1997 RAM 1500 Short

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1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Short BedWant to find out more about this Dodge?Copy the link below and paste it into your browser:https://app.autoznetwork.com/s/4mqk9Cj39MzXZRU📱 For any questions, including the price,call (360) 968-7929STOCK:2813YEAR:1997MAKE:DodgeMODEL:Ram 1500 Short BedPRICE:$5,947MILES:188,013ENGINE:5.9L V8 OHV 16V FI EngineFUEL:GasTRANSMISSION:AutomaticEXTERIOR COLOR:WhiteINTERIOR COLOR:Gray📞 Please call before visiting to verify this vehicle's current availability and location. Our inventory moves quickly, and some vehicles may be at another dealership. The 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Short Bed Club Cab was built in a period when full-size pickups were moving toward wider cabs, more interior room, and stronger drivetrains without abandoning basic truck hardware. This example keeps the shorter cargo box and extended cab body style that were common on Ram 1500 models of the era. The design uses the squared-off shape and tall front end associated with the second-generation Ram, with broad fenders, a vertical grille opening, and a straightforward exterior pretruck look. Body proportions are simple and functional, with the cab stretched behind the front seating area and the bed shortened to keep overall length in check. The truck's size and body style place it in the segment of half-ton pickups intended for mixed personal and work use.Power and drivability in this model depend on the equipment chosen when it was built, and the Ram 1500 line was offered with V6 and V8 engine options during this period. Rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive were both part of the regular lineup, depending on trim and specification. The front suspension design and rear leaf-spring arrangement reflect the truck's traditional construction, and that hardware is part of what gave these Ram pickups their familiar road manners. Steering and braking systems were designed for a light-duty pickup rather than a commercial chassis; Dodge sized the truck to handle everyday hauling, towing, and commuting duties within the limits of a half-ton platform. The 1500 badge identifies it as part of Dodge's light-duty range, not the heavier 2500 or 3500 series.Inside the Club Cab, the extra cab section provides more room than a regular cab, while still preserving the compact footprint of a shorter bed. The rear area uses the jump-seat style seating associated with this body type, and access is through the front doors and rear-hinged side panels. The dashboard follows the straightforward Ram design of the mid-1990s, with large controls and clear instrumentation. Depending on how the truck was ordered, equipment could include air conditioning, power accessories, and an upgraded audio system, although those items were not universal across all examples. The cabin materials and switchgear reflect the standards of the era, with durable plastics, cloth or vinyl surfaces, and a practical arrangement that prioritized ease of use over ornament.The short bed gives the truck a cargo area that is easier to maneuver in the 1500's quarters than a long-bed variant, while still offering space for common pickup tasks. The truck's bed height and load floor are consistent with the Ram 1500's half-ton role, and the bed sides are substantial enough to match the rest of the body. The truck's wheel-and-tire specification would have varied by trim and options, and factory combinations ranged from basic steel wheels to more finished appearances on higher-grade examples. On the road, the 1997 Ram 1500 retains the characteristics associated with its generation, including a broad stance, a tall driving position, and the mechanical simplicity typical of late-1990s domestic pickups. The truck reflects an era when durability, visible hardware, and familiar controls were central to the design.* ABS: rear                                                                * Cassette* Front bumper color: chrome                                     * Front seat type: split-bench* Front wipers: intermittent                                          * Power brakes* Power steering, hydraulic                                         * Radio: AM/FM* Rear bumper color: chrome                                     * Upholstery: clothDodge Ram 1500 Short Bed2813,3b7hf13z0vg838548,olympia auto sales,5.9l v8 ohv 16v fi engine,1997 dodge ram 1500 short bed club cab,used vehicles,used truck,olympia auto sales rochester, wa,olympia auto sales - rochester, wa,rochester,wa,dodge,ram 1500,short bed,truck,club cab,gas,white exterior,gray interior,1/2 ton,half ton,automatic,automatic dodge,automatic dodge ram 1500,4 speed speed,4x4,2 doors,2 drs,two doorsPowered by autoZnetwork.com