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New Guy, "New" GMC
This truck has been parked on the family farm in South Dakota for 40-ish years. I've always liked the look of it and recently stated as such to my Dad. From what I can gather it's a '61 with BBV6 (305A). I plan to restore it.
Come to find out, this truck belonged to a mechanic of a neighboring tractor/farm equipment dealership but he moved out of the area long ago. I performed a title search with the VIN via the SD online title search platform and had no luck. Anyone else have a method by which I can search for a title? To what lengths do I go to track down the original owner (assuming he can be found)? Words of wisdom appreciated. https://i.postimg.cc/YLKjfCGH/1961-IMG-6449.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/nXCZrtrY/1961-IMG-6450.jpg |
Re: New Guy, "New" GMC
File for a lost title. That should get you the information you need. Just put yourself down as the owner. For old vehicles like this you'll sometimes get the title mailed to you because it's just not in the books anymore. No one knows where or who owns it. First one to squeak gets the grease!
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Welcome ekindsfater!
The truck looks pretty clean. Any more photos of the interior? Hope you are able to get the title. :coolphotos: |
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Wonderful find!
I think it is either a 3000 or 4000, Maybe the running board makes one difference. Definitely the Serial # will tell you a lot. Is there a chance it is a 351 instead of a 305? I am looking forward to your progress on this beauty. |
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Check into a "bonded title".
In Illinois we can get a bonded title where the truck gets titled in your name but there is a bond worth the appraised value of the truck. For 3 years whoever can show a legal title has a chance to claim the bond. In that case you keep the truck and pay off the bond. After 3 years you're free and clear. |
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