I am about 20 miles South of you in Arab AL. Would love to ride up one day and see the truck you are describing as it might help - who knows. I am self employed so I can come up most any day - will PM my contact number

My 1950's Truck Projects - All 100% Stock matching #'s
1959 Chevy Apache BBW short fleet w/ bed stainless, Factory 283 V8 Hydramatic
1958 Chevy Cameo w/ 283 V8 & Hydramatic & factory PB
1958 GMC BBW short fleet w/ 336 V8 / Hydramatic
1957 GMC Suburban Pickup (GMC's Cameo) w/ 347 V8 Hydramatic
1956 Chevy 3800 w/ rare 9ft bed, 265 V8 Hydramatic & factory PB