The swap over to a 1/2 ton is relative to how much money, time, and skill level you have. Since it comes with a short bed, you can use the cab, engine & trans. It would be better to find a short bed chassis and swap the components over to it. Fred
1956 3100 Pickup/Red/350/3sp OD/PS/Disc Brakes 1957 Bel Air Sport Coupe/Red/355/TH350/PS/Disc Brakes 2017 Silverado LT Single Cab SB/Black/5.3/6 Speed Trans 1947 Willys CJ2A w/F-Head engine