Kiss of death
#11
So THIS is how you should keep your Hummer maintained.
And YES, this is my garage. I guess I just take pride in what I paid dearly for.
And I am paying dearly to keep it in an unmolested and restored state.
Yes, it is a "creampuff". And I will get "creampuff" price for it when I go to sell it. After I am done with all the tire-kickers and low-ballers. Someone will appreciate it even at its premium price.
Last edited by finall; 02-13-2024 at 05:56 PM.
#12
Goes to show with caretaking how well these finishes survive. Your also has great gloss - hard to believe at almost 20 years - that survivors are out there. I agree on the premium - a clean southern H2 (or I should say salt free roads) will become /or are worth $$$$$. I really think the majority of issues were created by the horrible job GM did on rustproofing (or lack there of) the frames. The salt absolutely is catastrophic to the frame and the brake/fuel lines and ultimately panels…..
#13
The Hummers are very unique vehicles. Unmistakable styling, relatively low production numbers, and extremely capable for what they were designed for. In many ways the Hummers remind me of the 60s-70s muscle cars: Uniquely American, perhaps not super practical for a lot of folks but destined to be collector cars. Nothing like them or the Hummers will ever be made again.
Most “must have” drivetrain parts should be available from GM as time passes. eBay, boneyards and the aftermarket will hopefully provide other parts, but all of us Hummer owners will be or are transitioning from driving a vehicle we remember buying new ( or wanting to buy new!) to driving a collectible vehicle with the associated positives and challenges.
My Hummer is not my daily driver. Although I can afford a “new” vehicle my daily driver is actually 10 years older than my Hummer and is pushing 400,000 miles. Most drivetrain parts for it (1997 Ram 3500 diesel; also my K9 Search and Rescue vehicle) are still available but other parts can be a challenge. I’m still looking for a replacement cup holder! Still, I’d hop in this 27 yr old truck and head cross country with no hesitation.
Bottom line? IMO the Hummer is a uniquely American vehicle that we need to hold on to because if we don’t we’ll be like so many others that look back and say “I used to have one of those. God I wish I still did!”
Most “must have” drivetrain parts should be available from GM as time passes. eBay, boneyards and the aftermarket will hopefully provide other parts, but all of us Hummer owners will be or are transitioning from driving a vehicle we remember buying new ( or wanting to buy new!) to driving a collectible vehicle with the associated positives and challenges.
My Hummer is not my daily driver. Although I can afford a “new” vehicle my daily driver is actually 10 years older than my Hummer and is pushing 400,000 miles. Most drivetrain parts for it (1997 Ram 3500 diesel; also my K9 Search and Rescue vehicle) are still available but other parts can be a challenge. I’m still looking for a replacement cup holder! Still, I’d hop in this 27 yr old truck and head cross country with no hesitation.
Bottom line? IMO the Hummer is a uniquely American vehicle that we need to hold on to because if we don’t we’ll be like so many others that look back and say “I used to have one of those. God I wish I still did!”
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