Hummer H2's brass wheel holder

[4x4Daddy]

Brass Wheel Holder

I don't wants to buy a lot of Hummer H2 body kit because they have cool wheel holder. So I decide to build my own from brass.
Here are couple pictures so far, more update and more pictures coming soon. :D
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y82/FabricatorXMODS/Hummer%20H2/HPIM1306.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y82/FabricatorXMODS/Hummer%20H2/HPIM1305.jpg

Thanks

[Stampedekid]

I guess I'll be first to post. Awesome idea. I might wanna try it...if I ever get a new Hummer body. You really won't like what you see if you love XMODs and Hummers. Lets just say down 20 foot stair case, off 20 foot edge many times over summer. Lol just picture it. (it really happened but my camera memory card is getting screwy in my comp.)

[Scionbeave]

looks cool man when you are done post up a tutorial for it and ill try it with my new hummer im getting because the one i have already has the wheel holder on it.

[adamcrawls]

finished yet?

[4x4Daddy]

finished yet?

:roll: Nope. :roll: I was in charge for cooking dinner, wash dishes and take trash out tonight. :roll:
Tomorrow won't workout either because my parents want to celebrate my birthday after I get out from work. So I'm looking at try get done by Sunday evening. When I done, going to try make this a tutorial.

Thanks
4x4Daddy

[theoriganalRiD3R1967]

is brass softer and easier do deal with than aluminum

[blue504life]

is brass softer and easier do deal with than aluminum

yes, it is a little lighter i think too, also cheaper right now

[theoriganalRiD3R1967]

can be painted easy, or does it chip off (or does it depend on what the paint is meant for?)

[xmodkidd33]

It depends on the preparation of the metal, if it's smooth the paint will not stick as well. Sand it down lightly like you would with a new hood or other body part before you paint. Clear coat after to protect the finish. :bigwink:

[4x4Daddy]

Thanks guys!

I going to paint with metal paint from local hardware store and shouldn't be that hard. I seen people paint their brass chassis at Scale 4x4 forum and don't see have any problem with it. I'm going to try make two of them, second one will to donate for competition coming up in the future.

[4x4Daddy]

:bigwink: Updates! :bigwink:

I spend couple hours work on the custom build brass wheel holder last night. Finally I gets done and know that it is not that perfect square. It is my very first time solder brass in my life. I can weld bigger stuff but not that small. However, I'm getting used it and takes a lot of practices to get better at it. So I going to make few more wheel holder for other Hummer H2 I have in my collection. I thinking about to make couple of them and sell it here or at eBay. Here are pictures....
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y82/FabricatorXMODS/Hummer%20H2/HPIM1339.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y82/FabricatorXMODS/Hummer%20H2/HPIM1342.jpg

Final product and willing get painted with flat black in the few days.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y82/FabricatorXMODS/Hummer%20H2/HPIM1345.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y82/FabricatorXMODS/Hummer%20H2/HPIM1349.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y82/FabricatorXMODS/Hummer%20H2/HPIM1343.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y82/FabricatorXMODS/Hummer%20H2/HPIM1344.jpg

From Left to right, Brass wheel older and original wheel holder from the Hummer H2 body kit.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y82/FabricatorXMODS/Hummer%20H2/HPIM1350.jpg

High ride and low ride, lol!
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y82/FabricatorXMODS/Hummer%20H2/HPIM1353.jpg

What to do with wheel holder cap? I came up this idea and don't see why not to use it on my F150 beast...
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y82/FabricatorXMODS/Hummer%20H2/HPIM1357.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y82/FabricatorXMODS/Hummer%20H2/HPIM1355.jpg

H2 + F150 = Crawler Buddies...
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y82/FabricatorXMODS/Hummer%20H2/HPIM1354.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y82/FabricatorXMODS/Hummer%20H2/HPIM1334.jpg

Hummer H2 SUT project stills work in progress.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y82/FabricatorXMODS/Hummer%20H2/HPIM1336.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y82/FabricatorXMODS/Hummer%20H2/HPIM1337.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y82/FabricatorXMODS/Hummer%20H2/HPIM1323.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y82/FabricatorXMODS/Hummer%20H2/HPIM1325.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y82/FabricatorXMODS/Hummer%20H2/HPIM1329.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y82/FabricatorXMODS/Hummer%20H2/HPIM1328.jpg

Stay tune for more updates upcoming Monday. Usual I don't get on computer much on weekend because its my time to spend time with family and work on outdoor projects.

Thanks
4x4Daddy

[greekone]

The brass wheel holder looks good, but I think you should mount the wheel lower.

[firebird999]

holy cow! lower that thing, please!

[4x4Daddy]

The brass wheel holder looks good, but I think you should mount the wheel lower.

Thanks man, I know its kinda high for wheel holder. :eyecraz: Next one will be proper spot... :blush:

holy cow! lower that thing, please!

Hmmmmmmmmm, no! :roll_eye: I was thinking to add something below tires. Like cooler or something to fill-in spot. :D

[snowboi1289]

Looks kinda sloppy,but from scratch it looks nice !!! Edit: I'm talking about the brass wheel holder...
The SUT Hummer is coming along very nicely...

[fiberworkz]

It looks pretty good for a scratch built piece. And your SUT project looks like it is coming along nicely. Are you going to put a bed in it or put on a bed cover?

[fordman239]

lookin good so far, cant wait to see some updates.