1997 Chevrolet C1500 2wd Crew Cab Short Bed Custom Lowered Pick Up 5.7 Wow! on 2040-cars
Halethorpe, Maryland, United States
Body Type:Pickup Truck
Engine:5.7 Liter
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Chevrolet
Model: C/K Pickup 1500
Cab Type (For Trucks Only): Crew Cab
Trim: C1500 Crew Cab
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: 2WD Automatic
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes
Mileage: 184,000
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Exterior Color: Purple
Interior Color: Gray
Number of Cylinders: 8
This is a 1997 Chevrolet C1500 2WD Crew Cab Short Bed pick up. Yes, a 2WD crew cab 1500! According to the VIN number, this truck rolled off the assembly line as a regular cab 2WD short bed. From 1988-1998, the only way to get a crew cab full size pick up, was to buy either a 2500 or 3500 series...which had a bigger frame and 8-lug axles, amongst other features. You could not get a 1500 in crew cab form. In 1997, Chevrolet sent out about 27 select trucks to a company called Centurion Conversions. They professionally stretched the frame, dropped on a crew cab body, and GM made them available to purchase. It is a very rare truck and there are not a lot of them out there. Half of the 27 or so trucks were 4WD's, which makes this one even rarer.
We bought the truck from it's original owner out of Texas in 2009, had it shipped to us here in Maryland, and immediately put it in my shop. The drivetrain is all stock with 184k miles. It starts, runs, and drives excellent, and everything works. From the end of 2009 through the summer of 2011, I completely dismantled the truck down to it's shell (leaving the interior and drivetrain intact), and overhauled the paint and body. The truck was a turquois green from the factory and is now a 2000 Buell motorcycle pearl purple. The right fender antenna and third brake lamp are shaved, and the rollpan is completely welded in place. The door handles and tailgate handles were left as factory. There is an LED third brake lamp mounted inside the cab at the top of the rear window (can't see it from the outside until the brake is depressed). The truck is lowered using Belltech suspension components and rides great. The wheels are Boss 20" wrapped in almost new tires. The interior is stock gray cloth and is in great condition. Remote start has been added as well.
We love the truck, but don't drive it as much as we'd like. We would rather see it go to a good home and enjoyed, then sit. I encourage any interested buyer close enough to come by and take a drive! Please do not hesitate to contact us anytime with any questions or concerns. Thanx for looking!
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