It should also be noted that many people have reported in the past that they have found an ID stamped into the frame of CA vehicles. It seems that was a post-factory practice in some states that required a frame ID (CA has been commonly mentioned) on all vehicles (even if a vehicle did not have a VID/VIN stamped on the frame by the factory). Presumably, the dealer stamped the frame?
I looked closely and could not find any stamped #'s on the frame in that areaof the pic... I was thinking there might be a stamped # some where else... I got more frame cleaning to do and may just come across a number somewhere else on this California truck ( I do not think it has ever been out of the state ) and is original to Ca built in Oakland...
Thanks again for the posts...