Don't know about the 49 but my 59 has the factory stamped VIN on the top of the frame just forward of the steering box. Believe I may have a pic somewhere if needed.


Bruce
Old Toy: Ol' Betsy stock 59 Apache SB Stepside (Gone but not Forgotten)
New Toy: 1962 Impala SS Coupe
The Driver: 1990 Toyota truck