A good fabricator could make anyone think it was original.I'm not saying it has been fabricated,pictures may help. You seem to know that it is out of a 1955 1/2 ton, does the previous owner have any clues ? I'm the same way,i want to know what i have.

1951 3100 Chevrolet
1951 Chevrolet Suburban Carryall
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