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Chevrolet introduced a new 'Advanced Design' line of trucks in the summer of 1947. These 1948 Chevrolets represented an all new look for Chevy light duty trucks that continued, relatively unchanged, through the 1954 models. Standard equipment for 1948 included a heater and defroster, a luxury in those days. Restored frame-off Chevy pickup truck. For Sale
1948 Chevrolet 3100
The 1948 Chevrolet Trucks again featured the Unisteel cab styling. Besides the optional chrome grille bars, not much else had changed from the previous year. The grill featured five horizontal bars topped by a hood ornament with a blue bow tie and Chevrolet lettering. The windshield was larger and came in two-pieces with a black rubber seal and stainless steel divider bar which helped improve vision on the inside. The interior still had wide seats and an instrument panel with electric type fuel and battery charge indicators , pressure-type 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. Also available for the year was 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. Options included rearview mirrors, oil bath air cleaner, heavy-duty clutch, wide running boards, heavy-duty clutch, chrome grille equipment, Tru-Stop brake equipment, inside fuel tank, deluxe cab equipment and various tire options. Dealer options included (but not limited to), radiator cover, windshield defroster rubber blade fan and bracket, tissue dispenser, guide spotlamp and bracket, cigarette lighter, tire traction mat, hood ornament, Delco receiving radio set plus antenna, electric shaver and left-hand or right-hand maroon door armrest. What years did Chevy trucks have 5 windows? For the 1947 to 1954 models, stylists conceived the five-window cab, formally known as the Deluxe Cab, to eliminate the blind spots in the rear quarter panels of the cab. Where is the VIN number on a 1948 Chevy truck?
The serial number is located on the left (driver's side) front body hinge pillar, except on models with a cowl less windshield, where the serial plate is located on the left hand cowl side inner panel except forward control chassis serial number plates installed by the body builder. How do you read an old Chevy truck VIN number?
The Serial ID Number for the US-built Chevrolet trucks for 1947 - 1955 is 8 to 12 digits long and is recorded in two sections. For 1947 - 52, the first four-six letters/numbers will reveal the 1- Assembly plant, 2 - the year of production, 3 - the series model, and 4 - the month of production. What does the 3100 mean on a Chevy truck?
Late 1949 - Hood side emblems no longer read "Thriftmaster" or "Loadmaster", but are now numbers that designate cargo capacity: 3100 on 1⁄2 ton, 3600 on 3⁄4 ton, 3800 on 1 ton. Serial number codes remain the same as on early 1949.