What is the code/ID on the title/registration?

Many vehicles were registered using the engine serial number. What is your engine serial number?

GM did not put “hidden” ID codes on the frame until 1956. There was a recent thread about this.

In many states you can obtain a bonded title, and, if you are lucky, the bond value will be the depreciated original cost of the truck,

Good luck, and let us know how this moves forward for you.