Your door number is similar to a GMC number but there was no 235 model. Assuming that's a typo and it's really a 253, the 25 indicates 1 ton, the 3 indicates 137" wheelbase, the 22 indicates a 228 engine and the 13728 is the production order which is in the range of 1953 manufacture.

This info taken from www.oldgmctrucks.com .

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