But the serial number indicates that it was built in May, so there were still up to 7 months to till the end of 1949 yearly production. Since there was a mix of pickup, cowl/cab & chassis, panel, suburban 3100's built, it's possible that his Panel might have been the last one produced in MAY, but NOT in 1949.

Kevin
1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
Busting rust since the mid-60's
If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.