The
Hummer H1 Build Project - Page 6
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LETS DO SOME BODYWORK |
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We
shipped the truck out to our favorite body shop for the rough
work. At the same time we welded up alot of the open seams and
uneven metalwork left by the guys at Active Power. Of course our
body man is ready to strangle Active Power for some of the work
done to the truck. Work is progressing, and we are actively finding
hardware components for the truck like trick door handles, weatherstripping
that was not included for the rear doors, hood latches, etc. |
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We found a local vendor for the glass. We used laminated safety
glass for all the windows including the roll up side windows.
We have begun permanently installing the windows using the supplied
weatherstrip. We had the body shop edge in the paint around all
the window openings so we can do this more easily.
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We
found late model inside and outside door handles for the truck
at our local junk yard. The stock paddle handles were not used
and more streamline hardware was a better fit for our taste. We
are using Toyota Corolla hardware including window cranks, regulators,
door handles, etc.
We opted for hand crank windows to simplify the installation process.
We figured that wiring all 4 windows for power units would add
to the complexity of the wiring nightmare. Plus we intend to use
the truck without doors most of the time anyhow!
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window hardware was mocked up on a sheet of aluminum and then
the template was applied to the doors. We fabricated the hardware
to mount the crank assembly to the new glass. We then disassembled
the doors and send them off to the body shop. Once the doors bodywork
and paint is edged in, then we will permanently install the windows
and hardware plus the door latches.
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Here
is the steel subframe for the hood. It helps with support for
the hood. We found latches and extensions pistons that will work,
along with about 50 ft of 1 inch box tubing. The hood will pivot
from the front and use suv rear tailgate pistons to help raise
the 6ft wide 150lb+ hood. The supports include backing plates
for the side latches. |
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