It’s A Jeep Thing, Try To Understand
September 30, 2022
THE AUTO BUILDER
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FAMILY CRUISER
Langston, a longtime rodder and home builder, has owned several awesome rides in the past, including a ’63 Vette convertible, a ’51 Chevy pickup and an ’84 Chevy street truck. The only problem with all of these cars is that they are two-seaters—one driver and one passenger. Alan and his wife, Amy, have three boys who absolutely love hanging with their dad at the rod shows. Since Alan and Amy needed room for Sam, Jacob and Trace to ride when going to and from the local rod runs, they decided to build a vehicle that would provide enough room for five, and plenty of room to load up and go on trips. Alan decided that since he’d previously owned a ’51 and loved it, the ride would be an Advanced Design Chevrolet.
LS Swapping a Classic Jeep CJ
In 1981 this Jeep, that now belongs to Clinton Campbell of Dallas Texas left the factory floor with a straight 6, but he drove it away from Street & Performance with a 5.3 truck LS-1 type engine and a 4L60E transmission. Clinton wanted more performance, drivability and, with the recent enforcement of emission laws in Texas, he needed to be able to pass emissions.
The Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion Hits New Heights
The 2025 Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion stormed into Pigeon Forge with record-breaking energy. What began a few years ago in Townsend, Tennessee, with only 165 Jeeps has transformed into a jaw-dropping three-day spectacle at the LeConte Center. This year’s Invasion, held August 21–23, 2025, drew an unbelievable 50,000+ attendees, filling the town with the rumble of engines, the shine of custom builds, and the unmistakable buzz of Jeep® culture at its peak.
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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: SHOW YOUR COLORS WITH PROFORM
100-Amp Slant-Edge Alternators Turn an Overlooked Necessity Into Engine-Bay Eye Candy
You can spend a small fortune making an engine compartment look right, but one parts-store alternator can kill the whole vibe. That plain aluminum lump might get the job done, but it certainly isn’t winning any points when the hood goes up.
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PROFORM’s 100-amp Slant-Edge Alternators refuse to blend into the background. With their aggressive angular cases, machined details and unmistakable Chevrolet Bowtie emblem, these alternators turn a basic charging component into another piece of custom hardware worth showing off.
Seven Finishes—Zero Excuses
This is where things get interesting. PROFORM offers a wide range of finishes—including Black Crinkle, Cast Gray Crinkle, Chevy Orange, Chrome, Polished, Red and Liquid Black—giving builders plenty of ways to make a statement.
Want a tough, no-nonsense look? Go with Black Crinkle or Cast Gray Crinkle. Building something loud and unapologetically Chevrolet? Chevy Orange is the obvious choice. Red adds a serious punch of color, while Liquid Black delivers a slick, modern finish that looks right at home in a highly detailed engine bay.
If your build is heavy on brightwork, Chrome and Polished finishes pair perfectly with billet brackets, pulleys and other jewelry under the hood. From textured and understated to bright and impossible to miss, PROFORM offers a finish to match nearly any engine-bay theme.
Match the alternator to the engine, contrast it against the surrounding components or use it as the one detail nobody expects. The point is simple: if you’ve already gone this far with the build, why settle for an alternator that looks like it came straight off the parts-store shelf?
More Than a Pretty Face
The Slant-Edge lineup has the performance to back up the attitude. These 12-volt, GM 10SI-style alternators produce 100 amps and feature an external fan, internal regulator and easy one-wire hookup. They fit both small-block and big-block Chevrolet V8 engines and include a 2.5-inch V-belt pulley.
They’re also Officially Licensed Chevrolet Performance Parts, complete with authentic Bowtie branding. Depending on the chosen finish, the emblem may be raised and machined or recessed and hand-painted, giving each version its own personality.
An alternator may be there to keep the battery charged, but that doesn’t mean it has to look like an appliance. PROFORM’s 100-amp Slant-Edge Alternators deliver the power your Chevy needs while making sure even the hardworking parts pull their weight when it comes to style.
Finish Your Build Right
Don’t let an ordinary alternator drag down an otherwise dialed-in engine bay. Choose the color and finish that fits your build, add some attitude under the hood and keep your Chevy powered with PROFORM’s 100-amp Slant-Edge Alternator. CLICK BELOW to get yours TODAY!
