This 1949 Willys Custom Pickup is a modified example that sits on a 1970 GMC frame and is powered by a Chevy 350 V8 and a GMC 4-speed manual transmission. The swap was done by the seller’s father about 20 years ago, and she purchased it from his estate in 2001 and has enjoyed it for 16 years. The truck was last serviced in August 2016 with a tune up, fluid change, fresh battery, and a new steering damper. A full vehicle assessment was done by the seller’s mechanic at that time, who stated that the truck was in good running order. This Willys is sold with a clean Montana title in the seller’s name.

The Willys body and bed are mounted on a 1970 GMC truck frame. The body is straight, showing no significant dents or obvious use of filler in photos. The paint is said to be good overall, but shows various chips and light surface rust. Photos provided in the gallery below detail the wear.

The truck is equipped with a substantial chrome front bumper, headlight stone guards, sun visor, and a diamond plate rear bumper. The passenger-side of the split windshield shows a significant crack and should be replaced.

The updated interior looks quite comfortable for a utilitarian vehicle. The cloth seats, headliner, and door panels show well, and grey carpeting wraps the rear wall of the cab. The original steering wheel retains its Willys logo, and an aftermarket column-mounted tachometer has been added.

The metal dash features original gauges still in place with the main gauge showing a crack in the glass. Auxillary gauges and an aftermarket A/C unit have been added under the dash. The seller just had the heat and A/C looked at by her mechanic and he said they both work, but that the A/C needs recharging. Since the truck is located in a winter climate he suggested waiting until Spring.

The 1970 Chevy 350 is mated to a 1970 GMC floor-mounted 4-speed manual transmission and are believed to have been installed between September 1995 and September 1996 along with the GMC frame. The engine was just tuned up and is said to run well with no immediate needs. The truck received a new battery in August.

The frame is from a 1970 GMC truck frame and shows considerable surface rust, but is said to be solid with no structural issues.

The chrome wheels and big tires look good on the Jeep, but have some rusty areas around the rim. The seller says the oversized tires will need to be replaced at some point. A new steering damper was just installed in August.

The seller says she drives the truck once a week to keep it exercised in the months of July, August, and September, and then stores it the other nine months. The truck comes with receipts found by the seller in the glove box upon her purchase. Below are a few videos of the truck in operation.