tlucier]

I'll never have the skill or talent to do what you do. I consider myself extremely fortunate to have you post your build on this forum, and even more fortunate to have followed your build since page 1.

An unbelievable job, sir. Thank you for sharing

 

[jeepn-jason]

You done gone viral!!!!

 

[mcutler]

I'll never have the skill or talent to do what you do. I consider myself extremely fortunate to have you post your build on this forum, and even more fortunate to have followed your build since page 1.

An unbelievable job, sir. Thank you for sharing [emoji481][emoji481][emoji481]

Very kind, thank you. I enjoy learning from forums and sharing.

You done gone viral!!!!

I reckon so, thanks for your help and everyone else that supported and came to help me.

@ol'Jeeps @Paul @upnover
@loosecannon




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[upnover]

My name not really worthy of being on the list. I did however do an excellent job of helping to keep the concrete floor from floating to the ceiling! Oh and harassing the minor!

 

[mcutler]

THIS is why I built a streetable rig...


37" DOT tires now on... time to pick Mattix up from school!

Two happy dudes...

Matt

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[ol'Jeeps]

LOL! Shoulder harness looks a bit wide on Mattix there!

 

[mcutler]

LOL! Shoulder harness looks a bit wide on Mattix there!

Wee bit... lol

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[BigSouth]

Probably safer than any other car in the school parking lot.

 

[mcutler]

Probably safer than any other car in the school parking lot.

Could be, I was so excited to go get him, I forgot his booster. Only 3 miles and no traffic, but it will fit him better with the booster. And I'll probably get 2" shoulder straps for him and Carter.

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[scotch737]

Pretty sweet ride to be picked up in! Was amazing and still inspiring to follow this since the start.

 

[termitebuffet]

Awesome build ...you got Lotz of talent. ..

Zoo City Sawz

 

[BigSouth]

Could be, I was so excited to go get him, I forgot his booster. Only 3 miles and no traffic, but it will fit him better with the booster. And I'll probably get 2" shoulder straps for him and Carter.

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I know that “excited” feeling oh too well. Truth is, that’s how you plant that seed in your sons brain and it gets him excited to go offroad and pick up some fabrication skills of his own. My Dad passed it to me long ago and I’m trying my hardest to pass it on down the line. Lil guy looks real happy in that pic. I’d say you’re doing it right.

 

[paradisePWoffrd]

man that thing looks even more like a sleeper with the 37s.

 

[justjeepin86]

Could be, I was so excited to go get him, I forgot his booster. Only 3 miles and no traffic, but it will fit him better with the booster. And I'll probably get 2" shoulder straps for him and Carter.

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I have one used and one NIB of these that I would part with, if your interested. They are pretty nice. Dragonfire Racing 4-Point H-Style Safety Harness w/Sternum Clip

 

[mcutler]

Had a little shop time today. Got the hood vents fabbed and installed.

I raised the profile of the screen to give it some depth, and to clear the vent on the steering reservoir... it just kissed the hood before the cutouts.

Matt

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[upnover]

NICE!!!

 

[BRUISER]

Did you make windshield removable?

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[mcutler]

Did you make windshield removable?

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No. It's urethane in and used the 97 up xj molding versus the metal trim.

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[C.Berry]

I love this thing! The stance...
I've seen probably 10 jeep Comanche builds startin up on facespace since ya manche came to light in social media! Lol what's next?? KOH 4400? I'll donate a zj to chop up!

 

[mcutler]

For sale! Gotta strike while the iron is hot...

1990 (NC) street legal jeep Comanche MJ.
About 50 miles since built and climbing. It will still be driven, wheeled, modified, and tested on, until it sells. Serious buyer can request more fabrication and modification with hefty deposit and secure confirmation of full payment upon completion. Delivery assistance can be arranged for long distance sell...ex- Could possibly be delivered to KOH or Easter jeep.

Current Specs:

-06 corvette aluminum ls2, less than 30k miles; Mast motorsports db90 computer and harness, estimated 450+ crank hp. Stainless eBay turbo headers, 3" exhaust, Bomber fabrication alternator bracket with new 140 amp unit, f body beltline with -16 AN water pump, new Flex-a-Lite 27x19 radiator with 3000 cfm fan, Psc N- pump and filtered reservoir, 3qt Moroso accumulator. Custom length wires and relocated coils. I have the link components to hook the mast computer to a laptop as well.

-th350 trans built locally. Refreshed in newer case during build. Art Carr RMVB with compression braking, lower first gear, extra frictions. Plus 2 qt aluminum finned pan, Derale cooler and fan. 24-2600 stall 10" converter. Winter's shifter with modified gate

-Atlas 2 tcase. 3.0 drivers drop. 1350 yoke. Cable shifter.

-4 brand new Tom Woods driveshaft. All 1350, 1.5" spline slips, 2.125 x .188 Dom. Two piece front with carrier bearing. Universal long slip spare for front and rear.

- AXLES; used Spidertrax axles front and rear, 3.5"

-Front; ultimate 60 knuckles with new uniballs, new spidertrax unit bearings, 6x5.5, spidertrax 14" rotors and hats, new wilwood 4 piston calipers, new Yukon hardcore locking hubs and new spidertrax drive flanges, CTM 300m 35 spline axleshafts, CTM ujoints (1 new, 1 used), Goatbuilt steering ram mount with new PSC dual ram and new 7/8 heims. My own fabricated front truss system with inner C supports and bash plating. Mega hi-9 drop out, 5.40 gears, 35 spline pinion, spool, forged yoke, dual load bolts, bronze pinion support, fresh Red line heavy shock lube. 66" wms.

-Rear; used spidertrax 3.5" housing. Used spidertrax bearings, new 14" rotors, hats and 4 piston calipers. New 5.43 gears, low pinion, spool, CTM 35 spline 300m shafts, new spidertrax flanges, stout truss, new bash plating, new upper link mounts, new Barnes pinion guard. Fresh Red line heavy shock proof lube. Forged yoke.

- CHASSIS
- my own chassis design. Mix of 2"x .120, 1.75"x .188, .120, .090, and 1.5"x .120.
-Goatbuilt subframe, boatside tubing, rub rails, engine cradle, all skid plating is Goatbuilt .120 Domex. Skids can be dropped without disturbing engine and trans mounting. Bare steel, oil preservative.
- my own bumper systems with tow points, and hidden winch mount.
- many sheets of custom beadrolled aluminum and steel panels, designed for protection when running without factory jeep sheet metal.
- dual triangulated four link front and rear

-SUSPENSION- excellent go fast geometry, can provide calculator numbers at request.
-FRONT; equal length dual triangulated. 2"x 250 steel links, new 1.25" Barnes heims. New 16"x 2.5" Fox factory series coilovers with DSC adjusters. Pac racing springs, 16x 150lb over 18x 150 lb. Shocks mounted 1:1 on axles. New Wide Open Designs limit straps. 16" wheel travel unstrapped. Heavy compression damping valving installed by me.
-REAR; trailing arm long arm. 1.75"x.120 dom upper links. New 14"x 2.5" Fox factory series coilovers with DSC adjusters. Eibach and King springs, 225 over 250. Custom shim stack installed. WOD limit straps. 21"travel unstrapped.
-Trailing arms by me.
- Currie .750 swaybar with modified arms on trailing arm.

- ELECTRICAL, Plumbing, safety
-kwikwire 14 circuit harness. Fan powered through computer with manual override. New Glowshift gauges, heavy toggle switches, road legal lighting (mostly Maximma brand) , 20"led front bar, 6"led rear bar, rock lights, led interior and mood.
- Front and rear circuit, brake line locks.
- all plumbing is stainless and nickel/ copper hard line, with Jegs 3000 series pro line and fittings.
-Goatbuilt 18 gallon fuel cell, factory style in tank pump- walbro 255, corvette filter/ regulator, 100 micron down steam filter housing. Fast fill fender plate. Stainless hard line vent, 3 sides and down.
-5lb fire suppression system, 5lb ABC and 2.5lb ABC hand held extinguishers mounted inside and out on TMR quick release.
- used Twisted Stitch seats with removable bottom pad, new Prp 5.3 harnesses with padding and sternum strap.
- new Rugged Radios 660 intercom and 50 watt radio. Uninstalled and in need of wiring and headsets.
-Smittybuilt 10k winch with new rope.
- new optima yellow top

-BRAKES
- All new Wilwood; dual reverse swing master cylinders 3/4 bore, forged pedal, 4 piston calipers and new pads.

- TIRES AND WHEELS, 2 mounted sets
-9 pro comp wheels, 17x9, -6 offset
-4 used mounted Nitto trail grapplers, 37", +80%.
-5 used mounted BFG KRTBS, raced once, 39", +80%. 1 is 95% (mounted spare).
-1 new bfg krtbs 39", zero miles.

- SPARE PARTS
- new water pump, used alternator (2), new PSC N- pump, CTM outer stub axle, fluids, low pinion Currie 9+ dropout with new 5.43 gears and forged yoke but inoperable Yukon locker, front link with heims, steering heims in front push bar, driveshaft, spidertrax drive flanges. Multiple doors, fenders, front early and/ or late header panel and bedside possible.


- MENTION WORTHY
- new windshield, operable wipers and washer fluid.
- All turn signals work, along with stock headlights and high beams, factory horn.
-water tight tool box with room for fluids and tools
- mounted full size spare tire
- functional tailgate, hood release.
- removable door mod, with opening door tube. Factory mirrors
- flex-a-lite Mojave heater.
- factory rear sliding glass
-Joe's racing rear view mirror
- steering wheel quick release
-cupholders




More to be added, and I'm sure there are nuances some folks remember through the build that makes this truck one of a kind. This has been the most fun of anything I have built in the last 20 years, and I'm looking forward to concentrating on building more projects very soon. It wheels as suspected, and hauls ass in its current form. It could be raced if desired, with the deletion of panels and glass to get under weight, and the addition of required safety gear.

Because there has to be a price...$80,000, as listed, with option for delivery. This deal could be made for less and is negotiable with changes to some of the above listing. Customization after deposit made, may change final price. Not interested in selling as a roller, not interested in trades at this point. Cash talks...

Located in NC, 27030.
Contact info;

Matt Cutler, 336.401.2830

Build threads here...
90's throw back.....Manche build

90's throw back....Manche build - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

90's throw back....Manche build

90's throw back....a Manche build

Walk around videos can be seen on busted knuckle and madram11

I'm grateful for all the praise from my peers in all the build threads, its humbling to say the least. I look forward to starting the next one and continuing to share build together...

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[C.Berry]

Damnit man... Already got new build plans??? I'm sure this thing will sale quick! I'll post it on fb if it's not already on there!

 

[obullfish]

For sale! Gotta strike while the iron is hot...

1990 (NC) street legal jeep Comanche MJ.
About 50 miles since built and climbing. It will still be driven, wheeled, modified, and tested on, until it sells. Serious buyer can request more fabrication and modification with hefty deposit and secure confirmation of full payment upon completion. Delivery assistance can be arranged for long distance sell...ex- Could possibly be delivered to KOH or Easter jeep.

Current Specs:

-06 corvette aluminum ls2, less than 30k miles; Mast motorsports db90 computer and harness, estimated 450+ crank hp. Stainless eBay turbo headers, 3" exhaust, Bomber fabrication alternator bracket with new 140 amp unit, f body beltline with -16 AN water pump, new Flex-a-Lite 27x19 radiator with 3000 cfm fan, Psc N- pump and filtered reservoir, 3qt Moroso accumulator. Custom length wires and relocated coils. I have the link components to hook the mast computer to a laptop as well.

-th350 trans built locally. Refreshed in newer case during build. Art Carr RMVB with compression braking, lower first gear, extra frictions. Plus 2 qt aluminum finned pan, Derale cooler and fan. 24-2600 stall 10" converter. Winter's shifter with modified gate

-Atlas 2 tcase. 3.0 drivers drop. 1350 yoke. Cable shifter.

-4 brand new Tom Woods driveshaft. All 1350, 1.5" spline slips, 2.125 x .188 Dom. Two piece front with carrier bearing. Universal long slip spare for front and rear.

- AXLES; used Spidertrax axles front and rear, 3.5"

-Front; ultimate 60 knuckles with new uniballs, new spidertrax unit bearings, 6x5.5, spidertrax 14" rotors and hats, new wilwood 4 piston calipers, new Yukon hardcore locking hubs and new spidertrax drive flanges, CTM 300m 35 spline axleshafts, CTM ujoints (1 new, 1 used), Goatbuilt steering ram mount with new PSC dual ram and new 7/8 heims. My own fabricated front truss system with inner C supports and bash plating. Mega hi-9 drop out, 5.40 gears, 35 spline pinion, spool, forged yoke, dual load bolts, bronze pinion support, fresh Red line heavy shock lube. 66" wms.

-Rear; used spidertrax 3.5" housing. Used spidertrax bearings, new 14" rotors, hats and 4 piston calipers. New 5.43 gears, low pinion, spool, CTM 35 spline 300m shafts, new spidertrax flanges, stout truss, new bash plating, new upper link mounts, new Barnes pinion guard. Fresh Red line heavy shock proof lube. Forged yoke.

- CHASSIS
- my own chassis design. Mix of 2"x .120, 1.75"x .188, .120, .090, and 1.5"x .120.
-Goatbuilt subframe, boatside tubing, rub rails, engine cradle, all skid plating is Goatbuilt .120 Domex. Skids can be dropped without disturbing engine and trans mounting. Bare steel, oil preservative.
- my own bumper systems with tow points, and hidden winch mount.
- many sheets of custom beadrolled aluminum and steel panels, designed for protection when running without factory jeep sheet metal.
- dual triangulated four link front and rear

-SUSPENSION- excellent go fast geometry, can provide calculator numbers at request.
-FRONT; equal length dual triangulated. 2"x 250 steel links, new 1.25" Barnes heims. New 16"x 2.5" Fox factory series coilovers with DSC adjusters. Pac racing springs, 16x 150lb over 18x 150 lb. Shocks mounted 1:1 on axles. New Wide Open Designs limit straps. 16" wheel travel unstrapped. Heavy compression damping valving installed by me.
-REAR; trailing arm long arm. 1.75"x.120 dom upper links. New 14"x 2.5" Fox factory series coilovers with DSC adjusters. Eibach and King springs, 225 over 250. Custom shim stack installed. WOD limit straps. 21"travel unstrapped.
-Trailing arms by me.
- Currie .750 swaybar with modified arms on trailing arm.

- ELECTRICAL, Plumbing, safety
-kwikwire 14 circuit harness. Fan powered through computer with manual override. New Glowshift gauges, heavy toggle switches, road legal lighting (mostly Maximma brand) , 20"led front bar, 6"led rear bar, rock lights, led interior and mood.
- Front and rear circuit, brake line locks.
- all plumbing is stainless and nickel/ copper hard line, with Jegs 3000 series pro line and fittings.
-Goatbuilt 18 gallon fuel cell, factory style in tank pump- walbro 255, corvette filter/ regulator, 100 micron down steam filter housing. Fast fill fender plate. Stainless hard line vent, 3 sides and down.
-5lb fire suppression system, 5lb ABC and 2.5lb ABC hand held extinguishers mounted inside and out on TMR quick release.
- used Twisted Stitch seats with removable bottom pad, new Prp 5.3 harnesses with padding and sternum strap.
- new Rugged Radios 660 intercom and 50 watt radio. Uninstalled and in need of wiring and headsets.
-Smittybuilt 10k winch with new rope.
- new optima yellow top

-BRAKES
- All new Wilwood; dual reverse swing master cylinders 3/4 bore, forged pedal, 4 piston calipers and new pads.

- TIRES AND WHEELS, 2 mounted sets
-9 pro comp wheels, 17x9, -6 offset
-4 used mounted Nitto trail grapplers, 37", +80%.
-5 used mounted BFG KRTBS, raced once, 39", +80%. 1 is 95% (mounted spare).
-1 new bfg krtbs 39", zero miles.

- SPARE PARTS
- new water pump, used alternator (2), new PSC N- pump, CTM outer stub axle, fluids, low pinion Currie 9+ dropout with new 5.43 gears and forged yoke but inoperable Yukon locker, front link with heims, steering heims in front push bar, driveshaft, spidertrax drive flanges. Multiple doors, fenders, front early and/ or late header panel and bedside possible.


- MENTION WORTHY
- new windshield, operable wipers and washer fluid.
- All turn signals work, along with stock headlights and high beams, factory horn.
-water tight tool box with room for fluids and tools
- mounted full size spare tire
- functional tailgate, hood release.
- removable door mod, with opening door tube. Factory mirrors
- flex-a-lite Mojave heater.
- factory rear sliding glass
-Joe's racing rear view mirror
- steering wheel quick release
-cupholders




More to be added, and I'm sure there are nuances some folks remember through the build that makes this truck one of a kind. This has been the most fun of anything I have built in the last 20 years, and I'm looking forward to concentrating on building more projects very soon. It wheels as suspected, and hauls ass in its current form. It could be raced if desired, with the deletion of panels and glass to get under weight, and the addition of required safety gear.

Because there has to be a price...$80,000, as listed, with option for delivery. This deal could be made for less and is negotiable with changes to some of the above listing. Customization after deposit made, may change final price. Not interested in selling as a roller, not interested in trades at this point. Cash talks...

Located in NC, 27030.
Contact info;

Matt Cutler, 336.401.2830

Build threads here...
90's throw back.....Manche build

90's throw back....Manche build - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

90's throw back....Manche build

90's throw back....a Manche build

Walk around videos can be seen on busted knuckle and madram11

I'm grateful for all the praise from my peers in all the build threads, its humbling to say the least. I look forward to starting the next one and continuing to share build together...

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Wtf.... Matt? You do layaway? Good luck with the sale!