The ratios of standard 1955-1st and 1955-2nd 1/2 ton trucks are the same, 3.90:1 (unless you have the 55-2nd RPO overdrive rear end: it would have 4.11:1 ratio).

Also, 1955-1st 1/2 ton trucks had an open driveshaft (1954 was the last year for the 1/2 ton torque tube).

Tim