HMRS Bruce Jenner - former US submarine that was reclassed as party barge, however it still has a torpedo down under. 

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Another fun fact. Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top sued Dodge over the Copperhead name because he had previously commissioned a custom car and registered it as Copperhead. Dodge then started calling it the Concept Car. 

I wasn’t that enthralled with the Venom or the Sidewinder. But I remember seeing the Copperhead & hoping they would produce it. GM pretty much just went through old Road & Track issues from ‘96/‘97 to pull info for the Pontiac Solstice/Saturn Sky. 

My question, does it include the Segway “anti-thumping” gimbals in the motorcycle? Think how many people would be relieved not to have their motorcycle fall over at stoplights...

Lol. You earned your star...

So I took what you were saying into consideration. I looked at the specs for the same years. The 2002 crew cab Silverado 1500 with the 6.5’ bed was 230 inches long. The 2002 Avalanche (inaugural year) was 221 inches & came with a 5.5’ bed. They shared the same wheelbase though. So you only had an additional 9” of…

True about the 8’ bed, but you can still get the 6’ or 6’6” bed. With current bed depths, a lowered tailgate would put you at or beyond the 8’ mark. While I don’t disagree with you, I still feel that the crew cab pickup route was the smarter, and more economical choice. 

When GM first brought out the Avalanche, my initial thoughts were these...

I believe everyone should use their turn signals. However, in heavy traffic, a turn signal just warns the other drivers to tighten up their gap to keep you from getting over. Because people are basically just trash. 

You blame the airlines for setting the standard on this decontenting, but I think WalMart set the standard. Think about it. They’ve managed to convince the bulk of consumers that they are saving money by ringing up and sacking their own purchases. WalMart didn’t even pretend to say they’d lower prices. They just said…

As much as I love cars, I have to say how stupid I think having a Suburban on the Hollywood walk of fame is. GM just paid for advertising. 

Citation provided. 

So the next article from you will be “I’ve just lost my mind, tracked down a Mexican Jeep I found on YouTube and bought it, sight unseen. Project Moab for next year will involve me driving a three wheeled Grand Cherokee from Baja, Mexico to Moab. If I put all my tools and spare parts in the back left corner, tie a…

Wrong movie bud. That was a customized Ford LTD station wagon with the fictional name of WagonQueen Family Truckster or something from National Lampoon’s Vacation. The La Baron was from Planes, Trains, & Automobiles, although technically, I think they used a modified Dodge or Plymouth for most of the film. 

I don’t get the reference. What movie did John Voight drive an early 80s La Baron in?

It’s the John Candy/Steve Martin car from planes, trains, & automobiles. 

This is the only K-Car from the early 80s I’d actually be interested in. 

This is a $1500 car with the extra $7000 nostalgia package. When I was about 10 or so, I loved the looks, particularly in turquoise. But even then, my preteen self knew it was a sporty looking version of a middle class mom’s grocery getter. 

I too live in Texas and prefer warmth over cold. I’m thankful for dual climate control because it allows my wife to keep her side of the car a frigid hell while I keep the heat at 76 degrees. I do not have heated seats but think they’re a god send for people with bad backs. The one unnecessary accessory that has me…