Anything up to a 1 ton would be a good start, plenty of parts for original and easy upgrades if desired.
If you decide on a 1.5 or 2 ton they're also good but pretty slow as they came and if speed is desired take a lot of swapping and work to get better brakes and faster gears.

As Ed asked, what do you want a truck for?
Figure that out, make a plan on how to get there, and find a truck that fits.


•1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
•1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
•1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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"First, get a clear notion of what you desire to accomplish, and then in all probability you will succeed in doing it..." -Henry Maudslay-