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I finely unburied the 55 far enough to read the various numbers.
Theft Proof; 042309
VIN & Engine; 5522-8855
Paint; JV
Trim; 11

There is a 54 Henny long wheelbase hearse in a storage lot nearby. I attempted to get numbers and pictures but was thwarted by a rather imposing lady with a European accent who barred the driveway. No amount of cajoling, begging or pleading swayed her so I will have to gain entrance some other way. I don't give up easily.
There is also a 42 - 47 parked behind 50, 60 boats in a yard about 7-8 miles away. I'll try for those numbers also.

Happy Packarding, Tom

Tom, thanks so much for the numbers. I think if you take a really close look at the thief-proof number you'll see the first character is almost certainly a "D". The dies were clearly wearing out and the later the vehicle, the harder it gets to see. But I'll bet if you look real closely, the left hand side of the character will terminate top and bottom in a right angle, and the right-hand sides are curved.

I'd love to see the #s from the 54 Henney but don't read about some old frau chasing you out with a shotgun!