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red71cheyenne · 06-17-2008, 08:16 AM

There is a 68 Scout that has been abandoned over here that my partner and I are trying to get for a project. Problem is, there's no paperwork on it. Only thing we have is the license plate number from 1994 or so and a last name on the guy that owned it. Could someone call the DMV there and tell me what we have to do to get a lost title going on it? I'll PM the number on it to you if you think you can help. Thanks, Jeff.

lowriden58 · 06-17-2008, 08:20 AM

just curious, why cant you call yourself?

red71cheyenne · 06-17-2008, 08:26 AM

I can, just difficult to get the time difference right from over here. Was hoping someone local there would maybe have an idea of what we are going to go thru to get it going.

lowriden58 · 06-17-2008, 08:56 AM

Ah gotcha

PanelDeland · 06-17-2008, 09:44 AM

Maybe you can check on Japans laws on abandoned vehicles.They may have a way to get you legal ownership which could then be transferred when you bring it back.I'm assuming you are military,so maybe the JAG corps can also give you some help.I agree with finding out from Cali, but I'm trying to give you a couple of options to figure out what's easiest.JAG may also be able to hook you up with the last titled owner to get a regular title going.If you are Mil you should be able to use the resources for free,it's not like you're getting rich working for our uncle.

sandking · 06-17-2008, 09:47 AM

I beleive that a vehicle that has not been regestered for a period of 7 years or more, will be out of the DMV computer. Then you just need to file a duplicate for a title.

manimal · 06-17-2008, 09:51 AM

sandking is right. If there isnt any record of the vehicle in DMV's system, it will need the vin verified,weight cert. Just tell them that you have owned it for many years and lost the title. Just had to do the same thing with my dually.
PM me the info and I will call DMV for you.
-Lance
DMV's phone # if you want it. (800)777-0133

**Palf70Step** · 06-17-2008, 11:09 AM

If it was ever registered in Japan to Japanese, then you'll have to clear it through the Jpanese title system and I do not think you can redo a vehicle that has been salvaged/taken out of system. When I was there 10 years was thew limit before most Japanese scrapped them if they were not JCI worthy.

Another thing to worry about is that you will have to get it through customs as an import. I had to go thru alot to get the Mach I I had back into the country. If it had stayed registered to a GI, then I would have been good, but since it was no longer tied to a GI, PHFT!.

I had to find smog pumps and all kinds of stuff just so they could test it before they permitted it to come back into the country.

hdflstf · 06-17-2008, 02:41 PM

Start here..

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/vr/vr.htm

06-17-2008, 08:16 AM	#1
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Need some help from the Cali boys There is a 68 Scout that has been abandoned over here that my partner and I are trying to get for a project. Problem is, there's no paperwork on it. Only thing we have is the license plate number from 1994 or so and a last name on the guy that owned it. Could someone call the DMV there and tell me what we have to do to get a lost title going on it? I'll PM the number on it to you if you think you can help. Thanks, Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

06-17-2008, 08:20 AM	#2
lowriden58 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chesapeake Beach, MD Posts: 812	Re: Need some help from the Cali boys just curious, why cant you call yourself? __________________ 71 cheyenne lwb 300rwhp best 1/4 time so far 12.8 @103 http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...en58/001-2.jpg

06-17-2008, 08:26 AM	#3
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Need some help from the Cali boys I can, just difficult to get the time difference right from over here. Was hoping someone local there would maybe have an idea of what we are going to go thru to get it going. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

06-17-2008, 08:56 AM	#4
lowriden58 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chesapeake Beach, MD Posts: 812	Re: Need some help from the Cali boys Ah gotcha __________________ 71 cheyenne lwb 300rwhp best 1/4 time so far 12.8 @103 http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...en58/001-2.jpg

06-17-2008, 09:44 AM	#5
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Need some help from the Cali boys Maybe you can check on Japans laws on abandoned vehicles.They may have a way to get you legal ownership which could then be transferred when you bring it back.I'm assuming you are military,so maybe the JAG corps can also give you some help.I agree with finding out from Cali, but I'm trying to give you a couple of options to figure out what's easiest.JAG may also be able to hook you up with the last titled owner to get a regular title going.If you are Mil you should be able to use the resources for free,it's not like you're getting rich working for our uncle. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil" Last edited by PanelDeland; 06-17-2008 at 09:45 AM.

06-17-2008, 09:47 AM	#6
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: Need some help from the Cali boys I beleive that a vehicle that has not been regestered for a period of 7 years or more, will be out of the DMV computer. Then you just need to file a duplicate for a title. __________________ . . . . . View my build thread HERE

06-17-2008, 09:51 AM	#7
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: Need some help from the Cali boys sandking is right. If there isnt any record of the vehicle in DMV's system, it will need the vin verified,weight cert. Just tell them that you have owned it for many years and lost the title. Just had to do the same thing with my dually. PM me the info and I will call DMV for you. -Lance DMV's phone # if you want it. (800)777-0133 __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

06-17-2008, 11:09 AM	#8
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: Need some help from the Cali boys If it was ever registered in Japan to Japanese, then you'll have to clear it through the Jpanese title system and I do not think you can redo a vehicle that has been salvaged/taken out of system. When I was there 10 years was thew limit before most Japanese scrapped them if they were not JCI worthy. Another thing to worry about is that you will have to get it through customs as an import. I had to go thru alot to get the Mach I I had back into the country. If it had stayed registered to a GI, then I would have been good, but since it was no longer tied to a GI, PHFT!. I had to find smog pumps and all kinds of stuff just so they could test it before they permitted it to come back into the country. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

06-17-2008, 02:41 PM	#9
hdflstf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Desert Southwest Posts: 540	Re: Need some help from the Cali boys Start here.. http://www.dmv.ca.gov/vr/vr.htm



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