JTFormula Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I came across a 89 IH 4600 flatbed with lift gate for sale with 20k original miles. Besides needing a good bath, the truck looks pretty decent and the price is right. The only thing is the seller does not have a title. He bought it 4 years ago and just used it on a farm. He said since it was a government truck, it didn't have a title. I did some research and I found that Govt vehicles sold to the public will have a Standard Form 97 (SF97) that I can take to the DMV to title it. Unfortunately he doesn't even have that.Do any of you guys know a relatively easy way to obtain a title for this thing? Should I even bother pursuing this? I must have sent 15 emails back and forth with the owner, who has been very nice to answer my questions. I just don't want to waste my time any further if I can't do anything with this truck. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26433-any-one-know-how-to-get-a-title-for-a-govt-owned-truck/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 NJ is not as easy. Its a state of jerkoff laws and shit DMV. If it was NH I wouldn't have a problem because you don't have titles for older vehicles. I know before if you had just a bill of sale, you can go and register the truck then transfer that registation to a title in another state. I had a guy in NH who used to do title stuff for me but I don't think he is around any more. I contacted a title company who said this is the type of work they do. I'll see what they say and how much for the service. I'd hate to pass up a 20k original mile truck for a price thats less then the value of the motor and trans alone. I really don't need a flatbed with a lift gate but price is everything. Plus I can turn around and sell it once I get a clean NJ title in my name. I think it would be an easy flip. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26433-any-one-know-how-to-get-a-title-for-a-govt-owned-truck/#findComment-130404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I came across a 89 IH 4600 flatbed with lift gate for sale with 20k original miles. Besides needing a good bath, the truck looks pretty decent and the price is right. The only thing is the seller does not have a title. He bought it 4 years ago and just used it on a farm. He said since it was a government truck, it didn't have a title. I did some research and I found that Govt vehicles sold to the public will have a Standard Form 97 (SF97) that I can take to the DMV to title it. Unfortunately he doesn't even have that.Do any of you guys know a relatively easy way to obtain a title for this thing? Should I even bother pursuing this? I must have sent 15 emails back and forth with the owner, who has been very nice to answer my questions. I just don't want to waste my time any further if I can't do anything with this truck.I buy surplus trucks and trailers from the Government and he is right, you get that stupid form instead of a title. Ask him if he bought it at a live auction or not? If he has only had it a few years, I bet he bought it on Government Liquidation.com. If that is the case, you can get a replacement form from them for $25.00 if he will sign the paperwork to apply for it. I have had to do that in the past and it is not that big of a deal as long as the seller is telling you the truth. Then you just diddy-bopp on down and use that form to apply at the DMV for a new title in your name and hopefully 10 days later you get your title in the mail.If you go look for the title everyday in the back of your mailbox, first buy one of those mesh hats that us farmers wear. They you bend the brim into a sharp V. That is how we easily get into our mailboxes to pull out our "gummint" checks.......... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26433-any-one-know-how-to-get-a-title-for-a-govt-owned-truck/#findComment-130422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I can check for you at letterkenny army depot at the surplus office. I may be able to get that form without the fee. I know a few folks there that should do it. Let me know Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26433-any-one-know-how-to-get-a-title-for-a-govt-owned-truck/#findComment-130465 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 That would be awesome Mike. You want me to pm the vin # to you and anything else you need? Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26433-any-one-know-how-to-get-a-title-for-a-govt-owned-truck/#findComment-130470 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Yes please do , it will give me something to do while I'm laid up. Might take me a week or so as my family is on vacation and I'm not healthy enough for driving yet, but I'll try in the mean time to get this worked out for you via the phone. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26433-any-one-know-how-to-get-a-title-for-a-govt-owned-truck/#findComment-130496 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted July 27, 2012 Author Share Posted July 27, 2012 Fantastic. I'll send the VIN by the end of the night Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26433-any-one-know-how-to-get-a-title-for-a-govt-owned-truck/#findComment-130600 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Made a few calls yesterday and left msgs hope to hear something Monday Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26433-any-one-know-how-to-get-a-title-for-a-govt-owned-truck/#findComment-130926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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