Vehicle Description
This 1949 Chevrolet 3100 5-Window pickup is a very cool mix of
classic style and true cruiser appeal. You see it in the
combination of sleek paint, vintage curves, a small-block V8,
five-speed, an upgraded suspension, and plenty of real wood in the
truck bed.
The metallic orange on this pickup looks so candy-coated that you
might need to nickname it Tootsie Pop. Of course, paint can't look
this slick unless it's applied over good bodywork. So you'll love
how this modern finish highlights the curves that make these 3100s
an icon of post-war America. This restoration was completed only
about 10 years ago and there's under 4,800 miles on the build. So
the whole package has that ideal style where you see plenty of care
without being too fancy to drive. You understand that best in the
stance. It's lowered for a sporty style, and while the tires look
like classic whitewalls, they are really modern BF Goodrich touring
tires. There are other subtle ways this shows it's an upgraded
classic like the color-matched running boards and the Chevy bow tie
stamped in the tailgate. But it never loses that ideal vintage
flair. It's seen in the bright grille with the correct white
background, the two-piece windshield, and all that real lumber in
the truck bed.
The desirable five-window cab lets in more light to show off the
inside. This interior keeps plenty of the right vintage attitude
with the worthwhile upgrades added in. For example, you have the
classic large/grippy steering wheel and the art deco dash, but they
are now both done in orange to match all the metal parts inside as
well as the exterior. The seat is a classic bench style but it's
now far comfier with upgraded padding and a soft cloth. It even has
a custom '49 Chevy emblem in the seatback. There are upgrades for a
better cruiser, like a retro-style AM/FM digital tuner, seatbelts,
and the beginning provisions for air conditioning (the compressor
is in the engine bay, but you will need more components to complete
the system.) And you realize you have an upgraded diving experience
when you spot the Omega Kustoms readouts and count the ears on the
shifter.
The engine bay has a fresh and clean look. In fact, it's a fresher
crate V8, and we're told there's only about 2k miles on the motor.
It's built with the right performance pieces, like a Holley
four-barrel carburetor, an aluminum intake, and headers feeding the
dual exhaust. There are even good supporting components like an
aluminum radiator and serpentine belt system. It's a powerful
package, and the five-speed manual transmission gives you better
control than Chevy ever offered on the 3100. You see the upgraded
Heidts tubular A-arm front suspension as you look underneath. Power
steering, brakes, and front discs make for an excellent
cruiser.
The sale comes complete with the owner's manual and maintenance
receipts. This is the sleek Chevy pickup that you also know was
built for driving. So don't miss this very cool custom. Call
now!
