BleepinJeep well I will make a wild guess why you bought a nother jeep because if some jeep's are good then more jeep's must be better told you it would be a wild one LOl 😆 have a good night C😎😎L
Pranay hi and good morning pranay well some time's we all put are foot in are mouth some time or another the famous last word's I don't think he had any ideal how many texts he we going to get you have a good day C😎😎L
ryan there's already enough broke ass people that don't even wheel... This video shows you can just go buy something and be wheeling the next weekend that's the way to do it
Just got my t-shirt today, Matt...thanks for the ring pop! I'm afraid I agree with a vast majority of the comments here...gutting that CJ7 would be a terrible shame. She's yours, so do what you will....but consider keeping that baby intact!
Awesome project! Hang on to what's left of the cj for future project options down the road. Those cjs are really good looking even one as hacked up as that one.
The Comanche is going to be awesome. I just feel bad about for the CJ, that thing was built almost perfect. I thought Matt was going to keep the Comanche kinda stock and do a separate rock crawler project. But this will be awesome either way.
Matt, first of all let me say yes you did a good thing and that was a great deal with all of the parts. Secondly, you really made me feel good with this video. I knew right away why you bought it and I felt totally justified with my recent purchase. 91 Cherokee with a 6.5 inch lift, 32 inch tires and a 4.0. All for only $750.00!!!The kid didnt know what was wrong with it. Once i changed the fuel pump and the cps it runs great! All i need to do now is get new off road bumpers and a winch and I'm ready for the trails. No other money is required to get it the way I wanted it! Definately a cheap budget build. Thank you Matt. Really. I feel so good about this and I'm glad that you understood the whole idea of saving money. Love your channel. Please keep up the great work!
Personaly id keep the cj and wheel it the way it is and still build up the Comanche with parts off of a pre built xj as they are everywear and cheaper then a built cj would be
Good point and something I do frequently, especially around October to January when everyone is selling their incomplete projects for holiday money. Just think of all the time alone in procuring all those parts before you could build each component too! Lastly, sell off some of the stuff you don't need like OnBoard Air and buy a scuba tank for example.
Perfect point.. I was going to buy a TJ and needed around 3k in upgrades bought a junkyard XJ salvaged all the parts it needed from wrecking yard 2200 total and I now have a really decent trail Jeep.. and the factory AC works!! Will need a engine eventually but does the job now
WTF?????? LS1 CJ7 parts to build a Comanche truggy. Put the Comanche on CL call it a day. This is getting silly. I will still watch but Really it's a CJ7 C'mon.
lol, I'm not partial to CJ7's... And what would the channel be if I just bought jeeps already finished?........ Plus I want a winter rig, that thing is darn cold!
Definitely a good purchase, and your estimates were wayyyyyy low so I would estimate it would be at least double what you guessed. Awesome jeep, I really think you should keep the cj and restore it!
hey he can make some interesting stuff, I'd never part out something in that good shape, but it'l defenately be building something interesting.....plus if he happens to have frame and tub laying around for a while, and an mjs running gear maybe hell wind up deciding to price some stuff together. the channel does need a few more cjs, well probably see that from Tim, but it'd be great to see Matt's take on a wrangler
I have always wanted a Comanche. It's a jeep... And a small truck. Combined. What's there not to love? The fact you got an CJ7 with all that new hardware and having it equipped with LED lights, spare fuel cells, dual batteries, and all that awesome stuff is amazing. $10,000 vs $18,000+? (to exclude shipping fees and wait time if you were to buy them online) it's way worth it. I dare say you may have gotten a once in a lifetime opportunity on this deal. Especially when the Comancheep will be all done ready to take on the world. You're doing what this Jeep lover wants to do: see what happens when you breath a new life into a Comanche. Best wishes on this project! I can't wait to see the end results! 🇺🇸 Furthermore, I want to go to school to learn how to do all this stuff one day. I've already learned alot watching the channel, since I own a '98 Grand Cherokee Laredo, but man, there's so much work I want to do with it. Makes me wish it were possible to meet you guys. I feel like I'd learn even more. I always look forward to what id learn next on this channel. Other amateur channels are kinda vague and recorded in like the 2000s 😂
This video was rad all the way up until the "I'm going to part out my CJ to build my MJ" part. Don't get me wrong, the MJ is going to be awesome. I kind of want to see you fix up and wheel that beast CJ. That would be one of the coolest builds you've done.
I absolutely agree! Save the CJ and fix it up a little more. Then you can have more cool vids for the channel and an awesome CJ. I agree to buy a semi-finished or wrecked project to get the parts you want cheaper, but buy something less awesome to tear apart!
Super interested! Think parting a common vehicle to restore/upgrade an uncommon one is fair game. Have not seen that yet on the tubes, any platform. Good luck with the quality of the parts.
crystal fyst nobody really knows what other people believe in, but why should that matter if his passion for jeeps lines up with your interest in fixing your jeep? Would his religion bother you? If so, why?
Buying the CJ was the cheaper route but it sucks knowing its going to be sacrificed for its parts. I would love to have it as is but sometimes you got to do what you got to do. Can't wait to see the finished product that's for sure.
Kind of a shame to part out a nice looking and equipped CJ but its going into another jeep so its not a bad way to go -----I definitely support this idea :)
Honestly I respect what you are doing. I want to build a comanche as well but it would literally kill me to tear that CJ apart. I would add it to the collection happily and stick the comanche on the backburner until I could afford the parts to built it also. "I only need one Jeep" said the lonely overweight slug who gave up on life because watching reruns of Gilligans Island with his cat became more appealing.....
Its gonna be hard to see that CJ come apart. You should keep it like it is and still build the Comancheep! After all it wont be too (Cheep) with 10k worth of parts in it.
I bought a 2 door 98 XJ 5 speed 4x4 for $4000, Lifted, 33 by 12.5 general grabbers with a full sized spare, all new shocks, full sound system, Custom steel bumpers with winch and a roof rack. All already installed by a mechanic with proof and the thing was certified and smog tested. Been daily driving it for 8 month and love it i am fully converted to buying built and doing small changes.
Oh nooooo! If it only been anything but another Jeep! Basically you’re tearing apart what I’m hoping to build. If only it had been a Chevy, or a buggy, or anything else. I get it, though. RIP little 7. 😭
I'm excited to see this. I got my axles for my Cherokee this way, I bought a jeep that hadn't ran in 9 years for $1900 swapped the built axles (ARB, Chromo's, Etc.) onto my cherokee tuned up the one that hadn't ran in 9 years put on some used tires and sold it for $3500.
Good idea? Yes. Bad idea? Yes... I hate to see a great CJ get parted out. However, I LOVE Comanches almost as much as CJs, so... Anyway, I’m glad it’s you and not me tearing apart something I’d love to own. No judgment here! Love the show! Thank you, Matt!!
All valid points of why to buy another Jeep. The money spent will be measured in enjoyment. You can't put a price on having fun! Your editing is really good Matt. Great project and I'm looking forward the the build.
Hell yeah man. I dig it that thing is gonna be wicked. Looking forward to all the videos! I found ur channel about a year ago when I first got my 97 Jeep Wrangler and i has to do some easy task and didn’t know how. Now I have rebuilt my rear diff added lockers and dropped the transmission to swap a clutch. Now I’m swapping in an 8.8. Mostly learned all from bleepin Jeep!
that's gonna be badass with the LS under the hood. I'd also keep the manual because it'll be less work, less time, and you've already got the atlas for it. changing transmissions might give you problems with that.
I was pumped that you got a cj7, but now it's getting parted out haha. I have a cj7 that is basically stock aside from fiberglass tub and lockout from hubs
I think this is a fantastic idea! I just did the same thing 2 weeks ago for a 97 xj I am building. Paid 700 for a running driving lifted jeep with m.t. wheels and 35s roof rack 4.10 gears lift kit light bar ect. All that for less than a new lift kit. Sweet.
Kylan Cook you got really lucky. Xjs are very high in price around me. Stock, lifted, mild to wild. My xj only has a 3 inch and 31s, but has low miles and is my daily. Love the thing but for 700 bucks in pa most likely be rotted or wouldn't run and that'd be for just a stock one
Jon Kern I missed out on 2 other jeeps in this sort of condition before I was able to snatch this one. Been looking for a while so must have been some Christmas credit card bills that needed paid for them to go up so cheap.
Wow! That a good plan and you Will save money! I think you got the CJ for a very good price if everything works on it! And there are quality parts on it And now you can make vids on how to remove/unimstall part aswell!
Hard to see you gut that CJ7, but honestly, I would never build a CJ7 that way to begin with. YJ, sure, TJ, yep. I'm one of those people that love seeing jeeps made into hardcore rigs, but look at CJs like classic cars. I know, I'm weird.
yeah I'm with ya there, I'd love a cj like above. but left to my own devices it'd probably stay awefully stock, cupholders seats and 3point belts may be about it(well maybe a 4.0 but externally stock at least)
Matt, you're basically living my dream of owning all the (good) jeeps and building it the way you like it. That CJ7 is GORGEOUS, but I'm excited to see what will come of the comancheep!
damn that LS sounds freakin nice when you go rippin by at the end. That CJ is such a beast! I can't believe you're going to gut it lol, but the Comancheep is going to be bad ass too, so I will have to forgive you!
Good buy Matt!! Your absolutely right that someone could take it & wheel it as is. But mostly that it is less expensive to pick up a pre started project.
Listen Matt, I think you flipped your lid! Why in God's Earth would you part up that CJ-7? That thing is a hundred times cooler than the Comancheep will ever be. Here is a suggestion... Why don't you find a way to put the Comancheep body on the CJ7 frame? Might save you from ruining a perfectly good Jeep.
I'm all for takin it apart, it stopped being a cj7 a long time ago. I think for convenience sake and cost it's a solid idea. I don't know if I could stomach that kind of cash leaving my pocket just to tear it apart and such but more power to you!
Seems like a good idea. It'll be cool to see how much bolt on and how much re-fabrication needs to be done. I hope that you find a way to incorporate the truck bed back onto the Commancheep. Even if you lose the floor..but you gotta keep the sides and tailgate. Otherwise you might as well just wheel the CJ.
Matt from the parts stand point its a good deal . from the build stand point you may be better off by removing the body from the CJ7 and putting the comanche body on the full frame. due to the uni body design to handle all that torque from that v8.
I vote for this plan too! Save labor by swapping bodies onto the full frame! Keep the CJ7 body and make it so you can quickly swap out bodies whenever you want. Then you will have something nobody else has, a true CJ7'omancheep convertible!
I've heard CJ's are hard to come by. Those Dana 60 axles are worth a helluva lot more than $500 a piece. The gear install alone (if you were going to pay for it with the lockers) would probably be around $1000 an axle. My Dana 44 built to super-spec with a detroit in the rear from Curie Industries with chromoly axles set me back almost 3K, and that was just the rear axle. I want to convert it to a selectable locker because I've had some unsavory turn arounds on wet roads. I wish I would have had that done to begin with when I could finance anything I wanted. I have a Detroit LSD I want to put in there but it seems like it doesn't fit and requires some case-spreader action. A video on how to find the right types of axle shops to work on your axles (that is not something I am inclined to OJT on) would be much grass'ed.
Side note.... since you got such a great deal why not just keep the CJ7 and do some minor changes if you want with it. You got such a good deal for it you could post it up for sale later on down the road after you've BleepinJeeped it with some low cost elbow grease and hand fab-tools for a great profit. Some people actually collect those older CJ's. I think you're sitting on a potential gold mine. I would look into finding buyers from around the US as a whole if you ever decided to sell it. I bet there's someone watching this video right now that already wants to buy it for more than you spent on it.
I have enjoyed the Comanche build. Great idea buying the CJ for parts. I think it's a big savings. Was glad to meet you and see this vehicle at pidgeon forge.
Bad ass. I recently bought a 1996 cherokee on 8" long arm, 3 link up front, 37's on humvee double beadlocks, JCR front and rear bumpers and sliders, 2007 power wagon axles with eaton E Lockers. Paid 5700. I think I did pretty well. I think you did too though.
I love the slow crawl on the intro, I love doing that in my bronco with the 435/208 in 4LO and 6.68 first gear. I do, however, prefer to stay in the driver seat :D.
Hate to see a cool 7 go down but I've cut up some good vehicles down through the years. I get the feeling it won't be as quick and dirty as you let on, you'll never be able to throw it together without redoing a bunch. Not because it won't fit, because you can't just let it go. I've watched a lot of your videos and seen your skills and tool collection grow. The builder bug is firmly entrenched now. Just my opinion but this is going to bloom into a bigger job than you are telling yourself. Have fun!
Seems like a good plan. Just bought a stock ZJ and am half tempted to buy another one that is already lifted because a good lift and wheels and tires are as much as a whole lifted ZJ.
That's pretty fair and not bad because you got all you need in a package deal and like you said, sell what's not needed and make-up for some of the money spent buying the Jeep.. Great job and good deal not bad, good luck with your build, oh by the way, would / could you possibly tell me information on where I can get parts for my 73' Jeep DJ5, I really would appreciate it, thanks and stay safe...
I said earlier to enjoy the cj7 but i also understand that comanche love is comanche love! And yes that is a very good price for that cj7. But at the end of the day it comes to one thing, it does not matter what jeep you have is all about have fun at the end of the day good luck with your awesme project...... I love your videos good work!!!!!!!!!
That's how I lucked out buying 01' XJ. for $500 Been setting for a couple of years. Had a lift of 6" blown drive-shaft and Blown transfer-case. Found a transfer-case, new old stock, now get this $250 . 33" BFGs, 90% tread. Front and rear diffs by "Solid" What a score.
I think the price is very reasonable for what it is. I have a TJ with a LS, 4L60e, 35's etc. $10K wouldn't get me interested in selling it. Hate to see the CJ go but excited to see the Comancheep. Good luck
Good price. I have a cj5 ,bought new in 73' started work on some years ago and have well over that amount in it and still working on it. But most of the fun is the work .
I’m so torn by this! Yes it would be awesome to transfer all of those goodies to the Comancheep, but DAMN what a shame to tear up that CJ!!! It sure looked like you had a big grin on your facing kicking that CJ around, just sayin’! Please give us one good video wheelin’ the 7! I’ve owned an 82 CJ-7, 88 and 94 YJs and currently an 01 XJ that I bought new. So... I’m all for the Cherokee and Manche stuff!!! Love the channel! You, Tim, and Tyler are Badass!!! P.S.- One video of the CJ off-road please and thank you
For what I have seen a few local guys build their CJs for, you got the CJ right on the money at around 18 to 20 thousand in brand new parts. I believe at 10 thousand you hit the right price of gainable parts and resale items as well.
And, good on you for the purchase. The CJ looks pretty good as it is. But, I know you have a show to do so roll on. I am still laughing at the ghost ride in the opening.
Holy Crap, I said I would read them ALL but DANG!!! I'm going to be up late tonight!!
Cus Merica!
BleepinJeep well I will make a wild guess why you bought a nother jeep because if some jeep's are good then more jeep's must be better told you it would be a wild one LOl 😆 have a good night C😎😎L
When you wish you listened to mom and kept your mouth shut.
I love my CJ7 !!!
Pranay hi and good morning pranay well some time's we all put are foot in are mouth some time or another the famous last word's I don't think he had any ideal how many texts he we going to get you have a good day C😎😎L
wheel the cj7 and scrap the comancheep
Keep the cj7! One of the greatest jeeps ever made dont hurt her! 😢
Just drive the CJ
I'd just keep the CJ 7 and clean it up....it's already done...
Nooo!!! Keep the CJ and wheel it!
Hell don't tear that thing apart it's pretty good as it is... Leave the Comanche to someone else on Craigslist!
Solid advice but then what would his channel be about? Buying and selling Jeeps on Craigslist? Booooring.
ryan there's already enough broke ass people that don't even wheel... This video shows you can just go buy something and be wheeling the next weekend that's the way to do it
Lol, I agree with Ryan... I cant have a Jeep channel where I just buy jeeps already done... Well I could but thats not me;)
BleepinJeep improve it!!!! On board welder/recovery rig!!
It's almost a shame to do it. It's like killing a unicorn. With like a bomb.
I don’t know why you didn’t always have one of these classics. That’s a real Jeep.
Just got my t-shirt today, Matt...thanks for the ring pop! I'm afraid I agree with a vast majority of the comments here...gutting that CJ7 would be a terrible shame. She's yours, so do what you will....but consider keeping that baby intact!
Awesome project! Hang on to what's left of the cj for future project options down the road. Those cjs are really good looking even one as hacked up as that one.
CJ needs to live Matt! Dont kill it!
Keep the Cj. Don’t kill it.
Don’t ruin the CJ!!!! It’s so cool. Just keep it or sell it to me
The Comanche is going to be awesome. I just feel bad about for the CJ, that thing was built almost perfect. I thought Matt was going to keep the Comanche kinda stock and do a separate rock crawler project. But this will be awesome either way.
Keep the CJ7!! don't hurt that Beautiful jeep.
Long live the CJ! I vote for keeping the CJ7, and wheeling it the way it is! I'm seeing less and less CJ's out wheeling every year, very sad.
To hell with that comanche, that CJ is perfect!
I would totally take that out crawling before taking it apart.
Matt, first of all let me say yes you did a good thing and that was a great deal with all of the parts. Secondly, you really made me feel good with this video. I knew right away why you bought it and I felt totally justified with my recent purchase. 91 Cherokee with a 6.5 inch lift, 32 inch tires and a 4.0. All for only $750.00!!!The kid didnt know what was wrong with it. Once i changed the fuel pump and the cps it runs great! All i need to do now is get new off road bumpers and a winch and I'm ready for the trails. No other money is required to get it the way I wanted it! Definately a cheap budget build. Thank you Matt. Really. I feel so good about this and I'm glad that you understood the whole idea of saving money. Love your channel. Please keep up the great work!
Thanks bud, glad to have you watching!
Personaly id keep the cj and wheel it the way it is and still build up the Comanche with parts off of a pre built xj as they are everywear and cheaper then a built cj would be
Good point and something I do frequently, especially around October to January when everyone is selling their incomplete projects for holiday money. Just think of all the time alone in procuring all those parts before you could build each component too! Lastly, sell off some of the stuff you don't need like OnBoard Air and buy a scuba tank for example.
Perfect point.. I was going to buy a TJ and needed around 3k in upgrades bought a junkyard XJ salvaged all the parts it needed from wrecking yard 2200 total and I now have a really decent trail Jeep.. and the factory AC works!! Will need a engine eventually but does the job now
WTF?????? LS1 CJ7 parts to build a Comanche truggy. Put the Comanche on CL call it a day. This is getting silly. I will still watch but Really it's a CJ7 C'mon.
JR Behan agreed
lol, I'm not partial to CJ7's... And what would the channel be if I just bought jeeps already finished?........ Plus I want a winter rig, that thing is darn cold!
If you love the cj so much then you'll buy it from him when he's done and show us your build with it
Ls1 is 5.7L not 5.3
Definitely a good purchase, and your estimates were wayyyyyy low so I would estimate it would be at least double what you guessed. Awesome jeep, I really think you should keep the cj and restore it!
Keep the CJ and to heck with the Comanche. The only thing I have ever felt you channel needed was more Wrangler/CJ stuff.
DLittle Totally agree. I've had several XJs and currently have a CJ5 and a KJ. I'd love to see Matt build a CJ or YJ.
hey he can make some interesting stuff, I'd never part out something in that good shape, but it'l defenately be building something interesting.....plus if he happens to have frame and tub laying around for a while, and an mjs running gear maybe hell wind up deciding to price some stuff together. the channel does need a few more cjs, well probably see that from Tim, but it'd be great to see Matt's take on a wrangler
You forgot the fancy keyless start system! Gotta be a $200 system there :D Can't wait to see the progress, keep it up!
lol, nice catch!
I have always wanted a Comanche. It's a jeep... And a small truck. Combined. What's there not to love? The fact you got an CJ7 with all that new hardware and having it equipped with LED lights, spare fuel cells, dual batteries, and all that awesome stuff is amazing. $10,000 vs $18,000+? (to exclude shipping fees and wait time if you were to buy them online) it's way worth it. I dare say you may have gotten a once in a lifetime opportunity on this deal. Especially when the Comancheep will be all done ready to take on the world.
You're doing what this Jeep lover wants to do: see what happens when you breath a new life into a Comanche. Best wishes on this project! I can't wait to see the end results! 🇺🇸
Furthermore, I want to go to school to learn how to do all this stuff one day. I've already learned alot watching the channel, since I own a '98 Grand Cherokee Laredo, but man, there's so much work I want to do with it. Makes me wish it were possible to meet you guys. I feel like I'd learn even more. I always look forward to what id learn next on this channel. Other amateur channels are kinda vague and recorded in like the 2000s 😂
This video was rad all the way up until the "I'm going to part out my CJ to build my MJ" part. Don't get me wrong, the MJ is going to be awesome. I kind of want to see you fix up and wheel that beast CJ. That would be one of the coolest builds you've done.
I absolutely agree! Save the CJ and fix it up a little more. Then you can have more cool vids for the channel and an awesome CJ. I agree to buy a semi-finished or wrecked project to get the parts you want cheaper, but buy something less awesome to tear apart!
I understand the draw of building the Comancheep, that that CJ is awesome! Slap the bed on the back if you want and call the project done!
Super interested! Think parting a common vehicle to restore/upgrade an uncommon one is fair game. Have not seen that yet on the tubes, any platform. Good luck with the quality of the parts.
Wow that Jeep was built nice! Why would you want to tear it apart? 👎
David Davidson it sounds like you're projecting insecurities, anything else you don't like about yourself?
is he really jewish?
crystal fyst nobody really knows what other people believe in, but why should that matter if his passion for jeeps lines up with your interest in fixing your jeep? Would his religion bother you? If so, why?
Building something is half the fun and depends on what you want
Buying the CJ was the cheaper route but it sucks knowing its going to be sacrificed for its parts. I would love to have it as is but sometimes you got to do what you got to do. Can't wait to see the finished product that's for sure.
Keep the Cj or sell it. don't put it under the knife.
Kind of a shame to part out a nice looking and equipped CJ but its going into another jeep so its not a bad way to go -----I definitely support this idea :)
Dustin Gould I agree when I was the title I was like hell yea then saw the heep in the back and knew...😢
Honestly I respect what you are doing. I want to build a comanche as well but it would literally kill me to tear that CJ apart. I would add it to the collection happily and stick the comanche on the backburner until I could afford the parts to built it also. "I only need one Jeep" said the lonely overweight slug who gave up on life because watching reruns of Gilligans Island with his cat became more appealing.....
I have 5 jeeps currently, I could live without the CJ
BleepinJeep I understand. I currently have 3 and one parts Jeep. That Cj has a lot of fun stuff on it.
Its gonna be hard to see that CJ come apart. You should keep it like it is and still build the Comancheep! After all it wont be too (Cheep) with 10k worth of parts in it.
"Cheep" is a relative term lol
TexasRedneck You think thats cheap?
Again, it's all about perspective. $10k for the parts mentioned, yeah that's cheap. Can I afford that? No! haha
TexasRedneck Yeah i guess it is. I cant afford it either. Im into too many things to put that kind of money into my jeep. Wish i could though!
Same here, too many other things need money.
I wish I had a tenth of the knowledge and skill that Matt has. This is one of my favorite channels, well, at least Matt’s projects.
I bought a 2 door 98 XJ 5 speed 4x4 for $4000, Lifted, 33 by 12.5 general grabbers with a full sized spare, all new shocks, full sound system, Custom steel bumpers with winch and a roof rack. All already installed by a mechanic with proof and the thing was certified and smog tested. Been daily driving it for 8 month and love it i am fully converted to buying built and doing small changes.
Oh nooooo! If it only been anything but another Jeep! Basically you’re tearing apart what I’m hoping to build. If only it had been a Chevy, or a buggy, or anything else. I get it, though. RIP little 7. 😭
I'm excited to see this. I got my axles for my Cherokee this way, I bought a jeep that hadn't ran in 9 years for $1900 swapped the built axles (ARB, Chromo's, Etc.) onto my cherokee tuned up the one that hadn't ran in 9 years put on some used tires and sold it for $3500.
You got to go wheel that CJ at least once first!!
Good idea? Yes. Bad idea? Yes... I hate to see a great CJ get parted out. However, I LOVE Comanches almost as much as CJs, so... Anyway, I’m glad it’s you and not me tearing apart something I’d love to own. No judgment here! Love the show! Thank you, Matt!!
All valid points of why to buy another Jeep. The money spent will be measured in enjoyment. You can't put a price on having fun! Your editing is really good Matt. Great project and I'm looking forward the the build.
Hell yeah man. I dig it that thing is gonna be wicked. Looking forward to all the videos!
I found ur channel about a year ago when I first got my 97 Jeep Wrangler and i has to do some easy task and didn’t know how. Now I have rebuilt my rear diff added lockers and dropped the transmission to swap a clutch. Now I’m swapping in an 8.8. Mostly learned all from bleepin Jeep!
awesome, thanks for watching!
that's gonna be badass with the LS under the hood. I'd also keep the manual because it'll be less work, less time, and you've already got the atlas for it. changing transmissions might give you problems with that.
I was pumped that you got a cj7, but now it's getting parted out haha. I have a cj7 that is basically stock aside from fiberglass tub and lockout from hubs
I think this is a fantastic idea! I just did the same thing 2 weeks ago for a 97 xj I am building. Paid 700 for a running driving lifted jeep with m.t. wheels and 35s roof rack 4.10 gears lift kit light bar ect. All that for less than a new lift kit. Sweet.
Kylan Cook you got really lucky. Xjs are very high in price around me. Stock, lifted, mild to wild. My xj only has a 3 inch and 31s, but has low miles and is my daily. Love the thing but for 700 bucks in pa most likely be rotted or wouldn't run and that'd be for just a stock one
Jon Kern I missed out on 2 other jeeps in this sort of condition before I was able to snatch this one. Been looking for a while so must have been some Christmas credit card bills that needed paid for them to go up so cheap.
Bad ass cj!! I can't wait to see it in another video
Wow! That a good plan and you Will save money! I think you got the CJ for a very good price if everything works on it! And there are quality parts on it
And now you can make vids on how to remove/unimstall part aswell!
Do a budget build on the CJ7 with the leftover parts after you finish the Comancheep
Hard to see you gut that CJ7, but honestly, I would never build a CJ7 that way to begin with. YJ, sure, TJ, yep. I'm one of those people that love seeing jeeps made into hardcore rigs, but look at CJs like classic cars. I know, I'm weird.
yeah I'm with ya there, I'd love a cj like above. but left to my own devices it'd probably stay awefully stock, cupholders seats and 3point belts may be about it(well maybe a 4.0 but externally stock at least)
Matt, you're basically living my dream of owning all the (good) jeeps and building it the way you like it. That CJ7 is GORGEOUS, but I'm excited to see what will come of the comancheep!
Thats about right for 10k. Well done. I'm excited.
damn that LS sounds freakin nice when you go rippin by at the end. That CJ is such a beast! I can't believe you're going to gut it lol, but the Comancheep is going to be bad ass too, so I will have to forgive you!
Good buy Matt!!
Your absolutely right that someone could take it & wheel it as is. But mostly that it is less expensive to pick up a pre started project.
Pull the CJ body and graft that MJ cab onto the CJ frame and do a frame stretch for the bed. Leave all that motor and suspension work on it!
Listen Matt, I think you flipped your lid! Why in God's Earth would you part up that CJ-7? That thing is a hundred times cooler than the Comancheep will ever be. Here is a suggestion... Why don't you find a way to put the Comancheep body on the CJ7 frame? Might save you from ruining a perfectly good Jeep.
Awe, as a CJ-7 owner myself, I got excited at the video's title. I was excited to see you build a CJ. Oh well, I understand why you're doing it.
I'm all for takin it apart, it stopped being a cj7 a long time ago. I think for convenience sake and cost it's a solid idea. I don't know if I could stomach that kind of cash leaving my pocket just to tear it apart and such but more power to you!
Your crawler is already built.
Scrap the Comanche
throw some paint on the CJ
and then start a new project
Seems like a good idea. It'll be cool to see how much bolt on and how much re-fabrication needs to be done. I hope that you find a way to incorporate the truck bed back onto the Commancheep. Even if you lose the floor..but you gotta keep the sides and tailgate. Otherwise you might as well just wheel the CJ.
Matt from the parts stand point its a good deal . from the build stand point
you may be better off by removing the body from the CJ7 and putting the comanche body
on the full frame. due to the uni body design to handle all that torque from that v8.
I'll get it figured out, this aint my first rodeo!
I would rather see this than the death of grampa CJ.
I vote for this plan too! Save labor by swapping bodies onto the full frame! Keep the CJ7 body and make it so you can quickly swap out bodies whenever you want. Then you will have something nobody else has, a true CJ7'omancheep convertible!
Outstanding!!! You have the best idea and the quickest way to get it built before easter jeep safari! Thanks for sharing another fantastic show.
Bummer to see the cj7 ripped apart ☹️ looking to buy/build one myself
I've heard CJ's are hard to come by. Those Dana 60 axles are worth a helluva lot more than $500 a piece. The gear install alone (if you were going to pay for it with the lockers) would probably be around $1000 an axle. My Dana 44 built to super-spec with a detroit in the rear from Curie Industries with chromoly axles set me back almost 3K, and that was just the rear axle. I want to convert it to a selectable locker because I've had some unsavory turn arounds on wet roads. I wish I would have had that done to begin with when I could finance anything I wanted. I have a Detroit LSD I want to put in there but it seems like it doesn't fit and requires some case-spreader action. A video on how to find the right types of axle shops to work on your axles (that is not something I am inclined to OJT on) would be much grass'ed.
Side note.... since you got such a great deal why not just keep the CJ7 and do some minor changes if you want with it. You got such a good deal for it you could post it up for sale later on down the road after you've BleepinJeeped it with some low cost elbow grease and hand fab-tools for a great profit. Some people actually collect those older CJ's. I think you're sitting on a potential gold mine. I would look into finding buyers from around the US as a whole if you ever decided to sell it. I bet there's someone watching this video right now that already wants to buy it for more than you spent on it.
I have enjoyed the Comanche build. Great idea buying the CJ for parts. I think it's a big savings. Was glad to meet you and see this vehicle at pidgeon forge.
Bad ass. I recently bought a 1996 cherokee on 8" long arm, 3 link up front, 37's on humvee double beadlocks, JCR front and rear bumpers and sliders, 2007 power wagon axles with eaton E Lockers. Paid 5700. I think I did pretty well. I think you did too though.
Ryan Long not bad at all
Do you still have the roll cage
Awesome you made the right choice...for what your doing...cant wait to follow along and watch it come together
That thing sounds nasty! 9:32 The Comancheep is gonna be a beast with that powertrain!
I love the slow crawl on the intro, I love doing that in my bronco with the 435/208 in 4LO and 6.68 first gear. I do, however, prefer to stay in the driver seat :D.
Hate to see a cool 7 go down but I've cut up some good vehicles down through the years. I get the feeling it won't be as quick and dirty as you let on, you'll never be able to throw it together without redoing a bunch. Not because it won't fit, because you can't just let it go. I've watched a lot of your videos and seen your skills and tool collection grow. The builder bug is firmly entrenched now. Just my opinion but this is going to bloom into a bigger job than you are telling yourself. Have fun!
Seems like a good plan. Just bought a stock ZJ and am half tempted to buy another one that is already lifted because a good lift and wheels and tires are as much as a whole lifted ZJ.
The cj is will be way more bad ass then a Comanchee
slap yourself
Comanche*
I’m on a Bleepin’ Jeep watch frenzy! Just coming onboard, or uh...permission to come onboard sir? Great vids Matt, keep up the great work!
That's pretty fair and not bad because you got all you need in a package deal and like you said, sell what's not needed and make-up for some of the money spent buying the Jeep..
Great job and good deal not bad, good luck with your build, oh by the way, would / could you possibly tell me information on where I can get parts for my 73' Jeep DJ5, I really would appreciate it, thanks and stay safe...
Keep the CJ and sell the Comanche. I sold my CJ7 and regret it daily.
RubiconRobert hey I have a question does a 81 Jeep cj7 renegade have a computer
I love the idea...makes sense..just how much swap over attachment fab will be needed?..over all I would of done ot..I love Comanches too!
I said earlier to enjoy the cj7 but i also understand that comanche love is comanche love! And yes that is a very good price for that cj7. But at the end of the day it comes to one thing, it does not matter what jeep you have is all about have fun at the end of the day good luck with your awesme project...... I love your videos good work!!!!!!!!!
sweet! $10,000 is about what I estimated in my head- I'm very much looking forwards to the Commandcheap build
Matt, be like Tyler and keep both. Please. Please. Please. Don't molest that CJ. It's perfect just the way it is.
Depending on the wear and tear on that CJ I would say you got one heck of a deal. Nice work man.
I can't believe that guy spent all that money and then put a Fram oil filter on the engine.
Awesome deal on the cj7, can't wait to see the crawler build. I've been wanting to do a build my 01 XJ but that will come soon!!
cant wait to see it, loved the scorpion crawler build for its detail, but the comancheep is going to be a fun build to watch.
Wow id fix up the cj, thats a serious jeep
That's how I lucked out buying 01' XJ. for $500 Been setting for a couple of years. Had a lift of 6" blown drive-shaft and Blown transfer-case. Found a transfer-case, new old stock, now get this $250 . 33" BFGs, 90% tread. Front and rear diffs by "Solid" What a score.
I think the price is very reasonable for what it is. I have a TJ with a LS, 4L60e, 35's etc. $10K wouldn't get me interested in selling it. Hate to see the CJ go but excited to see the Comancheep. Good luck
Good price. I have a cj5 ,bought new in 73' started work on some years ago and have well over that amount in it and still working on it. But most of the fun is the work .
That cj is my dream jeep. Has everything I've always wanted to do to a CJ7.
No bro that cj7 is awesome you need to keep that for yourself merry Christmas now as for the comancheep off to pull a part for parts bro
I’m so torn by this! Yes it would be awesome to transfer all of those goodies to the Comancheep, but DAMN what a shame to tear up that CJ!!! It sure looked like you had a big grin on your facing kicking that CJ around, just sayin’! Please give us one good video wheelin’ the 7! I’ve owned an 82 CJ-7, 88 and 94 YJs and currently an 01 XJ that I bought new. So... I’m all for the Cherokee and Manche stuff!!! Love the channel! You, Tim, and Tyler are Badass!!!
P.S.- One video of the CJ off-road please and thank you
I agree with a lot of people here, keep the CJ, that rig looks sick!
Poor Lil CJ
For what I have seen a few local guys build their CJs for, you got the CJ right on the money at around 18 to 20 thousand in brand new parts. I believe at 10 thousand you hit the right price of gainable parts and resale items as well.
I belive in building Jeeps not killing them!!! 😣
$18K worth of parts for $10K? Wise purchase
Arthur Roy > Then toss the old truck parts into the it CJ and resell it whole.
Power on, Matt. Looking forward to this build.
Twas a good idea but it's almost a shame to tear it apart. You otta keep the remaining parts and build a hybrid for your next project.
And, good on you for the purchase. The CJ looks pretty good as it is. But, I know you have a show to do so roll on. I am still laughing at the ghost ride in the opening.
10k?! Nice find sir.... I’d say that comancheep is gonna be one capable rig! Can’t wait to see some progress, Big fan of the builds