I've been a Chevrolet owner since 1967. There is well more than
one reason for that, but one of them is because I take pride in
being an American, and I thought Chevrolet did to. Yes, even
though the name has some connection with a French influence from
way long ago, thats never been really obvious.

Even though we are inevitably headed to "one world gov'ment," I
still want American. I still want an American identity, even as
fast as it's disappearing. Hopefully, I'll be dead before
everyone in the entire world is an American.

I don't buy a Chevrolet truck because they look like a Toyota
Tundra, or a Nissan Titan. Although it's a perfect reason for me
NOT to buy one. Maybe even ever again. GM is making it evident
that loyal lifetime Chevrolet owners don't want Chevrolets any
more, and yes, I dont' care if they do have "Classic," model for
me. It isn't enough, not nearly enough.

On Thu, 19 Jul 2007 19:57:39 -0700, Honey <honey (AT) dummy (DOT) org> wrote:


THey are also making it clear that they do nt want real bumbers
anymore either. Those big impressive looking bumper wings in pront of
front wheel are chrome plated plastic. I will never buy a new truck
with a plastic front bumper. I have owned many GM trucks starting with
a 66 model and my current one is a 2000 Chevy K3500 SRW old style with
a full metal bumper. When I replace it it will not be with a new Chevy
(and quite honestly I am not sure what I would replace it with today
if I had too) GM has kinda forgotten what a P/U is really suposed to
be.
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I agree with you, SnoMan. The 2000 Chevy (old style) are the last of a
dying breed of true GM trucks. I bought a new 2000 K2500 and I
wouldn't part with it for the world. in my opinion, it was the nices
looking truck on the dealers lot compaired to the 1/2 tons with the
new body style.

The only complaint I have is the brakes. Especially the rear. They are
always grabbing hard after the truck sits idles for several hours on
damp days. Local GM dealer says it's the brake dust sticking to the
drums. It's usually clears up after the first 5 minutes of driving.
They told me the only GM buliten on the issue recommends replacing the
drums (but there's nothing wrong with my drums now and I personally
don't think that would solve anything.) Any thoughts on this????

Cookie

On Fri, 20 Jul 2007 12:32:30 GMT, SnoMan <admin (AT) snoman (DOT) com> wrote:

On Fri, 20 Jul 2007 12:32:30 GMT, SnoMan <admin (AT) snoman (DOT) com> wrote:

I agree with you, SnoMan. The 2000 Chevy (old style) are the last of a
dying breed of true GM trucks. I bought a new 2000 K2500 and I
wouldn't part with it for the world. in my opinion, it was the nices
looking truck on the dealers lot compaired to the 1/2 tons with the
new body style.

The only complaint I have is the brakes. Especially the rear. They are
always grabbing hard after the truck sits idles for several hours on
damp days. Local GM dealer says it's the brake dust sticking to the
drums. It's usually clears up after the first 5 minutes of driving.
They told me the only GM buliten on the issue recommends replacing the
drums (but there's nothing wrong with my drums now and I personally
don't think that would solve anything.) Any thoughts on this????

Cookie

On Fri, 20 Jul 2007 12:32:30 GMT, SnoMan <admin (AT) snoman (DOT) com> wrote:

I agree with you, SnoMan. The 2000 Chevy (old style) are the last of a
dying breed of true GM trucks. I bought a new 2000 K2500 and I
wouldn't part with it for the world. in my opinion, it was the nices
looking truck on the dealers lot compaired to the 1/2 tons with the
new body style.

The only complaint I have is the brakes. Especially the rear. They are
always grabbing hard after the truck sits idles for several hours on
damp days. Local GM dealer says it's the brake dust sticking to the
drums. It's usually clears up after the first 5 minutes of driving.
They told me the only GM buliten on the issue recommends replacing the
drums (but there's nothing wrong with my drums now and I personally
don't think that would solve anything.) Any thoughts on this????

Cookie

On Fri, 20 Jul 2007 21:10:38 -0230, cookie <somewhere (AT) here (DOT) com> wrote:


I have the EXACT same problem with my 2000 K3500. I am think of
changing drums when I do its first rear brake job. I think what is
happening is that the low quality alloy in drums is surface rusting
easily in damp weather which makes surface sticky and causes brakes to
grab until it is buffed off. It seems to get worse with age. My nickle
is on the drums being the cause here.
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Did you ever think 'They are making their's to look like ours?'
I do agree, the front end is not like it should.
But I guess you would say the Avalanche looks like the honda too...


"Honey" <honey (AT) dummy (DOT) org> wrote

I too was under impressed with the front bumper on the new Chevy's. It
looks impressive, but one tap on the corners and you know it's plastic.
Should prove profitable for the after market.

"SnoMan" <admin (AT) snoman (DOT) com> wrote

better than ford looking like the dodge trucks.. isn't it.. OH .. Ford is
losing millions on the new "super cab" so called built ford shit model. The
engine gernades under 30k.. LOL you know they aren't jap after that fact
LOL
"Bill" <bargerw (AT) bellsouth (DOT) net> wrote

On Sat, 21 Jul 2007 22:40:39 -0400, "chevrolet"
<gghaha (AT) bwahawawawa (DOT) com> wrote:


GM & Ford better pull their head out of their @ss. I just don't think
too many "Car & Truck" people work for GM anymore. Recall that
"trucks" have only been in the mainstream for the last few years. Was
not long ago where a truck (3/4 ton and below) where in the hands of
people who used them for their job, and or utility purposes. Now
trucks and SUV type vehicles are in every driveway.

Seems to me that pickups are generally getting too "stylish".... Its
nothing to see 4*4 with leather interior and all the fancy trim
packages....doubt these designer trucks will ever get off the
pavement. If you look at some of the features I think you'll do some
nice damage if you ever took the truck off-road.... ie the front
bumper on the GM pickups.

Its sounds like Ford may be using the public as their test pool,
something I think GM was really bad at doing back in the late 80's.


Maybe the market for a utility work truck is no longer...

I recall the days not too many decades ago where you only saw trucks
at the work site or on the farm, not in the suburbs...

maybe the market only wants something like the escalade..

But either way I'm sure the "market" demands quality and styling
appropriate to the type of vehicle. High quality is a given...truck
styling / design seems to be a lost art nowday.
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