’ve always been a huge fan of the Advance Design series Chevrolet and GMC 3100 pickups—especially in a traditional or lowrider style. General Motors’ ability to keep styling characteristics similar between passenger cars and light-duty pickups was key in the 1930s on through the early 1950s, and the ’47-55 First Series are no exception.

With the help of All American Hot Rod, based in Phoenix, who acquired the project as a rolling chassis and rusted-out cab from Chris Koehler, they hit the proverbial nail on the head with his ’53 Chevy five-window, with a perfect mix of classic style and modern accents, none of which distract from the truck’s natural post–Art Deco factory design. With its Chevrolet Ocean Green exterior, TMI-based distressed brown premium vinyl interior, and owner-crafted custom hardwood bed features (flooring, cargo trunk, and side panels) with the requisite wide whites on painted steelies fitted with baby moons and trim rings. A perfect classic combo.