I have one somewhat the same that I bought at an auction a couple years ago. I call it the FrankenTruck
Just hauled it to the Highway Patrol, CDL/VIN inspection station in Jeff City yesterday.
They were a big help and confirmed the research on it, that I had done
Title says 1951.
Body door jam s/n says 1949 cab.
s/n on motor says 1953 motor.
They also said that 1954 and before VIN's were not stamped on the vehicle anywhere and the title VIN went by the motor s/n.
Bottom line is, I have a truck with no title and a title with no truck.

In Missouri however, there is one loophole and that is to put Historic plates on it.
http://dor.mo.gov/motorv/historic.php
If you want a daily driver, you need to make sure the VIN numbers match somehow.
If not, historic tags are the way to go.
Some restrictions, but in 35 years, I have never been questioned.

North central Mo., you won't have any problems.

Also keep in mind the KC Reunion next Sept.
https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/forums/56/1/STOVEBOLT_REUNION_-_KANSAS_CIT.html

Good Luck
Don


1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck
"The Flag Pole"
In the Stovebolt Gallery
1946 2-Ton grain truck
1946 3/4-ton pickup,
1953 1-ton pickup
1957 1-ton flatbed dually,
1954 Pontiac Straight Eight
Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most!