What Bartamos posted is correct, there is a proper procedure in Missouri to obtain a title. You need to bite the bullet and do your research with the DMV. Follow the steps they give you. Yes, it will cost you a few bucks and a bunch of your time but it is part of the process of restoring an old truck.
FYI, posting your email address to the thread is not a good idea. Put your email in your profile and ask for PMs if you don't want replies on the board.
