Jerry,

I'd bet it's a 6v fan. Maybe someone has a Blue Chip GMC accessory/option brochure? GMC changed all models to 12v negative ground by 1956.

The earlier 6v systems would have been positive ground.

A 6v fan would probably run on 12v negative ground - my guess is that it would be a faster RPM.

Maybe the Moderator will move this to the electrical forum?