Hey everybody,, Just joined the forum since i just purchased my dream truck yesterday. It's a 1958 Chevy Apache 3100 6cyl/3speed stepside. I always wanted one of these trucks and finally found one i could afford that wasn't completely gone. My question is,,what is the best way to go about getting a title for it. It was a old farm truck and the owner died years ago and the grandson had no paperwork what so ever on it. I went to the DMV and they only keep records back 10yrs and it wasn't in there system. Thanks for any info
Well that is a bummer. You could file for lost title. Take in the vin and file. I know it sound sneeky but they have no record of this old stuff. You could say you lost your title. And they will order a new one. That how I would do it. Congratz on the new truck. I got Grandas 59 after he passed. But it had a title. Fun truck to work with. Lots of reproduction parts. You can try www.stovebolt.com for more info. They are always there to help.
Good deal,,thanks man. I just registered on stovebolt. Seems like there is alot more action over there. Just waiting on administer to approve me.
Welcome You might try looking for info on the 47-54 forum...more action, similiar issues, even if we are "older" than you. For a lost title in Washington state you take the truck in for a State Patrol inspection and they take your bill of sale info, VIN numbers and what not, and 3 years later you get a title if nothing shows up against it. Check with your local DMV. Good luck and have fun with your truck. Oh - If you do jump forums, you will need to post some photos.
