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1997 Gmc Sierra 1500 4x4 Extended Cab Z71 on 2040-cars

Year:1997 Mileage:176535 Color: Red /
 Tan
Location:

Portland, Indiana, United States

Portland, Indiana, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Pickup Truck
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:V8 5.7 Litre 350 Vortec
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 2GTEK19R4V1571834 Year: 1997
Make: GMC
Model: Sierra 1500
Cab Type (For Trucks Only): Extended Cab
Trim: K1500
Options: Cassette Player, 4-Wheel Drive, Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: Four Wheel Drive
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Mileage: 176,535
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Sub Model: Z71
Exterior Color: Red
Interior Color: Tan
Disability Equipped: No
Number of Cylinders: 8
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"This is originally a Georgia truck, so body the body is great. Tranmission is burnt. It will no go in 3rd gear. Intake also leaks but it does run. The interior is not great."

This truck was originally a Georgia truck. I bought it off of Ebay about 5 years ago.  It has been a great truck. That was up until last week when the transmission burnt while my wife was driving it.  It will still go in 1st and 2nd but won't shift into 3rd. The fluid is brown so I know that is not good. At this same time it somehow developed a horrible intake gasket leak. But the engine does run. It has always ran well and hasn't used much oil. The 4x4 is the stick style and it works good.


Because of most of it's life in Georgia it wasn't exposed to salt like vehicles are during Indiana winters, the body is in rust free condition. The frame still had the factory black paint on it when it got here from Georgia and it is still in great condition. The clear coat is peeling along the bed rails, hood, and roof etc. The is a small ding in the drivers door but it barely noticeable. Tailgate is in good condition but the handle doesn't work well. To the best of my knowledge it has never been wrecked. The interior isn't great.

I was really torn about the decision to fix it or sell it. Obviously I decided to sell it.  I have decided to downsize in trucks. Going to go with a smaller crew cab truck.
If the clear coat wasn't peeling I would almost say the body was in excellent condition and that is where I see the value in this truck. You just don't find a truck of this age this rust free in Indiana.

This is going to be a short auction because I have found the truck I want to purchase and need to sell it.  I took the pictures when it was raining so that is why the pics look the way they do.  I will take more pics tomorrow and add them (if ebay lets me?). I just wanted to get this auction started.

Please ask me any questions you may have. If you want a picture of something in particular let me know and I will add it or email it to you.

Thank you and Good Luck Bidding!

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2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra debut all-new designs, three new engines

Thu, 13 Dec 2012

General Motors has finally dropped the curtain on the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and 2014 GMC Sierra. Both trucks have undergone substantial revisions with updated versions of the company's 4.3-liter V6, 5.3-liter V8 and 6.2-liter V8 engines. In a shot across the bows of both Ford and Chrysler, GM says it won't use a V6 engine adapted from passenger car applications. Instead, it developed the 4.3-liter engine based on its proven truck-duty architecture.
All three mills will boast direct injection fuel systems as well as a new cylinder head design. Combined with a revised piston, the new engines feature a smaller combustion chamber with a compression ratio of 11:1 or higher depending on the application. Cylinder deactivation and continuously variable valve timing are all part of the recipe, and each engine is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission with auto grade breaking. So far, no fuel economy or horsepower figures have been released, though GM says the new engines will best their predecessors in both areas.
Outside, the trucks feature a number of enhancements to reduce drag and wind noise, and GM claims both the Silverado and Sierra will offer buyers some of the quietest cabins in the class. Extended cab models now feature front-hinged rear doors to allow easier access to the back passenger area, and Crew Cab buyers can now select between a five-foot, eight-inch bed or a six-foot, six-inch bed. Buyers with a mind toward going off road will also rejoice in the return of the Z71 package, complete with Rancho shocks, front tow hooks and additional under-body protection.

Google Earth helps sheriff's department find stolen car [w/video]

Sun, 29 Sep 2013

A stolen-vehicle case opened back in March was recently solved with the help of a property owner using Google Earth, a virtual globe and mapping service similar to Google Maps, ABC News reports. The man, who remains anonymous, found the stolen GMC Yukon while he was surveying his property in George County, Mississippi, using the map service and, judging by the top-down satellite image, thought he found a "shooting house" on his hunting grounds.
When he drove out to the suspicious structure, he realized it actually was a sport utility vehicle wedged in thick brush about 70 yards from the nearest road, so he called the police.
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GM also sheds parts from its pickups to boost payload ratings

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The row between Ford and Ram over who boasts the best-in-class tow rating for heavy duty pickups has revealed a number of things. Chief among them is a report that Ford removes items like the spare tire, jack, radio and center console from its vehicles in a bid to lower its base curb weight and therefore keep the truck's gross vehicle weight rating down.
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