For Sale at Auction: 1949 Chevrolet 3100 in Scottsdale, Arizona

This 1949 Chevrolet 3100 custom pickup is powered by a Cadillac Northstar V8 engine mounted midship and paired with a matching transaxle in a rear-wheel-drive configuration. The chassis combines an S10 front section extending to the rear of the cab with a custom tube chassis joined to a Cadillac K-member to support the transverse engine and transaxle. Cooling is handled by dual radiators and an auxiliary engine oil cooler with an electric fan. Suspension consists of front coil springs with shocks and rear MacPherson struts, with braking provided by four-wheel disc brakes. It rides on Nitto NT555 255/45ZR17 tires mounted on REV 5-spoke wheels with a 5x4.75 bolt pattern. The truck shows 1,337 miles since the build, and all major systems are stated to be operational. Exterior modifications include subtle changes to the front clip, with the grille reconfigured to four bars instead of the original five, and the left and right fenders shortened and reshaped for a proportional reduction to match the grille. Additional exterior features include custom-made running boards, a finished front trunk area under the hood (frunk) accented by a 1929 Cadillac hood ornament, a custom metal sun visor, modern door latch assemblies with show prop rods that hold the doors open approximately 12 inches, and a cold-air intake located on the driver's bedside ahead of the rear fender. The truck is finished in Dupont/Axalta Midnight Black with two color coats and five clearcoats, complemented by new chrome throughout. The interior features leather seats and a center console with a 4-speed shifter, power outlet and cup holders, along with all-new glass, AutoMeter calibrated electronic gauges, a Kenwood CD stereo with USB compatibility, power brakes, power steering, electric windshield wipers, a full glove box, heater, keyless entry and courtesy lights integrated into the rearview mirror and the upper rear of the cab. The air-conditioning system is provisioned with wiring in place but is not currently connected. At the rear, a custom bumper and lower valance frame dual exhaust outlets. A two-piece hard-shell tonneau cover includes a front section that opens on gas shocks to access the engine bay and a rear section that houses the battery, computer and electronics in a sealed compartment with an external master power cutoff, as well as storage for the spare tire, jack and fuel tank access. The exhaust system is a custom dual setup with an X-pipe, turbo mufflers and chrome tips.