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Well, I have always been a GM guy...several Silveradoes, Blazer, Tahoe, Corvettes...the list goes on...

 

But I found the one vehicle that has found a place in my heart...

 

My (wife's) 2005 Avalanche 2500 with an 8.1L (Yeap 496 cu in) of raw torque.

 

She is Silver Birch Metallic...hence the Username: BigBlockBirch

 

I am normally on the National Avy Forum or the local one.

 

We bought her new when, after buying a 10,000# Trailer, the Avy 1500 (13 mos old), wasn't going to cut it. Duramax was in my future until MzBBB proceeded to tell me that if it isn't an Avy...take the trailer back.

 

It has been fun ever since.

 

Some mods:

 

'05 2500 Silver Birch Metallic

 

  • Ambers,
  • 80/100 Plasmas,
  • Roadmaster Suspension,
  • Decals,
  • 265/70/17 BFG AT's
  • Hummer H2 Chrome Wheels,
  • Correctrack Spacers,
  • Billet Grille,
  • Painted Engine Covers,
  • CAFCNA & KAC Decals,
  • K&N FIPK,
  • Four Fenders,
  • Maglite,
  • Cup Holders,
  • Frontrunner,
  • Magnaflow,
  • Putnam XDR/Outlet in Bumper,
  • Rancho Steering Stabilizer,
  • AvPowerLocks,
  • Steelslide,
  • 4-on-Brake
  • Raybestos Extreme Duty Drilled/Slotted Rotors
  • Raybestos Extreme Duty "Fleet" Pads

 

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Putnam Hitch with Plug Relocate

 

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Yakima Bike Rack

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Rancho Steering Stabilizer

RanchoSteeringStabilizer001.jpg

 

Hummer H2 Chrome Wheels

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Brake Mod

BrakeMod001.jpg

 

Steel Slide

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My main passion is Radio Control Vehicles...

 

I am the president and founder of our RC Rockcrawling Club (Western PA Crawlers).

 

Here are some samples of my addiction

 

 

2 time series champion (Unlimited Class)



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3 time series champion (2.2 Comp Class)

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CORR Pro2 Race Truck

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CORR Pro4 Race Truck

(Converted to Electric Brushless)

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Can you say 50mph? :lol:

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Toyota Hilux Yota Scaler

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She loves to be in the air

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And leaving the best for last...

My Scale Avy

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Notice the resemblance???

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Here is what she does best...

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Killer lookin' rig man! :lol:

 

 

Hey there and welcome to GM Trucks! :D Great looking Avy there with lots of cool mods.

 

Thanks...

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Welcome to the site... I lived in the burg for 8 years....

 

Great looking truck.

Steven

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Welcome fellow Pittsburgher!!!!

 

What chassis is your RC Avy. on?

 

I have a Clodbuster and Super Blackfoot. And was considering getting the Hilux if I can find a Chevy body for it (I ain't runnin' no 'Yota body! :lol: )

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Thanks for the kudos guys

 

Welcome, and nice Avy. What bikes go on that Yakima rack? :D

 

Nothing special, mainly the kids bikes when camping

 

 

Welcome to the site... I lived in the burg for 8 years....

 

Great looking truck.

Steven

 

Go Stillers!!!

 

 

Welcome fellow Pittsburgher!!!!

 

What chassis is your RC Avy. on?

 

I have a Clodbuster and Super Blackfoot. And was considering getting the Hilux if I can find a Chevy body for it (I ain't runnin' no 'Yota body! :lol: )

 

This is a custom built rig...Chassis is a one-off, Axles are full aluminum with metal gears, tranny is 2wd, 4wd and front line locks...for burnouts of course...

 

I am in the process of building another rig with a clod body...fabbing a dually...

 

I was the same way about the yota but man does it take a beating...

 

Here is the body I will be making a dually...

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Posted
Welcome fellow Pittsburgher!!!!

 

What chassis is your RC Avy. on?

 

I have a Clodbuster and Super Blackfoot. And was considering getting the Hilux if I can find a Chevy body for it (I ain't runnin' no 'Yota body! :lol: )

 

This is a custom built rig...Chassis is a one-off, Axles are full aluminum with metal gears, tranny is 2wd, 4wd and front line locks...for burnouts of course...

 

I am in the process of building another rig with a clod body...fabbing a dually...

 

I was the same way about the yota but man does it take a beating...

 

Here is the body I will be making a dually...

IMG00116.jpg

CIMG4705.jpg

 

 

Hmm.......We're going to have to get together on these RC trucks!!! Damnit....

Something else to spend my money on!!! :D I thought I was done with these things!!! :D

 

Do you know if there is a Chevy body of any kind/brand that would fit on the Hilux? Or even the F350 Hilux version they have out ?

Could the Clod body fit it?

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