Stan, If I'm reading the info provided in this Legacy Tech Tip on identifying Chevrolet Codes and Models, your 8PVKXXXX would seem to indicate it to be built in late 1946 (see screen grab below). I think that if it had been built in November 1945, it would have been given the interim 1946 model designation of 8OF for the 6100 160" wheel base truck.

My info may be incorrect as I don't own one of these myself. Perhaps a fellow late Art Deco truck owner can shed more light/details on your question? wink
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