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All Jeep all the...what the hell is that thing? This, uh, thing, fondly known as the mechanical butt-head, showed up for a maiden voyage. OK, so its not a Jeep, but its got a lot in common with Jeeps. Well, no, it doesnt but it was fun coming up with names for it like jungle gym on wheels and rolling scrap iron.

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Hammering in the hills of Tennessee.

Adam Woodlee showed up in his 52 Willys for some full-throttle assaults on the various washes and waterfalls that fill the woods just outside of Cowan. This old truck is amazing and never seems to quit.

What do you call a CJ-7 that runs a Chevy 1-ton drivetrain and frame? Well, Gary Hurt calls his Jeep a tub-truck, and thats OK with us because this Jeep means business. The strength and added wheelbase help keep the tires turning through the muck and up the trail.

All Jeep all the...what the hell is that thing? This, uh, thing, fondly known as the mechanical butt-head, showed up for a maiden voyage. OK, so its not a Jeep, but its got a lot in common with Jeeps. Well, no, it doesnt but it was fun coming up with names for it like jungle gym on wheels and rolling scrap iron.

Snap-crackle-pop no more. John Green resurrected his 350-powered CJ-7 by strapping on some new axles and a set of 44s. You may remember his spectacular semi-floating 14-bolt breakage from Tires and Fire (May 01).

The theme here was leave your little lugs at home, run big axles, and have plenty of power for Cowans first Wheeling Anti-Tour.

Wilson Boyd put on a bit of a show on the waterfall below the bald spot. The 33-inch tires, an F-head, and some skillful driving helped Wilson get his CJ-2A up but not over, proving that 44-inch tires are cool, but smaller ones provide more of a challenge.