SUT SLANT BACK

[DanimalH2]

Did anyone find a group that was making these or is this a one off? I would like to know before I try and make one.

[timgco]

Originally Posted by DanimalH2

Did anyone find a group that was making these or is this a one off? I would like to know before I try and make one.

THere is 3 or 4 that have been found. And that's it. They were all hand made and none of the companies invloved would step up to prodution without paying for tooling costs. A couple members here offered that they could make one, but nothing was ever done.

So make one! We're all waiting.

[3Hummer]

Thats the H2H the hydrogen powered H2, thats the only one like that and i was watching something on it not to long ago and they said it wont be going into production. But I do think they should make it so you can put that Slant back on the SUT.

[IBHUMIN]

I have been trying to locate a slant back for over a year now with no luck. Partsguy from Sutliff Hummer has even tried all his contacts with no such luck either. If there is someone out there who is making them, send me their contact info please...........................

[KenP]

Dogg, they are built into the "Rock" rails to the best of knowledge. Nothing else has been posted about them being removable.

[Paul L]

yes to all questions. I can & will build some, I will be back on Mon. email me w/your phone # pleaman@comcast.net & I will contact you

[Happy Hummer]

I just received a call from HUMMER Corporate and they have NO PLANS to bring out the slant back top for the SUT.

I would be interested in one too....

ROB

[dochummer]

It's the new style coming out. We've discussed the sidesteps somewhere on this board...

[timgco]

They are in Michigan. rather than everyone calling, we should do a poll as to how many are interested in one and would purchase if not too costly. I'm hoping to hear something back soon with an answer as to when they will have a finished product. If it is too far down the road than I think we could all call. The lady that i talked to was very nice and informative. she said she would get back to me, so If we all call, I think that may cause frustration more than anything.

Keep in mind this won't be a low cost item. I could see this product going for 2 to 5K easily.

I think we should wait a few days and see what she comes back with. If it's too far down the road or the project is to be put on hold, those of us willing to drop some money and time into this project can start a PM and develope one ourselves.

...thoughts?

[timgco]

So, SUT owners. Let's talk about this Slant Back deal.
I really want one (as I have mentioned 6000 times). After research and running into walls, I have come up with only one answer. My H2 brothers/ sisters and I will have to design one.

So there are some things to look into.
1) R&D.
Who has connections to professional fiber glass work and automotive glass? When I ask this I'm talking about Custom Work. Not Jimbob's glass shop. (unless Jimbob does custom work).

2) What options would you want?
Tinted/ plain glass. window defroster? rear Wiper? Automatic locking with remote?

3) Price?
there is a company (can't remeber the name off hand) who will not be producing one for the SUT but already has a conversion for the H1's. Their conversion starts at $3000.

On my truck i would like to see a high quality finsished product that will look OEM when finished. I would like to see it lock with the remote key fob only without an external lock and have a rear wiper and defroster. I would have it light up inside once the dome light is turned on with the truck or is opened. This can be done with door switches easily.

I know this would be a $3000 to $4000 project with all of those options. (Estimated) But once one is made and perfected cost should be cut in half for a prduction run.

I could have one made out of Alluminum Tubes for frame work and sheet metal finished with holes for glass, but this would be way to heavy. So fiberglass would be the way to go. I don't know anything about custom fiberglassing or molding for this either.

...let's talk about this.

[Paul L]

We do loads of glasswork. The first one requires tons of work; all the others are strait out the mold. So as i have said before - first one is free, but you have to leave your sut at my shop for a few days. All others are $2000

[timgco]

Ok, I talked with TecStar today. Wheel to Wheel is there engineering division. The slantbacks that have been put on a couple of trucks and are both prototypes. They have to perfect those protypes before production.

However, I was told that their company is looking down the road to produce them. the nice lady that I talked to is checking into when and will be getting back to me. Tecstar puts packages together for different vehicles.
Sounds like that would be a great job to have!

I'll keep you all posted as word is passed along.

for those that are considering haveing one made from scratch may want to wait until I hear back how long it will be and how much they will cost.

[Happy Hummer]

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[4churchill]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HUMMERDOGG:
Anybody notice the front grill in the first shot of H2H? What is that?-some new grill-guard? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

thats the same grill guard from that h2 black ops and h2 green ltd edition that they showed at sema