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I found a 1946 Chevrolet 3/4 Ton, for a price. The guy didn't have a title, but I got a Bill of Sale. He said it was from Alabama and I live in Texas. Does anyone know how I can get a title for this Stovebolt with just a VIN and a Bill of Sale?
DRBolt

annomys call to dol or go to dol office and find some sweet thing that's willing to share trade secrets, works wonders in my town, they know all the ins and outs of getting paper so its legal other option is take the seller and the paper to dmv in his state and transfer via lost title papers if hes the legal owner.

Welcome to the forum! It's good to have another Texan here. Where in Texas are you?

I am from the Beaumont TX area, a little town north called Silsbee Texas.

fenderless,
dol? Dept of License? or a title company? I am sorry, but this is the first I have had no title to a truck I really care about. I have to get this title, the guy is in Texas and he bought it from some farmer in Alabama that also did not have a title. It was sitting in the field, with a tree growing up through the frame behind the cab. This is a late 46 or the 1st series 1947. There are some parts from a 41, like the right door. The right door doesn't have a door lock on the handle or the door. It was made in the Atlanta plant.

Thank you TooMany

send me a pm ill tell u how to do it

Yes thank you TooMany2count, that is a really good resource

Tad

How do I, apart hillbilly?

DRBolt, he wanted you to send him a PM (private message) click on his name and a "dropdown" will have a place to click on and send him a message.

i am woundering about myself im in Florida but i found a really nice 1967 chevy truck forsale in Georgia the seller of the truck said i dont think the truck has TiTLE , and some time some of my family&me will be moving out of Florida , i think maybe Tennessee,Kentucky or some where im not sure of

Almost same situation here but I am not moving. Looking into it now.

...strictly "my opinion". Just in the past 2 weeks I've visited "my" DMV and have found the laws regarding titles have changed some. Its now practically impossible for an individual to get a title on an abandoned or derelict vehicle. It is still possible but involves a business. I won't bug you with details but here is what happened.
My neighbor found an AD pickup he wants to get and work with it with his son who will be driving in a year. Here is the part I love. The owner said "I have no title but you can get one real easy". UGH, if it was so darn easy then why don't "they" get a marketable title. Easier for them than you..right!!
Well, my friends daddy and I call ourselves the "myth busters" as every Tuesday, after hot dogs and pepsi, we track down the old cars/trucks/tractors and even what the Law says about getting titles. Its amazing what folks claim to be fact and easy to get.
Bottom line, save yourself a lot of trouble and find one with a title or tell the current owner "if its that easy YOU get the title and I'll give you and extra 50/100 dollars for the truck. watch what happens!!

Not long ago I had a truck that started in Arizona, to Ca., to Va, then to me for restoration and still NO title. It'd take 3 pages to explain all that went on to get it "straightened out".

Also, some states recognize different documents and what works in one state will NOT work in another. Try it and see!! Just about all states have different laws and the ones they have are constantly changing. A visit to the local DMV is time well spent before you spend LOTS of money on something you do not own.

Please excuse my rant here. I know EACH case may be different but there is a common thread here guys. You better have title in hand before someone takes your money. Thanks for bearing with me.

EDIT: after seeing it in person and thinking 1952 model, we later confirmed it was indeed a 52 by the doors, the speedometer and the vin tag which appeared to be original.....but the owner SWEARS its a 1948. Yeah, HE needs to get that title!!

well its hard to find a true 1967 chevy one ton truck under $3500