Verne Simons

Feature Editor, Jp Magazine

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How To Build It - The 1987-1995 Jeep Wrangler YJ

Generally speaking, the ’87-’95 YJ Wrangler is the red-headed stepchild of the Jeep world. This is the open-top Jeep everyone loves to hate.

March 5, 2014
Posted an article in features

Vintage Camping: Part 2 - April 2014 Vintage Vault

Well, as we alluded to in the last article, there are several more images of vintage camping trips that we want to share from our vast archives.

March 4, 2014
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How To Build It - The 2007-Present Jeep Wrangler JK

Here are a few tips and tricks for building either a two-door JK or a JK Unlimited. Oh, and maybe we do have some more JK tech headed to the pages of Jp soon.

February 26, 2014
Posted an article in Tech Q&A

Top Jeep Tech Questions - Common Queries

Believe it or not, the editorial staff of Jp possesses superhero-like superpowers— but they are not as useful as being able to stop a speeding train, deflect bullets, fly, or even prevent crime.

February 19, 2014
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Vintage Expedition Trailer Camping - Part 1 - March 2014 Vintage Vault

Last time in Vintage Vaults we showed you a bunch of pictures of stuck Jeeps from the ’67 4x4 Grand Prix at Riverside, California. We promised to follow up with more pictures from that event.

February 14, 2014
Posted an article in Tech Q&A

Your Jeep - March 2014

Jeep tech questions answered

February 13, 2014
Posted an article in Body/Chassis

Jeep Grand Cherokee Fender Trimming Done Right

Trimming sheetmetal to free up more room for bigger tires is easy, but frightening. Making that first cut is psychologically tough when you are not positive that the outcome will be good.

February 10, 2014
Posted an article in engine

1978 Jeep J10 Fuel Injection Install

A good fuel-injection system can compensate for altitude as well as other driving conditions. Also, fuel injection generally works much better off-road than some properly tuned carburetors.

January 29, 2014
Posted an article in engine

What Now? - Swamped Engine

So you are splashing around in your local water hole making waves and having fun—in your Jeep. All of a sudden, your engine stalls. What now? What happened? Is your Jeep hurt?

January 25, 2014
Posted an article in Project Vehicles

Heavy-Duty Jeep Drivetrain

Oh yea, oldschool baby!

January 23, 2014

About Me

I am an automotive writer and photographer who has dabbled in paleontology, a little gator wrasslin’, and even spent a little time as a college lecturer. I grew up in North Carolina, but spent lots of time traveling. I’ve been all over the US, as well as Europe and several countries in Africa. Through an odd set of circumstances I learned to drive in a Russian 4x4 in the Sahara Desert when I was 11 years old. It may sound fancy, but I am really just a simple guy who loves wrenching on Jeeps, exploring, cooking, being outside, and learning.