One more question ... Since the door pillar tag (is apparently an engine code from the original engine not the current engine) and matches the current title is the truck legal? Should this be a show stopper for purchasing?
AND thanks for responding ... also the door pillar tag is riveted but not sure if its the original rivets.
Well that is the $64000 question. The body tag has been doctored in the past, which is illegal in all states unless the state did it which sounds very doubtful. Does your tag look like this one that has the engine number on it?
https://www.classicparts.com/1951-52-Door-Post-ID-Plate-Chevrolet/productinfo/33-013/If so I personally would pass on the truck especially if it was going to be retitled in another state, same state , I would be thinking long and hard about it. Just my .02
Bottom line Engine numbers never in any case were stamped on any body tag, ever. Dont you think any state inspector worth their salt would know that? I do. The internet is full of war stories like this. In my opinion risky purchase.
