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Giveaway #44 Winner Profile:

Dalton B. and the 1995 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado with 2 Sea-Doos

Dalton B. had a hunch that the phone vibrating in his pocket was about to deliver some very good news. The Rossville, Iowa, resident was at work when the call came in. “I think I just won a truck,” Dalton told a coworker. The best part? He hadn’t even pulled out his phone yet.

His hunch was right. Dalton was the winner of 717 Supply Giveaway #44, which included a 1995 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado, two matching 1995 Sea-Doos, and a trailer.

Dalton had been keeping an eye on his phone because he’d seen 717 Supply’s Instagram post announcing when the winner call would take place. Still, winning was hardly something he anticipated when he entered. “I definitely wasn’t expecting it. That’s for sure,” he later said.

In fact, Giveaway #44 was the first vehicle giveaway Dalton had ever entered. He had entered giveaways for other types of prizes before, but never a car or truck. This time, he bought three entry packs for about $150.

Dalton experienced a reaction typical among 717 Supply winners when he shared the news: a mix of doubt and shared excitement. His mom was among the skeptics, although Dalton figured she was mostly looking out for him. Then there were the people whose attention went straight to the other half of the prize. Some friends were already asking if they could have or borrow his new jet skis.

Dalton had no plans to give them up when he arrived at 717 Supply headquarters for the reveal. Founder Mike Hyssong even jokingly offered to buy the Sea-Doos if he didn’t want them. “No, I’m definitely taking them,” Dalton answered. “I’m taking all of it.”

The Mississippi River isn’t far from home, and Dalton was already thinking about taking the Sea-Doos out to “jump some barge waves.” He plans to keep them through at least one season before deciding whether to hold onto them or possibly trade them for a Harley. “We’re a little more of a Harley family,” he explained.

The Silverado, however, appears to have a much longer stay in Dalton’s future. Dalton shared that he previously owned a 1997 single-cab Chevy pickup that was “completely rotten,” so the condition of his shiny new truck made an impression. Dalton plans to use this teal-colored truck as a weekend cruiser instead of a daily driver. He’s already got back-road drives and trips down to the river in mind.

There may also be a few car shows coming up. Dalton also asked the 717 Supply crew to sign the truck so he could show people where it came from and tell its story. “I know I’m never going to stop talking about it,” he said.

Already thinking down the road, Dalton’s goal is to preserve this low-mileage pickup and eventually keep it in the family. “I’m going to try and keep it as low miles as I can, as nice as I can,” he said, “and probably pass it on to my daughter one day.”

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About the 1995 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado

Dalton’s 1995 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado Extended Cab is a standout in many ways, but arguably its best feature is an ultra-low-mileage odometer. The vehicle arrived at 717 Supply’s Pennsylvania headquarters with just 23,000 original miles—a fact verified through the title. Hyssong then decided to give it a period-correct makeover instead of leaving it completely stock.

The centerpiece of the updates is a 5-inch BDS lift kit with new upper control arms, steering knuckles, shocks, sway bar end links, and steel-braided lines. The truck rides on polished 15x10-inch Pro Comp wheels wrapped in 35-inch Mickey Thompson Baja Legend MTZ tires with raised white lettering. An aftermarket exhaust gives the V8 some extra sound, while a chrome Chevrolet bow-tie hitch cover adds another old-school touch.

717 Supply also completed paintless dent repair, a full detail, and window tint while preparing the truck for the giveaway. The goal wasn’t to turn the low-mileage K1500 into an over-the-top custom build. Rather, Hyssong wanted the finished truck to look like something that could have rolled straight out of the 1990s truck scene. That timing is also why this pickup is a K1500 Silverado rather than simply a Silverado. Silverado was a trim level in Chevrolet’s C/K lineup before the name became its own truck model with the next generation for 1999.

The theme carries over to the rest of Dalton’s prize. He also received a pair of matching 1995 Sea-Doos and their trailer, which 717 Supply freshened with new wheels and tires, wiring, lighting, and a spare tire.