Hey Brian,
That is a cool truck, I really like the little dualies. I'm in the process of fixing up "Big Orange" as we speak. I recently found and purchased a '53 1 ton dualie with a 235. I was going to part out but when I got it home and looked at it I can't bring myself to do it. This truck is way to nice to part out especially as it has no rust and a hoist! I should probably just find somebody who wants it. Fix yours up and have some fun with it. You can tell your engine is a 235 because of the side cover and the valve cover. The 235 was an option in the '53 models if my memory serves me correctly. :crazy:
Bruce