Originally Posted by nrdesieyes
This all sounds like awesome advice; thank you all.
Originally Posted by OldSub
Originally Posted by lightflyer1
These trucks have closed drvelines. Must be converted to open driveline to start changing much around. Open came late '55, closed before that.
Actually the change-over to open drivelines happened with the '55 1st models, which would have hit the dealers in late '54.

The serial number will be something like H55 instead of H54 for a 1/2-ton.


Wow. Just from the prices I've already seen around these parts, it makes me wish I was in Iowa too! So far, MUCH more expensive here in CA. Enjoy your truck!!