Great event, saw a bunch of friends, ate some classy food and met lots and lots of GM staff, including the big-cheese himself!!!

let's roll the pics:

Great event, saw a bunch of friends, ate some classy food and met lots and lots of GM staff, including the big-cheese himself!!!

let's roll the pics:

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H3? Oh yeah the H3, Shrimp quesadillas were the bomb and all the free booze it was great!!!!

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Steve, how big is the H3? What did you think of it? And was it closer to a concept version or a production version?

yeah....hard liquor, all you can drink, and I was driven down there and didn't have to drive.

Ya know what I realize now....all that time I kept waiting for people to get out of the way so I could get a good side-shot of the H3T...and it just never happened (spectating bastards!).

The H3T is purely a concept vehicle...don't even go getting excited about it! Can someone else back me up with some more shots...I was too busy messin' with some other kind of shots!

It was really hard to say how wide or large it was....but...if I had to say....it was pretty much perfect sized, about 14-18% smaller then our 2's. Wide stance, good dimensions!!

The offroading side is favorable, but yet again the IFS will inhibit a simple lift and the clearnace seems no better.

It's big-time concept vehicle...don't even give it another thought!

On another note, I spent a LOT of time getting to know the exec's of the GM heirarchy:

me: what are you gonna do about the tie-rod problem on the front of the H2???

them: What tie-rod problem??????

me: Uhhhh.....tie rods tend to break rather easily....that tie-rod problem.

them: hmmmm...we don't have any data supporting that as an issue. We'll look into it.

me: ya think???

them: well, the tie-rod is the fuseable link in the system....it's breaking protects other components from damage that would be far more severe and costly...

me: OH OH!!! did you see that platter go by, I think it was those little hot-dogs wrapped in fresh rolls...I'll be right back, you want some??

Any interior pics of the SUT?

That H3 looks pretty nice.

It looks like a Japanese pickup truck to me, but being bigger is different, maybe it is better to see it in person. Big truck is an important auto segment, I hope that's what it is, not a small pickup. Small pickup is the entry level, in the auto trade, it is what people buy if they cannot afford a car. Why would Hummer go for the top level, then reach for the bottom level? I am sure they know what they are doing? have faith.

A Nissan what? I see no resemblance.

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"Some of you are still caught in the Matrix. We are not"

I am not a truck guy so I don't know, but at a glance it looks like any other Japanese pickups to me, except with a Hummer face glued on. The bed is not long enough to be used as a workhorse, if you NEED a truck, this is not for you. There are a lot of houses under construction or renovation in my town, I see a lot of big pickups park on the side during the day. Trucks are big money in auto trade.

Concept is concept, very few made it to production, this one looks more likely. Personally I am disappointed, marketingwise I think they are crossing the line in brand image and where they wanted the Hummer brand to be. People who buy SUV are not the people who buy trucks. People buy G, ML, X5, X90, H1 are not the people who buy big pickup trucks. I am not being snobbish, just talking business, auto brand image and market placement.

For more INSIDER info, NIKE????, look at the link below:

http://www.detnews.com/2003/autosins...0/b01-3938.htm

03 Black with Nology Ignition products, K.I.T. carbon-fiber fender trim / hood scoop with handles / hood side tower caps / rear louvers / engine cover, 14 inch BulletProof Suspension powdercoated black installed by CTL MOTORSPORTS, Fox Racing Shox, 44inch Truxus STS with 17x14 Weld Racing Wheels, Snyper brakes, Custom black bi-xenon projector headlights, Kodiak fold down steps, black grill, Pro-Fit custom black LVE fuel door, Benevento carbon-fiber dash kit, Husky Liners floor mats, MOMO shift knob / pedals, HITCHCAM rear camera, Royal Purple fluids, Cleargearz clear differential cover, Airaid intake / filter, Borla exhaust / headers, Optima Battery.

I suppose you're right Phil,

Just like if you take away the grill of the H2, lower it, put some regular tires.....Hey! it's a Volvo!

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From the H3ML:

For more H3 pics go to:

http://www.wieck.com

click on "Public" and then search for H3.

- Dan

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SUT on order 12/02. 12 months down, 6 to go!
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And for the OEM info, go to the following link and click on the H3T on the right side:
GM Hummer Site

There are some different pics on this site as well so if I do not see them posted by this afternoon, I will download them and post them as well.

03 Black with Nology Ignition products, K.I.T. carbon-fiber fender trim / hood scoop with handles / hood side tower caps / rear louvers / engine cover, 14 inch BulletProof Suspension powdercoated black installed by CTL MOTORSPORTS, Fox Racing Shox, 44inch Truxus STS with 17x14 Weld Racing Wheels, Snyper brakes, Custom black bi-xenon projector headlights, Kodiak fold down steps, black grill, Pro-Fit custom black LVE fuel door, Benevento carbon-fiber dash kit, Husky Liners floor mats, MOMO shift knob / pedals, HITCHCAM rear camera, Royal Purple fluids, Cleargearz clear differential cover, Airaid intake / filter, Borla exhaust / headers, Optima Battery.

I like the idea of a truck as well as an SUV (all the better to haul the quad I'm going to buy his spring) but I wonder what type of trucks they'll sell? If they only offer the H3T as a regular cab they will be shooting themselves in the foot as far as sales go. They have to offer extended and crew cab models to be competitive. Seeing how the Colorado/Canyon comes with extended and crew cabs hopefully the H3T will as well. I'd love to have an H3T version of this:


I also wonder how much of the gee whiz stuff will make it from concept to production. I'm sure the "Nike" tires will get replaced with BFGoodrich's but I wonder if the I5 will remain turbocharged for production. What engine did the H2 concept have?

We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm.---George Orwell

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by MAC:
Personally I am disappointed, marketingwise I think they are crossing the line in brand image and where they wanted the Hummer brand to be. People who buy SUV are not the people who buy trucks. People buy G, ML, X5, X90, H1 are not the people who buy big pickup trucks. I am not being snobbish, just talking business, auto brand image and market placement.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>I don't think this could be further from the truth.

Or maybe it's because I'm from Texas and everyone has a Truck + one other vehicle.

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2003 Red H2 equipped with Tough Country Heavy Duty Armor Series Front End with Winch, Rear Bumper, Brush Guard, and Roof Rack.

Great link H2Stealth,
A couple of specs that jumped out and bit me on the nose:

11.5 inches of ground clearance
Rear suspension: 5-link with coil over shocks/springs
The locking front and rear axles on the H3T are borrowed from full-size GM trucks.

Impressive...most impressive.

This one seems a little odd though:
Two-door unit body pickup truck (single-piece body and box)
Wonder why they didn't go with a seperate bed and cab?

We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm.---George Orwell

The H2 SUT had the same interior we have, but that particular one at the show had a super-fancy leather upgrader....but we were told it was just for show.

The H3T was just a concept vehicle. The actual H3 SUV will be available and is a coming reality. Again...the H3T was just a piece of candy concept vehicle that they were bringing to the auto show.

The only thing that comes to mind is the idea of making that thing one of those transformers: SUV --> truck --> SUT. Something versatile enough to seat 4 OR have a rear bed for cargo OR even a neat camper set-up for adventuring.

I like the size, but I'd sure prefer some stout metal bumpers that can handle some abuse.

The other thought is that these vehicles are offroad worthy, but they are still designed around a consuming public that will rarely really take them offroad. On account of that they are not given as much clearance and underbody protection as I'd want for my own use...but that's where customization comes in: it's all relatively easy, except for that front IFS deal.

Have you seen the Envoy XUV?

I LOVE that concept.

With back closed up and the midgate window down, it works just like an SUV.

Power in the roof, roll up the midgate window, and now you have an SUT.

Power down the midgate window, fold down the seats, Roll in the roof, and now you have a Truck.

I wish that trend would catch on!

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2003 Red H2 equipped with Tough Country Heavy Duty Armor Series Front End with Winch, Rear Bumper, Brush Guard, and Roof Rack.