I'd say the mag got some mis-information. I recently had to dispute several things written in Hemmings Motor News about '55 first series GMCs. Surprisingly, they published my letter word for word.

I don't think you'd be out of line to point out the error to the mag in question.

"It's just a phase. He'll grow out of it." Mama, 1964

1956 Chevy 1/2-ton 3100
1953 Chevy 6100 "The Yard dog"
1954 GMC Suburban Now with a new proud owner.