Customization of Project Joshua.

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EDIT Feb 15, 2026… BLK HMMWV is correct. This is the place to describe my customizations. Repairs and upkeep in the HMMWV area and this for my customizations.

Luggage rack for clamshell pop-top camper:

Because I have the old style steel HMC4 repurposed by the military Hummer civilian use roof on my M1165, I could not just place my camper tent upon the roof like one can do with the newer aluminum roof M1165.

I have documented the majority of my work on my M1165 in the Humvee forum, however I am documenting this custom work here as information for anyone else who needs to make a custom luggage rack

I utilized 3 inch steel 1/4 inch thick angle iron, 2 in. Square tubing that is also 1/4 inch thick.

I measured and cut. Eric Hummer H1 welded with 220 amp fluxcore. Thanks Eric!

Outer edges of the fenders were utilized because of the darned air-conditioning units interfering with access to the inner edges. Front to back tubes (times two) measure 7 foot (which is the length of the camper). Side to side tubes (times three) are 79 inches. Angle iron (times 2) 42 7/8 inches long.

This was so strong that when we tried to partially cut a relief cut in order to bend a crooked pipe and we pulled with another Hummer, it would not move so we had to complete the cut and move the metal and re-weld. Truly bulletproof.

 

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Plugged off the manual valve water fording hole:

Eric gets the assist with the 4”x4” square Aluminum plate gets rid of the ugly chopped up hole from water-fording valve demilitarization.

What a great mod! Odor and noise markedly improved.

 

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Comfortable front driver’s seat install:

Went to pick-and-pull with Eric.

I found some great condition Nissan front seats. Sand color but I will repaint in the future. $99.oo for the pair.

We removed the front military garbage seat and we kept the adjustment part of the support.
We removed the angled semi-boxed part for installation on the passenger side when we relocate the batteries and trash the box.

I’ve had enough with the behind the front seats B-pillar support and I wacked it out. My overhead B-pillar rollbar will support the driver’s side B-pillar.

Set up the position and welded in some support plates. Welded the seat to the supports.

Relocated seatbelt to a secure location and bolted it down. Will relocate shoulder harness soon.

Now I can recline, set up great legroom, and drive over obstacles in comfort. Feels great.

After a two hour drive I was not tired or in pain. Way improves enjoyment and driveability. Also I have a neck support in case I’m rear ended.

Then I vacuumed out in preparation for washing, sound deadening, and eventual horsemat floor mat installation.

 

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Wanted better ventilation in the older style steel top roof M1165

Purchased an Ama$on sliding rear window and snuck it into the Aluminum patch used to cover the factory Hummer H1 rear window. Fits just barely inside the factory window space. Needed to cut the rear lock-down ring to create 4 separate pieces that then carefully needed to be trimmed and slid into position. Locked everything down with window cement/seal and the cut ring and supplied screws. Everything seems watertight

I can now also place a rear view mirror in the future.

Now Eric and I are placing finishing touches on the custom B-pillars and roll bar.

Then time to offroad again.