EchoBravoSierra,
What diameter tires are you running?
I went from stock height 28" tires to 30.5" radials on my '50 3100. This change made 1st gear very useful. Before that change. 1st gear was pretty much granny gear. The taller tires also allowed me to reach higher speeds in overdrive before the engine screamed for mercy.

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