stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #1 Posted November 23, 2013 Loading pictures now.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #2 Posted November 23, 2013 (edited) I guarantee that I know what it is!!! Congrats! Edited November 23, 2013 by Ken B Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,300 #3 Posted November 23, 2013 Nobody likes a tease.. . Mike........ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #4 Posted November 23, 2013 The only hint I feel comfortable giving is that it has four wheels, its old and its red. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #5 Posted November 23, 2013 I have been looking for about a year on and off (but not seriously due to funds to purchase). Well last night I came across an ad on CL for this 1949 Chevy 3100. It is from Kansas and all original and untouched. As you can see from the pictures it needs some work but I really like the year/model and color of this one. The last time this was registered was 40 years ago (the year I was born in 1973). Someone took the time to seal off the carb and gas tank with plastic. The motor is looked up but I think it should free up with a little work. Either way I think the motor will be coming out in the spring or earlier for a refresh. I have no plans of repainting this truck. At most I will clear coat it and maybe some touch up of old pinstriping. I am really looking forward to this project. It actually looks pretty good next to my new mini barn.... 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,126 #6 Posted November 23, 2013 Very cool truck Steve... love that pict through the window. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,016 #7 Posted November 23, 2013 Man I love those old Chevy's all you need now is a couple of Texaco stickers or maybe " Stevebo's Outdoor Power" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #8 Posted November 23, 2013 That looks great Steve, can't wait to see it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,033 #9 Posted November 23, 2013 I have a '48 Ford F1 pick up that I bought in '85 and drove localy with the old flat head for a couple of years. Didn't dare go on long trips with it so in '87 I street rodded it and hav put on over 100K miles since. Your choice, but I would put in a later model drive train and hit the road. It would be soooo Koool to have a weathered looking Dealer Sign painted on the doors. Thanks for posting them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimt1971 237 #10 Posted November 23, 2013 Gonna need more salad dressing! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #11 Posted November 23, 2013 Gonna need more salad dressing! And deep pockets. Kind of like a "BOAT". Bust out another thousand! Good luck with it!!! Looks pretty cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,300 #12 Posted November 23, 2013 Super cool Steve!! Mike.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #13 Posted November 23, 2013 Very nice piece of automobile history. Is that a 5 or 7 window? Our local dentist has a '53 and put over $15,000 into his for restoration. I helped pay for the restoration with the purchase of several root canals and crowns! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #14 Posted November 23, 2013 5 window Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,980 #15 Posted November 24, 2013 Sweet Ride Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roscoemi 245 #16 Posted November 24, 2013 That old stove bolt six will prolly chug along for years to come with a little tlc. Way cool truck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,175 #17 Posted November 24, 2013 Nice!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyovrcntry 115 #18 Posted November 24, 2013 My grandfather who lived in SE Missouri had a truck about that year whe I was about 5 or 6 yo.He made a cover out of corrugated tin and 2X4's.He would take me with him out to the cotton fields and sell iced down soda pop.He had a little two borner gas hot plate and would fry hamburgers. Grandpa always found a way to make a few dollars.He also sold bottle gas,he would deliver and hook up.He had a little country store with a lean to on the side where he sold used furniture He's been gone since 1970,but that old truck of yours shook those memories loose. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,032 #19 Posted November 24, 2013 Nice truck, Steve. You can't beat those old Chevys. Gotta Love the heater hanging under the dash, it's been a long time since I've seen one of those. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #20 Posted November 24, 2013 fly- the memories is what it is all about !! My grandfather used to have a 1946 Chevy 3100. I thought it was either a 46 or 49 (I could not remember) until I spoke with my uncle bo on the way to pick this up using his car dolly. If my old man were still around he would have been riding shot gun right next to me! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rboski 114 #21 Posted November 24, 2013 She's a beaut! Love that tailgate picture. It just screams good ole American apple pie. Like a rock! Congrats! Great truck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timo4352 147 #22 Posted November 24, 2013 Very Cool! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roscoemi 245 #23 Posted November 24, 2013 Straight six and three on the tree, it doesn't get any more farm truck than that! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimmyZ 176 #24 Posted November 24, 2013 Looks great!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,409 #25 Posted November 24, 2013 How bizzaar , i bought one of those myself only just last week . Only the one that i bought was brand new Sorry Steve didnt mean to hijack the thread with pics of My truck , but i think yours is absolutley wonderful . so if you would like to swap yours with my brand new one i will start to organise the shipping right now .& if you are deside quickly you may even get it before Christmas . seriously though , i bought this Model only last week off Ebay . as you can see from the box they are part of a collection . Yours looks great & im sure you are gonna have some fun getting her up & running , I thing Mrs Bo is gonna miss you this winter as i think you will be spending quite a bit of time in your new/vintage gas station I shall look forward to the progress on this project Best of luck with it Neil 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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