Yep, Carl lives on the edge. Back on subject, Not really an option for a swap today, but in '54 a Hydramatic automatic transmission was an option. About 30 years ago one of my uncles had a nice original green 1954 3100 he'd picked up for a song and it was for sale when I saw it. That was in my foolish days and I didn't buy it. Don't recall the price but it was cheap and while the truck didn't look new it was in amazing shape. Dang it!
RonR