Is H1 an old people vehicle?

[MAC]

In the Hummer factory magazines, there were photos of the gatherings of H1s. I noticed most H1 owners are old bald fat people. Is that the case? H1 owners are older? does H1 make you go bald and fat? does it make you look older? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

As we all know kids love and crazy about H2, those hip-hop or sports-stars, fair to say H2 is youthful. When young people talk about Hummer, they pretty much are talking about H2 exclusively. I never had an auto kids envy and get excited about. Kids don't get excited about S500, S600, SL or Jaguar. I actually love that youthful attraction, trying to connect with my teenagers. I don't sense the same kind of excitement nor attraction toward H1. Is H1 an old people's automobile?

Personally when I see a black H1, I couldn't take my eyes off it, while pretending I am not looking. Generally black color ones only. It is getting harder and harder to see a H1 these days, used to be daily.

[MAC]

In the Hummer factory magazines, there were photos of the gatherings of H1s. I noticed most H1 owners are old bald fat people. Is that the case? H1 owners are older? does H1 make you go bald and fat? does it make you look older? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

As we all know kids love and crazy about H2, those hip-hop or sports-stars, fair to say H2 is youthful. When young people talk about Hummer, they pretty much are talking about H2 exclusively. I never had an auto kids envy and get excited about. Kids don't get excited about S500, S600, SL or Jaguar. I actually love that youthful attraction, trying to connect with my teenagers. I don't sense the same kind of excitement nor attraction toward H1. Is H1 an old people's automobile?

Personally when I see a black H1, I couldn't take my eyes off it, while pretending I am not looking. Generally black color ones only. It is getting harder and harder to see a H1 these days, used to be daily.

[AirMissle]

I dont think the h1 is an old person car. I am 20 and love my black h1. The chicks dig it too.

Clark Haskins
1996 TurboDiesel HMC4
2003 Supercharged H2

[Dan]

Its a good midlife crisis vehicle. Besides, average income folk are old, fat, and bald by the time they can afford one.

Hey. WTF, over? How did I get in here??
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[argonaut]

I don't think it is an old person's vehicle, just a vehicle for nutcases... http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif Seriously though, there are a lot of snobby assed H1 owners who hate H2s with a passion. There are also defectors like Buckeye. He helps people not be fat, so maybe he is bucking Mac's trend

[DURAMAX TIM]

I was down in Kentucky over X mas and saw a H1 and flashed the lights at him and he flashed and waved back. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
Then on way home I pass a couple of H2 and wave but nothing back http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif

Yell'r 04 Lux w/ air, sunroof,F&R brush bars
04 Chevy D/A CC SLT LB

[Axleman]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> I was down in Kentucky over X mas and saw a H1 and flashed the lights at him and he flashed and waved back.
Then on way home I pass a couple of H2 and wave but nothing back <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I have run into that several times myself.

My addition to the H1 profile database:
33 yrs old, not fat, but I am balding.

1994 HMC4

[Buckeye Hummer]

Scott,


It's a sin here to not post pictures of your rig (many of them). Stupid Hummer tricks are welcome too.

Jason

'03 H1 Wagon

[Axleman]

Well, I would hate to not got to Hummer Heaven...

http://216.84.130.38/DaytonJan04/DSC01219.JPG

1994 HMC4

[Buckeye Hummer]

I had a feeling you were going to anger me by showing a water pick. We just don't have any agua out here you lucky SOB. That is cool terrain.
Who put the can opener on your rock rails? It looks like something grabbed and pulled. Here is a pic of my rails I had installed about a month ago. They're steel, not aluminum and have taken some nice hits without even a dent.

[Buckeye Hummer]

Remember to resize your pics down so they fit on the screen. This will keep us from scrolling side to side. Cool rig!

Here's another rail shot:

[Axleman]

OK, here comes some more water to p!ss you off.

http://216.84.130.38/DaytonJan04/DSC00919SM.JPG
Scot Smith

1994 HMC4

"They're right, Wider IS Better..."

[Buckeye Hummer]

THAT IS A SWEET PIC!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

Can you upload it here so it pops up?

Where was this taken? Water looks at least 2' deep.

[Axleman]

THe rock rails were just diamond plate crap that AMG used to put on some of these. I will be putting Rubber Duck's Rock Tubes on soon. This was just the fun way of removing the old stuff. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Scot Smith

1994 HMC4

"They're right, Wider IS Better..."

[Buckeye Hummer]

This is pre rock rail, on dry land. Big Bear Ca.:

[Axleman]

This is at Kinzalow Trails in TN. The National Club will have an event here in May. You should come out. All the H1 guys say that these are pretty much the most hardcore trails on this side of the country. BTW, we had to leave the H2 at the hotel. You know, tie rods and all. (Does this make me a troll?)

Scot Smith

1994 HMC4

"They're right, Wider IS Better..."

[Axleman]

Your blood may be boiling by the time I'm done here...

http://216.84.130.38/DaytonJan04/DSC00880SM.JPG

Scot Smith

1994 HMC4

"They're right, Wider IS Better..."

[Axleman]

http://216.84.130.38/DaytonJan04/DSC00897SM.JPG

Scot Smith

1994 HMC4

"They're right, Wider IS Better..."

[Buckeye Hummer]

You're a hop, skip and a jump from my hometown of Columbus too damn far from L.A.

More dry stuff. This was a pretty scary climb. You know the type. You get out to see what's in front of you and you can't get the damn door open, darn gravity.

[Axleman]

http://216.84.130.38/DaytonJan04/DSC00903SM.JPG

Scot Smith

1994 HMC4

"They're right, Wider IS Better..."

[Buckeye Hummer]

Maybe Moab will get you jealous:

[Axleman]

Steep climbs are pretty fun. This one wasn't so dry and Travis had a hard time...

http://216.84.130.38/DaytonJan04/DSC01081SM.JPG

http://216.84.130.38/DaytonJan04/DSC01083SM.JPG

Oops! Shouldn't have made that last attempt...

http://216.84.130.38/DaytonJan04/DSC01096SM.JPG

http://216.84.130.38/DaytonJan04/DSC01098SM.JPG

Nobody move!!!

http://216.84.130.38/DaytonJan04/DSC01108SM.JPG

http://216.84.130.38/DaytonJan04/DSC01115SM.JPG

Scot Smith

1994 HMC4

"They're right, Wider IS Better..."

[Axleman]

Moab is very cool and I am jealous http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif I went there with the Hummer Club in 2001. I got to spend a whole day in the Off Road America 572 Hummer. WAY COOL! I'll have to dig up the pics from that.

Scot Smith

1994 HMC4

"They're right, Wider IS Better..."

[Axleman]

Hey, I'm up to "Hummer Novice" now. So this is how it's done...

Scot Smith

1994 HMC4

"They're right, Wider IS Better..."

[Buckeye Hummer]

A couple thousand more posts and we allow you to make fun of newbies http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

That mud looks a little slick to get up. Did anyone make it? What was the tire pressure? Any of you have front/rear lockers? We must discuss.

[Axleman]

http://216.84.130.38/DaytonJan04/DSC01169SM.JPG

Scot Smith

1994 HMC4

"They're right, Wider IS Better..."

[Axleman]

Actually, Travis was the trail leader. The trail was badly deteriorated and he couldn't make it up. We spent several hours rescuing him from this nearly disastrous situation. He got winched up the hill, and the rest of us got to go back out the river AT NIGHT http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif
I was the only one there with a locker (rear only). The TT4 vehicles had a pretty difficult time there.

Scot Smith

1994 HMC4

"They're right, Wider IS Better..."

[This message was edited by Axleman on 01-16-04 at 03:25 PM.]

[Axleman]

http://216.84.130.38/DaytonJan04/DSC01172SM.JPG

Scot Smith

1994 HMC4

"They're right, Wider IS Better..."

[Axleman]

http://216.84.130.38/DaytonJan04/DSC01304SM.JPG

Scot Smith

1994 HMC4

"They're right, Wider IS Better..."

[Axleman]

http://216.84.130.38/DaytonJan04/DSC01316SM.JPG

Scot Smith

1994 HMC4

"They're right, Wider IS Better..."

[Axleman]

http://216.84.130.38/DaytonJan04/DSC01322SM.JPG

Scot Smith

1994 HMC4

"They're right, Wider IS Better..."

[Axleman]

I had to pull this TT4 truck up...

http://216.84.130.38/DaytonJan04/DSC01326SM.JPG

Scot Smith

1994 HMC4

"They're right, Wider IS Better..."

[Axleman]

OK, is that enough pics yet?? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Scot Smith

1994 HMC4

"They're right, Wider IS Better..."

[JSA_3]

Axleman - -nice shots!!

keep 'em coming!

I am looking for a rack exactly like the one on the back of the yellow opentop, in the pics you posted. Any ideas where I might begin to look?

Thanks,
John

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'02 HMCO

[Buckeye Hummer]

Awesome, thanks for sharing. Nothing beats a great picture and you have many.

[Axleman]

The rack comes from
Rubber Duck 4x4 (http://www.rubberduck4x4.com)

That yellow open top is the "Rubber Duck"!

Scot Smith

1994 HMC4

"They're right, Wider IS Better..."

[JSA_3]

Cool - - thanks

I've got a rubber duck too - - mine w/black top looks more like a bumble bee though.

Thanks again

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'02 HMCO

[Jigga]

H1's are so BADASS!!!!!!! Damn i wish i had one...

2003 Pewter H2 with Adventure Package, 20% tinted front windows, Husky floor liners, K&N aircharger filter kit, 3 screen DVD and Playstation 2 system, Warn 9000lb. winch, Soon to come: 37" MT/R's, XM, GOBI rack w/ lights.

[Axleman]

Here are some MPEGS (if I have my server set up right)

Dennis in Taking on Water (http://216.84.130.38/DaytonJan04/MOV00912.MPG)

Scot Smith

1994 HMC4

"They're right, Wider IS Better..."

[Axleman]

More Deep Water (http://216.84.130.38/DaytonJan04/MOV00916.MPG)

Scot Smith

1994 HMC4

"They're right, Wider IS Better..."

[Axleman]

Travis and the Waterfall (http://216.84.130.38/DaytonJan04/MOV00945.MPG)

Scot Smith

1994 HMC4

"They're right, Wider IS Better..."

[Axleman]

Kenny Kyger (Trail Leaver) Climbing the Big Rock from Deep Water (http://216.84.130.38/DaytonJan04/MOV01058.MPG)

Scot Smith

1994 HMC4

"They're right, Wider IS Better..."

[Axleman]

3 Wheel Drive (http://216.84.130.38/DaytonJan04/MOV01379.MPG)

Last big obstacle of the weekend, had a broken halfshaft and didn't know it.

Scot Smith

1994 HMC4

"They're right, Wider IS Better..."

[Buckeye Hummer]

I can't pull these up. How long do they take to download?

[Axleman]

They should stream. However I have the number of connections limited to three, so it doesn't kill my bandwidth too bad... maybe that is the problem. It's working here, but I am inside the network.

Scot Smith

1994 HMC4

"They're right, Wider IS Better..."

[Buckeye Hummer]

ok, I got one to work. I love short clips of obstacles. Very informative.

[Buckeye Hummer]

Maybe it's me but I could only get one to work. Try to get them up. I'm sure people here will be very interested in seeing them.

I'll try later.

[Axleman]

I am about to go home now, so I will try at home and see what happens. I have never set up a streaming media server before.

Scot Smith

1994 HMC4

"They're right, Wider IS Better..."

[MAC]

WOW! thanks for the pictures. Amazing. Keep them coming.

[Axleman]

Glad you are enjoying them. Hope this helps you make up your mind about getting an H1. No offense to the H2s, but most of these trails will destroy an H2 without a good lift and beefy tie rods.

Scot Smith

1994 HMC4

"They're right, Wider IS Better..."

[MAC]

"most of these trails will destroy an H2 without a good lift and beefy tie rods." I was thinking about the H2 when I was looking at your H1s in water pictures. I am not sure about the lift or tie rod, but the depth.

[JSA_3]

They came up O.K for me - - thanks! Great clips.

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'02 HMCO

[Axleman]

MAC,
Depth would have been somewhat of an issue, but the undercarriage would have been a bigger issue. My rocker panels slammed down on big rocks so hard in places I thought I was going to lose a filling or two! I'm glad my old truck has the steel rocker panels vs. aluminum. We did end up with about 6" or so of water in the floorboards. H2 guys would have had to had scuba gear while changing tie rods.

Scot Smith
1994 HMC4, Locked
"They're right, Wider IS Better..."
Southern Axle & Steering (http://www.southernaxle.com)Remanufactured Driveline & Steering Parts for Hummers

[DennisAJC]

On your 3 axle vid, it's cool how you guys respond "NO!" in unison. Shows awareness in your team work. Envious. Also love the roar of the engine as it muscled it's way up the river.

" S & B Member Since 2003 "

[Axleman]

Mickey (the spotter in the 3 axle video) REALLY knows the terrain (he lives there) and he will get you through an obstacle if you watch him. He is probably one of the best H1 offroaders out there. Any of you that can make the NHC Kinzalow Trails event in May would not be disappointed!

Scot Smith
1994 HMC4, Locked
"They're right, Wider IS Better..."
Southern Axle & Steering (http://www.southernaxle.com)Remanufactured Driveline & Steering Parts for Hummers

[HummerH1]

My experience has show that many young kids can spot an H1 a mile away. And they know what it is. The parents usually don't. High School Kids know the difference between and H1 and H2 (after they discover the prices) and they favor the H1... and would like to have one............... remember those days........ when you were invinceable........



<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by MAC:
In the Hummer factory magazines, there were photos of the gatherings of H1s. I noticed most H1 owners are old bald fat people. Is that the case? H1 owners are older? does H1 make you go bald and fat? does it make you look older? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

As we all know kids love and crazy about H2, those hip-hop or sports-stars, fair to say H2 is youthful. When young people talk about Hummer, they pretty much are talking about H2 exclusively. I never had an auto kids envy and get excited about. Kids don't get excited about S500, S600, SL or Jaguar. I actually love that youthful attraction, trying to connect with my teenagers. I don't sense the same kind of excitement nor attraction toward H1. Is H1 an old people's automobile?

Personally when I see a black H1, I couldn't take my eyes off it, while pretending I am not looking. Generally black color ones only. It is getting harder and harder to see a H1 these days, used to be daily.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

[Rick-H1 Guy]

Old, my posterior, (Cleaned up for the baby H2 ears), I'd say that of all of the older H1 owners I've met most are the most active and fun people you can hang with. I'd love to see a "2" going down that river. (Oh my god I might get mud on my floor mats...) As one (by years) bald headed fat guy, I resemble that remark, however just follow me someday and tell me I'm old...

HAVE FUN!

Rick
Psycho with H1, I mean really don't try and follow me! (Unless you want to have fun and bend metal)

[Rick-H1 Guy]

What's this Elcova Newbie stuff?

Rick
Psycho with H1, I mean really don't try and follow me! (Unless you want to have fun and bend metal)

[Buckeye Hummer]

I'll follow you and tell you you're old (newbie).

How was holcomb compared to JBT?

[Rick-H1 Guy]

Holcomb was simple compared to JBT, it was fun, the water crossing was a blast and some of the obstables were worthy. 2N12X was exhausting, and after that Holcomb was a breeze.

Rick
Psycho with H1, I mean really don't try and follow me! (Unless you want to have fun and bend metal)