Just an interesting point of info. "Uncle Albert" might not be a 2-ton truck (technically). According to the serial number, the prefix RWS is for a '48 1.5-ton "special" (6400S series). The 1 after the S in the serial number is probably an I, which would designate the build month (September). The VIN cruncher doesn't handle the "specials".
The only difference between a 6400S 1.5-ton special and a 6400 2-ton would be the tires that it came with from the factory. The special used smaller tires with a lower weight rating, so the maximum GVWR was reduced from 16,000 to 15,000. The serial number plate would say 15,000 for the max. GVWR if I am correct about this.
BTW, when I got my resto pack, I didn't even talk to anybody. I just requested it through the customer service contact page on Chevrolet.com. Got it in less than a week. These packs actually come from a third-party business services company in Michigan (MSX International). At least that's where mine came from.
