Found a pic of my truck before I got it...oh how things change haha

[07Custom]

I was looking through solid axle h3 threads and found a pic of my truck from the previous owner...I gotta say I don't remember it looking like this! I definitely think I've enhanced the look. I can't wait to fix the front end!!!!!

 

[SolidusJ]

I found a picture on CarID.com or some carp like of my truck that they photo shop and put it on their sell brush guards area, best part was I made that guard. They really did a trash job on it lol.:giggle:

 

[cbetts]

Yeah, it is funny how the wheeling addiction will alter your Hummer over the years. I actually ordered mine with steps!

 

[twinmill28]

Hey Solidus, I kinda like those 28's!

 

[4speedfunk]

07custom....Here's a bunch of pics, from way back (dated June 18, 2011)...


I can't tell you how close I was to grabbing a one-way flight to Colorado, buying this H3, and driving it home. The White Rhino has been around the forums long before you bought it but, only as an elusive specter. People saw it driving around here & there but nobody really knew anything about it. I'm so glad it finally ended up in the hands of somebody that can appreciate the work that went into it. I always thought that the build quality was a little "backyard-ish" but, the key components have been there all along. It just needs a little TLC...just a few weekends away from being totally bad-ass. The SOA you just completed is prime example of how a little "clean-up work" can make a big difference.

Refreshing the front end will be a challenge but, nothing compared to tackling a complete SAS from scratch. Get rid of the heims and put TRE's on...get a real steering arm on the p.s. knuckle...fix the hacked-up frame rail...mount the shocks to the tubes instead of the inner-C's, etc....get the ABS working again. Its not a major undertaking...just a bunch of small tweeks here & there.

 

[3Hummers]

That is pretty cool. I found some pictures of the moon buggy from before I had it but think that is the only one.

 

[SolidusJ]

Hey Solidus, I kinda like those 28's!

Oh ya slap them on every time I went to that mall!!! :wink:

 

[TAPDH3T]

Oh ya slap them on every time I went to that mall!!! :wink:

GoGO gadget mall rat

 

[06 H3]

Your truck is much better off with you owning it. I remember when I called "chad" to ask for some info and all he knew it was lifted and IIRC he said he traded it in to the dealer

 

[07Custom]

07custom....Here's a bunch of pics, from way back (dated June 18, 2011)...
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I can't tell you how close I was to grabbing a one-way flight to Colorado, buying this H3, and driving it home. The White Rhino has been around the forums long before you bought it but, only as an elusive specter. People saw it driving around here & there but nobody really knew anything about it. I'm so glad it finally ended up in the hands of somebody that can appreciate the work that went into it. I always thought that the build quality was a little "backyard-ish" but, the key components have been there all along. It just needs a little TLC...just a few weekends away from being totally bad-ass. The SOA you just completed is prime example of how a little "clean-up work" can make a big difference.

Refreshing the front end will be a challenge but, nothing compared to tackling a complete SAS from scratch. Get rid of the heims and put TRE's on...get a real steering arm on the p.s. knuckle...fix the hacked-up frame rail...mount the shocks to the tubes instead of the inner-C's, etc....get the ABS working again. Its not a major undertaking...just a bunch of small tweeks here & there.

it's so funny how cool I thought it was the day I got it, now looking back it's so much different now haha and Yes I am willing and looking forward to the front end work. I know I can do it. I'm definitely going to pick your brain on this one though CJ. I can't do it alone that's for sure. My main thing is waiting on that frame rail. I'm ready whenever the parts arise. Thanks man!

 

[06 H3]

Try that wayne guy on ebay...See if he can get a frame rail, I would sleeve it and run plate that goes further then the existing rail on the back side so it will give more welding surface area.

TREs are easy, shock mounts are easy, Steering is a PITA but maybe CJ can setup the box on the frame rail then ship it to you. ABS should be easy, all you need is his kit and then track down some OEM brakes and rotors. It can be done in stages...Shock mounts are cheap and easy, It will end up being more time then money. Then do your next step and continue