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New Jeep Mojave
25829177 Posted November 5 2009 06:56 AM by Jp Editor

 Jeep recently revealed the name of it's next new model via the U.S. Patent Office. Keep an eye out for the Jeep Mojave in the coming years.

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Finally!!!

Wrangler Diesel by 2011!!
26965051 Posted November 4 2009 11:11 AM by Jp Editor

 A friend in the industry recently pointed out some news  he read at about Chrysler's 5-year plan. It reads: “Engines: Fiat technologies, including smaller turbo engines, MultiAir, start/stop systems, and direct...

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Bargain price!

Jp CJ-8 Scrambler For Sale
25528934 Posted October 16 2009 07:54 AM by Jp Editor

Several years ago I worked with my brother to put together a Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler (this is a pic of what we started with). Collins Bros. Jeep gave us access to the Texas based shop and parts yard and helped us get it...

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Are you kidding me...

Points Ignition?
25476002 Posted October 14 2009 05:53 AM by Jp Editor

 What kind of demented individual invented points ignition?

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Jeep-like at least

New Military Jeep?
30842466 Posted October 7 2009 06:35 AM by Jp Editor

 Over the weekend I went to the Miramar Air Show in San Diego, California. I spotted this kinda cool jeep-like rig on display.

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Time to pack

End Of An Era
26435005 Posted September 24 2009 07:18 PM by Jp Editor

 I've already mentioned that we were moving and currently in the process of packing. The new owners are going to give the 'ol Petersen building a facelift inside and out.

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Goin for a drive

Sloppy Seconds Sees Daylight
26191393 Posted September 16 2009 01:36 PM by Jp Editor

 It's out of the garage and it's low.

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Last bits to finish

Nearly Done Jeep Hot Rod
30420303 Posted September 16 2009 06:23 AM by Jp Editor

 Today I only have a few things to finish before it's streetable. I need to get the exhaust finished, add some seat belts, maybe upholster the wood seats, and I think that's about it.

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Flat rod gets a windshield

Sloppy Seconds
26160964 Posted September 16 2009 05:50 AM by Jp Editor

Yep, OK, it's kinda butch in practice. But the idea was not to spend a lot of money on this thing. So when it came to the windshield I had to come up with a better solution than spending $200-$300 on a used windshield...

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Adding a steering box and column to Sloppy Seconds

Flat Rod Steers!
30387501 Posted September 14 2009 05:37 AM by Jp Editor

I finally figured out how to graft the Willys truck steering box and column to my CJ-5 frame and flatfender body.

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Adding the last body panels

Juggy Loose Ends
25797379 Posted September 14 2009 05:36 AM by Jp Editor

I'm not into bodywork. I don't have the patience or desire to own a Jeep with smooth shiny body panels.

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Vintage Cell Phone

Jp Pranks
24945911 Posted August 25 2009 12:30 PM by Jp Editor

 This phone popped up again in the move. A couple years ago I left it on Hazel's desk with the attached note.

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New Location and Trash

We're Moving
29720289 Posted August 25 2009 12:21 PM by Jp Editor

That's right! We're moving out of the building that we've been in for more than 10 years. We're leaving the high-rise in downtown Los Angeles for a single story building closer to the beach. 

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To-Do List

Finish Your Project Jeep
29275857 Posted August 5 2009 02:50 PM by Jp Editor

 I'm the kind of guy that can get overwhelmed by having too much to complete on a project. You could say I don't have vision or patience but the truth is I hate running around town all day looking for the...

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Bombproof Bolt-On

JK TJ YJ Wrangler Axle Upgrade
24430274 Posted July 24 2009 07:11 AM by Jp Editor

I got my hands on some RCV axle shafts for the Dana 44 frontend in our '07 Wrangler Rubicon. These CV-style axles are supposed to be several times stronger than the factory U-jointed shafts. I've seen the test chart and...

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