is the 52 COE down south? I'd do it, that would make a wicked work truck for you on a newer one ton dually chassis.
1947 Studebaker M15 on 76 GMC one ton dually chassis with 454 4 spd 1953 Chevrolet 1/2 ton p/u 1957 Oldsmobile 88 2dr hardtop 1959 B130 International one ton dually