If it was a dump truck before the lever to the left of the driver could also have been for the tailgate. If you post some pictures I am sure you will get all your questions answered.
Oh and welcome to the Bolt.


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Grant from Roy, Washington
1956 6100 Chevy Dump Truck in the Gallery
1964 GMC Drump Truck in the Gallery
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