Sloppy Seconds

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Sloppy Seconds

Yeah, it sure would be cool to have a rip-snortin' blown big-block or maybe even a vintage flathead V-8 in our hot rod Jeep. But the truth of the matter is people don't just give these away and we weren't willing to spend much money. Actually, we weren't willing to spend any money. So we had to settle for pretty much the used-toilet equivalent of the hot rod engine world: a GM inline-six. And this six is not even a powerful or larger cube version that enjoys aftermarket support. Besides, the flatrod had to live up to the Sloppy Seconds name Hazel dubbed it, even though I'm still unsure if he was referring to all the second-hand parts, or to the fact that it will likely be the slowest vehicle to ever hit the 1/4-mile raceway once it's done. Needless to say, Hazel stole the corner of our garage with a greasy pathetic '60s-era 194. At some point the block had a crack in it, so there is evidence of a butch arc welding repair near the oil pan and bellhousing. Yeah, it leaks a little oil, but not enough to spin wrenches. Overall the engine looks kinda cool and vintage, and the inline-six should sound awesome with an open pipe exhaust. With the chassis basics pretty much laid out in the last issue, we went to slapping the inline-six into the flatrod. Keep an eye out for the next issue, where we'll install the body, run the cooling system, build a cool fuel tank, and more.inline_mediumwraptextright27105022/projectbuild/154_0911_sloppy_seconds_part_2_drivetrain154_0911_01+installing_a_inline_6_engine_jeep_rod+frame.jpgTrue


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[IOPort51]

I started reading this in JP and wondered if they were that hard up for something to write about.

 

[LongHorn]

I started reading this in JP and wondered if they were that hard up for something to write about.

X2 on that!

 

[susie]

I read the title to the thread and thought "Oh My God!"

 

[BajaEdition]

I think I have bought 2 issues of JP in the last 2 years, all the articles are either rewrites of previous articles ( how many tire articles can you write) Childish articles about nothing, or articles paising some idiotic product a vendor wants to move.
They actually report on so little stuff of substance in the last 3 years I am embarrassed they represent the Jeep world.
I consider it bad leadership.
they need to give honest product comparisons, instead of these piss no paying vendor off ones they do.
They need to make a stand on land issues instead of being afraid to piss off a vendor.
They need to write articles that are not rewrites of the other 4x4 mags the publisher offers.
They need to decide adults spend the money, not kids, I am so glad they sh*tcanned Bre, what an embarrassment. And Dr Vern is the only person there with the guts to say anything.
But this is the article that all the mags in that coral have.
Notice 4 wheel drive and sports utility is looking like a clone and offers very little of the multi day adventure articles they built that mag on. instead writing about i day trail rides and events because the mags find it cheaper to send out one reporter so all can use the info.
This article actually has potential, it is a write that will prove they are not after just money from vendors. I hope they will not screw it up also however.
Modern Magazine reporting has gotten to fast food for my taste, I would like to see a magazine step up to the plate and write like they had a full set of balls between everyone they employ.

 

[IOPort51]

perhaps we should consider a forum wide, from all of us composite, letter to the editors expressing our embarrassment.

 

[LongHorn]

15 years ago when that magazine started. I thought it was a pretty good rag, but I guess times change.