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Field and Son · 12-06-2009, 11:17 PM

I just bought a 1971 GMC K20 with no title. In Wisconsin we need a title to register. Has anyone had luck getting an old title and changed VIN numbers? Any advise?

***Liz*** · 12-06-2009, 11:28 PM

call your local DMV. The laws differ state to state.

The Big Green · 12-06-2009, 11:36 PM

Here in Arkansas I just call a State Trooper, he runs the vin and signs a paper and it's a done deal. Takes 15mins and I have a paper if it's clean and clear.

**nbrfd007** · 12-07-2009, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by The Big Green

Here in Arkansas I just call a State Trooper, he runs the vin and signs a paper and it's a done deal. Takes 15mins and I have a paper if it's clean and clear.

Is that what they call a bonded title?

72BlckButy · 12-07-2009, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Liz

call your local DMV. The laws differ state to state.

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Contact your local DMV and ensure everything is done properly...

**wancosc356** · 12-06-2009, 11:41 PM

http://www.its-titles.com/

I've used these guys twice. Very easy and very fast. It does cost a little bit of money but keeps you from having to do all the leg work yourself.

1968SWBBigBlock · 12-07-2009, 10:29 AM

Do the leg work before you spend anymore money on your truck - if it is stolen or has other insurance issues they have the right to claim thier property back

suprachrgd82 · 12-07-2009, 01:54 PM

Is it that there was a lein holder? Not registered for years and dropped out of the DMV database? Previous owner lost it?

cdowns · 12-07-2009, 02:14 PM

there are some companies that will issue a title for just about anything. but with newer stuff like this it is possible they issue you a title you have the money invested the truck is on the road then theres a knock on the door and it aint your truck anymore// its a real bad idea to use a titleless truck for any more than a parts vehicle unless you are very sure of it's history

69sixpackbee · 12-07-2009, 03:39 PM

Here in California all you need is the deed to your house and/or the parental rights waved to your first born.

Field and Son · 12-07-2009, 04:46 PM

I bought the truck from an old farmer than lost the title. I called the DMV and told them the situation that I bought this truck and will only be using the drivetrain as it is a 4x4. I also bought a different cab, and will be buying all of the other components necessary to piece this together. I was told that if I had a list of all of the major components along with bills of sale I could get it titled here as homebuilt truck. Does this sound correct or the wrong way to approach?

71tahoe · 12-07-2009, 05:22 PM

If he is the legal owner he should be able to apply for a replacement due to a lost title. In Arkansas it's $5.

**wancosc356** · 12-07-2009, 07:40 PM

Well as long as the cab that you are gonna use has a vin plate, you can go through the title company I posted above.

PipsC10 · 12-07-2009, 09:07 PM

I can tell you exactly how your situation would play out in Ca. If the person you bought the truck from was in fact the registered owner all you would need is a bill of sale and fill out a lost title form, done. I would register the truck with the existing title before making any modifications. Then switch whatever you want. If you try and do it from different trucks, at least in Ca, you risk having a blue tag vin or a "special construction" vehicle. This means smog and a whole list of other BS to deal with. But again, this is Ca. Most laws are similar, and Ca is usually the toughest.

Longhorn Man · 12-08-2009, 04:42 PM

i wouldn't go around bragging about this in a public forum
maybe its just me

69GMCLonghorn · 12-08-2009, 06:20 PM

Couple questions:

1) Why are you concerned about the title if you're swapping everything around? Just register it with whatever cab you put on it.

2) This is hindsight I realize, but I'd NEVER have picked up that truck without knowing what I was in for. I've seen too many long drawn out issues that cost a lot of money to clear up.

Field and Son · 12-08-2009, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 69GMCLonghorn

Couple questions:

1) Why are you concerned about the title if you're swapping everything around? Just register it with whatever cab you put on it.

2) This is hindsight I realize, but I'd NEVER have picked up that truck without knowing what I was in for. I've seen too many long drawn out issues that cost a lot of money to clear up.

I do not have a title for either the 71 truck or the cab.

It started out as a cheap 4x4 truck that I was going to part out as the body is rusted bad, but then I bought a near perfect cab within a week and thought of putting the two together. It was an afterthoought after buying two good deals for resale. If it is a hassle or costly to title I will just go with the original plan of selling them.

12-06-2009, 11:17 PM	#1
Field and Son Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 425	No Title I just bought a 1971 GMC K20 with no title. In Wisconsin we need a title to register. Has anyone had luck getting an old title and changed VIN numbers? Any advise?

12-06-2009, 11:28 PM	#2
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,737	Re: No Title call your local DMV. The laws differ state to state.

12-06-2009, 11:36 PM	#3
The Big Green Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Smith,AR Posts: 1,305	Re: No Title Here in Arkansas I just call a State Trooper, he runs the vin and signs a paper and it's a done deal. Takes 15mins and I have a paper if it's clean and clear.

12-06-2009, 11:41 PM	#6
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Re: No Title http://www.its-titles.com/ I've used these guys twice. Very easy and very fast. It does cost a little bit of money but keeps you from having to do all the leg work yourself. __________________ Michael 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Fleet (Literal Ground Up....One Day) 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1969 Lincoln Continental Coupe Project FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4578&cat=17 1981 Honda CM400 C Bobber SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384152

12-07-2009, 10:29 AM	#7
1968SWBBigBlock Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,643	Re: No Title Do the leg work before you spend anymore money on your truck - if it is stolen or has other insurance issues they have the right to claim thier property back __________________ 1968 SWB 454 + .040, 490HP x 540 FT pounds of Torque 10-1 Kb Forged pistons, recon rods w/ ARP wave loc bolts 781 heads Ported with 2.19/1.88 SSTvalves Lunati 60204 cam, Micro Trol lifters, Ported Edelbrock Performer Rpm manifold armor coated, Pertronix Triple Strike Ignition Holley 770 Street Avenger carb,Headers armor coated Built by Watson Ruppel Performance in Sarahsville Ohio. Hardshift Tranny Built Turbo 350,TSI 10" 3000 stall 12 Bolt Eaton Posi 4.10 Richmond Gears moser axles 18.5" x 31" Hoosier Pro Street Radials ET Classic 5 Wheels - polished Power Steering, Power Brakes,Disc Brakes,Tach & Gauge Dash, Tilt,Factory Air (gone) Custom Paint & Body Work Special thanks to my wife, my son and my money tree

12-07-2009, 01:54 PM	#8
suprachrgd82 Farmtruck desciple Join Date: May 2009 Location: 90605 Posts: 158	Re: No Title Is it that there was a lein holder? Not registered for years and dropped out of the DMV database? Previous owner lost it?

12-07-2009, 02:14 PM	#9
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: No Title there are some companies that will issue a title for just about anything. but with newer stuff like this it is possible they issue you a title you have the money invested the truck is on the road then theres a knock on the door and it aint your truck anymore// its a real bad idea to use a titleless truck for any more than a parts vehicle unless you are very sure of it's history __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

12-07-2009, 03:39 PM	#10
69sixpackbee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Sabinal, Texas Posts: 1,706	Re: No Title Here in California all you need is the deed to your house and/or the parental rights waved to your first born.

12-07-2009, 04:46 PM	#11
Field and Son Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 425	Re: No Title I bought the truck from an old farmer than lost the title. I called the DMV and told them the situation that I bought this truck and will only be using the drivetrain as it is a 4x4. I also bought a different cab, and will be buying all of the other components necessary to piece this together. I was told that if I had a list of all of the major components along with bills of sale I could get it titled here as homebuilt truck. Does this sound correct or the wrong way to approach?

12-07-2009, 05:22 PM	#12
71tahoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 916	Re: No Title If he is the legal owner he should be able to apply for a replacement due to a lost title. In Arkansas it's $5.

12-07-2009, 07:40 PM	#13
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Re: No Title Well as long as the cab that you are gonna use has a vin plate, you can go through the title company I posted above. __________________ Michael 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Fleet (Literal Ground Up....One Day) 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1969 Lincoln Continental Coupe Project FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4578&cat=17 1981 Honda CM400 C Bobber SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384152

12-07-2009, 09:07 PM	#14
PipsC10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oakdale, Ca Posts: 655	Re: No Title I can tell you exactly how your situation would play out in Ca. If the person you bought the truck from was in fact the registered owner all you would need is a bill of sale and fill out a lost title form, done. I would register the truck with the existing title before making any modifications. Then switch whatever you want. If you try and do it from different trucks, at least in Ca, you risk having a blue tag vin or a "special construction" vehicle. This means smog and a whole list of other BS to deal with. But again, this is Ca. Most laws are similar, and Ca is usually the toughest. __________________ 1970 2wd short/fleet 350/350 Project "iced green dream" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=272702 2006 Toyota Tacoma double cab 4x4

12-08-2009, 04:42 PM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: No Title i wouldn't go around bragging about this in a public forum maybe its just me

12-08-2009, 06:20 PM	#16
69GMCLonghorn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Porter Ranch, CA Posts: 978	Re: No Title Couple questions: 1) Why are you concerned about the title if you're swapping everything around? Just register it with whatever cab you put on it. 2) This is hindsight I realize, but I'd NEVER have picked up that truck without knowing what I was in for. I've seen too many long drawn out issues that cost a lot of money to clear up.



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