PA Jeeps hosted its ninth annual All Breeds Jeep Show in the summer of 2004. With 412 Jeeps registered for the event, it lived up to the All Breeds billing with just about every type of Jeep, from stock restored CJ-2As to highly modified '04 Rubicons. There were 4,985 spectators who filled the York County Fairgrounds' visiting-vendors row and watched the Jeeps run the obstacle and rockcrawl course.
More than just a show, this event was a celebration of the Jeep and its owners. With a dirt and rockcrawl course, RTI ramp, slow drag, vendors and swap-meet area, there was something for everyone.
From walking around looking for the next idea for your Jeep to running the obstacle course or, if you dared, crawling over the 300-foot rock course, this was an event by Jeep owners for Jeep owners. PA Jeeps organized an outstanding, family-oriented event. Planning has already started for next year's 10th annual All Breeds Jeep Show. If you are a Jeep owner or just want to see what they mean by the windshield sticker, "It's a Jeep thing... you wouldn't understand," you should check out next year's event. For more information go to www.pajeeps.org.
This completely restored CJ-2A...
This completely restored CJ-2A was not built just for looks. The owner retained the original four-banger powerplant with the hand-crank starter. The short and narrow Jeep allowed for some unique lines on the dirt course.
Best-of-Show honors went to...
Best-of-Show honors went to Scott Hackathorn's completely rebuilt and modified '72 Commando.
Vendor row was filled with...
Vendor row was filled with new toys and old treasures for all models of Jeeps, from half doors for a CJ-8 to the countless Hi-Lift jacks sold over the weekend.
With only 42,000 miles on...
With only 42,000 miles on the odometer, this '83 J10 spent the last 20 years performing duties on a North Carolina farm. Now living on a farm in Maryland, the Jeep remains in the family. After many hours of scrubbing off the crud, Stephanie Moore returned the all-original Jeep, including tires, to its original glory. All of her efforts paid off when she took the Second Place Stock Class-Seven (Fullsize) trophy.
Jeeps come in all sizes and...
Jeeps come in all sizes and colors, as shown by this lineup of TJs. TJ owners are quick to tell you about the great thing Jeep did by returning to Jeep's soul, round headlights.
Don't let the clean shine...
Don't let the clean shine of Tom Robert's mud-boggin' '90 YJ fool you. It's built for slop. The 44-inch Swampers are bolted to a Dana 44 in the front and a Dana 60 in the rear. The mud-slinging power comes from a 440 powerplant and travels through a 727 automatic and a Dana 20 transfer case.
Jonathan Carter had just purchased...
Jonathan Carter had just purchased his '84 Alaskan Postal Jeep and had it shipped just weeks before the event. Jonathan is currently making big restoration plans for his rig.
Blue Mountain Jeep Alliance...
Blue Mountain Jeep Alliance won the Most-in-Attendance award. George Aupperlee in his EMS-rescue-equipped '96 Grand Cherokee was only one of the many Blue Mountain Jeep attendees. George's daily driver took Second Place in the Class-Five (Cherokee/Liberty) Unlimited division.
Curt Cameran in his wide-fendered...
Curt Cameran in his wide-fendered '93 Renegade YJ stopped on the rock course for a quick photo opportunity. Curt, like many of the event participants, spent most of the weekend playing on the courses.
Michael Boley of Appalachian...
Michael Boley of Appalachian Off-Road shows the flexibility of his quarter-elliptical suspension setup.
Robert Behler may be the man...
Robert Behler may be the man that you want on the trail with you. He had everything you could ever need stuffed somewhere in his '79 CJ-5. Bob took the Best Trail-Ready trophy for his pack-horse CJ.
Dennis Collingwood picked...
Dennis Collingwood picked his lines carefully through the rock course on Saturday in his '01 Modified-Class TJ.
It took a little encouragement...
It took a little encouragement from the spectators for Stephanie Liebert to leave her post at the Paragon Adventure Park's display tent. But once on the course, she walked her newly built rockcrawler across without even scratching her new rims.
Saturday's line for the obstacle...
Saturday's line for the obstacle course appeared long, but with the help of the course volunteers, it moved steadily.
The Mickey Thompsons on this...
The Mickey Thompsons on this '95 Wrangler didn't always stay on the ground as Steve Basworth, with a load of friends, tried every line he could on the course over the weekend. If someone was counting, Steve would have received the award for the most trips through the course.
Jeeps of every style and age...
Jeeps of every style and age were present in York for the All Breeds Jeep Show. From old, reborn military trucks to stock grocery-running XJs, there was a Jeep for everyone's taste. Participation was encouraged at this event, and most of the Jeeps spent at least part of the time on one of the courses.
Nichole Hammock, wife of Raleigh...
Nichole Hammock, wife of Raleigh Hammock, who took First Place in the Unlimited Class-Three division, keeps it in the family in her '02 Liberty. She took Second Place in the Class-Five (Cherokee/Liberty) Modified division.