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There were 5,630 1-ton 3804 pickups built in 1953.

That was about 2% of total USA Chevrolet truck production in 1953 (model year).

For comparison:
about 46% of 1953 production was the 3104 1/2 ton pickup.
about 2.3% of 1953 productions were the 3106 and 3116 1/2 ton Suburbans