I don't know what to do now. The Florida Traffic Safety inspector says that the engine number was used pre 1955 for a VIN in most states and Florida. But Illinois used the door post plate with the serial number for this particular title/vin; plate which is now missing. And the head person at my county of residence talks with the safety officer all the time. He checked online with Ill to try and crossreference the serial number with possible frame number. He said there is no frame number on the '52. This corresponds with posters above. The safety officer said to stay away from it.
If in my research I hadn't turned up all this and talked with so many people with the state, maybe I could do the repro plate route. Then also its a box of parts and not a together truck. So I guess I'll pass. Think I'll get the trailor though.
Wade
