Hey all - just an update on this. I decided to pass on this specific truck. Though I don't care about a numbers matching survivor, I figured my first foray into the classic truck world could probably use a more secure foundation.
The seller (truck is not his, it it on his lot a as consignment) is super conscientious and wanted the whole rundown of my concerns to make sure it should even be on his lot. His check of the serial on the title vs the truck showed they match. In the end, my sunny disposition feels it is likely a cab swap as previously suggested, as so much can happen over 70+ years, especially with substantially similar designs between makes and among model years. Heck - just look at the squarebody market. That is a festival of Frankenstein trucks!
I'm sure I'll be back and lurking here often, but really wanted to express my thanks for all of the advice and guidance I received in such a short time! Y'all are the best!
Last edited by staggerlee1976; 04/27/2023 1:18 AM.
