Randy is right.
The old trucks have a lot of stick slop.
My 46 one owner 2-ton with about 50,000 miles is loose as a goose, as is with a few other ones I have driven.

BTW, welcome to the group and start asking questions.
It takes about 4 or 5 posts, and you can do PM's.

Don

1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck
"The Flag Pole"
In the Stovebolt Gallery
1946 2-Ton grain truck
1946 3/4-ton pickup,
1953 1-ton pickup
1957 1-ton flatbed dually,
1954 Pontiac Straight Eight
Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most!