I got the owner of the truck to send me a pic of the data tag on the driver's door frame.... It tells all:
http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv44/camarohunter8/Red%20Truck/xxx4%20-%20Copy_zpsyk4ymd0c.jpg16,000 lbs Max Gross Weight
Serial number 5UYG
Translates to:
Model 6500 or 6500S
2 ton
179" wheelbase
Built July 1951 (a '51 model) in KC, Mo.
Powered by a 105hp 235 cuin Loadmaster inline 6
Looks like there were 23,850 total units built
This is a BIG bolt, Brothers and Sisters.....