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08-19-2003, 07:38 PM
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I think that it looks like a fair job that the boys did with Photoshop...
2003 H2 Hummer, Yellow,Polished Whipple Supercharged, Edelbrock ceramics, catback,18" Ambush w/mudders,lots of goodies!
Y2K Corvette Millennium Yellow Convert/Blk/Blk, B&B headers, B&B Tri-Flo's, H-Tech MAG,GMS MAF, RM Racing TwinFlow.
1994 Chev 454 Suburban, Blown, Doug Thorley
1970 Trans Am, balanced, blue printed, Hooker ceramics
www.4swimwear.com
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2003 H2 Hummer, Yellow,Polished Whipple Supercharged, Dynatech long tube headers, catback,18\" Ambush w/Toyo MT\'s,lots of goodies!
Y2K Corvette Millennium Yellow Convert/Blk/Blk, B&B headers, B&B Tri-Flo\'s, H-Tech MAG,GMS MAF, RM Racing TwinFlow.
1994 Chev Suburban Blown
1970 Trans Am balanced, blueprinted, ceramic headers, etc.
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08-19-2003, 07:51 PM
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I'd love to enlighten you
The 6.0L engine is a corporate motor. nothing "H2" about it.
The 4l65E transmission, transfer case, and front differential are the same as used in the Escalade, Yukon, and Tahoe...nothing "H2" about it.
The rear axle is an H2 piece (unless of course you have a 3/4 ton Suburban)....hung from the corporate "Suburban" rear frame stub by the identical trailing arms, Panhard bar, and coils/air bags as found on the previously mentioned platforms. The only reason the rear axle is larger is to facilitate the 8 lug 3/4 ton hubs.
The front suspension is corporate, as well...the only difference between a Suburban/Escalade lower control arm and the H2 is the bolt-on shock clevis...the upper and lower control arms interchange between the sorporate platform and the H2. Of course, the H2 spindles ar 3/4 ton, 8 lug.
The basic frame structure relocates the suspension pick up points for higher ground clearnace, and the center of the frame is wider than the corporate platforms to facilitate the width of the body.
So, in essence, with the exception of the wider frame, elevated suspension pick up points, and 3/4 ton hubs...you have a basic Suburban platform. You can take virtually and Suburban/Escalade suspension piece and bolt it directly to the H2, and vice versa.
Hradly innovative. Hardly unique. Hardly "special".
What!? You think GM actually made parts for the H2!? Silly. Well, thats not entirely accurate. Gm DID makes those ridiculous plastic grille wings and the TOTALLY non fucntional "snorkle pods" and "Cowl vents"...you ARE aware that those cheesy pieces are TOTALLY cosmetic, aren't you?
Its a 3/4 ton Suburban, with a wider mid-frame.
Enlightened, now? Good
And I have a thick skin...my motto for stock H2 owners is the same as for Corvette owners...
"Nice hair piece, sorry about your penis"
It's just a truck, fellas
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08-19-2003, 07:53 PM
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H2 Bill....
It's real. It was just in Rialto last weekend! You could seen it
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08-19-2003, 08:03 PM
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H2 Club Houston Chapter Founder
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Can you smell that? sniff sniff sniff........ TROLL!!!!!! Damnit not another one....
badrap@sbcglobal.net
03 Black Lux (This is my 2nd H2)
Had an 03 Pewter but it rattled away...........
03 BMW 525i, Titanium Grey...
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08-19-2003, 08:11 PM
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Talk about nothing special, what's up with your website ? I think you might have some issues yourself. Why come to a Hummer site, rag on them and start trouble, can't find another vehicle to screw up today ?
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08-19-2003, 08:18 PM
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Ed....
"rag" on them? Hardly, sport...I was responding, which is a different approach.
Follow the chronology of the thread. Look who's doing the ragging....bigots and highbrows hate it when they are treated like average folk. I am simply defending myself
So, I responded. So what? You gonna take it personally?
You might want to take my Corvette owners motto to heart...or better yet, chill out.
The loser in any argument is the one that gets mad...and you're on the verge, princess
And thanks for visiting the website. NOW do you see how this works!?
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08-19-2003, 08:25 PM
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Phil....
Honestly, I appreciate the oblique compliment...and there was a lot of work put into it, and I know it doesnt appeal to a broad audience. No problem.
Obviously, I dont care how the thing works off road , nor am I schooled on the appropriate offroad technique and application of the H2....my GUESS is that its probably pretty functional for as big as it is....but, at the end of the day.....its a Suburban with big wheels. And a GVW of 8600lbs...how "nimble" COULD it be!?
Finally....all the hair pulling is pure entertainment...there are few places, outside of making negative comments about my girlfriends choice of nail color, where I can get SUCH aggressive, reactionary behavior. Nothing like telling a disciple that his king is a peasant in pretty clothes to get him to wanna burn you at the stake
I LOVE the H2. There is a LOT I think is cheesy, but I love em....even bone stock. So, I am not a hater....just not married to 'em
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08-19-2003, 09:02 PM
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Dear Roadsurfer,
Why not cut the "attitude" .... you made the post initially on a Hummer Owner's Forum for a response from the group ? Now you have one. Just move on ....
Good luck,
Michael
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08-19-2003, 09:09 PM
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Roadsurfer
did you split the rear hatch
tailgate & window
I have been getting prices on doing just that
my thoughts: the super size side pipes look kool ..... should have put the exaust through them, the front & lowering ...... not my style
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08-19-2003, 09:14 PM
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silly me didn't list my rides:
h2 - stock
skateboard all decked out
rollerskates polished w/kripton wheels
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08-19-2003, 09:21 PM
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roadsfr
spend some time or $ on your %%#@ site
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08-19-2003, 09:29 PM
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Hmmm, I think you took being different to a new level. If someone commissioned you to build this truck then that's ok because whatever NBA star (maybe Kobe bought it for his wife to make up) doesn't have any knowledge of what is tasteful in automobiles. On the other hand, you are a supposed professional that was blinded by money and sold out to make something as awful looking as this. The ONLY way I would congratulate you on your work is if this truck was for a movie and the specs called for a pimped out Caddy/Hummer Hybrid. If that is the case Bravo! If not, back to the business drawing board I guess. You should have given the client some professional direction because this truck will only gain glares of disgust not admiration.
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08-19-2003, 09:30 PM
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Dear Roadsurfer,
Yes, it is a truck, and yes, many of the parts are manufactured by GM and many are not and they are proprietary to the H2 …. But, many of your "renditions" about the parts and how they are put together and where they are from are erroneous …. please read the prospectus regarding the H2, and if you are really interested, you may contact:
Mrs. Wendy M. Orthman
Communications Coordinator
PR Division/Hummer GM
MC: 482-A32-B98
100 Renaissance Center
Detroit, Michigan 48265-1000
And you will get the “real scoop” …
I wish you the best with your custom conversions. It is just a shame that a vehicle made of off road use is being converted to a “low rider” …. Does your company make “low rider’s” ? I have a 68 Dodge that we want converted with hydraulics, etc. to make a advertising vehicle to use for trade shows …
Best
Michael
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08-19-2003, 09:58 PM
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Mike.....
I'll pass on calling Wendy...
But we can hook you up on juicing the Dodge.
bill@roadsurfer.net
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08-19-2003, 10:06 PM
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Um....
"On the other hand, you are a supposed professional that was blinded by money and sold out to make something as awful looking as this."
Guys....its a TRUCK. We're not curing cancer, here.
Besides....I am aware of the need to behave ethically, but would anyone turn away a customer who wanted this, because he is a Hummer disciple, and couldnt bear to ruin it?
Fellas....they'll make more And my guess is, that with all the plastic, the average H2 will exist when the earth augers into the sun.
So, cutting up a 1/2 dozen or so wont unduly change the balance of the cosmic order....its just gonna piss of a few disciples. Thats not necessarily a bad thing.
'Cause you're gonna be talkin about it, EVEN if to hate it
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08-19-2003, 10:08 PM
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Michael...
"Attitude" is a self-fulfilling prophecy. There is enough attitude in this thread from all parties involved to raise the Titanic.
Know what I mean?
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08-19-2003, 10:28 PM
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Touché ....
Best,
Michael
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08-19-2003, 10:36 PM
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"Besides....I am aware of the need to behave ethically, but would anyone turn away a customer who wanted this, because he is a Hummer disciple, and couldnt bear to ruin it?"
Yes, I would have turned it away but we run our businesses diffently. You sold out and now the world has seen your "work" that is ONLY to the taste of the client. A true professional would have sent the client somewhere else.
I don't care that it was an H2. It could have been a corsica and a grand prix for that matter. The deal is you apparently went against your own professional opinion of what looked good and made it anyway. This is simply a reflection of your weak immediate need for cash. Think of a professional home designer, hair stylist, contractor, engineer, surgeon. These professionals would never simply take the opinion of the client and run with it for the money. Focus on the long run use your head and make products that YOU like not what a tasteless NBA player has commissioned you to do.
Good luck!
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08-20-2003, 01:00 PM
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Roadsurfer-
Hey, how about the pics I requested???
-HUMMERDOGG
*member of the "No Hummer Krew"*
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