This truck ran and drove well with some other issues of noted. It is painted flat black. Paint is delaminated on roof. This truck shows wear on the panels and paint chips/scratches all over. Bed has plywood instead of planks and the plywood is starting to dry rot. I noted a solid but rusted rear bumper. The underside shows areas of minor surface rust. See pictures.
Windshield is delaminating and weather strip around is dry rotted. Weather strip on passenger door loose. Passenger door not aligned sticks out even when slammed. Hood is high at the back by the cowl.
Has modern drive train that runs and drives as it should. No issues with when driving down the road. No leaks and all fluid full and clean. Horn and turn signals do note work. The brakes work but it has a large amount of pedal travel. Has had power steering and brakes added to vehicle.
There is no heat on this vehicle. Carpet loose on driver side. The seats show moderate wear. I noted no smoke or odd odors inside. The windows and gauges worked.
Please see below for pictures and more info.
Year | 1949 |
Make | Chevrolet |
Model | 3100 |
Mileage | 84640 |
Transmission | Automatic |
VIN Number | 3GP-122162 |
Stock Number | 1949 CHEVY3100 |
Interior | Cloth |
Interior Color | Maroon |
Body Color | Black |
Engine | 8 Cylinder |
Drive Type | Rear Wheel Drive |
Fuel Type | Gas |
Wiper Blades | |
Body Alignment | |
Passenger door not aligned sticks out even when slammed. Hood is high at the back by the cowl. | |
Scratches | |
This vehicle has excessive scratches all over the exterior. | |
Dings | |
Dents | |
Paint Condition | |
Flat black finish with no gloss was noted. I also saw it had delamination on the roof. | |
Rust | |
Rear bumper and front bumper show rust. The underside shows areas of minor surface rust. See pictures. | |
Exterior Lights | |
Turn signals are not hooked up and are inop. | |
Door Mirrors | |
Bumpers | The rear bumper shows rust. |
Side Moldings | |
Frame Damage | |
Glass | |
Delaminating windshield around edges | |
Body Seals | |
The body seals are loose on the passenger door and dry rotted around the windshield. | |
Body Filler? | |
I checked the vehicle with a magnet and found it to stick all around but was weaker in the lower panels. Not excessive. | |
Hood | Poorly aligned in rear |
Doors | |
Floors | |
Rockers | |
Quarter Panels | |
Chrome | Rear bumper rusted |
Steering Wheel | |
Horn | The horn does not work. |
Seat Condition | The seats show moderate wear. |
Seat Belts | |
Radio/Navigation | Has an aftermarket radio. |
Inner Door Panels | |
Window Function | |
Dash | |
Dash Lights | |
Dash Gauges | |
Carpet | Loose at front of driver side. |
Cigarette Use | |
Unusual Odors | |
Headliner | |
Interior Trim | |
Inner Trunk | |
Bed has plywood base and is coming apart. |
Air Filter | |
Battery Condition | |
Charging System | |
Cooling Fan Condition | |
Radiator Cap Sealing Properly | |
Hoses | |
Radiator | |
Engine Coolant | |
Coolant Leaks | |
Belts | |
Power Steering | |
Steering Fluid | |
Engine Oil | |
Engine Fluid Leaks | |
Transmission Fluid | |
Transmission Leaks | |
Brake System | |
The brake pedal shows some long travel. More diagnosis needed. | |
Brake Fluid Leaks | |
Differential leaks | |
Muffler System | |
The muffler does not extend out to the rear of the vehicle. | |
CV Joints and Axles | |
Shocks and bushings | |
Ball Joints and Tie Rods | |
Modifications |
Road Test | Yes |
Engine Performance | |
Transmission performance | |
Differential Performance | |
Wheel Bearing Performance | |
Braking Performance | The brake pedal is low. |
Suspension Performance | |
Steering Performance | |
Engine Starting |
Driver Front | Coker Classic | Coker Classic | Passenger Front |
Driver Rear | Coker Classic | Coker Classic | Passenger Rear |
Driver Front | 225/75/15 | 225/75/15 | Passenger Front |
Driver Rear | 225/75/15 | 225/75/15 | Passenger Rear |
Driver Front | No Issues | No Issues | Passenger Front |
Driver Rear | No Issues | No Issues | Passenger Rear |
Driver Front | No Issues | No Issues | Passenger Front |
Driver Rear | No Issues | No Issues | Passenger Rear |
Driver Front | 10/32 | 10/32 | Passenger Front |
Driver Rear | 10/32 | 10/32 | Passenger Rear |
Spare tire | No |
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10/32 or more
Tires have plenty of tread!
(standard)
8/32 or more
Tires have plenty of tread!
(low profile)
5/32 to 7/32
Tires will need replacement soon!
4/32 or less
Tires need replacement!
This vehicle is eligible for certification to provide coverage for mechanical failures
Transmission
Engine
Exhaust
HVAC
Suspension & Steering
Electrical System
Cooling System