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Fully functional even tho far from perfect hubs roll freely, the steering catches a little but still does what it's suppose to. Just curious as to how much this new yard ornament may be worth

Dad drove it over to my property a couple of years before he passed and gave it to me. We parked it in the barn there was nothing wrong with it but he did say it had a small oil leak on the rear seal. He was a mechanic, it was well cared for. He bought in new in 1976 and only used it to tow his boat and run around town. It's the 350 V8

Quick backstory: it’s a 1997 Chevy CK1500, full-size bed, single cab. I’m the second owner with the first owner being my uncle. Truck has 147,000 original miles.

Over the last five years, I’ve neglected the truck. Driving it maybe once every 3 to 6 months. Last time I tried to start it, and when it really mattered, it wouldn’t turn over and in my haste and ignorance blew the air box off…. Prior to that it ran decent.

Everything is basically original mechanically as far as I know. I’ve had it for 18 years and only ever swapped out the radiator, battery and windshield. The fuel pump had a low whine, it’s got old gas, tires are 10 years old and the paint is fading in the Phoenix sun, but was an east coast truck originally.

Honestly don’t know what it’s worth. And if it’s worth doing the minimum to get it running to sell, sell it as is, or what. Any guidance or wisdom would be appreciated. I can add a picture tomorrow if I’d help at all.