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Verne Simons

Verne Simons

Technical Editor, Four Wheeler Network

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.

Articles Verne Contributed To (503)

New Body, Motor, Transmission & Transfer Case Mounts for an Old 4x4

body-chassis

New Body, Motor, Transmission & Transfer Case Mounts for an Old 4x4

Verne Simons October 19, 2017

New Polyurethane Parts for Your Classic Truck... » Read More

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Buying a Classic Ford to Build for Off-Roading

Project Vehicles

Buying a Classic Ford to Build for Off-Roading

Verne Simons October 6, 2017

Part 1: Buying a Beat-Up Old Ford F-250... » Read More

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1969 Ford Bronco Project

Project Vehicles

1969 Ford Bronco Project

Verne Simons September 18, 2017

A 1969 Bronco With Magazine Cred... » Read More

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Dino the Dinosaur, Part 4: Interior Refresh

How-to Tech Q&A

Dino the Dinosaur, Part 4: Interior Refresh

Verne Simons September 15, 2017

Part 4: Interior Refresh & Daily Driver Prepping... » Read More

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Nuts & Bolts: Rust and Broken Nuts on TJ

How-to Tech Q&A

Nuts & Bolts: Rust and Broken Nuts on TJ

Trenton McGee August 2, 2017

Readers ask for help with tech questions and advice.... » Read More

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Nuts & Bolts: Chevy Suburban Rear Lift

How-to Tech Q&A

Nuts & Bolts: Chevy Suburban Rear Lift

Trenton McGee July 25, 2017

Readers ask for help with tech questions and advice.... » Read More

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Nuts & Bolts: Rough Cherokee

How-to Tech Q&A

Nuts & Bolts: Rough Cherokee

Trenton McGee July 25, 2017

Readers ask for help with tech questions and advice.... » Read More

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Nuts & Bolts: Biggest Tires for My 1967 CJ-5

How-to Tech Q&A

Nuts & Bolts: Biggest Tires for My 1967 CJ-5

Trenton McGee July 19, 2017

Readers ask for help with tech questions and advice.... » Read More

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Illuminating Dirt: Lighting Tech For Four-Wheelers

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Illuminating Dirt: Lighting Tech For Four-Wheelers

Verne Simons June 13, 2017

We talk a little bit about different lighting technology, wiring, switches and more in this... » Read More

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Installing & Testing Bestop Trektop NX Glide

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Installing & Testing Bestop Trektop NX Glide

Verne Simons June 2, 2017

Topology, or the Study of Soft Tops... » Read More

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Verne’s Moab Experience: The Adventures Of A Man And His 1949 Willys Pickup At The 2017 Easter Jeep Safari

MOAB 2017

Verne’s Moab Experience: The Adventures Of A Man And His 1949 Willys Pickup At The 2017 Easter Jeep Safari

Verne Simons June 1, 2017

The adventures of a man and his 1949 Willys pickup at the 2017 Easter Jeep Safari.... » Read More

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2017 Ultimate Adventure Vehicle’s CJ-6 Tubs Meet Modified JK Unlimited Frame

2017

2017 Ultimate Adventure Vehicle’s CJ-6 Tubs Meet Modified JK Unlimited Frame

Christian Hazel May 19, 2017

Part 3: Frenching a Patina’d CJ-6 Tub on a Modified JK Unlimited Frame... » Read More

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51st Annual Moab Easter Jeep Safari

MOAB 2017

51st Annual Moab Easter Jeep Safari

Trenton McGee May 14, 2017

Even After 51 Years Moab Doesn’t Disappoint... » Read More

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End of Baja and the NORRA Mexican 1000

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End of Baja and the NORRA Mexican 1000

Verne Simons May 10, 2017

Vintage cars, trucks, and 4x4s at the finish of the race... » Read More

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Day’s 2 and 3 of the NORRA Mexican 1000

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Day’s 2 and 3 of the NORRA Mexican 1000

Verne Simons May 10, 2017

A Gallery of Race Cars and Trucks... » Read More

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The Cars of the NORRA Mexican 1000 Contingency

News

The Cars of the NORRA Mexican 1000 Contingency

Verne Simons May 10, 2017

The Cars of the NORRA Mexican 1000... » Read More

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One In A Million: Playing With The 2017 GMC Sierra HD Denali Duramax Trucks

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One In A Million: Playing With The 2017 GMC Sierra HD Denali Duramax Trucks

Verne Simons May 4, 2017

Playing with the 2017 GMC Sierra HD Denali Duramax trucks... » Read More

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Suspension Lift & Tires for a Classic 1970 Suburban

Suspension & Brakes

Suspension Lift & Tires for a Classic 1970 Suburban

Verne Simons May 2, 2017

Part 3: Dinosaur Leaf-Spring Suspension Revival... » Read More

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2017 Ultimate Adventure Vehicle Skyjacker Suspension & Frame Buildup

2017

2017 Ultimate Adventure Vehicle Skyjacker Suspension & Frame Buildup

Christian Hazel April 28, 2017

Part 2: Skyjacker Suspension & Frame Setup.... » Read More

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Watch Your Step: Cliffhanger Trail Report, 2017 Easter Jeep Safari Day 5

2017

Watch Your Step: Cliffhanger Trail Report, 2017 Easter Jeep Safari Day 5

Verne Simons April 14, 2017

A trail report on Cliffhanger Trail in Moab, Utah, as of Easter 2017... » Read More

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My Vehicles

1997 Jeep Wrangler Shrink Ray TJ
1978 Jeep J-10
1949 Willys CJ-3A

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