/ /

1948 GMC Low Mileage Original Paint Survivor Barn Find Truck

Make: GMC
Model: 3100
Type: Pickup
Trim: Deluxe
Year: 1948
Mileage: 64,062
VIN: 0000000
Color: Green
Engine: 1948 GMC 228cid 6
Cylinders: 6
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual 4 spd
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: brown maroon
Drive side: Left-hand drive
Vehicle Title: Clear
Item location: Templeton, Massachusetts, United States

1948 GMC 3100 Deluxe Additional Info:

1948 GMC Low Mileage Original Paint Barn Find Truck


Beautiful old spotless rust free barn find. Please look over 80 photos below.This old 1948 GMC half ton pick up truck was purchased brand new in 1948 by the original owner and used mostlyonly on the farm. It was always kept inside the barn and serviced at the original dealership where he purchased the truck brand new. You will also notice the woodside boards the original owner used on the farm in excellent condition. I have removed the wood side boards that are over 65 years oldand they will go with the truck when sold. You can tell by the side boards great original conditionhow this truck was in dry storage for decades. Check out how clean the truck is underneath with original spare tirewith its original keylock.This truck has it's 100% original paint, motor, transmission and rear end from day one 1948. All numbers match. Also I photographed the beautifulhighoil pressure at 50 pounds while running in my driveway. Also check out the rare dealer installed AM Radio under the dash with rare optional factoryheater.
The original owner after getting out of World War II alsopurchased a brand new 1946 Pontiac 8 cylinder torpedo back convertible from the Pontiacdealership in fall river MA. GMC pick up truck was also purchased new in fall river Ma as original bill of sale shows. He drove the Pontiacconvertible just over6000 original miles till 1955 and put the car up on blocks with Marvel mystery oil in all eight cylinders to preserve the motor all lubricated. Two years later he purchased this 1948GMC 1/2 ton pickuptruck you see listed here on eBay.
I purchased both vehicles and now have them home in my barn. You will see photos of both vehicles as they were parked inside for decades with marvel mystery oil lubrication in both motors for longstorage. I am also listing the 1946 Pontiac this week on eBay with 100% original paint untouched, 6850 original miles, 100% numbers matching from day one. You will see photos of both vehicles this eBay as they sat in his garage barn. You can see both vehicles as they were removed from the barn covered with barn dust. True barn finds. This GMC truck has only been registered once in the last 70 years and the new owner will be the 2nd registered owner since new in 1948. A great story to boast to your car collector friends at car shows.
I also took photos at my home before and after I cleaned the GMC truck. Once again rust free and always garaged. I hand rubbed every inch of the GMC which took days with no mechanical buffer andall done by hand with no original paint loss. With three applications of polishing wax the old girl came back to life and looks amazing now. I also polished all the bright work as seen before and after. I have over $5000 in receipts for mechanicalmaintenance that was just done on the truckwhich includes new fuel pump, rebuilt carburetor, new hoses, belt, points, wires, plugs, condenser, all new gas tank, complete brake shoes, wheel cylinders, master cylinder, brake rubber lines and more, too much to list!!!
You will see his license plate pairshe kept from the RMV over the years. TheRMV in Massachusetts would give a new set of license plates each year for new registration.He also kept every stamped datedregistration slipfrom 1948 to1978. Look at the photos and you will see all his registrations from 1948 till he stopped driving the GMC in 1978 and just the way he left it parked in the barn for decades out of the weather. You will also see his original Bill of Sale listing all optionsfrom the dealership where he purchased the truck brand new alongwith oil change receipts each year, owners manual and more. I have a ton of original paperwork on both cars. The original owner never threw anything away. This truck was only registered once in the last 70 years by the original owner. When comparing same size Chevy and GMC frames of the same year, most people are unaware that the GMC frame is longer than the Chevy frames.This is to accommodate the longer motor. Remember that GMC engines were truck engines and not car engines adapted to trucks like Chevrolet trucks. Full pressure oiling and inset bearings from 1939 make a GMC a truck motorwith the 228cid 6 cylinder. You will also see the rear bumper removed for his wood side rack for easy access to load the rear of the truck with hay.
Without a doubt one of the most documented 1940’s trucks you will ever find all original. Please call me. I'm not great with emails and I can answer all your questions and tell you more about this truck in detail. This truck runs and drives like new with no smoke and always serviced where it was purchased new as you will see in the photos. The true definition of a barn find and a needle in the haystack to find all original paintnumbers matching and fully documented. Please come for a nice test drive. All inspections are welcome.
I am thinning out the herd and really donthave a lot of time to enjoy them as I get older with five grandchildren. I know I have most likely missed some info and your welcome to call 978-939-5053 with any questions.

Too much to list!! I have taken many photos for your viewing.
Please call 978-939-5053 for a full and honest description and to make an appointment to come view this great classic at my home. Runs and drive's great! You will not be disappointed!! I highly recommend you bring your expert for full inspection....he will be amazed at the beauty of this classic. Please call me before bidding.
PLEASE MAKE SURE
TO TAKE THE TIME TO VIEW ALL THE
AVAILABLE PICTURES BELOW.

THIS VEHICLE OVER 50 YEARS OLD AND IS BEING SOLD AS IS WITH NO WARRANTY IMPLIED.
This vehicle is being sold as is, with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.
I can assist you with setting up pickup and delivery from my end. Buyer responsible for all shipping and delivery costs. I also have a private hauler who can possibly within his schedule deliver this vehicle to your destination at his cost and fee. We will not be held responsible for any damage incurred in shipping.
PICK UPS ALWAYS WELCOME!!!!
PLEASE CALL 978-939-5053 OR EMAIL US WITH ANY QUESTIONS.

WE DO NOT ACCEPT PAY PAL FOR FULL PAYMENT.
A $1000 DEPOSIT IS DUE VIA PAYPAL WITHIN 48 HOURS OF AUCTION END UNLESS OTHER ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN DISCUSSED AND AGREED UPON.
THE BALANCE IS DUE WITHIN 7 DAYS EITHER VIA WIRE TRANSFER, BANK OR PERSONAL CHECK.
BOTH CHECKS MUST CLEAR BEFORE CAR IS RELEASED FOR DELIVERY.



PLEASE NOTE IN THE NEXT SEVERAL PICTURES
THE GMC TRUCK STILL IN THE BARN WITH THE LAST INSPECTION STICKER ON THE WINDSHIELD DATED 1977 ALONG WITH THE LAST LICENSE PLATES DATED 1977 AND STILL ON THE TRUCK FROM THE LAST TIME THE ORIGINAL OWNER DROVE THE TRUCK.
AS WELL AS THE TRUCK AND THE PONTIAC IN THE BARN
SIDE BY SIDE BEFORE THEIR REMOVAL
AFTER DECADES OF DRY BARN STORAGE.

































































































































PLEASE NOTE IN THE FINAL PICTURES BELOW THE TRUCK BEFORE IT WAS HAND POLISHED.












MAKE SURE TO CHECK OUT
MY OTHER GREAT CLASSICS
LISTED ON EBAY THIS WEEK AS WELL
AND PICTURED BELOW.