1955.2 GMC 1/2 ton trucks had 6 volt systems IF they had 6 cylinder engines. All 55.2 V8 equipped trucks were 12v.
When did 1/2 ton Chevy trucks convert to 12v?
Truckolet: Could you post a detailed picture of the wiring diagram?
I don't know when. But all Chev's had 12 volt in 1955.