The 49 came with a fresh air intake on the drivers side cowl. 51 thru 53 did not have a vent as they were replaced with wing windows. Looks like you have a good solid truck to start your project. Welcome to Stovebolt!

I also noticed that the hood seems to be from a 52 or 53, as those years didn’t have the 3100 badge on the hood, only the Chevrolet emblem.
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1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube
Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc Brakes
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