New to the 47-59 crowd. Had a few questions

[Hazieview]

Hey guys I am just now purchasing a 1948 COE dump truck. I want to remove the dump bed and turn the truck into a car hauler so I had a few questions.

I wont need a CDL to drive this rig will I?

I would like to drop the truck a lot. This will make it easier to load cars onto it. What kind of suspensions do I need to look into because I dont think I can use just a regular truck suspension like on the pickups or can I?

Is a small bock powerful enough to get the job done? I have an sb400 I'm plan on putting in it if yall think that will be ok. Otherwise I was considering a newer diesel engine or a Big Block. (the engine will have to be relocated but I'm cool with that.)

Here is the truck


Thanks guys I hope yall can help me out. I'm a rookie at this. Most of the time I stick with the '80 model chevys!