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1997 Chevrolet C1500 2wd Crew Cab Custom Centurion Conversion Pick Up Awesome!!! on 2040-cars

US $14,500.00
Year:1997 Mileage:184000 Color: Purple /
 Gray
Location:

Halethorpe, Maryland, United States

Halethorpe, Maryland, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Pickup Truck
Engine:5.7 350
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 1gcec14r4vz122830 Year: 1997
Make: Chevrolet
Model: C/K Pickup 1500
Cab Type (For Trucks Only): Crew Cab
Trim: 2WD Crew Cab 1500
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: rear wheel drive
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Mileage: 184,000
Exterior Color: Purple
Interior Color: Gray
Number of Doors: 4
Number of Cylinders: 8
Condition: Used: A 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. ... 

What you see here is a 1997 Chevrolet C1500 2WD Crew Cab short box pick up. Yes, a 1500 crew cab! In the mid-late 90's, Chevrolet sent a handful of regular cab 2WD and 4WD 1500's to Centurion Conversions to have the chassis's stretched and a crew cab put in place of the regular cab. These trucks are very rare and most do not know about them. My wife and I stumbled upon this one in Texas a few years ago and began doing some research on it. We've found that as few as 27 trucks were done by Centurion Conversions in 1997, and some of those were 4WD, making it even more rare. We have found some others on the internet, but not a lot. The truck has 184k miles and still runs strong. It shifts well and doesn't burn oil. It's got a 5.7 liter Vortec 350 and automatic trans. It's lowered with 20" Boss wheels wrapped with almost new 295/40/20's in the rear and 275/45/20's in the front. The interior is gray cloth and in good condition. Power windows, locks, steering, brakes, etc. Has the split bench seat in the front and a ton of room in the back! The truck was a turquois green when we got it, but is now a 2000 Buell Motorcycle purple pearl. (I have the paint code and another gallon of the same paint to go with the truck). I shaved the third brake light, the factory right fender antenna, and welded in a rollpan. It's got a steel cowl induction hood, smooth front bumper, and body color grille and mirrors. This thing gets looks left and right going down the road. All body and paintwork was done last summer. It was completely taken apart, and done right. Absolutely beautiful truck that will most definitely turn heads. The truck is for sale locally and available to come take a look and drive. I will ship if necessary at the buyer's expense and set up with a transport company. Please feel free to email anytime with any questions or concerns. Thanx for looking!

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