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Bebe · 01-25-2011, 10:14 PM

Skid plates are all fitted and ready to be welded tomorrow by Brian Tilton

I'll be painting everything Thursday and Friday night, then we'll be taking her home.

'00Tacosinger · 01-25-2011, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bebe

Skid plates are all fitted and ready to be welded tomorrow by Brian Tilton

I'll be painting everything Thursday and Friday night, then we'll be taking her home.

fancy

1/4" aluminum?

HummerNewbie · 01-26-2011, 05:46 AM

The new skid plates look great. Bet you can't wait to get her home

Bebe · 01-26-2011, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by '00Tacosinger

fancy

1/4" aluminum?

Yes 1/4"

And yes Mark, Can't wait to get her home and start driving her daily again

Bebe · 01-29-2011, 12:48 PM

I spent last night till about 10:30 Painting all the bare metal.

She's ready to reassemble:

Bebe · 01-31-2011, 03:01 PM

I brought her home last night

Had her out on I-80 and some curvy back roads. She felt great!

There are still some adjustment - but really it's little stuff in comparison.

The shocks need to be re-valved to add more compression, less rebound
The steering shaft needs to be adjusted out a teeny bit
Take some air pressure out of the tires

I know the one thing I will have to get used to is the new exhaust, it's louder than I expected.

Performance is awesome.

88mitsu · 01-31-2011, 05:38 PM

I bet you can't wait to wheel it.

Garza · 01-31-2011, 06:42 PM

Those are some sweet H3's!! I wanted an H3T for my DD, but was worried about it towing my Jeep when I needed to.....man wouldnt that show some identity crisis lol

waynehartwig · 01-31-2011, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bebe

I brought her home last night

Had her out on I-80 and some curvy back roads. She felt great!

There are still some adjustment - but really it's little stuff in comparison.

The shocks need to be re-valved to add more compression, less rebound
The steering shaft needs to be adjusted out a teeny bit
Take some air pressure out of the tires

I know the one thing I will have to get used to is the new exhaust, it's louder than I expected.

Performance is awesome.

Sweet!

How's it shift? Still huntin' for gears? Keep notes if you see anything you want to change and we can do that real quick on the lakebed next week

Bebe · 01-31-2011, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waynehartwig

Sweet!

How's it shift? Still huntin' for gears? Keep notes if you see anything you want to change and we can do that real quick on the lakebed next week

4th seems to come to quick - we'll work on it next week !!! I'm so glad you will be there

We will be in Pit stall 27 - not like you'll miss us

HummerNewbie · 02-01-2011, 09:40 AM

So how does it compare power wise to before with the 35s? Any issues getting up to highway speed and keeping it?

Bebe · 02-01-2011, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HummerNewbie

So how does it compare power wise to before with the 35s? Any issues getting up to highway speed and keeping it?

Getting up to speed is no problem at all, but holding it kinda is. We'll work on it

It has a lot more pep than it did with 35's, 5:13's help a lot.

Dare44 · 02-01-2011, 04:36 PM

I just read your whole thread bebe and this thing is amazing! I still remember it almost stock out at the greenhorn cleanup and my first toyota out there!!!! Hope to cya on the trail this summer!

waynehartwig · 02-01-2011, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bebe

4th seems to come to quick - we'll work on it next week !!! I'm so glad you will be there

We will be in Pit stall 27 - not like you'll miss us

Drive it a little, you might like it. If not, we can delay 4th if you like

I think I'll be right across the 'street' from you

Bebe · 02-01-2011, 07:32 PM

I liked it a better today

I'm starting to figure out the throttle. Issue is mostly going uphill, which there is a lot of 'round here.

Bebe · 02-01-2011, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dare44

I just read your whole thread bebe and this thing is amazing! I still remember it almost stock out at the greenhorn cleanup and my first toyota out there!!!! Hope to cya on the trail this summer!

We will have to do a run for sure

waynehartwig · 02-01-2011, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bebe

I liked it a better today

I'm starting to figure out the throttle. Issue is mostly going uphill, which there is a lot of 'round here.

That happens around Auburn

...I miss that area

knaffie · 02-09-2011, 09:59 AM

I'm completely impressed. The fab work is top notch. IMO, a lot more thought and engineering went into this than another "typical" SFA build. I would be proud to drive than H3 any day. Congrats on a job well done. I'm looking forward to seeing some trail pics.

waynehartwig · 02-09-2011, 08:41 PM

Looks even better in person

...Oh, and thanks again for that kick ass s'ghetti, Bebe, Rick and Crew!!!

kota4bye · 02-09-2011, 08:45 PM

I this thing parked on the lakebed the other day, but when we going to see some pics of it on the trail?

Bebe · 02-14-2011, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waynehartwig

Looks even better in person

...Oh, and thanks again for that kick ass s'ghetti, Bebe, Rick and Crew!!!

Thanks a ton for all your help out there. It was great meeting you and hanging out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kota4bye

I this thing parked on the lakebed the other day, but when we going to see some pics of it on the trail?

Hopefully soon! We ran it a bit out there, but were really busy with KOH and getting ready for LCQ...not much time for wheeling sadly.

NovaJeff66 · 02-14-2011, 05:15 PM

Got any pics of it in action?

plnfixr320 · 02-14-2011, 06:58 PM

I was really hoping to come across your rig at KOH. The build looks great, woulda love to see it in person.

Bebe · 02-14-2011, 08:27 PM

It was amazing how many folks would walk by and say "Hey that's the H3 from Pirate", a lot stopped and asked questions. All of the response was very positive. Most folks were amazed at how much different it looked in person and how balanced the build turned out.

Thanks Jeff and Rick and all the other folks who helped with this build. As usual we have a bit of fine tuning to do, but it's going to be so much fun.

We will be in Moab the week before EJS with a bunch of friends. Keep an eye out for us

Master-Pull · 02-15-2011, 04:14 PM

I drove into this at KOH.

I was going to tire hump it but then I realized you weren't the one driving so I backed off. It was when my guys were spooling the rope on it over at our camp.

-Alex

01-25-2011, 10:14 PM	#451 (permalink)
Bebe flamethrower Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 75270 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 8,375	Skid plates are all fitted and ready to be welded tomorrow by Brian Tilton I'll be painting everything Thursday and Friday night, then we'll be taking her home. __________________ What's all the Hub-bub about Blue Stars??? Click Here MFS H3 Long Travel Build Bink'sFab Capt Ahab FZJ80 Build My Dad's cool HotRod Junk Haulin the Groceries AND Haulin the MAIL

01-29-2011, 12:48 PM	#455 (permalink)
Bebe flamethrower Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 75270 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 8,375	I spent last night till about 10:30 Painting all the bare metal. She's ready to reassemble: __________________ What's all the Hub-bub about Blue Stars??? Click Here MFS H3 Long Travel Build Bink'sFab Capt Ahab FZJ80 Build My Dad's cool HotRod Junk Haulin the Groceries AND Haulin the MAIL

01-31-2011, 03:01 PM	#456 (permalink)
Bebe flamethrower Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 75270 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 8,375	I brought her home last night Had her out on I-80 and some curvy back roads. She felt great! There are still some adjustment - but really it's little stuff in comparison. The shocks need to be re-valved to add more compression, less rebound The steering shaft needs to be adjusted out a teeny bit Take some air pressure out of the tires I know the one thing I will have to get used to is the new exhaust, it's louder than I expected. Performance is awesome. __________________ What's all the Hub-bub about Blue Stars??? Click Here MFS H3 Long Travel Build Bink'sFab Capt Ahab FZJ80 Build My Dad's cool HotRod Junk Haulin the Groceries AND Haulin the MAIL

01-31-2011, 05:38 PM	#457 (permalink)
88mitsu Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Member # 125523 Location: الشيوعية المحتلة أمريكا Posts: 1,288	I bet you can't wait to wheel it. __________________ WHY THE FUCK ARE THERE NO REESE'S PIECES?

01-31-2011, 06:42 PM	#458 (permalink)
Garza Rock God Join Date: Aug 2000 Member # 1497 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,752	Those are some sweet H3's!! I wanted an H3T for my DD, but was worried about it towing my Jeep when I needed to.....man wouldnt that show some identity crisis lol __________________ www.savvyoffroad.com www.blackmagicbrakes.com www.rockandrolloffroad.com www.anastudios.com

01-26-2011, 05:46 AM	#453 (permalink)
HummerNewbie Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Member # 72609 Location: Orlando Posts: 138	The new skid plates look great. Bet you can't wait to get her home

02-01-2011, 09:40 AM	#461 (permalink)
HummerNewbie Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Member # 72609 Location: Orlando Posts: 138	So how does it compare power wise to before with the 35s? Any issues getting up to highway speed and keeping it?

02-01-2011, 04:36 PM	#463 (permalink)
Dare44 Wheeler Join Date: Jul 2007 Member # 94748 Location: Grass Valley CA Posts: 383	I just read your whole thread bebe and this thing is amazing! I still remember it almost stock out at the greenhorn cleanup and my first toyota out there!!!! Hope to cya on the trail this summer! __________________ 1989 Toyota Pickup SAS Detroits duals 37's all that fun stuff....

02-01-2011, 07:32 PM	#465 (permalink)
Bebe flamethrower Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 75270 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 8,375	I liked it a better today I'm starting to figure out the throttle. Issue is mostly going uphill, which there is a lot of 'round here. __________________ What's all the Hub-bub about Blue Stars??? Click Here MFS H3 Long Travel Build Bink'sFab Capt Ahab FZJ80 Build My Dad's cool HotRod Junk Haulin the Groceries AND Haulin the MAIL

02-09-2011, 09:59 AM	#468 (permalink)
knaffie Rock God Join Date: May 2005 Member # 48084 Location: I live in a van down by the river Posts: 2,081	I'm completely impressed. The fab work is top notch. IMO, a lot more thought and engineering went into this than another "typical" SFA build. I would be proud to drive than H3 any day. Congrats on a job well done. I'm looking forward to seeing some trail pics. __________________ 2011 TTF buggy

02-09-2011, 08:41 PM	#469 (permalink)
waynehartwig Yukon Gear and Axle Join Date: Sep 2004 Member # 35700 Location: Mead, WA Posts: 6,887	Looks even better in person ...Oh, and thanks again for that kick ass s'ghetti, Bebe, Rick and Crew!!! __________________ #4502 "The Rental", Team Yukon Gear and Axle Good Seller/Buyer List! www.150Tunes.com www.DiffsOnly.com www.Jeeperman.com 10% PIRATE COUPON CODE: pirate4x4 Special thanks to: Yukon Gear and Axle, Pace Oil Field Hauling, AllTech Motorsports, A1 Performance Transmissions and Converters, Randy's Racing Transmissions, Fountain Tire/Goodyear, Warn, Reid Racing, RuffStuff Specialties, BearTrax 4x4 OutFitters, Skinny Pedal Products, DiffsOnly.com, and 150Tunes.com

02-09-2011, 08:45 PM	#470 (permalink)
kota4bye Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Member # 99927 Location: 29 Palms, CA Posts: 785	I this thing parked on the lakebed the other day, but when we going to see some pics of it on the trail?

02-14-2011, 05:15 PM	#472 (permalink)
NovaJeff66 All Carb'd up! Join Date: Feb 2009 Member # 129154 Location: Burnin' Rubber, CA Posts: 8	Got any pics of it in action?

02-14-2011, 06:58 PM	#473 (permalink)
plnfixr320 I break shit Join Date: Sep 2009 Member # 142241 Location: 45 minutes from Hammer town Posts: 229	I was really hoping to come across your rig at KOH. The build looks great, woulda love to see it in person.

02-14-2011, 08:27 PM	#474 (permalink)
Bebe flamethrower Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 75270 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 8,375	It was amazing how many folks would walk by and say "Hey that's the H3 from Pirate", a lot stopped and asked questions. All of the response was very positive. Most folks were amazed at how much different it looked in person and how balanced the build turned out. Thanks Jeff and Rick and all the other folks who helped with this build. As usual we have a bit of fine tuning to do, but it's going to be so much fun. We will be in Moab the week before EJS with a bunch of friends. Keep an eye out for us __________________ What's all the Hub-bub about Blue Stars??? Click Here MFS H3 Long Travel Build Bink'sFab Capt Ahab FZJ80 Build My Dad's cool HotRod Junk Haulin the Groceries AND Haulin the MAIL Last edited by Bebe; 02-14-2011 at 08:27 PM.

02-15-2011, 04:14 PM	#475 (permalink)
Master-Pull King of the Ropes Join Date: Nov 2009 Member # 146603 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 875	I drove into this at KOH. I was going to tire hump it but then I realized you weren't the one driving so I backed off. It was when my guys were spooling the rope on it over at our camp. -Alex __________________ Master Pull Recovery Gear - The World Leader In Synthetic Rope 10% PBB discount http://www.MasterPull.com Official Winch Line of W.E.Rock -- Recovery Gear of the ‘10 and ‘11 Griffin KOH -- Official Recovery Gear of Cal-Neva Extreme and Area BFE in Moab Facebook--Twitter KOH Team Discount -- W.E. Rock and Cal-Neva Discount -- KOH Volunteer Discount

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