[brian_]

Welcome!

While the announcement of a plan to convert a particular model of vehicle usually leads to discussion of the other examples of the model already converted, I don't recall anyone doing even an XJ Cherokee, let alone a Comanche. If you proceed with the project, I suggest that you consider a long-bed truck: although long wheelbase is not generally desirable off-road, and the extra rear overhang is unfortunate, the extra 175 mm (7") of wheelbase might be valuable battery space. But that's detail for later...

 

[brian_]

• Sourcing/drafting a CAD model of the engine compartment. I am thinking about investing in a 3-D scanner.

It's interesting what can be done with a phone; you might want to try what you have before buying anything. Even pretty rough model can work if you manually measure critical points.