HMMWV Humvee M1123 Build Thread

[VP0985]

Nice metal work! Do you have a cutting table?

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[colin455]

Great work. Thank you for sharing. Watching this thread with interest for sure.

 

[Vapor Trail]

So I about have the front bumper done

 

[Vapor Trail]

Roof is about done too

 

[Vapor Trail]

Some parts are coming in too

Gauges
17x9 wheels +20 offset and custom bronze paint
Gear selector with tap shift
Infra red light by Baja Designs
Turn signals with LED turn signal board

 

[Vapor Trail]

39” KM3’s showed up today

 

[Vapor Trail]

I got most of the dash and center console started. They’ll be two JL marine speakers in the verticals and four stainless cup holders on that flat step. I’ll put a piece of SeaDeck in that tray with some USB ports to charge phones



The transfer case controller showed up and the new heater. New one supposed to be way better than OEM based on others reviews

 

[Asshart]

I got most of the dash and center console started. They’ll be two JL marine speakers in the verticals and four stainless cup holders on that flat step. I’ll put a piece of SeaDeck in that tray with some USB ports to charge phones

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The transfer case controller showed up and the new heater. Nuts supposed to be way better than OEM one based on others reviews

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Utterly consumed with jealousy!

 

[Vapor Trail]

Thank you! I'm trying to have it done by early summer but I've got a long way to go. I'm hoping the chassis and bodywork goes a lot faster than all the fabrication.

 

[FMFHMMWV]

hella clean build!

 

[Vapor Trail]

So I got the engine disassembled, painted and detailed. It’s not complete yet because there are still some parts on backorder but I’ll try to get a video of start in the next month or so. I have to figure out a fuel pump situation. Probably do a cheap parts store deal for a temporary startup and an Aeromotive Phantom 340 for the final setup.

 

[FMFHMMWV]

did you make your roof or purchase it? I was thinking about making one, but I dont have access to a brake to make the bends wide enough

 

[Vapor Trail]

I made it and just barely. It was a pain in the butt. Several templates made and lots of scrap. I rolled it first so there were no bend lines and the machine barely made it tight enough then several die changes to make that small lip which is still larger than OEM. You have to put a big V bend in the middle of the centerline of the roof or when you're doing the channel the other end hits the ground. After your done you have to press the bend flat again. It took several people to help but mine had to be longer than the ones sold by builders because my cage was long and it’s also thicker probably. If I had to do it over again (thinking about a winter time Humvee next) I’d call up one of the builders that do it properly and just pay what they were asking to do it custom the way I wanted. If I do a wagon next I’ll buy two of them and seam them together.

 

[Vapor Trail]

So I looked for a set of corner scales to rent or borrow or buy but never could come up with any so I guess I’ll be springing this thing by guesswork and probably more than once. I started taking it apart last night. I got this light bar mount started. It’s really the last thing to fabricate I think except some of the trailer hitch bracing.

 

[jrtoffroad]

Beautiful work!

 

[Vapor Trail]

Stayed tuned JRT, I’ll be looking for some suspension advice soon

 

[jrtoffroad]

Stayed tuned JRT, I’ll be looking for some suspension advice soon

Happy to help!

 

[Vapor Trail]

Got the body off!

 

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I got the engine mounts fab’d up and installed using Hooker Blackheart Poly mounts and plates I made, worked really well. The motor and diff have the same 3 degree pinion angle. I set the body back down on it and everything cleared well. The drain plug is recessed above the frame and I’ll probably make a big skid plate there. The fuel tank and transfer case seem to fit also. I just have a little fab work to do on the rear tow hitch and I’ll be able to bust this whole thing down and start sandblasting.

 

[Vapor Trail]

So this is what the engine and transmission mounts look like. For times sake I chose to add onto the existing mounts instead of taking them off and starting from scratch. I’ll probably add some more gussets in there. Also, pro tip: if you’ve removed the body and you need to jack up your a arms to get the shock bolts out put the tires and wheels back on top and that’ll give you enough pressure to compress the spring.