Your post poses two separate questions. First you ask what is a safe speed and second you want max speed. A bone stock 1951 1/2 ton would be safe at speeds approaching 60 provided all mechanicals are in good shape. As far as max speed, I’ll leave that up to the more adventurous among us.
Martin
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