That's why I say you will have to do a title search. After reading your original post I see the truck came from Georgia. Try this Georgia DMV website. They may be able to help in getting a title for abandoned vehicle or something like it.
1953 Chevrolet 3600 Fried Green T'mater (Vern) In the Stovebolt Gallery Caution: Political Statement Man who runs in front of car gets tired, man who runs behind car gets exhausted.
