• If you currently own, previously owned or want to own an Avalanche, we welcome you to become a member today. Membership is FREE, register now!

The hot tub story

carndt

carndt

SM 2004
Full Member
Joined
Jun 11, 2004
Messages
649
Location
SanLuisObispo, CA
So before I got my Av, my wife and I were sitting out in the hot tub soaking and drinking and talking, and the subject came around to what we were going to name it.

(Yeah, I know, we're weird. We name things like cars and trucks and stuff...)

She said that since it was my truck, _she_ wasn't going to drive it (she has a 4Runner) and so I should be the one to pick a name.

"You're not gonna drive it?"

"No. I have my 4Runner."

"Sure?"

"Yup. Not gonna drive it."

Now, if you read the "Chevy Avalanche Fan Cult?" post, you already know she's a rabid, er, avid bicycle rider.

"So, lemme get this straight. I'm going to get a truck that will haul 5 people, and has a hitch receiver that will carry your 4-bike rack. It has a locking bed and side pods that will carry more bikes and/or more than all the accouterments you and your posse need for a day's ride on road or mountain. It'll haul more than your 4Runner. It has 4 wheel drive so you could go anywhere. It has A/C, heated seats for those cold morning rides, a bitchin' stereo, and On$tar for safety.

And you're not going to drive it?"

About 10 seconds of silence...

"I'm going to have a truck. _I'm_ going to have a truck!. I'm going to have a TRUCK! I can haul EVERYONE! I'm gonna be the HERO!"

Waitaminnit... What happened to it's my truck and, you weren't going to drive it?

And it still doesn't have a name...

(Although for a while she wanted to call it Woody, 'cause that's what I said I got when I saw it for the first time. :) Woody only works for me if I get one of those cool real wood dash overlays. Still looking for one in oak.)

And why are 2wd 4runners still called 4Runners?

 
Too much to quote, but yes, my Avalanche started in the jacuzzi with conversation and drinks. Originally I was in the market for a Tahoe/Suburban or GMC equal.

A previously prized possession was a 1975 K5 blazer that earned the distinction of being named JAWS when I nearly turned it into a submarine on the South Fork of the Kern River about the same time the movie came out.

A few days after the acquisition of the Avalanche and while relaxing in the 'cuzzi, she asked if I gave it a name.

JAWS 2

I never thought of Woody.

Have you thought of putting some wood grain on your cladding?
 
Cat Dancer said:
A few days after the acquisition of the Avalanche and while relaxing in the 'cuzzi, she asked if I gave it a name.

JAWS 2

I never thought of Woody.

Have you thought of putting some wood grain on your cladding?
Click to expand...

Mine is a WBH, but I did actually think about how cool a Woodylanche wood be, er, would be. I woodn't, er, wouldn't want to booger up my nice paint job with a full woody treatment, at least not now.

A wood covered sail might look kinda cool, though.
 
Since I first saw the AV I've been wondering when someone would take a black one and replace every piece of plastic with real black walnut wood. That would be the most awesome looking showtruck but definately a trailor queen.
 
I remember the day I walked on the dealers back lot and saw a couple of Avalanches for the first time. I wasn't put off by the cladding or the plastic, but it seemed something was amiss.

As I perused the brochure and looked at all the options, it occurred to me they didn't offer this vehicle in the classic GM 2 tone paint scheme we've become accustomed to seeing.

Then it stuck me, a true Oak varnished finish on the sides of the doors would be a potential 'Back to The Future' look.

It's been running in my squirrel cage of a brain that I claim possession of, for the moment.

I think the truck looked so much like a boat from my initial perspective that it brought back memories of the classic lake cruisers.
 
carndt said:
...And why are 2wd 4runners still called 4Runners?
Click to expand...

'cause you gotta be a runner because they get stuck so easily and someone needs to run for help! >:D

Very funny story. Sounds like you are candidates for being a two AV family!
 
And here I thought Jacuzzi's were just for Relaxing and Love Making... Seems they serve another purpose... >:D

P.S. I am sure Joe will post in here some time soon... :rolleyes:
 
bonesaw said:
hmmm . . . wood grain cladding
that would definitely have potential to look cool
Click to expand...

Then there'd be 3 classes of Avs; cladded, WBH, and wainscoted (with a chair rail instead of side body molding)...
 
okay, so let me get this straight, curious minds wonder... sitting in the hot tub with the wife, and start talking about what to name it. We are talking about the Av right? My mind starting wondering when Woody comes about...
 
I was expecting that to appear sooner than this. Not quite the scenario, but there are a lot of topic discussion options while basking under the stars.

In addition to chair rails, don't forget the Crown Molding. Just to give it that completely finished touch. (y)
 
So let me understand.....Do you have to be in a Hot tub, drinking and talking before you can name (IT).... ???

I don't have a Hot Tub :C: :C:.....Hmmmm, maybe I can borrow my neighbors Hot tub :0:

Hangman

 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top