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1949 Chevrolet 3100 - The Right Stuff

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Right Coast Association / Sally Salisbury
Syracuse, New York
1949 Chevrolet 3100
CHASSIS
FRAME: Fatman Fabrications, Charlotte, NC
REAREND / RATIO: ’69 Ford 9” / 3.50:1
REAR SUSPENSION: Fatman 4-link, Carrera coilovers
REAR BRAKES: Ford 10” drum
FRONT SUSPENSION: Fatman IFS, Koni Shocks
FRONT BRAKES: Master Power 11” disc
STEERING BOX: manual rack-and-pinion
FRONT WHEELS: Radir Tri-rib, 15x7
REAR WHEELS: Radir Tri-rib, 15x8
FRONT TIRES: Diamond Back Classic, 215/75R15
REAR TIRES: Diamond Back Classic, 255/75R15
GAS TANK: stock
DRIVETRAIN
ENGINE: Chevrolet 350 courtesy Dobles GM Parts Depot,Manchester, NH
HEADS: stock
VALVE COVERS: Mr. Gasket
MANIFOLD / INDUCTION: Edelbrock Performer / Holley Avenger 600
IGNITION: MSD
HEADERS: Sanderson
EXHAUST / MUFFLERS: 2 1/2”, powdercoated by Powdertech / Flowmaster
TRANSMISSION: GM 700-R4 courtesy RMP Powertrain Solutions, Northboro, MA
SHIFTER: Flaming River
BODY
STYLE: 3100 pickup
MODIFICATIONS: exterior mods by Chop-Shop Customs, Woburn, MA; custom firewall and floors by Tucci Engineering, Marcy, NY
FENDERS FRONT / REAR: LMC Truck Parts / Pro’s Pick
HOOD: stock, filled seam
GRILLE: LMC Truck Parts
BED: Pro’s Pick, including electric solid tonneau cover and oak floor with polished stainless steel strips
BODYWORK AND PAINT BY: Chop-Shop Customs
PAINT TYPE / COLOR: DuPont Hot Hues / Raisin’ Cain & Champagne Fizz
PINSTRIPING: One-Arm Bandit
HEADLIGHTS / TAILLIGHTS: Hagen / Billet Specialties
BUMPERS: LMC Truck Parts, rolled rear pan
INTERIOR
DASHBOARD: stock
GAUGES: Haneline Products
AIR CONDITIONING: Hot Rod Air
Wiring: American Autowire
STEERING WHEEL: Grant
STEERING COLUMN: Flaming River polished stainless tilt
SEAT: Fly Boyz Street Rod Design, Horseheads, NY
UPHOLSTERY BY: Fly Boyz Street Rod Design
Material / Color: Naugahyde / ivory
CARPET: tan square-weave


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