Very interesting. I actually have an identical box (though I haven't looked closely at any markings) that I use as a fire box to store important records. It does open by rotating the handle. Mine has heavy duty handles on both sides (which I can't see in your picture). The handles make it difficult ...

Thanks for the answers. I suppose I would be much more concerned if the frame number specifically matched another year. If this remains indeciperable I can very easily rationalize that real world use/abuse/rebuild/repair/restoration over the past 55 years could result in just about any type of expla...

:lol: Thanks, this was another thought I had. But part of the reason I am guessing about the possibility of a new frame is just how darn clean it is. I mean, it is really, really clean (I would post a picture but I'm not that savvy yet). It is so clean that anything I do in the area would show, and ...

The problem is that the title is registered as a 1953 model with a proper 53 serial number (on the dash) and the bed, equipment, etc match what you would expect for a 53 (though I know pretty much all of this could be changed/modified). I was just hoping that someone with experience could shed a bit...

Hi Folks, new owner of a restored 53 here. I am fascinated by this truck and have enjoyed researching information about it, thanks for all the great knowledge shared here. I have a question that I have not found a reasonable answer to. The frame number on this truck does not match the data plate (uh...