HUMMER Rehab

[ssgharkness020147]

So for the last few months (or what feels like a few months) I have been trying to sell my truck. I was really looking forward to unloading it, then friday came around. Friday was the day that I would no longer be an owner. I drove it down to the new owner in Memphis and dropped it off late that night. I was stoked to finally have gotten it over with, but when I got back to the hotel room it hit me, I no longer owned a HUMMER. Man what a crappy feeling. Now I cant crush cars, never get stuck in the snow, and get crap from tree huggers. I thought this would all be pretty painless, now I realize what a part of my life my HUMMER was, and the void its absense has left. Let me tell you guys, being HUMMER-less is no way to be. Hold on to those rigs. There is one bright side though, tomarrow I will have a new toy, something to take my HUMMER's place.

[ssgharkness020147]

So for the last few months (or what feels like a few months) I have been trying to sell my truck. I was really looking forward to unloading it, then friday came around. Friday was the day that I would no longer be an owner. I drove it down to the new owner in Memphis and dropped it off late that night. I was stoked to finally have gotten it over with, but when I got back to the hotel room it hit me, I no longer owned a HUMMER. Man what a crappy feeling. Now I cant crush cars, never get stuck in the snow, and get crap from tree huggers. I thought this would all be pretty painless, now I realize what a part of my life my HUMMER was, and the void its absense has left. Let me tell you guys, being HUMMER-less is no way to be. Hold on to those rigs. There is one bright side though, tomarrow I will have a new toy, something to take my HUMMER's place.

[RasterMaster]

Nothing much could fill that void....that is, unless it's another HUMMER!

[Harley]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">'ex 1998 HMCO </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

FIXED

Wahhhh ( http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif)

So What's the New Toy?

[ssgharkness020147]

Lets see here. I think I fixed my sig line.

[DennisAJC]

Don't tease us Carey! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

You're all things Hummer. You can't fool us.


-"Hi my name is Carey and I'm a Hummer addict. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif"

-"Hi Carey!"

[RasterMaster]

No more hood ornament! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif

[Harley]

damn, I almost forgot about the hood ornament...

damn...

damn...

[rodster]

I hear you. Since getting my Hummer in February I've become so addicted to it that my wife threatens to send me to rehab at the Henry Ford Clinic.

[dochummer]

My wife took the hummer to spokane today. When she got back, I was sent to run an errand. Forgot the errand, but loved driving the hummer http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[KenP]

Carey, thanks for the pictures.... I mean the memories. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[ssgharkness020147]

Oh, I'm not going to tell you guys what the new toy is. I'll post a pic of it sometime tomarrow. I dont think that some of you will like it though, I may be called a traitor for this one. But thats allright, I like it and thats really all I care about. As far as the GF pics go, I ASSURE there will be more to come. Afterall, the new toy is the perfect excuse for another "photoshoot". http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[ssgharkness020147]

Its amazing how you get so caught up in the enjoyment of driving the beast isnt it. I cant tell you how many times I went to get a pack of cigarettes at three in the morning and decided to take the long way home. And then when I finally got back to my road, I'd just drive right past and keep going until I felt like going home. Or all those nights of heavy snow. I'd be out playing until four or five in the morning every damn time. I loved breaking in unplowed roads, or driving by cars that head gone head first into a ditch and left there for the night, sucks to be them. Damn. I wish I could go do that right now. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by dochummer:
My wife took the hummer to spokane today. When she got back, I was sent to run an errand. Forgot the errand, but loved driving the hummer http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[DavidAragon]

I feel your pain... I originally bought my 03 H2, felt like I was trying to over compensate someplace and figured who needs to have a hummer and tried doing the 'right thing' by getting rid of it for a more practical vehicle. I traded it in and two weeks later drove back up (to Anchorage from Juneau (Alaska)) to buy it back.

I must say that it wasn't all about 'not needing it'. I was also pissed that GM charged an extra $1k surcharge for and extended warranty, just because they can. Not to mention, other parts...

Now, I'm down here in Novato, CA - the price of gas is near $3 per gallon and on top of that, I lose money (in the military; no COLA state-side)... so once again, I figure that I should do something 'for the family' after all who needs a hummer?

I traded it in (again) and bought a car outright, no monthly payments, etc...

But the 'feeling' is gone. No more pissing off the hippies, no more looks from people. While I admit I didn't always like getting looked at, I did enjoy "not being the environments bit&h".

I keep wondering if my H2 is still at the dealer and wondering if the third time (buying it back) is really the charm.

v/r,
David

[VTSTOMPER]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">I'll post a pic of it sometime tomarrow. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Picture time! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[DRTYFN]

ALPHA!!!! ALPHA!!!! ALPHA!!!!!

[VTSTOMPER]

oh, I bet your right!

[KenP]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DRTYFN:
ALPHA!!!! ALPHA!!!! ALPHA!!!!! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Escalade!!!!! Escalade!!!! Escalade!!!!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

[ssgharkness020147]

Nope. But, if I could swing an Alpha there would be one in my driveway.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DRTYFN:
ALPHA!!!! ALPHA!!!! ALPHA!!!!! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[ssgharkness020147]

Before I post the pics here's the story. A few months ago I began to contemplate selling my truck, that truck was never very good to me, I was sick of the soft top noise, I didnt really like the color, and I now do a lot of driving in the city, which can be a bitch with a HUMMER. I thought about some other options, a BMW M3, and Acura NSX, of course finally getting a Ferrari, a diesel pickup, but I really wasnt sure. Then out of the blew the PERFECT vehicle came along, I knew right away that it was the right choice.

[VTSTOMPER]

if you post a vespa pic I am going to die.

[ssgharkness020147]

Here it is.

[ssgharkness020147]

After really thinking about it leaving the HUMMER community just wasnt an option. I have had so much fun being a part of the HUMMER lifestyle, everybody (well almost) is great to be around. I'll put up a couple of more, but after that I'm going to have to go drive around for a bit. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[HummerNewbie]

Very nice. Figured you couldn't leave everyone hanging for a long time then post a pic of some other type of vehicle.

Where is the hood ornament http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[ssgharkness020147]

Another.

[H2_SUT_SC]

Great looking H1. Now go post some pics with that fine hood ornament of yours. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[ssgharkness020147]

Thanks. No the truck is not the slantback from SD, it belonged to a fellow WHOG member.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by sfox:
Sweet slantback, looks GREAT Carey, is that the one that belonged to the guy from SD?

S </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[dochummer]

Very nice! what year is it?

[DennisAJC]

Very nice Carey.

I was right about you. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[NoMoGMPG]

Sweet ride! And the color is right on!

Once you have Black, you can't NEVAH go back!

[ssgharkness020147]

You were right Dennis. I guess I owe you some kind of prize. When I make it out to Moab I'll buy you a beer. Or two.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DennisAJC:
Very nice Carey.

I was right about you. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[ssgharkness020147]

Its a 1997.5.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by dochummer:
Very nice! what year is it? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[GeneseeMtn]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Its a 1997.5 </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
"The best year!"

GeneseeMtn
'97.5 H1

[Harley]

VERY SCHWEET, Carey!!

Congratulations!!

K

[h2co-pilot]

Very nice....and scary looking! Congratulations! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[GeneseeMtn]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Once you have Black, you can't NEVAH go back! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Don't you mean "Asian," Mr. I'm married to Kim... or is there a "dark" secret in your past we don't know about? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Goalkeeper]

As I rarely get to say to my wife, Nice Hummer!

Seriously though, the truck looks sweet. Why don't you post a list of all the goodies it has.

What is beside the left front headlight? Night Vision?

Congrats! I love my H2 but an H1 would rock!!

-Matt

[VTSTOMPER]

That is phat man! I love it! You will have to tell me what you think of the Hella black Magic lights...that is what I have on mine. They came off my tacoma after I rolled it.

[DRTYFN]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by GMPartsGuy:
Sweet ride! And the color is right on!

Once you have Black, you're not allowed to go back! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Fixedhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[KenP]

Great looking truck. How many slantbacks were made that year?

[RasterMaster]

The only reason to part with a Hummer....to get a NICER one! I always been fond of the slantbacks! Did this one come with the optional Hood Ornamentation Package? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[ssgharkness020147]

None. The truck is a four door hard top with a Cal-Gold slantback shell on it. HUMMER only made 37 real slantbacks in 2001.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KenP:
Great looking truck. How many slantbacks were made that year? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[GeorgeSSSS]

You da MAN!!

Congrats and lots of good rides.

George SSSS

[KenP]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ssgharkness020147:
None. The truck is a four door hard top with a Cal-Gold slantback shell on it. HUMMER only made 37 real slantbacks in 2001.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KenP:
Great looking truck. How many slantbacks were made that year? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> </div></BLOCKQUOTE>I knew something funny was there, but didn't feel like checking it out. Thanks.

[ssgharkness020147]

Oh boy the list of goodies. Let me see if I can get all this down:

10 off road lights
MM 10,500 hydro winch
CB W/four whips
DVD system W/3 TV's
Power inverter
AMG wrap around brushguard
Rubber duck extended UCP
Roofrack
Leather
Madera wood (its beautiful)
Heated seats
Back up camera
Roof rack
Spare tire carrier on the back
Jerry can carrier on the back
Cepek wheels/with Swampers
Centramatic wheel balancers
Wheel covers for off road
Light Bar
Slant Back shell
Window tint
Military antenna mounts
Cepek 9 way adjustable shocks
Brush straps
Custom snorkel
Air horn
And I may be forgetting a thing or two.

[ssgharkness020147]

Racist http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DRTYFN:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by GMPartsGuy:
Sweet ride! And the color is right on!

Once you have Black, you're not allowed to go back! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Fixedhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[PARAGON]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DRTYFN:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by GMPartsGuy:
Sweet ride! And the color is right on!

Once you have Black, you're not allowed to go back! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Fixedhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Bigot http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Klaus]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PARAGON:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DRTYFN:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by GMPartsGuy:
Sweet ride! And the color is right on!

Change your luck! Once you have Black, you're not allowed to go back! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Fixedhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Bigot http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Fixed again. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

[KenP]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Klaus:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PARAGON:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DRTYFN:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by GMPartsGuy:
Sweet ride! And the color is right on!

Change your luck! Once you have Black, you're not allowed to go back! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Fixedhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Bigot http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Fixed again. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Firm! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif