CCMDoc
9/15/2007 6:58:00 PM
After I went to work for a few hours this morning, got home with big plans for the H3.
Started by trying to install the new rear bumper guard - couldn't figure out how it mounts - the day is already starting off badly
Installed the underbody protection - aside from a few loud swears when I kept droping the spacer
, the bolt holes all lined up and it went in without much problem at all.
Installed the fender flares and mudflaps - pretty straightforward -didn't have to take any of the wheels off. I had one of those "slap the forehead" moments, though. When installing the forward part of the rear fender flares, I was swearing (again) trying to get the screws started. Got off my knees as my back was killing me and I wanted to see just how far I was going to throw the DeWalt 18V hammerdrill when I reached out and ... opened the door
. I hope nobody got that on video. Needless to say, the other side went a bit easier.
Mounted the PlusOne light bar. Haven't wired it up yet - had to do some stuff in the house and I'd already spent a good part of the day doing the other stuff.
Mounted a Yakima MegaWarrior. I was hoping to find the Ax/Shovel and HiLift jack brakets locally, but no deal. Just bought a new ax and shovel just for the rack. I guess they will have to wait.
OK,
Here are a few pics and a link to a bunch more:
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blackstangs281
9/15/2007 7:01:29 PM
You had a busy day.................Sounds cool, but pic's wuld be awesome
CCMDoc
9/15/2007 7:17:04 PM
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ORIGINAL: blackstangs281
You had a busy day.................Sounds cool, but pic's wuld be awesome
Sorry, after that I had to install new doorknobs and deadbolts, a garage door opener and keypad, some undercounter lights, a fluorescent fixture over the washer and dryer and an undercounter TV/CD ... oh yeah, I had to do homework for my 7-year old daugther's school (yes it was homework for me), so by the time I got all of that done, it was too dark for pictures.
Tomorrow, on the grass, dirt and mud - pictures galore !
blackstangs281
9/15/2007 7:21:31 PM
Mountain Trooper
9/15/2007 7:26:12 PM
Man, I thought my day was busy on my H3 ! .... worked a dirt pad 14' x 22', laid the forms and rebar for the new Hummer Home I'm making for it. Lots of swearing here today too... but in the end it will be worth it on both accounts !
Gunner_45
9/15/2007 8:48:27 PM
Day-ummmm.......................
Can't wait to see the pics.....
HummBob
9/16/2007 1:28:26 AM
Man....I don't do THAT MUCH in a MONTH!!!!
hilljob26
9/16/2007 3:57:22 AM
ok,its tommorrow,need some pics
Doc Olds
9/16/2007 7:57:18 AM
Pictures Galore. Hey wasn't that one of the chicks from a James Bond movie?
uhm.........oh, no that wasn't her name.
novasaigo
9/16/2007 9:28:14 AM
Damn I feel guilty.
I woke up late took my chopper to the shop for fluid changes and spent the rest of the day riding.
novasaigo
9/16/2007 9:30:38 AM
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ORIGINAL: Doc Olds
Pictures Galore. Hey wasn't that one of the chicks from a James Bond movie? uhm.........oh, no that wasn't her name.
That was
coochie galore from the Spanish version.
Muddydawg75
9/16/2007 5:09:53 PM
HAHAHA..... every forget to switch from hammer before putting in some screws??
I did.... with my V28 Milwakee..... once....
CCMDoc
9/17/2007 8:24:38 AM
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ORIGINAL: Muddydawg75
HAHAHA..... every forget to switch from hammer before putting in some screws??
I did.... with my V28 Milwakee..... once....
No but I am going to try that
Gunner_45
9/17/2007 8:27:29 AM
CCMDoc
9/17/2007 8:45:37 AM
Gunner_45
9/17/2007 9:01:25 AM
Nice mod to the U-steps--
Looks very nice.....I like that rack........and the light bar of course....
ockie
9/17/2007 9:06:24 AM
I found out the hard way that the right tools for the job makes upgrades a snap... with that said, my experiences took longer than imagined thanks to bad wrenches, inadequate jacks, etc.
Kudos to you.... at least you didn't have the under body protection fall on your head as a bolt slipped out as my brother found out
CCMDoc
9/17/2007 9:06:24 AM
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ORIGINAL: Gunner_45
Nice mod to the U-steps--
Looks very nice.....I like that rack........and the light bar of course....
Yeah, that was intentional - easier to get in and out now. Ya know, I actually brought tools specifically to take the steps off before going up the trail. Then thought "Nah, I don't need to take them off, they'll be OK."
Luckily, one of the axes I brought was a sledge/logsplitter and used it to pursuade the step supports back into place, then simply re-bolted them back on.
Doc Olds
9/17/2007 9:09:48 AM
I like the final results. Good job!
Muddydawg75
9/17/2007 11:24:14 AM
That is a nice looking rig, Doc.... You have done well.
RealJeep
9/17/2007 11:35:02 AM
Love it when I see an H3 being used for it's intended purpose, not all...
well, you know ;-)
