The '53 chassis is not adding up if it's stock. The only 53's with a 2-speed rear would be the 5000 and 6000 Series 2-ton trucks...they both had the 235 engines.
What size are the tires on the '53 chassis?
Mike B
Mike Boteler
1956 Chevy 3100 Resto Rod 1952 Willys M38 Army Jeep 1983 Jeep CJ7 Laredo 1984 Jeep CJ7 +++++ Silver Spring, MD