Excellent, Bro

1:38 is my favorite 🤣

What’s with the tape covering the rust on the bedside?

Oh god, this will be funny

Getting a 2006 avalanche 2500 LT soon super exciting ige been wanting one of these since I was a kid i remember configuring one on the chevy website lol. Awesome video lots of quality my only complaint is wind noise but I have no idea how youd get around that.

I think the cadillac ext is better with a more beefy engine. Unfortunatley it looks hideous and has an identity crisis. I have a 2002 suburban with the z71 and the 5.3 is gutless without major mods but then you have to worry about the 4l60e.

Proud owner of three Avalanches 02 and two 04’s now I’m aiming for that 02 8.1

I have a 1942 gpw built as part of the first one hundred thousand. I use it to plow snow, fetch fire wood, as well as other chores around here in V.T. my jeep has many F script parts as well as some parts that were swapped out, t 90 trans instead of the t84 trans. These jeeps were all over where I grew up, lived in an area near Lakehurst N.J. ,fort Dix ,Mcguire air base,Earl amo base. Seems to me that most small gas stations had these in one form or another. That reminds me I better get some fresh gas for it, I heard we might get snow over the Thanks Giving week end. Love your jeep, you should be so proud of you and your dad's work Warren in Vermont.

Awesome especially since I’m part of the reenactment unit

The markings in the black and white still at the beginning are for the 2∆ 82R, 2nd Armored Division, 82nd Cavalry Recon (RCN) Squadron. A Squadron is the Cavalry's equivalent of a battalion.

There is a factory in the Phillipines that still produces these.

I have a friend that has a 1943 Willys MB that he keeps at his vacation cabin at 5000 ft elevation and drives almost every time he's there. It is not restored, and has rust spots in many places. The cabin is over 3 miles away from any paved road, so it is never driven on pavement. I have driven it all around the property, and it is a real kick.

Love it

I'd buy one, but they are only good till 2006 before the AFM system . They are all rust buckets now . I like the closing bed and the versitility for work . GM making garbage today , as all the car companies. , Also they are toooo expensive and the grill in front is like a,brick wall going 70mph down a highway. Seems like they regressing. What were the engineers thinking ?? Even semi-trucks take aerodynamics into their design..

There was a HD 2500 version of the first generation of the Avalanche - with a 8.1 liter V8 engine gas engine.

Slide the tonneau forward up to window & next over it most cases all you do strap-fix in place if are taking a drive

Great Job. The job would have been easier if you were Little Mike.

Short truck full cab with 8 foot bed. I have 07 LTZ black restored no rust beautiful. Get one while you can

For Senior Drivers - NO GAWKING. Keep your eyes on the road. No sightseeing while driving. Thanks, Big Mike.

The first generation also suffered from premature wear and tear of steering parts - tie rods, pitman arm, idler arm, etc. Good video Big Mike.

There was very little... This truck could do!!!!

super video gracias gringo educado

I'm 61 years old, and I never knew about all the features of the Avalanche until six or seven years ago. I think that it's probably the most underrated truck in existence. I just recently purchased a 2004 Avalanche Z71 with 225,000 miles, no rust anywhere, and runs fantastic. It doesn't have body cladding (which I prefer), all leather interior, and has been well taken care of. I absolutely love it and actually prefer it over my 1997 silverado 4x4 k1500 extended cab. (I sold it to my son) It does everything I need it to do, including loading my 1982 FLT Shovelhead harley in the back and traveling back to Missouri to see family. (967 miles one way) In comfort. It was a great vehicle that should be brought back, but I'm sure it would cost an arm and a leg to purchase now. The majority of people can't afford a new truck these days, and that makes the Avalanche a bargain now. I'll add that I agree that after 2006, the displacement on demand in 2007 was a disaster and never should have happened. I would not have one unless it was deleted. Dodge did the same exact thing and had the same problems.

I used Solution Finish on my covers of my EXT 3 years ago, they still look nice and Black. It's kind of a garage queen so I don't know how sitting in the sun all day would have done. I found a lot of detailers recommending it. Totally agree about not using fire, doesn't seem like a good idea. :-) Thanks

I'm about the same size as the presenter here (6'3" and husky) - I just test drove a 2011 Avalanche, and I can't believe he didn't mention how small/uncomfortable it is for larger drivers. The seat did not go back far enough, and the headroom is much less than even in my wife's VW Golf. With the sunroof, my head was touching the ceiling - and I had to tilt my head to drive it. This is with the seat in it's lowest position. I was so disappointed that something so big - was so small inside. Horrible use of space (for big guys). I really wanted it - but couldn't do it. Maybe I'll find one without a sunroof and find it roomier for my head...

What a great freaking video. Well spoken above and beyond your subscriber count for sure. Hitting sub just for this vid.

My 2002 Avalanche Z71 ow sports turn signal power folding mirrors, double din Navigation Radio, Electric fans and Dual batteries. Thinking about putting drive side grab handle!

I just scored an 05 1 owner carfaxed with 125000 miles great video

I have a "slick side '05" No third Catalytic converter, no DOD, and hardly any rust for 180k in the northeast. Tailgate latch is always breaking but I just use needle nose pliers to get it open. The truck has been fantastic for weekend trips to the mountains or the occasional appliance replacement. I have put probably 7k into it so far with restoration work. water pump fuel pump New passenger rear wheel (bolt broke and locked the caliper to the rim) all 4 calipers all four brake lines with a mix of stainless/copper/beryllium. master cylinder knock sensors 02 sensor upstream AC idler pulley plugs and wires for all 8 cylinders. Purge solenoid and charcoal canister.

Did you ever have to replace the heater core on the Avalanche?

Great video, I'll be tuning in to your projects. Just bought One. I love the style of your video, and how you give the history. You could do more videos about the reliable cars of that era that are becoming classics. (Grand Marquis?)

Never heard the word “4L60” followed by “not bad” lol

I have an 07 4x2 LTZ with the z55 suspension.. its a cadillac with a bed... great ride .. bone stock 120k miles

We bought two(2) nearly identical 2005 Avalanches new - Still have both. 460K miles and 396k miles. 1x transmission each. Otherwise been amazing vehicles. We've added a 2007 LTZ and 2013 LTZ to our fleet as well. Like you said, it's great when engineers are allowed to create. Definitely under-rated vehicles during their time.

The world was a better place because of rabbit

You deserve more views! Great information in this video. What do you think of a 2011 Avalanche with 120k miles? Worth for 6K usd?

Great video, thank you.

My 2003 Z71 Avalanche manual says it will tow 8200 pounds. Don't know where you're getting 6000 lbs from.

I never use my coolers. Have tools in them.

I had a 2002 Z66 when they came out. Drove it for eight years without any issues. It was a great truck. 👍🏻👍🏻

We have a 2012 with 5.3 4x4 ltz model. It's totally awesome, trk!! Wish I had the bigger engine though.

I had a 2004 z71 4x4 , I love it. Can't wait to get my next one . which is going to be 2013 which it hasn't seen any snow. I m going to buy one from way down South?. See I'm from the upper Michigan. We get snow 5 months out of the year. I can go on talking more but I'll let go. Avalanche

What most people don't know is these things don't ride like the pick up truck. They are suburbans with a bed. Because of this ride like a town car.

Daily driver….. Honda Toyota…..

You just can’t beat this platform. Comfortable , plenty of power , great in the snow and reliable. I see countless trailblazers / Envoys everyday.

I have a 2003 Z66 Avalanche LM7 5.3 V8. One of the the things I like about mine is it does not have that plastic on the bottom of the door or on the back of the bed, white very sexy. Pristine condition, 160.000 miles rides and drives perfectly. I can get 140 miles to a quarter tank if driven easy even though at this moment it runs a little rich. I love my truck wouldn't trade it for nothing new!! I love that hood on that black Avalanche.

Hi,I'm about to take a look at a 2005 Avalanche here in Italy, 200000km,it looks good. My first choice was a same era Tahoe but the Avalanche is growing on me..only problem it is too long for European roads,cities and parking..but I'll manage

Still RockN my 2004 Avalanche with 196,000 miles

I have no avalanche but i wanna buy one this year so i found this video super usefull for when i buy one... man i love that truck

Great video, bud! Best part was when you were arguing with yourself! lol hahaha... nice finished product. I may give that a try.