1949 Chevrolet 3100 Restomod

If you’re hunting for a truly sorted, low-mile Advance Design pickup with big-block punch and modern street manners, this 1949 Chevrolet 3100 checks every box. Built professionally from the frame up — with documented chassis, fuel system, and body-prep photos to prove it — this restomod pairs a thumping 540ci V8 and a driver’s 5-speed with a Joe Cooksy–built chassis, coil-over IFS, and a Ford 9-inch rear. Finished in crisp gloss white over a clean black interior, it delivers iconic period styling with the confident road manners of a modern performance vehicle. With only about 667 miles since completion, this is a turn-key example you’ll be proud to show and even prouder to drive.

Engine & Transmission

540ci big-block V8 delivering effortless torque and that unmistakable big-block soundtrack
Aluminum intake with 4-barrel carburetor
Braided AN plumbing throughout
MSD ignition
Long-tube headers with heat wrap for proper heat control
Robust aluminum radiator with clean routing and polished hardware
5-speed manual transmission with classic white cue-ball shifter — crisp, clean shifts that keep the engine in its sweet spot

Exterior

Show-quality gloss white paint over a straight, smoothed body with tight panel gaps
Excellent chrome grille and brightwork
Classic split windshield, smooth running boards, and tasteful mirrors preserving the Advance Design character
Polished 5-spoke alloy wheels on performance radials for a planted, dialed-in stance

Interior

Clean black pleated bench seat
Tilt column with a classic steering wheel
Custom gauges in a tidy, well-finished dash
Vintage-style under-dash A/C unit for warm-weather cruising
Cupholders and clean carpeting for genuine long-trip comfort
Solid-shutting doors and nicely presented interior brightwork

Suspension & Chassis

Joe Cooksy–built chassis finished to show quality
Boxed, painted frame
Coil-over independent front suspension for a composed, controlled ride
Rack-and-pinion steering delivering tight on-center feel and progressive turn-in
Performance front disc brakes with confident, linear pedal feel
Ford 9-inch rear end with 3.73 gears — a great balance of quick launch and relaxed highway cruise
Rear-mounted fuel tank inside the frame rails for a clean, safe, serviceable layout

Additional Info

Only ~667 miles since completion — the truck feels tight, fresh, and thoroughly shaken down
Documented, staged build with photos of the bare chassis, suspension mock-up, fuel system placement, and cab in primer prior to paint — this was a careful restomod, not a quick respray
Neat plumbing and wiring throughout the engine bay and undercarriage
Composed on the road with no wandering or bump-steer, equally happy cruising to a show or stretching its legs on a back road
The complete recipe: iconic Advance Design looks, serious big-block power, a driver’s 5-speed, a proven Joe Cooksy chassis, and the ideal 9-inch/3.73 combination

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