SAVED from the crusher! 1966 SBFS SBW

[Lugnutz65]

I hope you like stories. I had to share this. This truck actually FOUND ME. True story. Called a guy on CL who had an exercise bike for sale. I showed up at the address but it's an upholstery shop. I called to confirm the address. "I'm next door at the metal scrap yard" he explained. I walk over and buy the exercise bike because it's exactly as described and what I want. So I then ask if they ever get old cars. He shows me a 1967 C30 Tow truck complete with boom and a 1960s ??? Mercedes 200 diesel no title.
I ask scrap yard boss man "How much for the Benz?"
"$600."
"Will you take $500?"
"Sure" he says.
I tell him I like old Chevy trucks.
"What year?"
"I have a 1965." I say.
Scrap yard boss man says, "A guy just called me and wants me to pick up his 1966 Chevy truck for scrap. I told him I'd give him $300 and he said come get it but maybe you could use the parts? Here's his phone number."
My jaw drops and I thank him. He just gave me some of his business.
1966 owner and I talk on the phone and arrange to see the truck next day.
I BOUGHT IT ON THE SPOT WHEN I SAW IT! $350

No title. Doesn't run. Not the original engine. Has a V8 radiator so I think it was probably a 283ci originally. TOTT unknown condition. Bed sides look REALLY good but has sheet metal for the bed. Doors are decent and not rotted out at the bottom. Cab door sills and rockers are rotted. Cab corners too.
Yes, it's really dark purple.
Aluminum grill has slight damage on the DS - see pic.
Windshield trim is all there.
Pretty sure mirrors are aftermarket.
Hood is REALLY nice but does need a patch at the rear corner PS.
I am really intrigued by the steel wheels and hub caps. They are 6 lug and have the 3 bumps but the rear wheels are deep dish with wide tires.
Truck looks lowered but I really don't see any lowering blocks. Maybe they heated the springs or cut coils.

Plan A = Try to get a valid title for it.
Plan B = Part it out. (Might be my only option if I can't get a title).