1949 GMC Pickup Sticks With the Original Look, Nearly Nails It – autoevolution

1949 was a mostly uneventful year for Chevrolets sidekick brand, GMC. It was the early peace period, few things needed to be changed, and business was booming. The carmaker fielded an army of 75 models and 224 body and chassis types, according to the GM Heritage Center. Among them, the pickup we have here.

The current form is relatively new, with the vehicle having gained this refreshed look no more than 146 miles (235 km) ago. Wrapped in blue and black over a burgundy interior, the GMC benefited from a complete restoration that gave it back its former shine without spoiling it with crazy and unnecessary additions.

The blue on the wheels might be a bit exaggerated and off, but that shortcoming is offset by the smooth and refreshed body. Its chrome elements have been remade, as have the GMC emblems. Also, new glass and rubber were fitted where they were due.

The interior has been caressed as well with restored heater components and seat frame as well as the addition of new upholstery, new door cards and re-chromed parts. The gauges too have been reworked and brought back to their original look.

The machine's most important hardware did not escape the restoration process. We are not being told what's powering the truck, but as far as we understand, its the original engine, boosted with new internals as well as rebuilt transmission and rear axle. Photos of the engine show it is rated at just 76 hp.

The truck is selling for what seems to be the right price for a build of this caliber, $51,900.

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