Eureka Jim's suggestion about eBay ID tags on 1953 3800 trucks for sale is a good idea.

You have at least a chance for finding an original (unchanged) ID plate on a listed truck.

I could only find one listed (its plate is attached).

I'll see if I can search expired listings.
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