My '54 Suburban was titled by body number on a CO title. TX and many other states were still titling by engine # in '54. It's possible CO was too and someone managed to get this one changed. Wouldn't hurt to check into it.

"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.