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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 (571)
New Products of SEMA 2018
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New Products of SEMA 2018

Verne Simons November 15, 2018

We talk about some of the coolest new products we saw at SEMA 2018.... » Read More

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2018 Ultimate Adventure Derange Rover, Part 7
Ultimate Adventure 2018

2018 Ultimate Adventure Derange Rover, Part 7

Verne Simons November 12, 2018

Getting the Land Roveresque suspension under the Derange Rover working just so.... » Read More

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1946 Plymouth Sedan- Truck? Car? Both: The Trar
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1946 Plymouth Sedan- Truck? Car? Both: The Trar

Verne Simons November 9, 2018

We found a trar to judge all other trars…well it’s pretty darn nice isn’t it?... » Read More

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#MTSEMA18 - Cool 4x4 Rigs From SEMA, Part 2
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#MTSEMA18 - Cool 4x4 Rigs From SEMA, Part 2

Verne Simons November 5, 2018

There are many kinds of show cars. The best kind of show cars are those that are ready to be... » Read More

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#MTSEMA18 - Cool 4x4 Rigs From SEMA, Part 1
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#MTSEMA18 - Cool 4x4 Rigs From SEMA, Part 1

Verne Simons November 5, 2018

There are many kinds of show cars. The best kind of show cars are those that are ready to be... » Read More

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#MTSEMA18 - Rusty Gold and Random Treasures
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#MTSEMA18 - Rusty Gold and Random Treasures

Verne Simons November 2, 2018

Rusty Gold is a $500 CJ-2A that is an absolute showstopper at SEMA 2018.... » Read More

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#MTSEMA18 - SEMA Show Cream of the Crop
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#MTSEMA18 - SEMA Show Cream of the Crop

Verne Simons November 2, 2018

SEMA. You’ve heard the name. You probably know it’s the be-all and end-all of aftermarket... » Read More

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Adding Power Brakes to a Dinosaur of a Suburban
Suspension & Brakes

Adding Power Brakes to a Dinosaur of a Suburban

Verne Simons October 24, 2018

We add a CPP brake booster and master cylinder from Truckin Krazy Truck Parts to Dino, our 1970... » Read More

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BluePrint Engines 306ci Bronco Edition Crate Engine
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BluePrint Engines 306ci Bronco Edition Crate Engine

Verne Simons October 2, 2018

My Boy Blue!... » Read More

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Part 6: 2018 Ultimate Adventure Derange Rover
Ultimate Adventure 2018

Part 6: 2018 Ultimate Adventure Derange Rover

Verne Simons September 18, 2018

... » Read More

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2018 Ultimate Adventure Derange Rover, Part 5 #UA2018
Ultimate Adventure 2018

2018 Ultimate Adventure Derange Rover, Part 5 #UA2018

Verne Simons August 13, 2018

Part 5: Rollcage, Seats & Roof Over Our Heads... » Read More

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Verne & Trent’s Excellent Towventure
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Verne & Trent’s Excellent Towventure

Trenton McGee August 9, 2018

Verne & Trent’s 5,000-Mile Cross-Country Ram 3500 Tow Test.... » Read More

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Testing the Nexen Roadian MTX
Wheels & Tires

Testing the Nexen Roadian MTX

Verne Simons August 8, 2018

The New Nexen Roadian MTX... » Read More

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2018 Ultimate Adventure Derange Rover, Part 4
Ultimate Adventure 2018

2018 Ultimate Adventure Derange Rover, Part 4

Verne Simons July 10, 2018

2018 Ultimate Adventure Derange Rover, Part 4: The Ultimate T-Cases for Our Rover... » Read More

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Check Out These Cool Tips & Tricks for Your 4x4
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Check Out These Cool Tips & Tricks for Your 4x4

Verne Simons June 21, 2018

On-the-Trail Tech: Cool Ideas We Saw at EJS 2018... » Read More

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2018 Ultimate Adventure Derange Rover Part 3: Recovery for the Deep Stuff #UA2018
Ultimate Adventure 2018

2018 Ultimate Adventure Derange Rover Part 3: Recovery for the Deep Stuff #UA2018

Verne Simons June 15, 2018

Derange Rover, Part 3: Recovery for the Deep Stuff... » Read More

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Ian Johnson’s M715 From Easter Jeep Safari 2018
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Ian Johnson’s M715 From Easter Jeep Safari 2018

Verne Simons June 6, 2018

M-715 in Moab Camo... » Read More

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Easter Jeep Safari Trail Repairs
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Easter Jeep Safari Trail Repairs

Verne Simons May 30, 2018

Bush (or Parking Lot) Repairs at EJS 2018... » Read More

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1972 Chevy Blazer With a Few Tricks
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1972 Chevy Blazer With a Few Tricks

Verne Simons May 18, 2018

A Round-Fender Blazer With Cards Up Its Sleeve... » Read More

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Part 2: 2018 Ultimate Adventure Derange Rover #UA2018
Ultimate Adventure 2018

Part 2: 2018 Ultimate Adventure Derange Rover #UA2018

Verne Simons May 15, 2018

Part 2: 2018 Ultimate Adventure Build Gets Beefy Axles... » Read More

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My Vehicles

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

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