It’s kinda sad to see it go. The first video of the Avalanche was the first video I watched on your channel, and ever since then I looked forward to seeing it become a better truck.
Agreed. Even if D&E was able to get a clean New Jersey title, it likely would have failed the strict New Jersey safety inspection. Many cars that fail New Jersey safety inspection, live on in New York. Since Lake Effect already failed New York State safety inspection, the outcome is likely not good.
@@kevinkeeney6693 but see if he properly welded the rusted all parts back right they pass I’ve done the welding to cars for my uncle up there in nj and in ny both times they were inspected in those states they were cleared due to a good proper weld and reinforcement job done
Lots of them around down south. When the frame is broken like that there is no saving it. Been there. At that point its best to find one thats solid with a blown motor or trans and bring it home and swap the good parts into it.. I used to drive up north and buy engines, Transmissions and Rear ends from rusted cars and then buy cars with bad motors ect and swap them in and you would have a nice ride for years to come.
Yeah even if you didn't ls swap the Dakota (Which I'm not mad about) I think it would have been a good Idea to pulled the motor and Trans to have for another project down the line. I mean everybody has a car or truck that they wish the had an LS to put in it. you could have been in the rare position of having an LS before you decide what vehicle you want to put it in. Could've been amazing...
As a Michigander and live right next to Lake Michigan we say thank you for taking that rusted piece out of our state our state looks that much better lol ...Thanks for all the videos with it ...it was interesting to watch...Thanks for the videos
Lake Effect: Comes outta no where...dumps a bunch of stuff on your driveway... takes 3 dudes to shovel it off. Yep pretty accurate name. Got rid of an 07 Avalanche few monthd ago. Her name was Ava.
Maaaaannnn I was excited to watch u fix this truck up. I bought a avalanche with about the same problems but the frame is solid and sense then I’ve got her running sense the last video of the truck but I hope u do fine another avalanche.I’m still gonna stick around in hope that you fine another.
That sux about not getting it on the road. if it wasn't for paperwork,the rust would've done it in. Such a shame cause the avalanche is what brought me to your channel.
I am from Iowa and have the exact same Avalanche. Dave if you ship parts lmk! Thank you, and sorry D&E about the avalanche the rust on these trucks is terrible. I am fighting it also! This summer I'm gonna try to tackle it and sand all the rust down use some Eastwood platinum to try to stop it and go from there! Thank you for your videos!
I would tell you your Avalanche series wasn't all for nothing. It was educational to me in learning Wisconsin road salt is nothing to East Coast ocean salt. And I had no idea how hard it was to register a vehicle in New Jersey. This series definitely adds value to your channel. Keep doing what your doing. And we'll all do what we can do to not let Cash for Clunkers #2 happen.
As for getting another Avalanche with similar interior. You want an LTZ trim vehicle. The Z71 is for the 4x4 suspension. I'd offer my 07 Sierra extended cab, but it's SLE trim. And it looks like a crew cab is a necessity with the family.
Tech tip: if you're going to be seriously running this channel, having cars come in and out, look into getting a dealer license. My dad has been a used car dealer for 30 years (freelance) and just takes his plates from car to car doesn't matter if it barely runs or is a Ferrari. Dealer plates cover inspection, registration, and insurance all in one. It's like magic. And we've lived in Central NJ forever. Love your vids. I just finally finished replacing all the front suspension on my Jeep WJ (shocks, sway bar links, steering stabilizer, all 4 tie rod ends drag link & tie rod, track bar, and all 4 front control arms + axel bushings). Took me a few months to finally get it all done myself but my new AT tires come in next week and w/ an alignment I should be good to go for another 100k on the 4.0. Currently @ 186k
I liked seeing the avalanche videos, I have a 2003 z71 avalanche. I'm about to the point your at, my brake lines have been patched 3 times now. I can only imagine my fuel lines are rotted too, and the bottom of the frame has rotted threw on passenger side rear. These are fun trucks, but if I ever get any GM truck again, it will be from down south lol. These midwest winters rot these away.
Saw a Ram yesterday, and called them the avalanche boxes. The owner added, yup. I thought that feature was cool on those. I'm glad they added em to the Rams.
I love seeing other rust buckets on YT instead of all those perfect southern trucks, but you can't mess with papers and reggy man you made the right call. Looking forward to the Dakota build now!
I felt the ram box joke fell flat if you know trucks. I was like Avalanche pre dates the "ram box" and dodge copied the idea and improved it a bit. Great video series.
Feel like you should replace it with another gm product. Like a zr2 s10 or maybe another LS like a Silverado/Sierra or a Tahoe/Yukon? The avalanche actually is what popped on my suggested videos and the Jeep stuff is what really hooked me. Excited for the Dakoter can’t wait to see what you all do with it! R.I.P. Lake Effect
That isnt true!... A boat anchor is easier to get rid of without paperwork... I almost ended up having to hack this thing up and sneak it into the garbage bin little by little for the next 20 years
Sad that's was the video I watched on your channel, the day you introduced that Avalanche. I hope to able to walk enough to put in on my Avalanche and record for my personal upload channel bout everything in my life. Hahaha I have recording my life and uploading for almost 2 years now, just a lot of fun. I also have my wife's 98 Dodge Durango 4x4 that has a amazing, still running awesomely. I just have pull the motor out and replace and freeze plug behind the block and if I can walk enough soon and afford to : I'm going to pull to motor out repair the freeze plug, replace the head, the oil pressure sending unit, and all the other little thing I can afford to. Little tight to doing anything else at all since my car accident and shattered my left leg shen bone and got this titanium plate in my leg now. But I'm getting little better at finally being little more capable of working towards being able to walk better. Thanks the motivation every video man.
Pick up a high mileage cheap one down here in the south...see how many miles you can put on it with regular maintenance! Great content for the channel!
I just bought one of these from my mechanic. Freshly rebuilt transmission, traction control module and sensors. The thing runs better than my 100k Trailblazer at 150k. My version does not have all the plastic but they all look cool.
My wife wants another also, we just looked at one with a bad motor "08" that was cheap and in great shape except for the motor. Which means I will have 2 Jeeps, 2 Cutlass Supremes, and 2 Avalanche's in my yard, LOL.
Sorry about my question about carbureting the Dakota, because I found out here in NY, a 95 or older doesn't need to be emissions tested. I assume it's the same on NJ. BTW, an Edelbrock is the same as the older Carter AFB found on lots of GM and Mopar vehicles, so you should be able to find something in a junkyard that will work fine. My immediate thoughts are a 65-66 Chevy Nova 327. I believe they went to the Q-jet in 67.
yea, I am putting together my plan for it now. found thought about going quadjet, but am also considering getting a new Edelbroke 1406 to make things easier. ignition is probably going to be a GM style HEL so that I do not have to fiddle with points
It wouldn't have any issues being registered in Georgia. Our state inspections consist of; Does the car have the emissions equipment intact, and are there any CELs? If that's good, here's your registration.
Yeah buddy..Been there..Tough to give up on a project but the way I felt when I let go of my WJ, the absence of one project makes room for a better, more betterer project..lol Sorry D&E. Keep up the good work!!
Register the truck in Virginia or Vermont yes I believe Vermont then transfer the title to your state. They will allow you to purchase a rebuilt title. It’s also very cheap. And it works.
Sadness. Would definitely like to see another avalanche, 4x4 silverado, tahoe, or suburban in its place that needs a lot of work that’ll be fun fixing. I enjoyed this the most because I’m fixing up(I’ve already put bigger mud tires on and lifted it 3” because I’m just a 17year old southern boy lol) a rusty Silverado for my first truck. It’s a Curlina salty beach 4x4, that’s for sure! I was hoping to be able to get it ready enough to take it to the beach and air down the tires on the sand this summer but I think the rona has prevented that from happening. I’ll be doing more freshwater fishing than saltwater this summer. I’ll likely be changing the trans fluid n filter, the diff fluids, and the t case fluid this wkd. But who knows, stuff tends to come up and I might only get one of those things done lol. Y’all take care and stay safe.
well i feel for you. i have a 95 2 door xj that i have been trying so hard to keep but i had to call it quits a month ago. great drive train but she has no floor pans and sections of the unibody frame is missing. I learned how to weld (not great but get the job done) so i could rebuild her. pick up a 96 xj so the 95 is a donor for the 96. it did break my heart i couldn't save her but another xj didn't see the junkyard.
Ram Boxes! LMAO! Sorry for the outcome on the "Lake Effect". You probably would have had a hard time getting good metal to weld that cross member, anyway. That thing was roached!! It did run good, though. Wasn't there like 200K+ miles on it? I saw a Z66 alvalanche here in town,last week. Don't think I've ever seen one of those or heard of them for that matter! Maybe they are common and I'm temporarily having a brain blank out. Great video! Enjoy them all! Keep them coming!
Omg that so sad man I was really loving the videos and watching it get going. I own a avalanche 2003 with 347000 miles on it and man I've got all the same issues going on the rust is terrible back door latch broken the codes I've pulled up were around 11 and I've been working on fixing it. I just did transmission work changing solenoids dropping the pan that was a headache itself. We got the speaker thing too above your driver side seat I believe that's for onstar if in wreck. Today I just did a tune-up changed wires plugs and after transmission solenoid changes I'm still having issues shifting getting it out of 1st I can only go 25 but after tune up I got it to 55mph today. Code pulled up for maf sensor I think that's next I thought clogged cats too. When I seen this video I just kept watching and it killed me to see u have to let it go too cause I know personally how it is to own one. They sound great and I hope I can save this one myself. I need to find a transmission maybe I think for it. And I was all like man I wish I could have gotten that from you. It's hard to find parts for avalanches especially transmissions. Well man I'm sorry u couldn't register it in NJ. All that hard work and time effort it's a bummer but I really liked your vids man keep it up don't give up I know u won't u give it your all. Have a great day man. Hopefully u find another
Well, if your willing to drive down to Northern VA, I may have a land Rover for you soon. This guy has practically abandoned it at my shop and is giving us the run around "oh I'll fix it oh I'll fix it" but it's been taking up parking space for month. It runs, but it's pretty beat up and needs ALOT of tender love and care. We are probably going to wait a month or so more then put a lean on the truck and scrap it (or give it away). In fact, maybe once or twice a year we have this happen. Late last year it was a fairly straight wj, but it had a bad diff and bad trans, and once again needed more love then it was worth and sadly we scrapped it. Next time I'll let you know when we having something like this
Hey bud, we are always into a project. if it comes to it that you are going to scrap it, hit me up? I would have to contemplate the logistics (VA is not that far), but we would probably take it off your hands. dandeoffroad@gmail.com
Wow! Yea that is some baaaaad rust. That alone was a good reason to send her on her way. Prob would have snowballed into a lot of others things too. Good thing you knew when to cut your losses. Prob feels like a bummer but at the same time that’s gotta be a nice weight off your shoulders. Looking forward to what’s next!
I have a 96 xj I’ll sell For a couple hundred bucks and I’m from jersey damn thing got over 333.000 miles still runs like a champ little rusty a good beater
Have you considered fixing up a boat? I have a small boat that would be a good fixer upper and get several episodes out of it. The problem is I'm in Arizona. Not sure if you're willing to take a long trip to get a boat.
Parking over grass in a place that's naturally green rots the bottom side badly. Gravel is almost as bad. Parking on pavement helps a lot. Parking in a wooden garage keeps them new. Haven't tried a steel building but I've heard all kinds of things.
The avalanche has a drain plug on the rear diff, atleast the 02 does for sure. Shouldnt ever need to take off the diff cover unless servicing the actual mechanicals
With the condition of this truck, I wanted to get that whole cover off to clean in there. I have to assume it was never serviced like the rest of the truck
My buddy up here in Toledo bought a Ave-a-lunch and found out the same rotted out frame issue. 2k down the hole. Anywho.. I think a nice ZJ project would fit in that empty spot if it would be a 4.0. If I happen to come into a good windfall of a vehicle or money, I will donate my clean 98 ZJ as is to y'all. Eric would jelly! LOL
I have a an 05 avalanche here in mn! I rebuilt the top half of the motor and I got her running 😟 kinda! Took her for a spin around the block and she ran fine but after she gets warmed up and I get her over 45 she looses drive 321?????? If she sits for a WHILE start her back up does fine an then boom no gears
Too bad you aint here in lovely ohio, they do absolutely no safety inspections, only emissions 😂 You could totally register a rotted out crapchute and it would all be fine, I know because I've done it haha. But hey man its okay, you can get you another Avalanche! They are much more common than you might think! Maybe you can find a Lake Effect 2.0!
New England/Michigan/Ohio - super salty environment cars - not ones you want to own. my 96 Explorer was from way up in the Appalachian Mountains of NC. It stayed for 20 years, daily driven, in a county that used heavy amounts of salt brine (not salt). It was so incredibly rusty bad underneath - words cannot describe how unsafe it was. The bumpers literally rusted through and fell off. Even cars from the salt belt, I have never seen that on an Exploder. Good luck on your hunt for another. Take a vacation down south, get one from downstate Virginia, NC, GA, etc. Take a beach vacation, bring one up...
Man I feel you. I bought my 02 Avalanche when it was shiny and new. Now I seem to spend my free time (and money) trying to make it run reliably. It's not my daily driver and I'm at my breaking point where it's just not worth throwing more money into it. I'd rather sell it to someone who will enjoy the beast with a custom steel winch mount bumper and mud slinging 33" tires. I really just want to play in pine barrens one last time before I say good bye. You wouldn't want to buy it, would you? Lol
I have a 2002 AVY with 267k,orig engine &Trans. The issue with my truck is its eating coolant due to these Vortex suffered with porous heads. I'd hate to get rid of this. I don't want to pay 70k when I could get a brand new engine & transmission for less than the down payment. What would you do?
I wounder if u could have bought one of the trucks he had an take this one an put good parts on the other an made one truck. But he probably didn't have the title or something. It hurts to watch lol
I’d love to see a cheap xj project. Pick one up and do a total fluid change and all that stuff, throw a small lift on it, and then show the viewers how good a cheaply built xj can do offroad. Sad to see the avalanche go tho man
I must admit to being a bit sad "Lake Effect" had to go as I just saw and looked over her twin sister here in our little town last week. The owner uses it as his daily driver and has managed to keep it in really, really good condition. I suppose the thing that has saved the local truck is that we don't get a lot of snow and ice down here so salt (it's called slag here) is not as much of a "car killer" as it is on the roads as it is in your neck of the woods.
Hey man I’m in north east Jersey, do you have any Interest in a 1999 BMW 540i wagon that needs a new engine? Blown engine, new transmission, 260k miles and $160k worth of records from Y2K to 2019
Go to the state of Vermont. They will let you register it there. I know alot of people who have done it with old antique vehicles. Look at some youtube videos about it.
I don't think you need any special paperwork or even a title, except maybe a note from the seller saying they sold it to you. Alot of people get titles for antique cars there and then bring it back to their own state to get a proper title where they live.
I am pleased to see that heap of junk gone you cannot beat rust once it gets bad but I love the Dakota not much rust with a bit of work that could be something special and after all you keep telling us that you are a Jeep man so Chrysler own jeep you should stick with the brand and not go onto the dark side.
LOL... I never went looking for the Avalanche, it just fell in my lap. That said, I fell out of love with the project once the Dodge showed up on the driveway
