as said earlier you can get replacement data plates i got mine fron jim carters around $11.00 got a $5.00 set of 1/8" stamps from harbor freight and your good to go as for that end of it.did the po have it registered at any point? maybe they can file for a lost title.thats available to us here in ohio,dont know about nevada.good luck and welcome to the bolt..............dave

1949 Chevrolet 3100

"When this thing hits 88 miles an hour, you're going to see some serious sh%t." -Doc Brown