1949 Chevy shortbed truck

1949 Chevrolet Other Pickups 3100

Note: picture of engine with the chrome valve covers is for reference only to see how clean the chassis is. The chrome valve covers were removed and replaced with black covers. and are no longer available.

This Auction is for my 1949 Chevy truck that has just had a full frame off restoration. I will describe everything front to back by systems. I will try my best to include all the parts that were used in the build. If you have any Questions feel free ask.

Engine:305 small block Chevy engine. the New parts consist of water pump, fuel pump, alternator, intake manifold, power steering pump, All belts, air filter, plugs, and wires, valve covers. It starts right up and runs great!

Transmission:2004R overdrive transmission. I changed the pan gasket, filter, and rear tail shaft seal. and added all new fresh fluid. It shifts smoothly

Rear End:The rearend is a Gm 10 bolt rear out of a 1991 S-10. it was stripped down and repainted with a new differential cover gasket and fresh gear oil. I am not quite sure what the gear ratio is but the truck rides and drives like a stock s-10 It is geared for normal road/highway driving.

Brakes:The brake system is all new front to back including all new brake lines and hose, front calipers, and pads rear wheel cylinders and shoes. the master cylinder and power brake booster are also new along with a new pedal assembly. the master cylinder is a duel bowl corvette style master which attaches to a new proportioning valve and feeds the new fluid through the new lines.

Suspension:The front suspension of the truck is that of a 1991 Chevrolet S-10. The frame of the truck is that from a 1991 s-10 regular cab long bed with the code 504 bolt on chassis swap kit this gives the truck a great drive quality with independent front suspension, and makes parts like ball joints, bushings, brakes ect. easy to acquire from you part store of choice. The suspension is all new with new bushing, shocks, ball joints, control arm bushings, ect. 2'' drop spindles up front and 3'' drop blocks in the rear

Electrical System:The electrical system of this truck is 12Vand has been fully wired New with a 13 circuit American auto wire harness. all the bulbs, switches in the truck are new along with the new alternator. New brake light switch, parking lights, tail lights, headlights, dash lights ect. The dash gauges in this truck consist of only 2 electrical gauges which are the volt meter and the fuel gauge. the old amp meter was converted into a volt meter with the use of the original amp meter plate with new decal and a gauge from a new sunpro volt meter. the fuel gauge is a new 12v fuel gauge from classic parts of america. no need to have any worries about an old electrical system with this truck.

Exhaust System:The exhaust is true duel exhaust New from front to back. stock exhaust manifolds into a S-10 v8 conversion kit from Jegs.

Steering system:The steering system is all good with the previously mentioned steering wheel, tilt column, & power steering pump. along with new steering gearbo, hoses, and column to gearboxshaft and yokes.

Cooling System:The coolingsystem in this truck is also all new which consists of a new duel core aluminum radiator with built in transmission cooler, water pump, heater hoses, rad hoses, 16''electrical fan, thermostats and temp gauge.

Fuel System:Consists of new fuel filler cap and hoses, tank, sender, gas pedal assembly, gauge, pump, filters, and fuel line which stainless braided hose with AN fittings. edlebock carb is rebuilt

Interior:The interior is all fresh with used seat frame done up with all new springs, padding and vinyl upholstery, new sun visors, headliner,door panels,door handles, window cranks. glove box door. the speaker grill and ashtray are original. it has a new glove box liner, cigar lighter, switches and knobs ect.the floor pansand firewall in this truck were all coated with spray in bed liner material for a clean original look without the use of carpet. Has a nice rubber floor mat that covers the entire floor.

Exterior and sheet metal:This was a true nut and bolt frame off restoration. every panel, nu, bolt ect. was taken apart or taken off this truck and each piece got worked, painte, and then reassembled .The exterior consists ofsome original and some aftermarket parts. Original parts include Cab, doors, front fenders, and hood. the aftermarket parts consist of grille, front bumper, complete bed and roll pan, running boards, and fiberglass rear fenders. all painted with a single stage gearhead grey paint from eastwood.The paint shines and shows excellently!! I give the paint on this truck a 9/10 for driver quality and a 6/10 for show quality. although I am very proud to take this truck to any show or car cruise.

Hardware:I would say that at least 90% of the hardware used for assembly is stainless steel nuts bolts washers clips ect.If it's not new stainless then it is zinc

Glass and weather-strip:The glass in this truck consist of all new tinted grey glass. all glass rubber and other wind lace and weather-stripping are new on this truck. Both doors have new inner rubber along with new door glass channels.

wheels and Tires:The front and rear wheels are New chrome Cragar nomad 15x7 inch wheels up front and 15x8 in the rear. the fronts are wrapped with 215x75x15and the rear are wrapped with 235x75x15. The tires are new

• Condition: Used
• Make: Chevrolet
• Model: Other Pickups
• Type: Shortbed 5 windows
• Trim: 3100
• Year: 1949
• Mileage: 25
• VIN: 123456789
• Color: grey
• Engine size: 305
• Number of cylinders: 6
• Fuel: Gasoline
• Transmission: auto
• Drive type: RWD
• Interior color: Black
• Vehicle Title: Clear
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