Vehicle History & Overview

Research indicates this street rod started life as a 1953 Chevrolet half-ton commercial pickup truck and was manufactured at the Janesville, Wisconsin plant. The modifications were performed under prior ownership and are extensive, with a more detailed list shown below. Highlights include a GM 350ci V8 engine, removable hard-top, custom bodywork/paint, and two-tone interior trim. A Pioneer stereo and speakers with a diamond-plate center console is bracketed by bucket seats trimmed in two-tone blue cloth.

Shortly after WWII ended in 1945 GM got to work on a new truck and launched the “Advance-Design” series in 1947. It was available in multiple configurations, including the half-ton pickup that is believed to underpin the featured hot rod. Power was initially provided by a 216ci inline-six-cylinder engine mated to a manual transmission. 1953 was the last year for the split-window front windshield, a cut-down version of which is still present on this street rod. Series production of the “Advance-Design” series of trucks ended in 1955.

Modifications

EXTERIOR:

• Custom bodywork refinished in blue

  • Modified grille, front bumper, and lighting assemblies

  • Removed hood panels and front fenders

  • Cut-down front windshield and modified doors

  • Custom removable hardtop

  • Shortened pickup bed with custom rear fenders

  • Custom rear lights and removal of the rear bumper

  • Paint-matched wheels, frame, and valve-covers

INTERIOR:

• Two-tone blue and white interior

  • Custom diamond-plate covered center console

  • Pioneer stereo and speakers

  • Bucket seats covered in blue cloth

  • Sunpro voltage and temperature gauges

MECHANICAL:

• Shortened frame

• 350ci V8 engine

• Automatic transmission

• Custom lowered suspension

• Front disc brakes

• Custom exhaust system

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Imperfections

• Per the selling dealer, there is some paint chipping on the valve-covers.

• Fluid residue on undercarriage components can be seen below and in the main gallery.

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Additional Information

The selling dealer has provided the following videos below:

• Walk-around with the top off

• Walk-around with the top on

• Driving video (top on)

Videos