HMMWV m1097 diy hard top

[mountainman68]

So I just bought a 2012 m1097 with a soft top, I decided against spending a crap pot full of cash on an aluminum or fiberglass top and figured I could build it myself cheaper.

I started out with 16g cold rolled sheet metal and made a few cardboard templates and got to work. The majority of cuts are made with a harbor freight electric shear and cut off wheel. The bends for the windshield and b pillar were done by hand.
As I continue through the project I will update with pictures and photos.

currently into the top $428.00 not including a day of labor.

 

[thompsoncustom]

Nice, I've consider making my own hard top out of wood and fiberglass. Do you think the steel is thick enough to not move around from the wind?

 

[Jinx]

Can't wait to see photos!

 

[HUMMER H1]

hard top is the way to go.
Here is mine I built.

 

[Awol]

hard top is the way to go.
Here is mine I built.
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Where did you get your clearance lights? Are they 24v?

I've been looking for stock H1 looking clearance lights in 24v, but so far no luck.

 

[HUMMER H1]

My humvee is converted to 12 volt electrical system.
I haven’t found 24v marker lights that look exactly as the civilian H1 style

but if you dont mind a little different style,
You can buy this from Amazon and make your own 3 light clearance bar.

Amazon.com

Here are the measurements

 

[Loose Boots]

That looks amazing. Great job.