John,
I rode with you in Charlie one day a few years back and I agreed with you then as I still do today, your truck does not need a T-5.
However, If one were to have a 3/4 ton truck, they would need your 17 inch rims and the taller tires that you have on your 1 ton to realize the same results that you have,
How tall are Charlie's tires?

1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission