Up for sale is a rough, but complete, green 1949 Chevrolet 3800 5 window pickup truck, located in Newcastle, Wyoming, at a current bid price of $2,500. The title is clear and the VIN is listed. This old workhorse has 79,607 on the odometer. Thank you Ikey H. for the tip. You can view more here on eBay.
The engine under the hood is a straight 6 connected to a 5-speed manual transmission. There is no word if the engine will stay running but it does turn over. According to the listing, the truck has a small dent in the passenger side running board and that the rear fender on that same side needs to be straightened.
Inside, other than a missing ashtray, the interior looks to be normal for a truck of this age and condition. The original seats are not in the best shape and there is a lot of dust, but as a restoration project, everything looks in a condition worthy of being redone. Even if you don’t do a full restoration, just a few minor comfort enhancements will suit this truck for driving.
The listing does mention that the bed is complete but it will need new wood and rails. That seems logical with a truck of this age. Since trucks are such a popular vehicle right now, you might want to jump on this if you have been thinking of owning a classic truck. The bid price has risen quite high since starting and there is a lot of potential to this truck.
5 Speed seems odd to me!
Maybe he’s counting reverse as one of the gears.
Four plus reverse.
nary a mention of the P word!!!!! Hooray!!!
I was sure this truck was in Sweet Grass, Montana then I notice it was a Chevy not a Mercury.
With a new bed you could haul coals back to…dare I say..
That’s quite a rear bumper this rig has. Looks like home-made though pretty well done. I don’t think I’d want to keep that so I’m wondering how difficult removing it and getting the rear fenders sorted out will be, plus putting the tail lights back where they belong. It looks like the bumper side extensions are welded to the fenders and to the sides of the bed. The bumper is too massive and to me, while I’m sure it’s functional for heavy towing, it really spoils the look of this classic pickup. I see a lot of work there to get it right.
Not sure whether it’s a regional thing or not. These homemade heavy bumpers are very common on western farm trucks. Had a 51 Studebaker with one. My 52 IHC is a former Idaho truck with a stout bumper made from railway rail and plate steel. It wraps around the fenders, too. Fortunately it’s rather well done. I was going to ditch it but decided not to for a couple reasons. First, it’s part of its history, and second, it puts about 300 pounds right where it’ll help smooth out the ride.
I believe that to be a 1 ton, looks like it has a 9 foot bed and 17 inch tires.
Most of these have been worked to death. We had these around the farm and sawmill. They will haul 2 ton easily (just not quickly).
1/2 ton short beds are generally more desirable, so these cabs are used on other projects and large work trucks disappear.
I was wondering if it’s a 9 ft box, I think you’re right. Now you have to look hard to find an 8 ft box, especially in a half ton.
Overhaul the engine, replace the bed and use it as intended. It’s a truck, not a pickup, and was built to work. I’d love to have it.
Ended: Nov 30, 2018 , 7:00PM
Winning bid:US $3,850.00
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