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NORMSCOLORADO · 11-06-2008, 11:53 PM

i have had the truck for 6 months and i bought it off a friend for 500 bucks and he lost the title..... and me being the inpatient **** that i am i started working on the truck and he said he would get me a title and well its been 6 months and i have had a 100 different excuses about paper work.... could you guys tell me what i need to do to get it? im getting really irritated and im about to pound his a$$ because this has gone too long......

manimal · 11-07-2008, 12:06 AM

lein sale. Charge $10 a day for storage and if doesnt pay,the truck becomes YOURS. It's a win-win situation....for you.
-Lance

1984 swb chevy · 11-07-2008, 12:08 AM

If you have some kind of reciept or bill of sale with the last owners name on it you can apply for a lost title. If you don't I'm not sure what you can do.

NORMSCOLORADO · 11-07-2008, 12:12 AM

bout all i have is a past title when it was registered in florida..... back in 1980.... but being in NY i was told that it would not qualify for whatever and the double ringer is that the old guy that owned it is dead which means i would need his death certificate....

S10Fan · 11-07-2008, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by NORMSCOLORADO

bout all i have is a past title when it was registered in florida..... back in 1980.... but being in NY i was told that it would not qualify for whatever and the double ringer is that the old guy that owned it is dead which means i would need his death certificate....

Humm,if he's dead, he can't say that isn't his signature on the Bill of Sale.

James McClure · 11-07-2008, 10:22 AM

Norm. Hello from a fellow resident of "the Peoples republic of NY". I would call motor vehicle and ask them what you need to get the title in your name. Tell them you have an old title from FL. I just put a vehicle on the road for my GF that came from VA without any trouble. For once DMV was actually very helpful which surprised the crap out of me. jim

**old Rusty C10** · 11-07-2008, 11:33 AM

when you call NY DMV you should double check your information by calling back and asking again... They send some of their call center work to prisons and they dont always give you the right answer.. You live upstate and ive found the clerks in DMV up there are alot better and more understanding than the incompetents they have in NYC who are just bureaucratic drones with an IQ of 6 or less, so that is a plus... A quick solution would be to have a mechanic file a lein on it for you and get title that way, and there are title companies that can help for usually several hundred dollars.. Did your friend actually have a title in his name at one point?
and by the way where is Jay NY?

Thumpin455 · 11-07-2008, 12:58 PM

If you know someone in Michigan, and it isnt stolen, doesnt have a lien on it, you can get a Michigan title in about a week. You can register it within a couple hours and the title shows up in the mail.

Just saying.

I found out because I asked them how to get a title for an old car that is going to be rebuilt, there is a value limit but I doubt a square body would be higher than that.

If you cant get it done any other way, send me a PM, I know someone who can help.

kevinr1970 · 11-07-2008, 01:59 PM

Is the title in your friends name?
Here in WA, if you both go to the licensing dept. and the title is in his name he just signs the release and you put it straight into your name.
No "paper" title needed.
If its not in his name then good luck.

suicide 63 · 11-07-2008, 04:22 PM

I found this link on the net with some good feedback ,it just might be the easist option
http://www.titlesunlimited.net/

NORMSCOLORADO · 11-07-2008, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by James McClure

Norm. Hello from a fellow resident of "the Peoples republic of NY". I would call motor vehicle and ask them what you need to get the title in your name. Tell them you have an old title from FL. I just put a vehicle on the road for my GF that came from VA without any trouble. For once DMV was actually very helpful which surprised the crap out of me. jim

ok that is an option and ill try that i have a bill of sale and the fl title so maybe they will do this! thanks

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

Did your friend actually have a title in his name at one point?
and by the way where is Jay NY?

that i dont know and Jay in bout 20 mins SE of Lake Placid

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Originally Posted by Thumpin455

If you know someone in Michigan, and it isnt stolen, doesnt have a lien on it, you can get a Michigan title in about a week. You can register it within a couple hours and the title shows up in the mail.

Just saying.

I found out because I asked them how to get a title for an old car that is going to be rebuilt, there is a value limit but I doubt a square body would be higher than that.

If you cant get it done any other way, send me a PM, I know someone who can help.

ill let you know and see what happens

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Originally Posted by suicide 63

I found this link on the net with some good feedback ,it just might be the easist option
http://www.titlesunlimited.net/

thanks ill def check in to this

Id like to thank all of you guys for the help and hopefully this thing will be on the road before snow fly....

*72lb4x4* · 11-07-2008, 11:20 PM

Google is your friend...

Try keywords like: New York lost title

That should get you close enough to find info for your state.

http://www.nysdmv.com/regtitle.htm

71Farmtruck · 11-08-2008, 11:39 PM

Since you know the titled owner of the truck, get the form online for a certified copy of title, or what most people refer to as a "lost title" form. Fill out the form, have him sign it, send a copy of his DL, plus the fee, and have it mailed to your address. Once it arrives have him sign the title, have him sign the title transfer/bill of sale form, and go to your DMV/tax assessor collector and have it transferred.

Thumpin455 · 11-09-2008, 10:25 AM

It varies so much from state to state the only way to really find out how your state will do it is to go ask them. Some states you cant get a title for an old car no matter what you try, they assume its stolen, others its a simple thing to give them the VIN then they check it, if its clean you get a title. The rest are between those two extremes.

I was mildly and pleasantly surprised to find out how easy it is to title a vehicle here in Michigan, compared to South Carolina where I was stationed for 5 years. If you scratch build a car or truck, or cobble one together from a bunch of different vehicles, Michigan makes it easy. The peoples republic of California is a bit different, as is New Jersey, they seem to be a bit rough on stuff like that.

whiskeydented · 11-09-2008, 11:28 AM

What year is the truck? In Connecticut you don't need a title if it's over 20 years old, just a bill of sale.

NORMSCOLORADO · 11-10-2008, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Thumpin455

It varies so much from state to state the only way to really find out how your state will do it is to go ask them. Some states you cant get a title for an old car no matter what you try, they assume its stolen, others its a simple thing to give them the VIN then they check it, if its clean you get a title. The rest are between those two extremes.

I was mildly and pleasantly surprised to find out how easy it is to title a vehicle here in Michigan, compared to South Carolina where I was stationed for 5 years. If you scratch build a car or truck, or cobble one together from a bunch of different vehicles, Michigan makes it easy. The peoples republic of California is a bit different, as is New Jersey, they seem to be a bit rough on stuff like that.

same stuff in ny...... no junk yard relics

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Originally Posted by whiskeydented

What year is the truck? In Connecticut you don't need a title if it's over 20 years old, just a bill of sale.

its a 76 C-10 CD

11-06-2008, 11:53 PM	#1
NORMSCOLORADO Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: JAY, NY Posts: 176	Truck title problems i have had the truck for 6 months and i bought it off a friend for 500 bucks and he lost the title..... and me being the inpatient **** that i am i started working on the truck and he said he would get me a title and well its been 6 months and i have had a 100 different excuses about paper work.... could you guys tell me what i need to do to get it? im getting really irritated and im about to pound his a$$ because this has gone too long...... __________________ 04 Chevy Colorado Z71 4X4 76 Chevy C-10 Custom Deluxe (sold) 67 Chevy C-30 1 Ton 9' stepper 6.5 Turbo Diesel

11-07-2008, 12:06 AM	#2
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: Truck title problems lein sale. Charge $10 a day for storage and if doesnt pay,the truck becomes YOURS. It's a win-win situation....for you. -Lance __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

11-07-2008, 12:08 AM	#3
1984 swb chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 466	Re: Truck title problems If you have some kind of reciept or bill of sale with the last owners name on it you can apply for a lost title. If you don't I'm not sure what you can do.

11-07-2008, 12:12 AM	#4
NORMSCOLORADO Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: JAY, NY Posts: 176	Re: Truck title problems bout all i have is a past title when it was registered in florida..... back in 1980.... but being in NY i was told that it would not qualify for whatever and the double ringer is that the old guy that owned it is dead which means i would need his death certificate.... __________________ 04 Chevy Colorado Z71 4X4 76 Chevy C-10 Custom Deluxe (sold) 67 Chevy C-30 1 Ton 9' stepper 6.5 Turbo Diesel

11-07-2008, 10:22 AM	#6
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	Re: Truck title problems Norm. Hello from a fellow resident of "the Peoples republic of NY". I would call motor vehicle and ask them what you need to get the title in your name. Tell them you have an old title from FL. I just put a vehicle on the road for my GF that came from VA without any trouble. For once DMV was actually very helpful which surprised the crap out of me. jim __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose.

11-07-2008, 11:33 AM	#7
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,300	Re: Truck title problems when you call NY DMV you should double check your information by calling back and asking again... They send some of their call center work to prisons and they dont always give you the right answer.. You live upstate and ive found the clerks in DMV up there are alot better and more understanding than the incompetents they have in NYC who are just bureaucratic drones with an IQ of 6 or less, so that is a plus... A quick solution would be to have a mechanic file a lein on it for you and get title that way, and there are title companies that can help for usually several hundred dollars.. Did your friend actually have a title in his name at one point? and by the way where is Jay NY? __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

11-07-2008, 12:58 PM	#8
Thumpin455 My truck is an alcoholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Marquette Mi Posts: 303	Re: Truck title problems If you know someone in Michigan, and it isnt stolen, doesnt have a lien on it, you can get a Michigan title in about a week. You can register it within a couple hours and the title shows up in the mail. Just saying. I found out because I asked them how to get a title for an old car that is going to be rebuilt, there is a value limit but I doubt a square body would be higher than that. If you cant get it done any other way, send me a PM, I know someone who can help. __________________ Too much stuff, too many projects to list everything. my 454 urged 76 swb beater

11-07-2008, 01:59 PM	#9
kevinr1970 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 2,316	Re: Truck title problems Is the title in your friends name? Here in WA, if you both go to the licensing dept. and the title is in his name he just signs the release and you put it straight into your name. No "paper" title needed. If its not in his name then good luck. __________________ 2009 Honda Fit CfC (bsf 44.9 mpg) 2000 Tahoe Limited 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 2wd, will end up swb, not dually and replace CCswb below 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 4x4, just going to fix things up for now 1982/1989 K5/GMC Jimmy 2wd 1987 GMC 1/2 ton swb 2wd Crew (sold)

11-07-2008, 04:22 PM	#10
suicide 63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: peculiar mo Posts: 219	Re: Truck title problems I found this link on the net with some good feedback ,it just might be the easist option http://www.titlesunlimited.net/ __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=304940

11-07-2008, 11:20 PM	#12
72lb4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 1,427	Re: Truck title problems Google is your friend... Try keywords like: New York lost title That should get you close enough to find info for your state. http://www.nysdmv.com/regtitle.htm

11-08-2008, 11:39 PM	#13
71Farmtruck Junk Junkie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Humble, TX Posts: 123	Re: Truck title problems Since you know the titled owner of the truck, get the form online for a certified copy of title, or what most people refer to as a "lost title" form. Fill out the form, have him sign it, send a copy of his DL, plus the fee, and have it mailed to your address. Once it arrives have him sign the title, have him sign the title transfer/bill of sale form, and go to your DMV/tax assessor collector and have it transferred. __________________ Mike 71 Chevrolet C-10 Short Bed Stepside 81 GMC 1500 Sierra Classic Long Bed

11-09-2008, 10:25 AM	#14
Thumpin455 My truck is an alcoholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Marquette Mi Posts: 303	Re: Truck title problems It varies so much from state to state the only way to really find out how your state will do it is to go ask them. Some states you cant get a title for an old car no matter what you try, they assume its stolen, others its a simple thing to give them the VIN then they check it, if its clean you get a title. The rest are between those two extremes. I was mildly and pleasantly surprised to find out how easy it is to title a vehicle here in Michigan, compared to South Carolina where I was stationed for 5 years. If you scratch build a car or truck, or cobble one together from a bunch of different vehicles, Michigan makes it easy. The peoples republic of California is a bit different, as is New Jersey, they seem to be a bit rough on stuff like that. __________________ Too much stuff, too many projects to list everything. my 454 urged 76 swb beater

11-09-2008, 11:28 AM	#15
whiskeydented Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: connecticut Posts: 261	Re: Truck title problems What year is the truck? In Connecticut you don't need a title if it's over 20 years old, just a bill of sale.



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