i have a 1953 GMC 1 ton...
I broke apart the VIN and came up with this

1943406096
1- year. 1954
9- make. GMC
4- model. 9434
3- wheelbase. 137"
4- style. p/u delivery
06096- production number. mine was the 6096 built.

it has the original engine in it but i have no idea what it is, the VIN reads X451589

Any help?