Cletis, If it's the truck, I think it is (flatnose) tiltcab, like this, http://www.6066gmcguy.org/Lmodel.htm . It would indeed, actually be a COE. This doesn't sound like the LCF(Low Cab Forward) short hood trucks, like this, http://www.classiccoe.com/oldcoetrucks/6066.htm .

Spanky Hardy
Collector Of Fine Old G.M. COE Trucks & Antique Holmes Wreckers

1948 Chevrolet 5700 COE Holmes HD W35 Wrecker
In the Stovebolt Gallery
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1950 GMC 250 1-Ton
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