From Rust to Mirror: 1949 Chevy 3100 Restoration

Found rotting in the woods, this 1949 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup gets a complete frame-off restoration back to its factory-correct Maple Maroon paint. From a moss-covered, completely rusted shell to a flawless, mirror-finish show truck—this is the ultimate DIY automotive resurrection. In this full-length documentary, we tackle every step of the process: extracting the truck from the forest, tearing it down to the bare frame, cutting out the severe rust, welding patch panels, and executing a multi-stage professional paint job in the original Maple Maroon. We also completely rebuild the legendary Stovebolt 216 inline-six engine and Rochester carburetor before assembling the truck for its breathtaking first start. 🔔 Hit Subscribe if you love classic truck restorations! 🔧 Technical Specs & Parts Used: • Vehicle: 1949 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup (Advance Design) • Original Paint Code: PPG/Ditzler Maple Maroon • Engine: 216ci Stovebolt Inline-6 (Rebuilt) • Carburetor: Rochester B (Rebuilt with new float & jets) • Paint Process: Epoxy Primer → High-Build Primer → Base Coat → 2K Clear Coat • Polishing: 3M Hookit System (1500/2000/3000 grit) → Makita Rotary Polisher • Lighting: Golden Hour sunset reveal 💬 Let me know in the comments: What color would you choose for a 1949 Chevy 3100? Maple Maroon or something else? 👍 Like this video if you enjoyed the transformation! #Chevy3100 #MapleMaroon #ClassicTruckRestoration #1949Chevrolet #TruckRestoration