Topic: What did you do to your Avalanche today? (Read 1025542 times)

ms38w · « **Reply #200 on:** February 1, 2012, 16:17:53 PM »

I whispered softly into the intake filter. I told it I was going to give it a new brain and it would feel soooo much better. Then we giggled and bathed in oil. It was kinda sexy...all greased up in full synthetic...dripping off the dipstick and all over my hands.

1oldsalt · « **Reply #201 on:** February 1, 2012, 17:01:53 PM »

Quote from: ms38w on February 1, 2012, 16:17:53 PM

I whispered softly into the intake filter. I told it I was going to give it a new brain and it would feel soooo much better. Then we giggled and bathed in oil. It was kinda sexy...all greased up in full synthetic...dripping off the dipstick and all over my hands.

Umm. Probably should watch this.

http://tlc.discovery.com/videos/season-2-my-strange-addiction-videos/

ms38w · « **Reply #202 on:** February 2, 2012, 07:42:30 AM »

Sorry...every one of those people are just FREAKS! End of story.

turbojimmy · « **Reply #203 on:** February 2, 2012, 14:24:16 PM »

Quote from: ms38w on February 2, 2012, 07:42:30 AM

Sorry...every one of those people are just FREAKS! End of story.

I like the one that eats dryer sheets. Her breath must be spring-fresh.

So today I washed my Av for the first time. Hand washing reveals the imperfections that you don't notice when you give it the once-over at the dealer. Nothing major, just some touch-ups here and there. I used Black Magic on the inner fenders and it came out nice. I also used it on the running boards to make it more challenging for the kids to climb in. Oh what fun we had at the bus stop.

I used 303 protectant on the plastic up top. It doesn't leave a greasy residue and doesn't run off on the paint like the Black Magic does.

Got real license plates today and ditched the paper tags. My GM "all weather" mats came in so I popped those in as well.

Tomorrow I'm going to see how close the Silverado short-bed mat fits (the UPS guy brought that today, too). It's going to need trimmed, but it was 1/3 the cost of a 'real' Avalanche bed mat.

AV 2500 · « **Reply #204 on:** February 2, 2012, 14:45:13 PM »

I got to install a new 145 amp alt.

MS03 2500 · « **Reply #205 on:** February 2, 2012, 16:11:19 PM »

You will like it AV 2500 stops all the dimming lights issues.

BCmountaineer · « **Reply #206 on:** February 2, 2012, 16:36:31 PM »

Today I...

1. Topped up the oil (again again again again)
2. Swapped out my flakey white turn signals for amber ones

3. Vacuumed driver's seat floor area because it was turning into a sand pit
4. Put leather conditioner on seats
5. Washed the interior - doors, dash, consoles, cupholders

, windows
6. Thanked her for the good times and reliable rides.

mikey12 · « **Reply #207 on:** February 2, 2012, 21:49:35 PM »

Filled er up, $110, and installed 4 gaterback bowtie mud flaps...Nice!

mikey12 · « **Reply #208 on:** February 2, 2012, 21:53:18 PM »

Oh ya, when I got gas, I bought a Lotto Max ticket, so I'm gonna win 50 million tomorrow...

chAVey · « **Reply #209 on:** February 3, 2012, 04:20:06 AM »

Quote from: mikey12 on February 2, 2012, 21:53:18 PM

Oh ya, when I got gas, I bought a Lotto Max ticket, so I'm gonna win 50 million tomorrow...

Just remember who all your friends are here at CAFCNA when you make it big! $50M could go a long way to adding about 10,000 Superchargers to all of us here!

DouglasOak · « **Reply #210 on:** February 3, 2012, 05:14:23 AM »

Quote from: turbojimmy on February 2, 2012, 14:24:16 PM

Tomorrow I'm going to see how close the Silverado short-bed mat fits (the UPS guy brought that today, too). It's going to need trimmed, but it was 1/3 the cost of a 'real' Avalanche bed mat.

Hey TurboJimmy; I saw your post today about carving up a Silverado bed liner to fit the Avy. I saw an original 05 Avy liner for $100 in Oshawa (Toronto) shipping for this would probably suck, since they are very heavy. But maybe a road trip to the Great White North? Just something to consider.
The Avy liners are the same for all years so it will fit perfectly!
http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-auto-parts-tires-other-parts-accessories-05-CHEVY-AVALANCHE-OEM-REAR-CARGO-MAT-truck-BOX-bed-LINER-W0QQAdIdZ257193620

turbojimmy · « **Reply #211 on:** February 3, 2012, 09:33:25 AM »

Quote from: DouglasOak on February 3, 2012, 05:14:23 AM

Hey TurboJimmy; I saw your post today about carving up a Silverado bed liner to fit the Avy. I saw an original 05 Avy liner for $100 in Oshawa (Toronto) shipping for this would probably suck, since they are very heavy. But maybe a road trip to the Great White North? Just something to consider.
The Avy liners are the same for all years so it will fit perfectly!
http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-auto-parts-tires-other-parts-accessories-05-CHEVY-AVALANCHE-OEM-REAR-CARGO-MAT-truck-BOX-bed-LINER-W0QQAdIdZ257193620

Thanks! I've come across mats described as '02-06 on eBay but I've passed thinking they won't fit. Going back to 2002 opens up a whole new world of possibilities. Ontario is a bit of a haul, but if I hold out long enough I bet I can get one locally.

In the meantime, the Silverado short-bed mat sort of fits. I had to trim it where the wheel housings would have been, but it's all good. It's certainly better than nothing (which is what I had before)!

I also replaced the bowtie on the front with a new OEM one. Mine was separating from its backing and looked bad. Little stuff like that bugs me.

DouglasOak · « **Reply #212 on:** February 5, 2012, 04:29:07 AM »

Quote from: turbojimmy on February 3, 2012, 09:33:25 AM

I also replaced the bowtie on the front with a new OEM one. Mine was separating from its backing and looked bad. Little stuff like that bugs me.

If you saved the old Bowtie you could completely separate it from the chrome surround and paint it with Krylon Fusioon (plastic paint) and Color Match it to your Avy!!

turbojimmy · « **Reply #213 on:** February 6, 2012, 05:31:03 AM »

Quote from: DouglasOak on February 5, 2012, 04:29:07 AM

If you saved the old Bowtie you could completely separate it from the chrome surround and paint it with Krylon Fusioon (plastic paint) and Color Match it to your Avy!!

I did save it, and I just ordered some touch-up paint. I'll have to try that. Thanks!

ARMYtango · « **Reply #214 on:** February 6, 2012, 06:46:23 AM »

Went to ChevyGuyNC's who helped install my Sequential Fire Strip, did the rear headrest mod, and went 6 on-high.

Thanks also goes to jmuller62 for his help and supplies!

ChevyThunder85 · « **Reply #215 on:** February 6, 2012, 08:14:01 AM »

slow day @ work so im gonna give mine a bath

BCmountaineer · « **Reply #216 on:** February 6, 2012, 11:45:59 AM »

I changed the transfer case fluid a on saturday. Took her offroading yesterday. Today i will wash her.

03Avalanche2500 · « **Reply #217 on:** February 6, 2012, 13:50:43 PM »

Drive like I stole it! Always love being behind the wheel of my 2500

gopherbacon · « **Reply #218 on:** February 6, 2012, 13:54:28 PM »

Quote from: 03Avalanche2500 on February 6, 2012, 13:50:43 PM

Drive like I stole it! Always love being behind the wheel of my 2500

x2. just like every other day hehehehe

ohiobellboy · « **Reply #219 on:** February 6, 2012, 14:42:23 PM »

Would that be before or after drinking beer?

Changed the water pump gaskets. Still trying to find a drill bit to dig out the broken easy out in my drivers side head from last week.

gopherbacon · « **Reply #220 on:** February 6, 2012, 14:47:40 PM »

Quote from: ohiobellboy on February 6, 2012, 14:42:23 PM

Still trying to find a drill bit to dig out the broken easy out in my drivers side head from last week.

that does not sound... ideal..

ohiobellboy · « **Reply #221 on:** February 6, 2012, 14:59:00 PM »

Quote from: gopherbacon on February 6, 2012, 14:47:40 PM

that does not sound... ideal..

Not at all. Was changing exhaust and two bolts broke off in the driver side head. The front and the rear. The rear came right out with the easy out. The front is another story. Don't ever go to Sears and buy Craftsman easy outs. They suck. Got it in place and using a 1/4" ratchet it snapped almost immediately. We're talking not even a 1/4 turn.

gopherbacon · « **Reply #222 on:** February 6, 2012, 15:20:28 PM »

Quote from: ohiobellboy on February 6, 2012, 14:59:00 PM

Not at all. Was changing exhaust and two bolts broke off in the driver side head. The front and the rear. The rear came right out with the easy out. The front is another story. Don't ever go to Sears and buy Craftsman easy outs. They suck. Got it in place and using a 1/4" ratchet it snapped almost immediately. We're talking not even a 1/4 turn.

holy moly

My dad had a set that worked fairly well with some small things, tho we never had to use em in an engine block LOL
That being said, i hate crapsman tools too.. worth the money for good quality stuff from the local MAC/Snap-On/etc. tool truck anyway.

funny story, when i worked as a mechanic in HS we used the craftsman sockets and tools to take out our frustrations by breaking them on purpose.. mostly with the biggest impact available.. handy lifetime warranty was worth dozens of free sockets hehehehe

ohiobellboy · « **Reply #223 on:** February 6, 2012, 15:26:03 PM »

Quote from: gopherbacon on February 6, 2012, 15:20:28 PM

holy moly My dad had a set that worked fairly well with some small things, tho we never had to use em in an engine block LOL
That being said, i hate crapsman tools too.. worth the money for good quality stuff from the local MAC/Snap-On/etc. tool truck anyway.
funny story, when i worked as a mechanic in HS we used the craftsman sockets and tools to take out our frustrations by breaking them on purpose.. mostly with the biggest impact available.. handy lifetime warranty was worth dozens of free sockets hehehehe

Most of my buddy's high quality stuff was pretty well shot so I picked up a few from the nearby Sears Hardware.

Mikes-07 · « **Reply #224 on:** February 6, 2012, 16:45:06 PM »

New Rubber and Fresh Oil! Notice the shine on the covers? Refinish Restore. . .

RUBBER: Michelin LTX MS2
OIL: Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5W-30
FILTER: Mobil 1 Model M1113

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