1. Since you have the Canadian GMC, the best service manual would be the Chevrolet,GMC Trucks Maintenance Manual 1948-51, if you can find one. I got lucky and found one on e-bay. It is different than the U.S version.
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4. No, it should be the chevy gray.
5. These can be found from time to time on e-bay and if you put a ad in the parts wanted section hear I sure someone will contact you. These sell for $400. and up for one in good operating condition. You want the one with the GMC face plate on it. If you find a chevy one, its an easy fix with a $10. face place change through a parts house. Cecil.........