The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Interiors Door Post ID - painted???? 1953 Chevy 3100 1/2 Ton

Apparently the PO thought it would be a great idea to paint over the original door plate ID on my truck. Any ideas for removal of the paint and still maintain the original plate? Even if I lose the detail, the serial number was stamped right? Looks like mine is riveted.
Anyway to tell by plate dimensions if it a 1953 Chevy 3100 --- I know the colors changed, but was the size different?

Thanks.