I have an unrestored '49 1-ton pickup and it does not have bolted- on frame extensions. I'm inclined to agree with FGT. What does the VIN tell you when you use the VIN decoder (Look in the Tech Tips).

As for rarity, there aren't as many around as the half-tons, but they're not exactly "rare" like Cameos or the late '20's roadster pickups might be. About the second or third show I took mine to, another '49 3800 (even red with black fenders, too) parked right next to me. Hmmm.



Regards,
John

~ John

A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult.

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