Bebe Rhino Done!

[HummBebe]

Here are some various stages of Bebe-rhino project.

Disassembled...

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/HummBeeBe/HummerReassembly0003.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/HummBeeBe/HummerReassembly0001.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/HummBeeBe/HummerReassembly0006.jpg


The mud from Black rock was inside my inner fender well....

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/HummBeeBe/HummerReassembly0007.jpg


Front end assembly...

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/HummBeeBe/HummerReassembly20008.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/HummBeeBe/HummerReassembly20010.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/HummBeeBe/HummerReassembly20012.jpg


I'm going to be finishing up later tonight and tomorrow.

[DDWH]

DAMN!!!!!!!!!! That looks great HummBebe!http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

Do the grill too!http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[NEOCON1]

lookin good http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Waxing]

Looks great. I like it alot.

[The Green Lantern]

http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif can't wait to see it on the 21st!

[Mike E]

Very unique. I like it. Good job!

[DarthKarl]

I like the look. Very Nice

[hmrlvr]

Much better in black than the white police cruiser we saw posted earlier.

[ETD]

That really looks good.

[Humm3r]

Looks good on black! Good call.

[HummBebe]

All I have left to do now is the inner fender wells and the rockrails....then she will be fini!

I'll try and get some better pics, it looks almost sparkley in the sunlight http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif


No extra parts so far http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[nmikes]

looks awesome... I'm going to get this done with mine eventually. Can't wait to see what it looks like when your done.

[Ipedog]

Looks good HummBeBe!

[evomind]

what did u use to make those black?
arent they molded in that greyish color? meaning that if u paint it and it chips, the underlying color will be exposed?
looks good. ive wanted to do that to mine, but wasnt sure abt the issues i addressed.

[HummBebe]

I took all of the plastic parts off, and then took to the local Line-x shop. So every Grey plastic piece now has line-x on it. I also did the fenders,rock rails and the brush guard.

It looks great, I was surprised at how simply everything is put together.

However, the line-x makes it a little more complicated to re-install. I am needing to gently sand/file the bolt holes to get some of the clips to fit.

Oh well, it's taking a little bit longer than expected to reassemble, but the fit and finish still looks great!

Thanks for all of the compliments http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Mr. I - Man]

That looks hella sweet. Nice ride!

[humvee]

Did you have to take off and replace the rubber that goes around where the fender meets the body or was it left on and masked off when sprayed? And how did the fenders that are attached to the rear door come off? I was told that when you unbolt them there are two clips that still hold them on and you have to cut them and replace when putting them back on?
I would appreciate the info
Looks nice!!

[HummBebe]

Originally posted by humvee:
Did you have to take off and replace the rubber that goes around where the fender meets the body or was it left on and masked off when sprayed?

Left and masked/wired when sprayed. It is secured to the fender with glue.


And how did the fenders that are attached to the rear door come off?

There are 4-5 small bolts that secure the 1/4 fender to the interior of the rear door. There are also clips that are used to secure to the exterior of the rear door. The best way to remove the clips, is to use a long pair of needle nose pliers. Pulling the fender away from the body gently, slide the pliers down and pinch the clip to release.



I was told that when you unbolt them there are two clips that still hold them on and you have to cut them and replace when putting them back on?

If you do break them, you can purchase them from Hummer. Also, the clips for the front flares will work for the back. Don't lose the rubber washers http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[humvee]

Thanks for the info!!!

[NEOCON1]

hows it comin along , got er back together yet http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif lookin forward to seein it on the run http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif more pics

[HummBebe]

working on it now http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif I will post pics in the AM.

[Huck BB62]

HummBebe, is that wee tube in the right fender well the air intake? Shoot, I'm thinkin' just making that larger would help the I-5 breath! By the way, itlooks like a great time to put a larger horn on your H3.

[h2co-pilot]

Bebe!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif That looks great!!!!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[HummBebe]

Thanks CP http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[HummBebe]

Originally posted by Huck BB62:
HummBebe, is that wee tube in the right fender well the air intake? Shoot, I'm thinkin' just making that larger would help the I-5 breath! By the way, it looks like a great time to put a larger horn on your H3.

Air Intake...I think so. I was concerned at the amount of BRD mud inside. I cleaned and vacuumed as much as I could out of it, and changed my air filter.
I had a good laugh when I saw the horn, oh well. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Sewie]

Originally posted by HummBebe:
I was concerned at the amount of BRD mud inside.

You will never be rid of the BRD mud!!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

Truck looks great. Can't wait to see it in Hollister all put back together .

[Huck BB62]

Being a huge fan of Line-X, just wondering why you're calling it a Rhino. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

[HummBebe]

Bebe rhino sounds better, and its more about the texture. Don't worry, Line-x is in my heart http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[NEOCON1]

i like the rhino name , hey its a tuff ride http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[hmrlvr]

I like pictures and have seen none. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif

[HummBebe]

I'm driving her to work this morning, we'll see if anything falls off http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

I'll take more pics if the sun decides to come out.....raining here.

[NEOCON1]

nothin gonna fall off http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif its a rhino http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[HummBebe]

She's done!!!

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/HummBeeBe/MyPictures0001.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/HummBeeBe/3550c459.jpg

[ketcat]

Looks great..... I almost wish I hadn't bought a red one.

[NEOCON1]

the rhino is ready to go ruttin thru the brush now !!!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif yeeee haaaaa lookin good http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[NEOCON1]

Originally posted by ketcat:
Looks great..... I almost wish I hadn't bought a red one.
yea on the black it looks bada$$ .

[Lucifer]

I see the brush trembling already http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Sewie]

Looks awesome!

And I see you straightened your plates out. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif I'll fix that. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[DarthKarl]

I think the bad-a$$ look would be complete if you did the grill as well.

[HummBebe]

Girls aren't complete without a little bling http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[HummBebe]

Originally posted by Sewie:
Looks awesome!

And I see you straightened your plates out. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif I'll fix that. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Buwahahahaha! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[DDWH]

Turned out BADA$$ bebe!!!! Doesn't look like anything fell off on your maiden test drive http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[NEOCON1]

Originally posted by HummBebe:
Girls aren't complete without a little bling http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif LOL http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Cranky Steve]

Wow! It looks great!!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[HummBebe]

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[Bondage]

That's an OUTSTANDING look! Congratulations! I'm still working on my black beast H2 project and now you've inspired me!

VERY cool!
http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Sean

[NEOCON1]

cant wait to see it this weekend http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[HummBebe]

Here is a preview!

[NEOCON1]

we love the little guy http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif he is so cute http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif . it was great to see your truck , you did an awsome job on it http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[jp's-h3]

There is a red one here in salt lake that had this done. looks pretty good! I might do this as well.

[HummBebe]

Are you going to get it done before MOAB?????? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

I don't regret it for a second. The look is great, but cleaning it now makes it totally worth it.

[HummBebe]

AND!!! Some of the Line-X shops can color match!


I think on the Red a deeper red rhino would look awesome http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[KenP]

That looks great. I really like the durability of it. Are you going to do the grill?

[HummBebe]

No, I'm taking after Rox....I like a little Bling.....just a little http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[NEOCON1]

i bet she likes sparkly diamonds http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[HummBebe]

yes, diamonds are a girls best friend http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Ma\'Deuce]

Hummbebe looks great. how well does the linex hold it's color due to UV? does the weather degrade the finish?
Also, you consider doing the lower rocker section on the body, below the cut-line?
I've got an Avalanche now and would never consider getting one with out the body armor. It has saved thousands of dollars in repair to body panels. the hummer i'm purchasing is also black and will deffinately be doing this early on due to your pics. thanks.

[HummBebe]

If you go with Line-X, have them put the "epoxy" finish on it. It prevents fading.

Also, when it does eventually fade, they can retreat it with the same product and bring the Black w/luster back.

I love it, the mud comes off w/the pressure wash and looks great.....no scratches. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

I line-xed everything that was plastic, top to bottom, and also did the Brushguard and RockRails. Not shown in these pics.

Thanks for the compliment http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif I would love to see more out there, it is such a practical idea.

[PARAGON]

Originally posted by walc:
That looks GREAT!!!
http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif Yeah it looks great, but walc is still an *******.

[H3 4 JC]

Great Look!! Very unique.

[CampMaster]

Very nice.

It had to be diffucult (psychologically) to intentionally disassemble your H3.

[HummBebe]

Putting it back together was worse http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

[MarK M]

Did you clean all that black rock mud? Did you hear about Eric (I think that’s his name) with the H1... after the black rock run, his H1 rusted all underneath, and he's still replacing lots of parts from it?

I heard that stuff was really thick and stuck to the rig?!

[HummBebe]

Yes, I got as much as I could find, and yes, my under carriage had some rust. Nothing big.

The mud in the Quinn river was highly sulphuric and corrosive. I still have stains on my window rubbers, the mud left it white.

But I will have to keep an eye on it.

Grrrr. I waited to long to wash it. From now on, wheelin on Saturday, wash truck on Sunday. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[HummBebe]

Here is the Mud. It doesn't get sticky, but it dries like concrete.

[Sewie]

Yeah, cleaning off that BRD mud sucked. But it was worth it! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[The Green Lantern]

Originally posted by HummBebe:
From now on, wheelin on Saturday, wash truck on Sunday. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

yup, I waited 3 weeks and took me all morning Saturday to get rid all the mud.

[oneworld]

Very cool, good pics, noce to see you are working that truck. I like It http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[NEOCON1]

look at the cute dirty rhino http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[ChasH3]

Looks Great... Can't wait till you finish.. I have a black H3 and would consider doing the same....

[DRTYFN]

Originally posted by NEOCON1:
look at the cute dirty rhino http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

I can't wait to see my rhino.http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[HummBebe]

shhh....don't anybody make any sudden moves

[NEOCON1]

sssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.... i think she saw us http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[HummBebe]

(whisper) NEO.......get down...... http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[wannabeH3]

thanks for the pics, this is something i was considering as well, as i have totally scratched up my fenders and mine is black too... can you post up some recent pic to see how its holding up? how much does it cost anyways? i just want the fenders done... i wonder how that would look without doin the bumper?

[wannabeH3]

also what about the weight, do you think you need to add supports in there for the fenders?

[HummBebe]

Originally posted by wannabeH3:
thanks for the pics, this is something i was considering as well, as i have totally scratched up my fenders and mine is black too... can you post up some recent pic to see how its holding up? how much does it cost anyways? i just want the fenders done... i wonder how that would look without doin the bumper?

Looks exactly the same as when I put it together 2 1/2 months ago. I will post some pics soon though. I cranked the torsion bars too! She looks very Grrrr.
As far as supporting the fenders, line-x is very light weight, and thin. No support needed. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[wannabeH3]

very cool... how do you take the fenders off? is it a bitch? gimme instructions! now! i want to do this http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif heh

[HummBebe]

Instructions would take forever to type. Just PM me when you are ready to get started on the project.

Plan on it being down at least two weeks.

I'll give you the info over the phone http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Nav4-NEOCON1]

hi Bebe , Neo made me join http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif . Your truck looks great ! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[The Green Lantern]

Hi Nav4 http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif Welcome to the forum http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[CampMaster]

Looks greeat!

Looks at home with the mud splashed up on it.

[Sewie]

Originally posted by Nav4-NEOCON1:
hi Bebe , Neo made me join http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif . Your truck looks great ! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Wecome to the madness!!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[KenP]

Originally posted by Sewie:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Nav4-NEOCON1:
hi Bebe , Neo made me join http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif . Your truck looks great ! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Wecome to the madness!!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>HAHA, the chicks keep coming! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[HummBebe]

Originally posted by Nav4-NEOCON1:
hi Bebe , Neo made me join http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif . Your truck looks great ! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Woo Hoo!!!


My Gurlfren is ON!!!!

Nice to have you here, see the addicted thread, you are sure to be there soon!!!!

[NEOCON1]

hey Bebe we saw a plate that you would like today at our local happening , Darla spends most of her time at the vette forum http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif but she checks in once every while or so .

[HummBebe]

Awww.....thanks!

This is what I ws thinking....

[Sewie]

Originally posted by HummBebe:
Awww.....thanks!

This is what I ws thinking....

Since when does CA allow 9 characters? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

[HummBebe]

There was an FTP (file transfer) error. The detail is 'Upload to '/testdir/test.txt' failed. Detail: '552 Transfer aborted. Disk quota exceeded

[Sewie]

Originally posted by HummBebe:
There was an FTP (file transfer) error. The detail is 'Upload to '/testdir/test.txt' failed. Detail: '552 Transfer aborted. Disk quota exceeded

Arrrghhhhhh!!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif

Jason better get this fixed before you guys go to Moab or there's gonna be a mutiny. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

[NEOCON1]

spring cleaning http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif