Manbeck Alignment was next on the list to do. An appointment was made and it was determined that one of the neutral cam adjusting bushings that we installed was threaded in too deep and also they did not have the required offset bushings in stock to properly do the alignment. So we rescheduled until the correct bushings were acquired. Getting the old bushings out was a bit of a chore but they were successful. Turns out the alignment was not that far off, so there were no noticeable driving conditions. Next stop was over our home grease pit for an oil and filter change using Brad Penn oil. This oil has a higher operating temperature along with higher zinc levels. A final inspection was made to make sure everything was tight and checking all fluids, belts and hoses. Finally off to Ryan Boyer

Detailing in near by Pine Grove. This guy runs his own detailing shop and also works for Mecum Auctions doing final detailing on cars before they go across the auction block. He uses all the new technology and the results are stunning, Needless to say he made the black look like it was just painted. July 23rd came quick with the promise of clear weather, although mid 90's hot. This was going to be a test of the CJ's capabilities. Our gear was packed and we

departed around 7:00 AM. 1st stop was to top off the gas tank with 93 octane. We stuck to secondary roads until we got to Linglestown exit at I-81 and a friend tagged along with his XJ. Took I-81 across the river then secondary roads again into Carlisle. Traffic was horrendous getting to the fairgrounds. We sat 45min. in traffic keeping our eyes on the temp gauge which hung around 195 which indicated the electric fans were doing their job. Finally

entered the fairgrounds and with the outside temperature at high 90's the temp gauge started climbing above 225. The air being pulled in was just extremely hot. We decided to pull out of line and shut it down. Opened the hood and nothing was boiling over. We eventually made it to our class sight and set up the canopy and chairs and broke out a cold one. The show was great, met alot of great people and terrific Jeeps. We were in class 3 (all CJ's

and Commandos) that also had 3 categories (stock),(modified) and (unlimited modified). We were in the unlimited. All total there was 1 stock Jeep, 3 modified and 8 unlimited. Sitting on the bleachers listening at the judging results was tense. The announcer called 3rd. place, 2nd. place and finally Jeffs name for 1st. place. The dream of a 14yr old kid to build a Jeep and take 1st. at PA. All Breeds Jeep show

became a reality. We have alot of people to thank for making this all possible and an 18yr venture that will hold uncountable memories.