thanks shipwright, i'm on that one too, with the same query. had it up for over a day now and no replies. kinda hard to believe mine is that rare. maybe i'll try to get some stats on the ratio of chevy to gmc trucks made in that year and get an idea of why there aren't many left.
thanks for the link though.
tony

Overland Blue, 1953 GMC 1/2T, 100-22, 228/1bbl, 4sp/4.10 6v, shortbed/fender side/5-window.