I have an opportunity to acquire a '53 Jimmy, its a big one. The title says its a 1.5 ton. However, I suspect that info is incorrect. The truck has Dayton style wheels on it. The VIN on the title is A270815245. I have not matched it with the id tag in the door jamb yet so I do not know if in fact that number is the VIN or the s/n off of the chassis. The title is from 1973 in Texas. I know many states used different numbers to id vehicles. I just want to know if its a 1.5 ton, 2 ton or 2.5 ton or larger. Title says it weighs 8600lbs. I know my 1950 chevrolet 4100 MIGHT weigh 5k, but nowhere near 8600. Weights on Texas titles are supposed to be curb weights, not GVW. I have sesrched this topic all evening and just cannot find any obvious answers. Any help will be much appreciated, thanks.
