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Joined: Jun 2011
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From: u-rah-rah Wisconsin
Possible. Since the upper valance (the sheet metal piece between the hood and the grille) is also from a '51, the intrigue continues. In the 70+ years since it was new any number of things could have happened. As long as the truck seems sound and works for you, it's a win.
What are your plans?
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Joined: Oct 1999
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From: Kalispell, MT
Quoting from someone else - the Chassis Manual for '52 and '54 says color Code N is for Vermillion Red.
That would have included all interior and exterior painted surfaces and would be like the interior of your cab.
The green on the outside is similar to Meadow Green and would have been Color Code M.
That would have included all interior and exterior painted surfaces and would be like the interior of your cab.
The green on the outside is similar to Meadow Green and would have been Color Code M.
More Turbo
Joined: Nov 2019
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Welcome John. First off, your truck oozes cool. I can’t remember the last time I saw one that looked aged and original and perfect like your truck. As for the year/title/vin mystery...big picture it doesn’t really matter. In 70 years these trucks usually end up being a combo of several different trucks in order to keep them on the road. If your data plate and registration match then you are good to go.
happy truckin’
Rick
happy truckin’
Rick
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Possible. Since the upper valance (the sheet metal piece between the hood and the grille) is also from a '51, the intrigue continues. In the 70+ years since it was new any number of things could have happened. As long as the truck seems sound and works for you, it's a win.
What are your plans?
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