Piglet the 09 H3T Alpha Off-Road

[Real4WD]

Hey, all!

This is the replacement for my beloved 03 H2. I have always been interested in H3Ts. They are extremely rare, but this truck is special. It is an Alpha Off-Road (V8 with front/rear locking differentials), cashmere cloth interior with 100% manual seats, Monsoon sound system plus other goodies I installed. Check it out below!

 

[Real4WD]

20180911

This is my new-to-me H3T Alpha Off-Road, Piglet. Named after my old build, Big Pig. She was a one-owner truck. pretty clean!

 

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20181219

The first "mod" was a body color grille (GM#15834195-primed-), installation of brand new factory roof off-road lamps (19171860), and custom pinstripes.

 

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20181220

Torsion key crank and alignment in the front end.

 

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20190619

Installed Seaport Hummer H3 seat backpacks. These latch on in place of the OEM seat back nets (replaces GM#15875355).

 

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20190919

Installed GM Performance Exhaust (GM#19159984) [had the exhaust welded on instead of using OEM clamps].




Exhaust clip

[video]https://m.facebook.com/groups/142866885772712?view=permalink&id=2595298277196215[/video]

 

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20191013

Installed dealership upgraded skid plate package (GM#12498474).

 

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20200426

That's the last mod I have installed for now. Currently deployed overseas...will have a ton of parts to put on when I return! Stay tuned. Here's what Piglet looked like when she was put away in December 2019.

 

[5gn-h3t]

Do you have the alpha logo embroidered in the cloth headrests?

 

[Real4WD]

Sure do!

 

[alrock]

Great looking T!

 

[Real4WD]

Thanks. Shes not too shabby

 

[Real4WD]

20201128

Installed OEM brush guard (GM#12498478), fabricated new OEM brush guard gaskets (GM#88968027) as they are discontinued and mounted 5 BFG KM3 315.75.16" tires on Hutchinson Beadlock Wheels. These particular beadlock wheels are the prototypes from the AMSTAR (Am General) show vehicle used to showcase new Hummer products.

 

[Schwarttzy]

Nice H3T you have there!

 

[Real4WD]

Thanks! It's about to get a lot nicer. I have a lot of NOS parts, including a new bed liner waiting to drop in. Trying to replace everything that's not 100% perfect while I can still get parts...and keep the originals as spare components in case of an accident.

 

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20201218

Installed new shocks (F/R), sway bar end links (F/R), sway bar bushings (F/R), jounce bumpers (F/R), leaf springs (L/R), leaf spring shackle frame bushings (L/R), rocker panel trim (L/R) and H3T rock rails (L/R). The truck didn't really "need" these parts but I am trying to get it as close to new mechanically and cosmetically as I can. Plus, it never hurts to replace discontinued parts when you find new stuff and keep the old as spares.

 

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20210314

Installed the correct wheel stud covers. Looks better with the black stud covers on there vs. naked hardware.

 

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20210315


Picked up a new-to-me SnugTop Slantback bed cover for the H3T. Had to drive all the way to Colorado from Texas! I will get it color matched at some point. Threw in a couple bonus pictures from the drive over. Colorado is a beautiful state.

 

[Schwarttzy]

/Man I want those rims powder coated black, looks like they're 17-inches, where did you get them?

 

[Real4WD]

They are Hutchinson Beadlock wheels for the H3. I bought them from a guy who works for AM General R&D.

 

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20211211

Installed a few more roof tie down loops (GM#17801708) and adjustable bed tie down loops (GM#19159120). I realize it may look excessive, but there are only two loops per bed rail installed.

 

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20211217

Re-installed slantback after picking it up from the body shop! Had it painted body color.

 

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Installed two OEM “bright” roof rails and six additional OEM tie down loops on the slantback to finish it off. Looking good!

 

[H3Hummer]

damn looking good bro :thumbs:....just for me only....the wheels should be in black :wink:

 

[Real4WD]

damn looking good bro :thumbs:....just for me only....the wheels should be in black :wink:

Thanks! If there weren't prototype wheels I would be down to color change. Maybe on my other set!