Early 1949:

- As in '47 and '48, on Chevrolet light trucks chrome hood side emblem states THRIFTMASTER. Large truck side hood emblem states LOADMASTER.

- Series designation emblems also on side of hood; 3100 on 1/2 ton, 3600 on 3/4 ton, 3800 on 1 ton, etc.


Late 1949:

- Hood side emblem says CHEVROLET, no longer says THRIFTMASTER/LOADMASTER

- Series designation emblems also on side of hood; 3100 on 1/2 ton, 3600 on 3/4 ton, 3800 on 1 ton, etc.