1997 1500 with 40000 miles... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

slow-1 · 09-08-2013, 03:12 PM

My Dad (72 years old) is looking at a 1997 regular cab 1500 5.7, auto, pdl, pw, that has been garaged since new. The owner is a 89 year old lady whos husband died several years ago, it was his truck.

She drives the truck weekly (like a 5 mile round trip to the dump) and has anything that needs fixing she has fixed right away.

My Dad called me asking what to offer the lady...I gave him the NADA value but what is a truck like that worth?

Dad said the truck is red and looks "showroom".

Thanks for your thoughts.

lha1992 · 09-09-2013, 04:37 AM

Ouch thats a tough one right there. Do you have any pics of the truck off hand that your dad has?

Is it a 4x4 also? Silverado package?

BigBlocksRule · 09-09-2013, 06:50 AM

If it's in that good of shape, $5K. But I'd offer $4K.
First thing I'd do is add a quart of tranny fluid to the oil and let it run at high idle for about 20 minutes, then do an oil change. The "little old lady" cars tend to be sludged up since they rarely get up to operating temperature and don't burn off the condensation.
I'm building a '96 shortwide, thinking of running vortec heads on a 406 shortblock I have.

slow-1 · 09-09-2013, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by lha1992

Ouch thats a tough one right there. Do you have any pics of the truck off hand that your dad has?

Is it a 4x4 also? Silverado package?

You know what I know...other than its 2wd. I have no pics.

I checked NADA and gave Dad those numbers then told him to adjust from there depending on how much he liked the truck.

Dad keeps a car a LONG time so if he pays a little high its ok...he is replacing a 1983 S-10 with like 200K miles...he said he would also get rid of his 1997 Intrepid with 325K miles if he got this truck.

Thanks for the input.

5spd540 · 09-09-2013, 11:30 AM

I bet that is a super nice truck

slow-1 · 09-09-2013, 03:04 PM

Dad called and said the lady let him take the truck for the afternoon yesterday...once he put air in the tires it drove great, he put about 15-20 miles on it with no problems...everything worked as it should.

If he gets it I will get him to send me some pics so yall can see it.

likaroc13 · 09-10-2013, 12:37 AM

Sounds like an awesome find to me! Hope he's able to get it, & I look forward to pics if he does. My '97 Tahoe was well taken care of with 71k on the odometer when I got it, so I would imagine that truck is really clean @ 40k miles!

slow-1 · 09-11-2013, 04:44 PM

He did get it, he said he would send me some pictures when he can.

Tom · 09-12-2013, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by slow-1

He did get it

Smart man.

**special-K** · 09-13-2013, 08:48 PM

I've been wanting to find one like that. These trucks are long lasting trucks and I'd pay good money for the right clean well-kept low-mile one way before buying a new one.

slow-1 · 01-01-2014, 11:38 PM

I finally got to see my Dad's new truck...it is a beauty!

**Already Gone** · 01-02-2014, 12:09 AM

A shortie to boot , looks like Dad scored big time. Up here in the great white north that truck would go for 7/8000.00

joecool · 01-02-2014, 10:48 AM

A little late now but I went to Texas a month or so ago and bought a one owner 98, short step,5.o ,auto,everything works ,black ,tan inside,tires not great but never any damage and the body and paint is fabulous. I payed $2900 and thought it was a steal.

Zane M · 01-02-2014, 11:24 AM

Congrats to your Dad. That is a really nice truck1

**Palf70Step** · 01-02-2014, 12:03 PM

Super nice looking truck.

With that low mileage make sure your dad watches for water in oil. The stock intake manifold gaskets were crap on these years, and tended to leak. Other than that they are super good trucks!

09-08-2013, 03:12 PM	#1
slow-1 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NC Posts: 830	1997 1500 with 40000 miles... My Dad (72 years old) is looking at a 1997 regular cab 1500 5.7, auto, pdl, pw, that has been garaged since new. The owner is a 89 year old lady whos husband died several years ago, it was his truck. She drives the truck weekly (like a 5 mile round trip to the dump) and has anything that needs fixing she has fixed right away. My Dad called me asking what to offer the lady...I gave him the NADA value but what is a truck like that worth? Dad said the truck is red and looks "showroom". Thanks for your thoughts. __________________ 1972 Cheyene C-10 "Ole Green" My Grandfathers truck (early 70's to 1983) My first vehicle (1983) Original 350 (3 rebuilds) 700R4 from Bowtie Overdrives

09-09-2013, 04:37 AM	#2
lha1992 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 504	Re: 1997 1500 with 40000 miles... Ouch thats a tough one right there. Do you have any pics of the truck off hand that your dad has? Is it a 4x4 also? Silverado package?

09-09-2013, 06:50 AM	#3
BigBlocksRule Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 2,047	Re: 1997 1500 with 40000 miles... If it's in that good of shape, $5K. But I'd offer $4K. First thing I'd do is add a quart of tranny fluid to the oil and let it run at high idle for about 20 minutes, then do an oil change. The "little old lady" cars tend to be sludged up since they rarely get up to operating temperature and don't burn off the condensation. I'm building a '96 shortwide, thinking of running vortec heads on a 406 shortblock I have.

09-09-2013, 11:30 AM	#5
5spd540 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: EDEN GA Posts: 191	Re: 1997 1500 with 40000 miles... I bet that is a super nice truck

09-09-2013, 03:04 PM	#6
slow-1 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NC Posts: 830	Re: 1997 1500 with 40000 miles... Dad called and said the lady let him take the truck for the afternoon yesterday...once he put air in the tires it drove great, he put about 15-20 miles on it with no problems...everything worked as it should. If he gets it I will get him to send me some pics so yall can see it. __________________ 1972 Cheyene C-10 "Ole Green" My Grandfathers truck (early 70's to 1983) My first vehicle (1983) Original 350 (3 rebuilds) 700R4 from Bowtie Overdrives

09-10-2013, 12:37 AM	#7
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,374	Re: 1997 1500 with 40000 miles... Sounds like an awesome find to me! Hope he's able to get it, & I look forward to pics if he does. My '97 Tahoe was well taken care of with 71k on the odometer when I got it, so I would imagine that truck is really clean @ 40k miles! __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

09-11-2013, 04:44 PM	#8
slow-1 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NC Posts: 830	Re: 1997 1500 with 40000 miles... He did get it, he said he would send me some pictures when he can. __________________ 1972 Cheyene C-10 "Ole Green" My Grandfathers truck (early 70's to 1983) My first vehicle (1983) Original 350 (3 rebuilds) 700R4 from Bowtie Overdrives

09-13-2013, 08:48 PM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: 1997 1500 with 40000 miles... I've been wanting to find one like that. These trucks are long lasting trucks and I'd pay good money for the right clean well-kept low-mile one way before buying a new one. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-01-2014, 11:38 PM	#11
slow-1 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NC Posts: 830	Re: 1997 1500 with 40000 miles... I finally got to see my Dad's new truck...it is a beauty! __________________ 1972 Cheyene C-10 "Ole Green" My Grandfathers truck (early 70's to 1983) My first vehicle (1983) Original 350 (3 rebuilds) 700R4 from Bowtie Overdrives

01-02-2014, 12:09 AM	#12
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,231	Re: 1997 1500 with 40000 miles... A shortie to boot , looks like Dad scored big time. Up here in the great white north that truck would go for 7/8000.00 __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " In the end, we only regret the chances we didnt take " " Time is the only currency we spend without knowing the balance, use it wisely ." ..

01-02-2014, 10:48 AM	#13
joecool Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Pacific Junction Posts: 79	Re: 1997 1500 with 40000 miles... A little late now but I went to Texas a month or so ago and bought a one owner 98, short step,5.o ,auto,everything works ,black ,tan inside,tires not great but never any damage and the body and paint is fabulous. I payed $2900 and thought it was a steal.

01-02-2014, 11:24 AM	#14
Zane M Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 706	Re: 1997 1500 with 40000 miles... Congrats to your Dad. That is a really nice truck1

01-02-2014, 12:03 PM	#15
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 48,486	Re: 1997 1500 with 40000 miles... Super nice looking truck. With that low mileage make sure your dad watches for water in oil. The stock intake manifold gaskets were crap on these years, and tended to leak. Other than that they are super good trucks! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!



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