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1997 Dodge Ram Van 3500 4x4 Custom Conversion

Advanced 4 Wheel Drive Conversion, No Road Salt Colorado Van, Monster Build, 408 Stroker Motor, Built Transmission, Michelin Tires, Nice Rack, Custom Interior, Very Rare Truck!

year 1997 drive train 4x4
make Dodge ext color White
model Ram Van 3500 int color Grey
sub model Custom Built 4x4 Conversion vin 2B5WB35ZXVK532061
engine 5.9 Liter Stroked to 408CI Custom Built V8 mileage 233121 (Approx 10k Miles on Build)
transmission Automatic OD stock #

12144

about

We specialize in 4x4 and AWD vans so when this one came available we had to have it. The van has fairly recently gone under a basic complete rebuild. It's a 2 owner vehicle from Utah and Colorado and it has not been exposed to road salt to any significant degree. The paint and body look original, interior has been very well finished and currently has new car smell. The van holds 5 people and could hold potentially up to 12 with the proper seating. It has a fresh safari basket, newish looking Michelins, new wheels and a good deal of recent service.

The truck comes with a high output built 408 stroker motor put in about 10k miles ago at an expense of over $6,000. The transmission was done and upgraded at the time. The van has new bearings and seals in the rear diff, and most all the motor peripherals are performance, and newish. This is a nice driving excellent running beast of a truck that turns lots of heads. There are a few Quigley Fords out there, but very few of these Rams, and this is just a really neat example.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
exterior

This rig is in very good shape for the age and mileage, clearly been well kept. There's no obvious damage, no cancerous rust, undercarriage looks very decent, and glass is fine. The wheels are new, and tires are Michelins with super deep even tread. The right rear is an older style, but same type I believe. It's not new or perfect. The left rear 1/4 has a ding, there's some road wear on the front end, lower rockers to some degree, and a few little dings in the bumpers. The rear bumper does not have a trim strip, few little spots around windshield frame, but nothing bad. The doors all open and close easily including the back big door which surprisingly doesn't have the hinges all worn out. The photos document it well, recently waxed, good gloss, very nice looking again for age.

interior

The interior is equally nice. It was used for work previous to our purchase. We repaired the drivers seat upholstery, installed new carpet padding, new commercial grade carpet, trim strips, and new upholstery panels throughout the back. It does not have a rear headliner. We can have one built for it if you like, call for pricing. There's a few little missing trim pieces for the seats, hole in the dash center, switches we're not sure what they do, etc. We had to repair the passenger seat mechanism and affix the seat belt after the photos.

The van has power windows and locks that are functional. The air blows cold and heat blows hot. This one has rear heat and air, we fitted some trim around the vent in back which is just in the floor. If you intend to use the van for camping, I imagine you could rig up a switch and heater element for the vehicle coolant to get warm air to the rear without the engine running.

The cruise control works. It does need to have a stereo wired up and the center consul may need a little attention. I haven't gone over every last little minute detail of the interior, please plan on doing a little bit of detail work when you take it home to make it perfect.

mechanical

This truck runs out and drives excellent. We've put about 100 miles on it since purchase and were happy with how it came out. It needed a little love when it came in, we put in a new battery, new heater control valve, soft rebuild on the rear end, rebuilt the transmission/t-case mount, rebuilt the t-case linkage, and a few other things. It drives straight and is well mannered on the highway. I don't think it's much rougher than a Quigley, but the wheelbase is a little shorter and it does have leafs up front as opposed to coils. It's very responsive and I like that.

Yes, tons of power. The HP/TQ sheet in the photos is what the motor is supposed to output. This is all stuff provided by previous owner and I can not verify everything, but the motor is definitely like new and they did not skimp on parts. It has an electric water pump, electric fans, lots of aluminum, high performance ignition, aluminum radiator and valve covers, and custom work. It fires easy and pulls hard, runs very cool as well. The only thing I can see needing attention is the exhaust headers which are tired and old. It has a slight exhaust leak on the left side when cold, if it were my van, I'd take it to a proper shop and have new ones installed. The lower front drag link has a bow to it, but It doesn't seem to affect drivability.

This van should be fine to drive anywhere, the only thing I said will need done at some point is exhaust. I've spent a good amount of time with it and enjoyed driving it, definitely turns a lot of heads. We will provide a spare tire and jack for you if you want to fly in and drive home.

comments
This is a neat truck and a great buy. Feel free to call me with ?s. 720-515-5285. Denver Fleet Charges $249 Dealer Handling / Transfer on all Ebay Sales. Local residents will be required to pay taxes as applicable, however no temp tag will be issued on this one.

408 Stroked 5.9 liter f/inj V8
4x4
5 passenger seating
Advanced 4 wheel drive systems brand conversion
Alloy wheels (16”)
Automatic overdrive transmission

Cruise control
Front / rear heat / air conditioning
Manual warn hubs
Michelin tires
New carpet / custom interior
Power locks

Power steering
Power windows
Rear defroster (not tested)
Receiver hitch / tow package
Running boards
Safari / ladder racks
Tilt steering
Tinted windows

 
 

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About Us

Denver Fleet is located just 10 minutes from Downtown Denver on the I-70 corridor. We are a small detail-oriented firm that specializes in the sale of pre-owned commercial fleet and lease vehicles, work trucks, vans, service vehicles and hard-to-find automobiles. Please don't hesitate to give us a shout and let us know how we can help outfit you / your company with the right vehicle.

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Buyer reserves right to an inspection before purchase is finalized. We service everything we sell and make sure our vehicles are safe. We're not perfect, but we're darn good. We don't sell new or perfect cars. We sell good cars at exceptional value. We change the oil and filter in every vehicle, diesels get new fuel filters too. We know you expect us to be reasonable and we expect the same of you.

Payment

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Fine print: Successful bidder must contact us within 2 days of the close of the auction, and must submit a deposit of $500 within 3 days. Remaining balance is to be paid within 10 days of the close of the auction. We accept Paypal (For Down Payments Only), Master Card, Discover, Visa, Debit-Cards, Bank Wire Transfers, Money Order, Cashiers Check, Cash in Person, and you can call with any other offers. We're very easy to get along with.

Delivery/Shipping

Pick it up: We regularly pick up people at Denver International Airport (DEN) free of charge and bring them to the lot for pickup. The airport is about 20 minutes from our shop. We do not offer airport pickup on Saturday or Sunday. Saturday we do not have a driver, and Sunday we are closed by law, no exceptions! There are no additional charges for pickup.

Ship it: We have a local shipping company that we've done business with for many years and they have reasonable pricing. You can also visit Dependable Auto Shippers, their local terminal is pretty close to us, so we can drop the vehicle there free of charge. Call us for a shipping quote if you need one.

Financing Options

Denver Fleet can provide financing for customers with good credit in Colorado only. We do not currently offer any out of state financing, however if you have decent credit, just visit your local credit union and you'll have no problem obtaining a loan for an out of state vehicle.

There are several online companies that offer financing as well, just Google 'vehicle financing' or 'auto loans' At 5.99% with $0 down for 60 months, each $1,000 costs you roughly $19.32 per month. There are institutions lending as low as 1-3% for highly qualified customers.

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We do our very best to describe the vehicles as they really are and the options they have, though everyone has a different opinion of what a condition might be. Please examine all the photos carefully and read the full text of the advertisement. Denver Fleet reserves the right to sell the vehicle at any time before a deposit has been left on the vehicle, even when the reserve has been met. Denver Fleet also reserves the right to end the auction early. We sell many of our vehicles before the end of the auction. Feel free to call with any questions.

It is our experience and our volume that allows us to sell vehicles at lower prices than most businesses on EBay or off, but please know that the phrase "You get what you pay for." is constant in both the real world and the car business. All vehicles are sold "AS IS" unless otherwise specified. Local residents of Colorado must pay taxes at our dealership, but will not have to pay them again when going to register the vehicle.
There is a $249 transfer and handling fee that applies to all sales both in state and out.

Again, all vehicles are for sale locally, and before the end of the auction. Just because you are the high bidder doesn't mean you have the vehicle reserved. EBay allows us the option of ending auctions early because all vehicle are for sale at any point during the auction. If you are concerned, the buy it now option is always a good idea. In very rare instances, the vehicle is being sold locally while someone has pressed the buy it now. You're welcome to call before you bid, we thank you, Happy EBaying

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