How do I get a title for a 71 truck ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RShaips · 02-08-2007, 09:43 PM

I am about to buy a 1971 Chevy 1/2 ton LB 2Wd truck that has 64,000 original miles from a guy but he has no title. The owner died and he bought it after it sat for 10 years now it has been sitting for 10 more and I want it. The truck has not been licensed for 20 years. If I can't get a title its not worth the hassle. Even though it is a 350, ps, pb, air, tilt, running truck! Anybody know of a title service I can contact? Missouri DMV is a real pain to deal with. I know that some states didn't even title vehicles until the mid 70's and sometimes you can sell the truck to them and buy it back and obtain a title that way. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Sport/Truck · 02-08-2007, 09:51 PM

You can apply for a lost title. They will check to make sure it’s not stolen then give you a title.
Good luck.
s/t

brak · 02-08-2007, 09:55 PM

Check with your state first, before buying it.

some states put you through hell, before they will issue a "lost title"

Do a search for "my dillema" posted by me. it documents the struggles i went through trying to get a title for my truck. I finally had to replace the vin Plate, *cough *cough, i mean, Buy a different truck and swap the cab, *cough *cough

Troy-Built · 02-08-2007, 09:58 PM

File for a lost title first. If you don't have luck let me know. I am parting a 71 cab out with a good title and tag. Pm me your VIN and I will compare.

Imacarguytoo · 02-08-2007, 10:02 PM

I have not used this place yet. But heres the info for you.
http://www.its-titles.com
International Title Service
1-800-543-8626

Troy-Built · 02-08-2007, 10:16 PM

The cab is off of the blue and white 4x4 in my pictures but the title is a 2x

1969k10stepside · 02-08-2007, 09:59 PM

Hey troy,not to jack the thread but if that cab is off a 4x4,pm me

1BadSS · 02-08-2007, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RShaips

I am about to buy a 1971 Chevy 1/2 ton LB 2Wd truck that has 64,000 original miles from a guy but he has no title. The owner died and he bought it after it sat for 10 years now it has been sitting for 10 more and I want it. The truck has not been licensed for 20 years. If I can't get a title its not worth the hassle. Even though it is a 350, ps, pb, air, tilt, running truck! Anybody know of a title service I can contact? Missouri DMV is a real pain to deal with. I know that some states didn't even title vehicles until the mid 70's and sometimes you can sell the truck to them and buy it back and obtain a title that way. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

www.broadwaytitle.com

Or try and get it abandoned by a mechanics shop or car lot, they can have a title in 60-80 days.

ghackett1 · 02-08-2007, 10:23 PM

I've used Broadway Title before. No problems It takes about two or three months but then just like they said one day I got my paperwork from them and all I had to do was go to my DMV and they issued me a new title on the spot. I think it cost me about $160 +/-

1BadSS · 02-08-2007, 10:38 PM

Thats funny, broadway only takes me about two weeks...

RShaips · 02-08-2007, 11:29 PM

Sounds like Broadway is the way to go. Missouri really sucks when it comes to vehicles! Applying for a lost title is impossible if you don't know the owner and can contact them to sign off on it. Troy-built I will keep you in mind. Thanks

*72lb4x4* · 02-09-2007, 12:02 AM

I had to get a bonded title in Texas not too long ago. Here its pretty easy.

Anyway, I did some digging on the MO DMV web site. It appears that you can have the current owner fill out an Abandoned Property Affidavit (DOR-4576) and
Abandoned Property Bill of Sale (DOR-4579). With these, you can probably fill out an application for a title in your name.

I can't say for sure that it will work in your state, but the forms exist, so it should be doable.

RShaips · 02-09-2007, 10:02 AM

Thanks for the help, I looked at that form and it needs to be filled out by the city/county clerk. I don't think it will work if I am actually buying it from an individual. I will contact broadway title and see what they say. thanks

*alschevy* · 02-09-2007, 08:09 PM

go too www.mothertruckers.com or .net ed has all the parts for all of 1967 to 1972 trucks and should have 1971 titles

lukecp · 02-09-2007, 08:53 PM

My stepdad had a '57 Chevy Pickup with no title. I'm not sure how he pulled it off, but the DMV was able to find a copy of the lost title on microfilm at the Jefferson City office. I'd talk to your local lisence office and go from there. If there was one for his truck, which had been off the road for maybe 20 years, i'm betting there is one for yours.

RShaips · 02-09-2007, 11:24 PM

I am sure that somewhere there is a title, but the guy died 20 years ago, and the guy I bought it from has had it for ten years. There are plates on it from 1986, been a while. I am waiting to see what broadway title has to say. Thanks

RShaips · 02-09-2007, 11:29 PM

That site looks good Imacarguytoo, I think I will give them a call, I called Broadway Title and got an answering service this morning and have not recieved a call beack yet. Thanks for the info.

02-08-2007, 09:43 PM	#1
RShaips Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Augusta Missouri Posts: 804	How do I get a title for a 71 truck ? I am about to buy a 1971 Chevy 1/2 ton LB 2Wd truck that has 64,000 original miles from a guy but he has no title. The owner died and he bought it after it sat for 10 years now it has been sitting for 10 more and I want it. The truck has not been licensed for 20 years. If I can't get a title its not worth the hassle. Even though it is a 350, ps, pb, air, tilt, running truck! Anybody know of a title service I can contact? Missouri DMV is a real pain to deal with. I know that some states didn't even title vehicles until the mid 70's and sometimes you can sell the truck to them and buy it back and obtain a title that way. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

02-08-2007, 09:51 PM	#2
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: How do I get a title for a 71 truck ? You can apply for a lost title. They will check to make sure it’s not stolen then give you a title. Good luck. s/t __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe.

02-08-2007, 09:55 PM	#3
brak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,381	Re: How do I get a title for a 71 truck ? Check with your state first, before buying it. some states put you through hell, before they will issue a "lost title" Do a search for "my dillema" posted by me. it documents the struggles i went through trying to get a title for my truck. I finally had to replace the vin Plate, cough cough, i mean, Buy a different truck and swap the cab, cough cough __________________ 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 1995 Nissan Hardbody 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo DC2 (SW/AW) Clyde W. Harvey USN "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" Winston Churchill

02-08-2007, 09:58 PM	#4
Troy-Built Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Perrysville Indiana Posts: 258	Re: How do I get a title for a 71 truck ? File for a lost title first. If you don't have luck let me know. I am parting a 71 cab out with a good title and tag. Pm me your VIN and I will compare. __________________ 69 Chevelle SS 375/396 TKO 600 71 Suburban 3/4 4x4 402 5-speed (project) 68 chevy C10 shortbed 327 5-speed (project) 72 Blazer 4x4 400 4-speed (wifes project) Numerous 67-72 parts trucks

02-08-2007, 10:02 PM	#5
Imacarguytoo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 306	Re: How do I get a title for a 71 truck ? I have not used this place yet. But heres the info for you. http://www.its-titles.com International Title Service 1-800-543-8626 __________________ '67 C20 Lwb 350 4-Speed '01 Chrysler Concorde LXI (wifes ride) '91 Gmc Suburban 3/4 2wd 454 Tbi '51 Jeep Cj3a "Willys" 350 V8

02-08-2007, 10:16 PM	#6
Troy-Built Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Perrysville Indiana Posts: 258	Re: How do I get a title for a 71 truck ? The cab is off of the blue and white 4x4 in my pictures but the title is a 2x __________________ 69 Chevelle SS 375/396 TKO 600 71 Suburban 3/4 4x4 402 5-speed (project) 68 chevy C10 shortbed 327 5-speed (project) 72 Blazer 4x4 400 4-speed (wifes project) Numerous 67-72 parts trucks

02-08-2007, 09:59 PM	#7
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: How do I get a title for a 71 truck ? Hey troy,not to jack the thread but if that cab is off a 4x4,pm me

02-08-2007, 10:23 PM	#9
ghackett1 68 C10 Longbed Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 518	Re: How do I get a title for a 71 truck ? I've used Broadway Title before. No problems It takes about two or three months but then just like they said one day I got my paperwork from them and all I had to do was go to my DMV and they issued me a new title on the spot. I think it cost me about $160 +/-

02-08-2007, 10:38 PM	#10
1BadSS NOT REALLY BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 1,072	Re: How do I get a title for a 71 truck ? Thats funny, broadway only takes me about two weeks... __________________ 1987 Mustang Coupe - 2.7 Stroker, 78mm turbo, Stainless header, 3" Exh, FMIC, 160lb/hr Injectors, MS3, twin walbro 255's, 34psi. Eating V8's daily. 04 Pontiac GTO 04 Ford Mustang GT 68 C20 LWB stripper truck 73 K5 Cheyenne 76 C20 Sierra Crew SRW 88 K20 Suburban I'm not hammering on metal just to hammer, i'm creating a piece of art.

02-08-2007, 11:29 PM	#11
RShaips Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Augusta Missouri Posts: 804	Re: How do I get a title for a 71 truck ? Sounds like Broadway is the way to go. Missouri really sucks when it comes to vehicles! Applying for a lost title is impossible if you don't know the owner and can contact them to sign off on it. Troy-built I will keep you in mind. Thanks

02-09-2007, 12:02 AM	#12
72lb4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 1,427	Re: How do I get a title for a 71 truck ? I had to get a bonded title in Texas not too long ago. Here its pretty easy. Anyway, I did some digging on the MO DMV web site. It appears that you can have the current owner fill out an Abandoned Property Affidavit (DOR-4576) and Abandoned Property Bill of Sale (DOR-4579). With these, you can probably fill out an application for a title in your name. I can't say for sure that it will work in your state, but the forms exist, so it should be doable.

02-09-2007, 10:02 AM	#13
RShaips Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Augusta Missouri Posts: 804	Re: How do I get a title for a 71 truck ? Thanks for the help, I looked at that form and it needs to be filled out by the city/county clerk. I don't think it will work if I am actually buying it from an individual. I will contact broadway title and see what they say. thanks

02-09-2007, 08:09 PM	#14
alschevy Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lehigh Acres FL Posts: 205	Re: How do I get a title for a 71 truck ? go too www.mothertruckers.com or .net ed has all the parts for all of 1967 to 1972 trucks and should have 1971 titles

02-09-2007, 08:53 PM	#15
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Re: How do I get a title for a 71 truck ? My stepdad had a '57 Chevy Pickup with no title. I'm not sure how he pulled it off, but the DMV was able to find a copy of the lost title on microfilm at the Jefferson City office. I'd talk to your local lisence office and go from there. If there was one for his truck, which had been off the road for maybe 20 years, i'm betting there is one for yours. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

02-09-2007, 11:24 PM	#16
RShaips Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Augusta Missouri Posts: 804	Re: How do I get a title for a 71 truck ? I am sure that somewhere there is a title, but the guy died 20 years ago, and the guy I bought it from has had it for ten years. There are plates on it from 1986, been a while. I am waiting to see what broadway title has to say. Thanks



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02-09-2007, 11:29 PM	#17
RShaips Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Augusta Missouri Posts: 804	Re: How do I get a title for a 71 truck ? That site looks good Imacarguytoo, I think I will give them a call, I called Broadway Title and got an answering service this morning and have not recieved a call beack yet. Thanks for the info.

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