There was no "VIN" in 1954.
The truck was originally registered based on the Vehicle Serial Number or the Engine Serial Number.
If you have a title with the VSN and/or the ESN, you can get insurance, and you should then be able to get the vehicle registered.
When you register the vehicle, the form might ask if the truck is original or if it has been modified. That is where the fun might begin.
Getting insurance is usually easier than getting a registration. The insurance company usually only wants a picture/pictures and a valuation.
What is your ID code (what you referred-to as a VIN)?
Do you have a title with that code on it?
