Found a steal on a 72 SWB..but no title! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tdave00 · 02-20-2008, 03:52 AM

As the title states I found a steal on a 72 SWB. It has a 350 with automatic trans. I have just seen pics so far, so not 100% sure of the condition. Was told it was normal rust in the rockers and floor. We'll see.

I can go look at it anytime, but I am a little leary of the "no title" situation. He said it's his brothers truck and he has left the state. I am checking the TN DMV website right now and they have a form for abandoned vehicles. Is my best bet to let the the brother (the guy selling it) file the form for abandoned vehicle and get a title? Have you guys had any experience with this?

I am almost tempted to just buy it and figure it out later. He has it listed for $1k, but said the least he would take is $800. I am thinking of offering him $600 in consideration of the title situation.

Sport/Truck · 02-20-2008, 03:58 AM

No title can equal big trouble. Sure you can buy it cheap….but you’ll have lots more into it later. If it ever came up stolen you’ll loose.
See what you can do at the DMV to make this legal first.
s/t

72swb_327stroker_? · 02-20-2008, 03:58 AM

unless you plan to use it as a parts vehicle, i wouldnt jump into it just yet!
figure out what you can do first.... contact the dmv in your state and find out how much the reg will be, and if you can register it....this should be figured into part of your total buying costs...

tdave00 · 02-20-2008, 04:10 AM

Thanks for the info guys. I tried calling the DMV but they are closed today. Will call back tomorrow. I might go look at the truck tonight and find out more about the situation. I know if I could get the out of state owner to sign a power of attorney for the vehicle then I could take care of the registration and such, but I didn't want to go into all that on the phone and sound too eager

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http://www.tennessee.gov/revenue/for...ofattorney.pdf

I am about to pee in my pants. I am so excited to find a deal like this on a SWB. I just hope it's not a dud. I really don't think this guy knows what he has.

griesel72 · 02-20-2008, 04:48 AM

i would buy it, even if you can't get a title, you could use the frame and bed to make another truck(that hopefully had a decent cab) a short bed

David

powell72 · 02-20-2008, 04:56 AM

Buy it, worst case you part it out. The bed could be worth $600 by itself.

**special-K** · 02-20-2008, 05:01 AM

I don`t know your situation,but I`d buy it and worry about the title later.You can always find a junker with a title.I would make sure it isn`t stolen before trying to title it as that truck,though.It`s perfect for a combine two into one job.I`m building a truck from all parts and I`m just using a title and vin-plate from a scrapped truck.

HavinSomeFun · 02-20-2008, 05:29 AM

Buy it and make sure you get a bill of sale with the VIN number on it. Also make sure the VIN tag is place.

magsnubby · 02-20-2008, 06:13 AM

While it's very tempting to just hand him the cash and tow it home, I would contact the owner before i even considered buying it, even for parts. It MIGHT be his brothers truck, but are you sure the brother actually wants to sell it? Maybe the seller just "Wants that POS outta my yard".

Better to be cautious than have the sheriff show up at your door.

dieselarmy13 · 02-20-2008, 06:23 AM

I would buy it in a heartbeat, but my ol' man would call me a dumb@ss. Just something to think about.

By the way, I usually don't listen to him!

franky69c10 · 02-20-2008, 06:08 AM

buy it....

*Shane* · 02-20-2008, 06:20 AM

Buy it ... get a Bill of Sale that references the VIN number WITH his brother's signature.

Sport/Truck · 02-20-2008, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by magsnubby

While it's very tempting to just hand him the cash and tow it home, I would contact the owner before i even considered buying it, even for parts. It MIGHT be his brothers truck, but are you sure the brother actually wants to sell it? Maybe the seller just "Wants that POS outta my yard".

Better to be cautious than have the sheriff show up at your door.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shane

Buy it ... get a Bill of Sale that references the VIN number WITH his brother's signature.

Sounds like a good idea to me.
If you don't get the owners signatures w/vin etc. and the police show up with the truck all in peaces, you'll make the news as being a chop shop. - which is a felony! Your lawyer bills are going to cost more than you would have saved....

Do everything to cover your A$$.
s/t

Chevyman680063 · 02-20-2008, 10:53 AM

I'm not sure what kind of laws your state has but when I bought my '63 back in '03 it did not have a title. All I had to do was get the guy to write up a bill of sale with his name saying that he sold a '63 Chevy pickup to me for the price we agreed on with the date. I can't remember if the VIN# was on the paper but the VIN plate was still in the truck. Contacted insurance company before I picked it up and got them to fax me a copy of the insurance card for the truck and they said if I was pulled over since it didn't have a license plate to show the cop the copy of the insurance card and the bill of sale. I do agree though that you should check with your DMV if you're not sure.

tdave00 · 02-20-2008, 11:21 AM

Well, I went and looked at the truck tonight. It has severe rust in the rockers, floor and cab corners. The passenger side bed panel is beat all to crap as well. The other body panels are in good enough shape.

It will also need front and rear bumbers, a tailgate, and a passenger side wheel well/inner fender. It has factory air and the 350 is factory. I took a cell phone picture of the sticker inside the glove box but it didn't turn out because it was dark.

I probably won't offer over $500 for this truck because it would probably be easier to find a decent longbed and chop it up into a shortbed. It's worth restoring but I was hoping it would be in a little better shape.

The guy wasn't home, but I did talk to his wife and she said they were still in contact with the brother/owner and it would be no problem to fax him the power of attorney and have it faxed back.

**LockDoc** · 02-20-2008, 11:40 AM

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If the title was in the brothers name and he just can't find it he should be able to get a duplicate title and just sign it over to you.... That is the way it works in Iowa anyway.

LockDoc

QKENUF4U · 02-20-2008, 06:24 AM

buy it, take out the old vin plate and rivet yours in place (ya i know they use "special" rivets but how many DMV guys actually know that)

HeavyD · 02-20-2008, 06:45 AM

Has to be worth that in parts alone..I would buy it.

tdave00 · 02-20-2008, 07:21 AM

I'll let you guys know more later. Gonna go look at it tonight.

Are those wire wheels worth anything? They will definitely not be staying on it if I buy it.

ratrod67 · 02-20-2008, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by tdave00

Are those wire wheels worth anything? They will definitely not be staying on it if I buy it.

If you get the truck and sell the wires cheap let me know.

**special-K** · 02-20-2008, 07:44 AM

Some lowrider will buy them for a couple bucks.They like to rust,so I`d look close at them.

meathead95 · 02-20-2008, 07:48 AM

i have been trying to buy this also but i couldnt get him to return my calls

tdave00 · 02-20-2008, 08:57 AM

Quote:

i have been trying to buy this also but i couldnt get him to return my calls

Well, I guess I better be getting all over this then

. I'll let you know if I am not interested in it.

Quote:

If you get the truck and sell the wires cheap let me know.

Will do.

**hilljob26** · 02-20-2008, 10:06 AM

these deals dont come around every day,i mean really,how hard is it to put on a vin plate.people swap cabs and stuff all the time

Huck · 02-21-2008, 01:42 AM

So, if my truck was ripped off by some A-hole and he decided to put it on Craig's list and sell it claiming it was his brothers who moved away etc. All you guys would buy my stolen truck!!!!! NICE!!!!
I wouldn't touch that truck unless the seller could prove some form of legal ownership and or legal documentation allowing him to sell it.
THINK ABOUT IT---to many of our trucks are stolen and re-sold or parted out by the A-holes out there.

02-20-2008, 03:52 AM	#1
tdave00 Restoring a 68 SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,068	Found a steal on a 72 SWB..but no title! As the title states I found a steal on a 72 SWB. It has a 350 with automatic trans. I have just seen pics so far, so not 100% sure of the condition. Was told it was normal rust in the rockers and floor. We'll see. I can go look at it anytime, but I am a little leary of the "no title" situation. He said it's his brothers truck and he has left the state. I am checking the TN DMV website right now and they have a form for abandoned vehicles. Is my best bet to let the the brother (the guy selling it) file the form for abandoned vehicle and get a title? Have you guys had any experience with this? I am almost tempted to just buy it and figure it out later. He has it listed for $1k, but said the least he would take is $800. I am thinking of offering him $600 in consideration of the title situation. Last edited by tdave00; 02-20-2008 at 04:31 AM.

02-20-2008, 03:58 AM	#2
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: Found a steal on a 72 SWB..but no title! No title can equal big trouble. Sure you can buy it cheap….but you’ll have lots more into it later. If it ever came up stolen you’ll loose. See what you can do at the DMV to make this legal first. 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.

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02-20-2008, 04:10 AM	#4
tdave00 Restoring a 68 SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,068	Re: Found a steal on a 72 SWB..but no title! Thanks for the info guys. I tried calling the DMV but they are closed today. Will call back tomorrow. I might go look at the truck tonight and find out more about the situation. I know if I could get the out of state owner to sign a power of attorney for the vehicle then I could take care of the registration and such, but I didn't want to go into all that on the phone and sound too eager . http://www.tennessee.gov/revenue/for...ofattorney.pdf I am about to pee in my pants. I am so excited to find a deal like this on a SWB. I just hope it's not a dud. I really don't think this guy knows what he has. Last edited by tdave00; 02-20-2008 at 04:11 AM.

02-20-2008, 04:48 AM	#5
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	Re: Found a steal on a 72 SWB..but no title! i would buy it, even if you can't get a title, you could use the frame and bed to make another truck(that hopefully had a decent cab) a short bed David __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

02-20-2008, 04:56 AM	#6
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Found a steal on a 72 SWB..but no title! Buy it, worst case you part it out. The bed could be worth $600 by itself. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

02-20-2008, 05:01 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Found a steal on a 72 SWB..but no title! I don`t know your situation,but I`d buy it and worry about the title later.You can always find a junker with a title.I would make sure it isn`t stolen before trying to title it as that truck,though.It`s perfect for a combine two into one job.I`m building a truck from all parts and I`m just using a title and vin-plate from a scrapped truck. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-20-2008, 05:29 AM	#8
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02-20-2008, 06:13 AM	#9
magsnubby Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: fresno,ca Posts: 448	Re: Found a steal on a 72 SWB..but no title! While it's very tempting to just hand him the cash and tow it home, I would contact the owner before i even considered buying it, even for parts. It MIGHT be his brothers truck, but are you sure the brother actually wants to sell it? Maybe the seller just "Wants that POS outta my yard". Better to be cautious than have the sheriff show up at your door.

02-20-2008, 06:23 AM	#10
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: Found a steal on a 72 SWB..but no title! I would buy it in a heartbeat, but my ol' man would call me a dumb@ss. Just something to think about. By the way, I usually don't listen to him! __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

02-20-2008, 06:08 AM	#11
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02-20-2008, 06:20 AM	#12
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02-20-2008, 10:53 AM	#14
Chevyman680063 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 850	Re: Found a steal on a 72 SWB..but no title! I'm not sure what kind of laws your state has but when I bought my '63 back in '03 it did not have a title. All I had to do was get the guy to write up a bill of sale with his name saying that he sold a '63 Chevy pickup to me for the price we agreed on with the date. I can't remember if the VIN# was on the paper but the VIN plate was still in the truck. Contacted insurance company before I picked it up and got them to fax me a copy of the insurance card for the truck and they said if I was pulled over since it didn't have a license plate to show the cop the copy of the insurance card and the bill of sale. I do agree though that you should check with your DMV if you're not sure. Last edited by Chevyman680063; 02-20-2008 at 10:55 AM.

02-20-2008, 11:21 AM	#15
tdave00 Restoring a 68 SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,068	Re: Found a steal on a 72 SWB..but no title! Well, I went and looked at the truck tonight. It has severe rust in the rockers, floor and cab corners. The passenger side bed panel is beat all to crap as well. The other body panels are in good enough shape. It will also need front and rear bumbers, a tailgate, and a passenger side wheel well/inner fender. It has factory air and the 350 is factory. I took a cell phone picture of the sticker inside the glove box but it didn't turn out because it was dark. I probably won't offer over $500 for this truck because it would probably be easier to find a decent longbed and chop it up into a shortbed. It's worth restoring but I was hoping it would be in a little better shape. The guy wasn't home, but I did talk to his wife and she said they were still in contact with the brother/owner and it would be no problem to fax him the power of attorney and have it faxed back.

02-20-2008, 11:40 AM	#16
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,645	Re: Found a steal on a 72 SWB..but no title! - If the title was in the brothers name and he just can't find it he should be able to get a duplicate title and just sign it over to you.... That is the way it works in Iowa anyway. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -



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02-20-2008, 06:24 AM	#17
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: Found a steal on a 72 SWB..but no title! buy it, take out the old vin plate and rivet yours in place (ya i know they use "special" rivets but how many DMV guys actually know that)

02-20-2008, 06:45 AM	#18
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02-20-2008, 07:21 AM	#19
tdave00 Restoring a 68 SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,068	Re: Found a steal on a 72 SWB..but no title! I'll let you guys know more later. Gonna go look at it tonight. Are those wire wheels worth anything? They will definitely not be staying on it if I buy it. Last edited by tdave00; 02-20-2008 at 07:26 AM.

02-20-2008, 07:44 AM	#21
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Found a steal on a 72 SWB..but no title! Some lowrider will buy them for a couple bucks.They like to rust,so I`d look close at them. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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02-21-2008, 01:42 AM	#25
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Re: Found a steal on a 72 SWB..but no title! So, if my truck was ripped off by some A-hole and he decided to put it on Craig's list and sell it claiming it was his brothers who moved away etc. All you guys would buy my stolen truck!!!!! NICE!!!! I wouldn't touch that truck unless the seller could prove some form of legal ownership and or legal documentation allowing him to sell it. THINK ABOUT IT---to many of our trucks are stolen and re-sold or parted out by the A-holes out there.

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