1949 Chevrolet 3100

While the five bar grille remained unchanged for the 1949 model year, other features such as appearance and finish had changed.  Inner bar assemblies were changed to a Waldorf White finish.  Trucks that featured a rear corner window, a different rear roof panel section were used.  The windshield still came in two-pieces with a black rubber seal and stainless steel divider bar.  The interior featured wide seats, large windshield, side and rear windows.  The instrument panel displayed fuel gauge and ammeter, pressure heat indicator and an oil pressure gauge. The ¾ ton trucks, as well as the 1 ton trucks, received the same new styling but had a longer wheelbase and bed.  Longer running boards were featured on the 3600 & 3800 series. Also available again were the 3700 Series (3/4 ton) and 3900 Series (1 ton) Dubl-Duti Forward Control Chassis Truck. This allowed the buyer to add their own truck body. Calendar year production for the 1949 Chevy Pickup totaled 383,543. Options included rearview mirrors, genuine leather seat trim, chrome radiator grill, long running boards and rear fenders, dual tail and stop lamps, oil bath air cleaner, heavy-duty clutch and various tire size options.  Dealer accessories included a rod type radio antenna, locking gas cap, gasoline fliter, outside air heater/defroster, matched horns, underhood lamp, non glare rearview mirror, hood ornament, windshield scraper plus a tool kit bag and tools. 

1949 Chevrolet Pickup Production Numbers

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Sedan Delivery - Series 1500 - 116 in. wheelbase
1271	-	Sedan Delivery	$1,465	3,050 lbs	9,310
1/2 Ton Commercial - Series 3100 - 116 in. wheelbase
3102	-	Chassis	$961	2,430 lbs	-
3103	-	Chassis & Cab	$1,185	2,920 lbs	-
3104	-	Pickup	$1,253	3,185 lbs	-
3105		Panel	$1,450	3,425 lbs	-
3107	-	Canopy	$1,502	3,385 lbs	-
3116	-	Suburban	$1,700	3,710 lbs	-
3/4 Ton Commercial - Series 3600 - 125.25 in. wheelbase
3602	-	Chassis	$1,060	2,750 lbs	-
3603	-	Chassis & Cab	$1,284	3,170 lbs	-
3604	-	Pickup	$1,372	3,520 lbs	-
3608	-	Platform	$1,378	3,550 lbs	-
3609	-	Stake	$1,435	3,725 lbs	-
3/4 Ton Commercial - Series 3700 - 125.25 in. wheelbase
3742	-	Chassis	$1,076	2,465 lbs	-
1 Ton Commercial - Series 3800 - 137 in. wheelbase
3802	-	Chassis	$1,134	3,005 lbs	-
3803	-	Chassis & Cab	$1,357	3,430 lbs	-
3804		Pickup	$1,471	3,945 lbs	-
3805	-	Panel	$1,669	4,220 lbs	-
3807	-	Canopy	$1,746	4,180 lbs	-
3808	-	Platform	$1,487	3,960 lbs	-
3809	-	Stake	$1,560	4,215 lbs	-
1 Ton Commercial - Series 3900 - 137 in. wheelbase
3942	-	Deluxe Chassis	$1,169	2,700 lbs	-

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Model 1500	116 in	197.5 in	57.6 in	60 in	6.00 x 16 in
Model 3100	116 in	196.6 in	-	-	6.00 x 16 in
Model 3600	125.25 in	206 in	-	-	15 in 6-ply
Model 3800	137 in	223.88 in			7.00 x 17 in
Model 3900	137 in	-	-	-	7.00 x 17 in 6-ply

 

Vin Number Decoding - 1949 Chevrolet Pickup

Location: On plate attached to the rear face of left-hand door hinge pillar and on right side of cowl under hood.

First Symbol - Assembly Plant 1 = Flint, MI. 8 = Atlanta, GA. 2 = Tarrytown, NY. 9 = Norwood, OH. 3 = St. Louis, MO. 14 = Baltimore, MD. 5 = Kansas City, KS. 20 = Los Angeles, CA. 6 = Oakland, CA. 21 = Janesville, WI. Second & Third Symbol - Model GJ = Series 1500 GR = Series 3600 GP = Series 3100 GS = Series 3800 GT = Series 3700 GU = Series 3900 Fourth Symbol - Month of Assembly A = January C = March E = May G = July I = September K = November B = February D = April F = June H = August J = October L = December Last Symbols - Production Sequence Each series was separately numbered in each series starting with 1001

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