My New (old) Truck

jwhuber · March 13, 2011

Well, I found a truck. Since I'm over in Afghanistan for the next 3+ weeks. I had my dad go down from Illinois to pick it up for me with his new trailer. It's in really good condition for a '97 with around 130,000 on it. It made me feel better that I actually talked to the previous owner, who was the 2nd owner (his dad had bought it new and his son bought it when he died). The transmission was rebuilt about 15k miles ago, motor hasn't been touched. I'll try to get some pics up in about a month when I get back after I spend a weekend imparting my OCD, cleaning it thoroughly inside and out. This is the only pic I have right now.

beave84 · March 13, 2011

Well, I found a truck. Since I'm over in Afghanistan for the next 3+ weeks. I had my dad go down from Illinois to pick it up for me with his new trailer. It's in really good condition for a '97 with around 130,000 on it. It made me feel better that I actually talked to the previous owner, who was the 2nd owner (his dad had bought it new and his son bought it when he died). The transmission was rebuilt about 15k miles ago, motor hasn't been touched. I'll try to get some pics up in about a month when I get back after I spend a weekend imparting my OCD, cleaning it thoroughly inside and out. This is the only pic I have right now.

Looks really clean, I always liked that body style.

becker87 · March 13, 2011

Good looking truck, had a 94 silverado and loved it. Good luck with yours, mine was bullet proof as im sure yours will be to!

KMGZ400 · March 13, 2011

congrats man, nothing like a GMT400

jwhuber · March 14, 2011

Thanks guys. Here's a better pic. My dad is somewhat computer illiterate so this one is a bit better.

Superperv23 · March 14, 2011

Pretty impressive condition actually

Daryl Z71 · March 14, 2011

Pretty impressive condition actually

I agree.

brnr17 · March 16, 2011

getting those headlights cleared up is about the only thing it needs on the outside! Great purchase

grose67 · March 16, 2011

Nice looking truck with lots of potential!

jwhuber · March 17, 2011

Yes, those headlights will need some attention. Probably one of the first things I'll do when I get back. Do you guys recommend buying replacements or sanding them down with a high grit (2000+) sandpaper? I wanted to do an HID conversion as well, so I don't know if it would be better to salvage the old one's or not.

KMGZ400 · March 17, 2011

i personally would go pick up some crystal clear ones just because with clear lenses the lights will be a lot better. The stock lenses on my GMT400 Sierra were faded like yours and the barley let any light throuh.

this is, only if you have the extra cash

Stevens03 · March 17, 2011

Great looking truck Nice find.

Sierra89 · March 18, 2011

Very nice truck. I really like how clean it looks. Enjoy!

cliobogger · March 22, 2011

looks nice for sure man. i hate those headlights. im buyin some nice clear ones when i get back as well. its deff a clean truck, sounds like you got a pretty good deal on er.