I'm going to look at a truck in a week. I've seen a picture of the front, and know that it is either a 58 or 59 (it has the dual front lights). I spoke to the seller and he tells me it is a 1 ton. From the picture I can tell it is not a 1 1/2 ton or bigger. He says there are no numbers on the side (i.e. 3400 or 3600). It has a wooden flatbed on the back. He thinks it is a dually. It's at his uncles house, and he doesn't recall what it looks like to well. It is a long since retired farm truck.
What should I look for to determine the 1/2, 3/4, or 1 ton rating? Wheel size? Wheel stud pattern (5, 6, or 8 stud)? Are there any differences in the leaf springs? Is there any difference in the frame? I would expect a 1 ton to have a full float rear, is that true for these years?
Thanks for any information you can give me. I hope to be a "bolter" soon!
