Looks like 48-53 to me. Fender shape is also correct for 48-53, not earlier.
54 has flat top rails. Does 54 also have pressed shape of fender into bed side?

•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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