Starting with rectangular...
Starting with rectangular tubing and '96 Wrangler sheetmetal, Shannon crafted the frame to receive the GM drivetrain and an integral rollcage. The fenders are attached to the hood for easy servicing, and the body was heavily modified in many areas.
Most of us believe that real Jeeps are built, not bought. When Shannon Campbell builds a Jeep, it turns out better than anything the factory comes up with, and, for all practical purposes, it's brand-new. Such is the case of this month's cover Jeep caught in the Arizona desert.
Shannon is a pioneer of the 3/4 elliptical spring design and drop buggy-leaf used for extreme articulation. His third iteration of a mango-pink cruiser came after selling his last one and building a family wagon for his burgeoning troop-- but this one isn't to be abused hard or scratched up. Of course, it being a Jeep, it's bound to earn a few trophies and scars, regardless of the terrain.
A factory ZZ4 Chevy 350 crate motor provides the power and sports a Holley 650 double-pumper. The stock HEI distributor ensures reliability, and the custom headers are HPC-coated for durability. Custom brackets mount the twin A/C compressors, one for the Vintage Air A/C, and the other for the ARBs and filling up tires. The family-style rollcage is sealed and functions as an air storage tank.