Vehicle Description
This 1949 Chevrolet 3100 5-Window Restomod has an awesome sleek
look, big fuel-injected V8 heart, and a full custom A/C interior.
But those are just the headlines. As you dig into all the details,
you're going to discover one of the most thoughtful and meticulous
builds around. It's the kind of total package that will have you
bringing mirrors to the car shows to put underneath, and you'll
always leave room in the bed to haul home some awards.
There is a reason why this paint is so stunning. It has a recipe
that starts with two coats of sterling silver, five coats of
Wineberry metallic went on top of that, and then three coats of
clear sealed it all in. That's how you get such an intoxicating mix
of depth, shine, and sophistication. Sleekness was a priority, and
so they expertly shaved much of the trim on this pickup, deleted
the door handles, went to a single-piece windshield, and added a
custom flush bed cover. So that metallic paint that loves to
radiate also lets the light rolls evenly and uninterruptedly across
the super-straight body panels. This modern look of quality nicely
combines with the overall vintage look. After all, this still
delivers the best in classic elements, like the iconic five-piece
chrome grille and desirable five-window cab. There's even a
terrific real wood bed underneath the tonneau. It's a thoughtful
build, right down to the wheels. They modern polished alloys, but
the design still reminds you of iconic Salt Flat style ones you see
on plenty of vintage machines.
This still keeps a hint of the classic style inside with a bench
seat, but now it's a full custom unit with terrific bolstering. A
removable armrest cup holder console even delivers a bucket-like
level of comfort whenever you want. The dash retains a classic
look, and custom panel under it now houses upgrades like an
AM/FM/CD stereo and R134a air conditioning. Plus, there are more
desirable features, like power windows, a Flaming River tilt
steering column, and full armrest custom door panels. And the
sports steering wheel and full Classic Instruments gauge package
lets you know there's something nice in the engine bay, too.
You're going to be showing this custom pickup off to plenty of
people, and so you're also going to love lifting the hood. While
the engine bay is as clean and tidy as the rest of the truck, the
true marvel is how they got so much motor to fit inside. It starts
with one of the biggest big blocks you can get your hands on: the
502 cubic-inch crate motor. It a fully-built package that has a
stroker crank- so it's really a 509ci V8! It's topped with a Ram
Jet electronic fuel injection system that comes with a programmer
to dial-in you ideal setting. There's also billet fuel rails with
remote pressure regulator, custom cold air intake, and an MSD
ignition. It's supported by the right pieces, including electric
water pump, 170amp alternator, Moroso remote trans cooler, and a
C&R Racing radiator with Spal electric fan. The powerful V8
feeds a heavy-duty Supermatic 4L85E four-speed automatic
transmission w/overdrive that features a 3200 stall and laptop
(included) programming for ideal shift points. Plus, you get great
anytime driving features like rack & pinion power steering, wide
modern tires, and four-wheel power disc brakes. And everywhere you
arrive, you'll love putting a mirror under this low mileage custom.
The frame has that same cool burgundy color (see, we told you this
was a thoughtful build!) And you'll also notice more great pieces,
like the Mustang II tubular A-arm front suspension, adjustable
coilovers, a strong Currie 9-inch rear.
The sale comes complete with restoration photos, build receipts,
service manuals, a car cover, and more. This is the kind of amazing
build that would take you a decade to do yourself. So this is the
rare opportunity to skip right to the fun of owning and showing.
But you can only do that tomorrow if you call today!