Weeds,
Yes, there were 1-ton Panel and Canopy Express trucks/frames from 1947-1955.
I thought the question was directed to a Suburban, which only came as a 1/2 ton.
I probably should have also posted that there was no "short bed" vs "long bed" 1/2 ton Chevrolet Advance-Design trucks (47-55); however, there were short-bed and long-bed New Design GMC pickups in those same years.