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2009 H3T Alpha Build by artkrime

Alpha X

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The Motor City
Thanks, I got the Pioneer 4400NEX, has android auto and apple play. But wait! I'm not done yet, it's not even in it's final form. I have more pics to come.

I definitely jumped the gun. Had I waited, I would have realized I'm already familiar with your truck in it's latest form on FB. You and I have exchanged a few messages, you sent me a few knuckle pictures. It's one of my favorite T's.
 

Traxx

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PNW
I really like those wheels. Suddenly I regret tossing out that box of center caps I had.
 

2010H3TAlpha

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Issaquah, WA
Great looking T build, and I see you are a fellow Bengal owner. Our F3 Toyger male is turning 12 this year, but looks and acts the same as when we met him 9 years ago. Great pets, much more like dogs than cats.
 

artkrime

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California
Great looking T build, and I see you are a fellow Bengal owner. Our F3 Toyger male is turning 12 this year, but looks and acts the same as when we met him 9 years ago. Great pets, much more like dogs than cats.

Thanks! Yeah, we have 2 Bengals, one is 3 and the other is 2 and you are right, very active and playful.
 

artkrime

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Location
California
What an awesome T? Great job on the transformation, totally worth all of the effort.

Thanks!

I put in some LED Projectors in the stock housings today. Big difference! Previously I had put in LED bulbs in the stock housing but wasn't too happy with the way the light spread.

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artkrime

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Location
California
LED Projector Retrofit

You need: LED 5.75" projectors, H4-H13 adapters, and Negative switched relay for the lights to work.

Link to LED Projectors
Wisamic 5-3/4" 5.75" LED Headlight https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DZU30S0

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Link to adapters:
LX-LIGHT 2PCS H13 to H4 Adapter... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072Q6JSHV

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Link to relays:
H4(9003) Negative-Switched... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M6W1PMK

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Optional:
OEM Style Headlights - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EP9TDXG/ (From what I've read, the original headlights use a more permanent adhesive to seal the headlights and may break in the process)

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I used the 5.75 LED Projector Headlights which fit nicely inside the existing reflector. I set the oven to 240 and put them in for 20 minutes. I then took them out and they came apart very easily, just make sure you lift up the clips as you pry them open with a small flat head screwdriver.

If you've never done this, check out this video for a better idea: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Hbv4BovDVA

After letting them cool, I took the small chrome piece that covers the bulb in the middle which is held on by 1 screw. Right where the screw screws into is a small base that is chrome and on the inside of the reflector which is kind of in the way of the cooling fins on the projector light. You will see what I mean once you try aligning and fitting your light so that it is vertical and aiming straight ahead. I used a Dremel to cut that area so that the fins wouldn't prevent it from adjusting to where I wanted it.

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To mount the headlight to the housing, I used two metal straps and riveted them to the back of the metal fins of the LED Projector and pulled them out the back along with the wire and riveted them to the edge of the hole. There may be better or easier ways, depending on what you want to do but this worked for me and it's nice and solid even after shaking them around.

For the wiring you need some h4 to h13 adapter plugs, they come in pairs but you will only need one of them. You will also need a negative switching relay kit for the lights, otherwise the lights will not work at all.

To seal the rear hole where the cable comes out, I used liquid tape to seal it up. I also added some clear sealant around the edges of the headlight housing to help seal and prevent moisture.
 
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jphh20

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CT
How do these fit into the factory housings?


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USMC_315

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Location
Northern VA
I gotta say, this is an awesome build. Nice to see some folks still appreciative of the Hummer brand and want to do great things with them. Can't wait to see where else you're build takes you!
 
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