Project 03 of 04

Automotive Restoration

I restored a 2001 Jeep Cherokee and a 1987 Jeep Comanche to working condition, including body, engine and drivetrain work.

Role: Independent project
Dates: Aug 2020 – Present
Location: Libertyville, IL

Vehicles restoredTo working condition: 2

Charles Clark standing next to the restored 1987 Jeep Comanche in a parking lot — 1987 Jeep Comanche
One of the two vehicles I restored to working condition.

Jeep on jack stands in a garage with the engine, transmission and axle removed and parts on the floor — Teardown
Teardown in the garage.

Engine hanging from a shop crane above an open engine bay — Engine installation
Lowering an engine in with a shop crane.

Restored red 2001 Jeep Cherokee parked in a driveway — 2001 Jeep Cherokee
The second vehicle, also restored to working condition.

Engine bay with the engine, hoses and air intake installed — Engine bay
Engine bay during the restoration.

Vehicles: 2001 Jeep Cherokee, 1987 Jeep Comanche
Welding: MIG and stick

Work across both vehicles

Floor pans and rockers
Engine rebuild
Engine swap
Axle swap
Driveshaft machining
MIG and stick welding
Diagnostics