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Jeep Family Tree
The family tree of Jeep is more complicated than you might think. With a history dating back to the beginning of World War II, many twists and turns have occurred during the evolution of the […]
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You’ll be amazed at this Mini WWII Willys Military Jeep Go Cart with matching Bantam Trailer
Mini WWII 1/3 Scale Willys JeepA few nights ago as I pondered the idea of converting my aging riding Lawn mover into a mowerless Jeep lawn tractor, stumbled upon what has to be the most […]
Jeep JK Rubicon Projects
How to Install the Maximus-3 JK Modular Tire Carrier
In this article, we will be replacing our factory Rubicon X spare tire carrier with the Maximus-3 JK Modular Tire Carrier Sport Package. The Maximus-3 JK Modular Tire Carrier Sport Package, Model: 0400-0300TC-SP, includes the […]
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Vintage Iron: 1948 Dodge Power Wagon
Many great advancements came out of Post World War II. penicillin, radar, the jet engine, jerrycans, radio navigation, nuclear power, microwave ovens, and of course many great vehicles were all borne out of a necessity […]
Cheap Tricks and Useful Tips
CB Radio Articles
History and General Information AboutCitizens’ Band RadioFrom the Origins of Citizens’ Band radio and it’s growing popularity in the 1970’s to the worldwide following today around the world, this article explains where CB radio came […]
Jeep JK Rubicon Projects
Upgrading to the Maximus-3 JK Modular Tire Carrier Sport Package
Bigger is Better! Tire upgrades, it’s the most common modifications Jeep JK owners do and rightly so. New tires and rims can completely change the look and offroad performance of the Jeep JK for the […]
Jeep JK Rubicon Projects
Review: Maximus-3 Classic Hoop, Winch Mount, D-Ring Loops, Hook Anchor & Light Brackets – Rubicon X/10A/Hard Rock
Maximus-3 Build Package Thoughts and Analysis. The Rubicon 10th Anniversary, X and Hard Rock packages take the Wrangler’s appearance to a whole new level of sophistication and offroad prowess with the MOPAR Rubicon Front and […]
Jeep JK Rubicon Projects
Installed on Project Rubicon X: Maximus-3 Winch Mount, Bumper Hoop, Hook Anchors & D-Ring Loops
Installation and Review of the Maximus-3 Winch Mount, Bumper Hoop, Hook Anchors & D-Ring Loops The Mopar designed Rubicon X front bumper is a great foundation for a superb, strong and utilitarian styled factory front end. As part […]
Jeep JK Rubicon Projects
Project Jeep Rubicon X
Project Build of a Rubicon X Unlimited There’s no denying that the Jeep Rubicon is one of the most capable production vehicles ever to roll off the assembly line. Powered by the 285-horsepower producing Pentastar […]
Jeep Shows
Jeeps Storm the York Fairgrounds
The threat of storms passing through the York area didn’t seem deter anyone from arriving early day-1 of the show. We pulled into the fairgrounds early Saturday morning amazed at how many Jeeps already occupied […]
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It’s OFFICIAL: Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival Reclaims Guinness World Record
Guinness World Records announced today, July 17, 2015, that the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival had officially reclaimed the Guinness World Record for the Largest Parade of Jeeps. Back on June 12, 2015 the Bantam Jeep Heritage […]
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Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival 2015
The fifth annual Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival was one for the record books with record attendance, record vendor turnout, record numbers of Jeeps in every event and even an official Guinness World Record for the […]
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1971 Hurst Jeep Jeepster Commando
Check out this super clean extremely rare 1971 Jeep Hurst Jeepster Commando. Owned and resurrected by Lee Tidwell out of Maryland Lee spent the good part of 4 years meticulously restoring this special Hurst […]
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Butler Jeep Invasion 2015
Immediately following the Guinness World Record shattering Jeep Parade came the Butler Jeep Invasion of Downtown Butler PA. After a world record breaking 2420 Jeeps paraded through downtown Butler, Jeeps began parking along the stretch of […]
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Bantam Heritage Jeep Festival Smashes Jeep Parade World Record
Back in December 2014 the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival announced their plans to recapture the Guinness World Record for the largest parade of Jeeps during the Festival’s upcoming 2015 event. The previous record of 1,846 […]
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1953 Willys 8×8 Custom Jeep Build
Sometimes the creativity of certain people is astounding. Have a walk around look at this 1953 Jeep Willys Overland 8×8 that went up for sale several years ago. Custom fabricated by renouned fabricator Dick Cook […]
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Bantam Jeep Festival Celebrates Bantam’s 75th Anniversary
Over the weekend of June 12th through 14th, the town of Butler, Pennsylvania will host their fifth annual Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival. Expected to draw thousands of Jeep fans from all over the country, the […]
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Budget Lighting Options for Daylight and Dollars Savings
Daylight saving ended recently and with darkness reigning, it’s the perfect time of year to save significant scratch on lights for your rig. When you’re heading over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s […]
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PA Jeeps All Breeds Jeep Show 2014 Highlights
Photos from the 2014 All Breeds Jeep Show Did you miss it? This years All Breeds Jeep Show presented by PA Jeeps was July 19th and 20th of 2014! In it’s 19th year the All […]
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Stinky Ass Acres Willys Rat Rod
There’s a dark corner of the automotive car buff world that isn’t into shiny, polished, built to the hilt projects. These select, very interesting personalities are instead into those extremely unique, history vehicles that show […]