Texas only issued one plate per vehicle in 1945 and 1946.

Registering a title and then running the plates on a different vehicle is illegal. I don't think the judge will accept 'the bodies are the same' as an excuse.

"It's just a phase. He'll grow out of it." Mama, 1964

1956 Chevy 1/2-ton 3100
1953 Chevy 6100 "The Yard dog"
1954 GMC Suburban Now with a new proud owner.