So I am considering a barter of my 97 Burb - what you think?
 

It starts about 2 years ago I bought my brothers Excursion with a 7.3 Powerstroke and fell in love with diesels and the possibilities etc... Well I managed to total the Excursion and that brings us to present day where I was able to buy a nice 04 Crown Vic and a nice 97 Burb with the 6.5 and LT trim package K2500 with the insurance pay out. The Vic is more daily driver and the truck for towing and a day or two each week of my 80 mile round trip commute.

I have realized that I really need a pick up versus an SUV and I wondered if any of you have ever had luck with Craigslist and the Barter page? The Burb books out for around $4500 (212K miles) and I'll spare you the list of new parts but sufice to say it cleans up very well and would make a nice trade for a like valued 3/4 or 1 ton 4X4 PU.

What say you about this thought of mine? I really do not want to sell it and then go shopping because my time is so hard to come by it seems these days...

Any comments or thoughts appreciated. I did do a little looking and there are some likely candidates out there. I live in Birmingham so Nashville, Atlanta are close by to expand my territory.

Thank you!

~GOD BLESS~

john

Unfortunatly your 6.5 isn't gonna equal up in value to any other of the big three diesels of the same era :c:

I agree : ( ... But I am willing to go gas (cough cough)
 

I know that I will not be able to get into another diesel but I am willing to go back to a gas powertrain if need be. Just was wondering if anyone has had any luck with the barter section. It might be fun to try just to see what kind of responses I get : O

I really like the Burb' and it is running sweet right now but I could get so much more done on our property with a PU.

I also have a few other things that I can throw in with the trade to get a diesel if needed. I do not know if I can mention them here - let's just say they go 'bang!'. But I do not have extra cash right now to throw in so it woud have to be a straight trade or trade plus shop equipment, antique outboard motors or bang etc...

Any other thoughts?

~GOD BLESS~

john

I'd post it on Craigslist in the barter and FS sections, might be able to swap it for a 6.5 pickup. Better get some medicine that cough sounds terrible :w2:

Idk about where you live but personally I have always had good luck in the barter section and I've always gotten what I wanted, I'm sure you already know this but my advice to anyone wanting to trade is wait it out don't take the first offer you get, I've turned down some pretty nice trade offers but got something a lot better in return, that's just my 2 cents :hellox:

Got a hit on Craigslist
 

Well I posted in the Barter section and after a week no replies so I started trolling the cities around me and found a truck in Kentucky. I live in Birmingham, AL. It is a 99 Silverado 2500 extended cab long bed 4X4 gas burner with the 6.0 liter and an automatic. All the power options and some nice new items (battery, tires etc...) Also had a major tune up about a few months back. New fule pump and sensor as well.

I did some research and the truck seems pretty solid - the fellow trader has four kids with one on the way and was looking for a suburban or van. I am going to try and meet up with him this weekend (split the drive and meet half way) to see the truck in person.

Any thoughts?

~GOD BLESS~

john

Good luck with that trade 6.0 is a good power train a bit hard on fuel compared to a 6.5 but dependable you may sooner or later have to clean the EGR tube and do a intake cleaning but other than that sounds like a good deal for you oh and I am near Ky get a good look at the under carrige lots of road salting in these areas:tu:
oh where in Ky?

The truck is in Drakesboro, KY
 

Goot point about the salt. My Burb came from Indiana and definately has the undercarriage to show for it. But body on her is great. I thought I would bring my ramps with me to pull the front up on then rear to get a good look under the truck and allow the potential trader to do the same...

Where in KY are you? I used to go to school in Clarksville, TN right near Ft Campbell KY.

~GOD BLES~

john

Oh I am in Tn I grew up in Clarksville myself I am now north of Cookeville

OK. I lived in Clarksville for seven years from 87 - 94. Then moved to Birmingham. I know Clarksville has changed a great deal since then - I bet since you grew up there you hardly recognize it anymore.
~GOD BLESS~

john

Took road trip today
 

Drove to Nashville to look at the 99 2500 with the 6.0L. Too much body rust for me. Reposted my ads on Craigslist. The Burb ran great - never came out of OD lock up in the mountains just watched the boost build - ain't that a beautiful thing?
~GOD BLESS~

john

6.5 for 7.4?
 

Got another trade offer, This is the third offer all from three different people. It is for a 97 GMC Sierra 2500 ext cab with long bed and nice tool box. SLE package. 454/auto.
167K miles. Body looks nice and straight. The wheels and tires have about 8K miles on them.

Would be trading even for my 97 K2500 Burb' with the 6.5L. I have bought some new parts for it and the seller (I just got it last August) had invested in several new parts as well. Really need the utility of a PU just do not know the history of the reliability of the 454 gas burner.

Thanks for any input!

~GOD BLESS~

john

Good engines just hard on fuel BTW same trans as your Burb

OK thanks...
 

I have to call him tonight and let him know that the Burb' may need new front hubs (4x4 not engaging) praying that that will go OK and if so then I can go look at the truck this weekend. Will also repost the add again to see what other kind of responses I may get in.

Thought the 454 should be pretty stout and figured it was going to be thirsty - but did not know that the trans was the same as the diesel. That is good to know.

~GOD BLESS~

john

I just traded my '98 Dodge 2500 4x4 for a '94 Chevy 3500 crew cab dually w/6.5 turbo this past Saturday. So yes, it can be done!

I traded this
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For this

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Are you sure it's the hubs??these trucks gas or diesel the 4WD actuators tend to go out quite regularly and I used to have a Burb K2500 w the 454 and around town I got 8 mpg so thirsty is kind of an understatement

Nice!
 

Looks like you got a keeper there! Congratulations on the trade. I know that GOD has it under control and I like the Burb' so I am in a great position right now (not in a hurry) and would like to trade for another diesel. Even a few years older if need be to keep in the diesel family. Your success is inspiring and thanks for the pictures!

Have you had a chance to go through your new truck pretty good yet and check it out? Is it a 4X4?

~GOD BLESS~

john

Those r good trucks the fire dept I'm on has one as our brush truck its a 454 granny 4 speed 4x4 and it has never once failed us it always starts right up and will run 80 MPH+ all day long

That is good to hear!
 

I called Jimmy last night and told him that the 4X4 on the Suburban was not working right now - he did not mind. He said the 4X4 works great on his truck.

I am set to go look at his GMC 97 K2500 Sierra 454/auto on Saturday. I willl repost my ad in Craigslist just incase something else is out there...

~GOD BLESS~

john

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When I mentioned the issue to the gentleman I am trading with he questioned if it was the actuator possibly not engaging fully - something about it having a plunger that may not be going all the way in? I just started the trouble shooting of the 4X4 not working when I decided to try the trade for a PU so I did not look into it too far. Someone suggested with the truck not running to turn the ignition key on and engage the 4X4 then get under the truck and try to turn the fron drive shaft - if it does not turn then it is a problem between the hub and the transfer case - or so they said. When I tried that test the front drive shaft can not be turned by hand as you can when the 4X4 is not engaged. So??? I do not know enough to say. The front hubs are not leaking grease or vibrating under braking etc... When you hit 4X4 high you hear a thunk under the floor plan and when you go to 4X4 low you hear a louder second thunk. If you drive forward the front wheels do not engage and the dash light stays blinking in both modes. I did check all the wiring and it all looks good from wheel to the actuators...

~GOD BLESS~

john

6.5 possible trade!
 

Just got an email on a trade for a 96 crew cab dually 5 speed 4X4 with the 6.5. Left a message. May be able to stay in the diesel afterall... Also saw a really nice 97 GMC sierra with 454 yesterday - pray that one comes through. Interesting to see what the options are after the first offer.

Will keep everyone posted.

~GOD BLESS~

john

Trade completed! Pics attached
 

Well it is over - the trade has been completed. It took right at one month and all the advertising was free. I had offers from a v6 mustang, Honda 4 wheelers, Chevy Blazer 4X4. Cash offers as well. I also looked at three trucks in person. But I went with the one I looked at this past weekend.

I had: 97 Chevy K2500 Suburban LT package with third row seating. 4" turbo back exhaust, new PMD remote mounted, cold air intake, marine injectors, limo tint, Like new MT oversized tires. 220K miles Very straight clean body - see thumbnail pic.

I now have: 1996 GMC K3500 SLE Crew Cab 4X4 dually with a nice Utility box bed. Captain chairs up front with nice floor console. Factory CD player with working cassette! Whoo - hoo. Stock engine and exhaust. Even still has the "Turbo Power" cover on her under the hood. 193K miles and it is a 5 speed. Had the injector pump replaced about 20k miles ago. Starts right up and runs out great. Passed all the "tests" and has 2 new batteries. I really did not need the utility bed but it has come in handy already for my tools and chains and snatch straps I carry etc... Just did the tags and title transfer at the courthouse this morning.

Based on kelly blue book I gained about $1500 in value over the Suburban and perhaps a bit more with the box bed. But what I can't get over is how fast and sure it starts right up. Runs out great and smooth. Just needs a good bath inside and out. Will need tires in a bit. I posted some pics with the thumbnails below - do not know how to get a pic in the post itself.

Thank you all for your help - and thank GOD for HIS Grace and provision!

~GOD BLESS~

john

Klien thats a good looking rig there do you like the NV4500?? I like mine

Thanks Mayhem
 

Thank you for the comment on the truck - and yeah I am really liking the NV4500. I only have about four days of drive time in on it so far - but it is a big difference from the auto. Also going up to a one ton from the Burb 3/4 makes for a different driving experience. I have almost got it down to where I can navigate my neighborhood in third gear without having to downshift. We have some pretty nasty short hills and if I approach with the right speed it pulls right on up em' . Thanks for your help on my thread comparing an auto to a 5 speed. That helped me make up my mind about the GMC.

~GOD BLESS~

john