Welcome , MS , and what a beautiful truck! Sounds like you’re settled down there in Katy.
I’m an old Texan myself, though long ago.
That deluxe model, with hydramatic, is to me , worth keeping original. What a pleasure to drive .
This must have been the very last GMC new design bodies! I feel the one piece windshield in the old body style in the 54 55
trucks was already a customized look. A rare and original, keep it, enjoy it!


~Charley
1954 Chevy 3100 with 235
“Bud”
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1963 Chevy half ton stepside short box 230
1954 GMC 3 ton 302
And several more Chevy camper and work trucks 1979 1987 1996