Considering M35A2 offer - Thoughts?

[MRDunlap]

I have been offered a 69 M35A2, was running, been sitting 3 years, usual minor rust, for $3000 delivered from VA to NC, only catch is it was never been titled. Any input is appreciated thanks

 

[FloridaAKM]

A lot of the more knowledgeable guys here won't touch an untitled truck unless it is a salvage parts truck. Others will be by later on to fill in more details.

 

[Scar59]

What paper work does the current "owner" possess? Did he buy it from someone? Or, did he find it? I'm not up to date on NC motor vehicle laws; It may be able to be titled with a bill of sale once the VIN is verified clean. Several scenarios exist; then it may just be a parts trucks if not stolen.

 

[Tracer]

I don't know how the laws are in North Carolina, in California & Nevada folks will usually pass on an untitled vehicle. I recommend talking with your local DMV before you part with any cash.

 

[98G]

Have a clear plan in place to acquire a title before proceeding.

 

[MRDunlap]

The truck has changed hands a few times and was never titled, sale would be only bill if sale, nc law would require me to aquire a bonded title

 

[Scar59]

The truck has changed hands a few times and was never titled, sale would be only bill if sale, nc law would require me to aquire a bonded title

Sounds like there is some light at the end of the tunnel, bonded title gets it on the road and plates. Cost prohibited?

 

[98G]

Are you willing to obtain a bonded title? Is this an easy and certain process?

 

[bikeman]

Bonded title is my understanding too... and you have to keep it for 3 years IIRC? After that, the state will issue a normal title.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Whatever you do, make sure that the VIN is ran by a LEO. Also, the VIN is stamped in the frame, make darn sure that matches the bill of sale and data plate.

 

[armytruck63]

Why didn't the current owner go to the trouble of getting a title?

Maybe something is rotten in the state of Denmark.

 

[MRDunlap]

Seems to have been used as a farm truck untill parked, I have ID# from dash is 18 digits instead the normal 17 so i dont know how to run it? Should also be on frame in F/L Wheel Well right?

 

[bikeman]

Seems to have been used as a farm truck untill parked, I have ID# from dash is 18 digits instead the normal 17 so i dont know how to run it? Should also be on frame in F/L Wheel Well right?

Send me what you got (PM) and I'll run it against the system to give you an actual answer as to what's what. I can also provide the official document as to what the Army said it's information was, and sign an MFR to the same. I've done it before... and I was supposed to do it for someone else, and lost their stuff. sheit... time to post a new thread.

 

[MRDunlap]

PM sent Thanks

 

[Tracer]

Seems to have been used as a farm truck untill parked, I have ID# from dash is 18 digits instead the normal 17 so i dont know how to run it? Should also be on frame in F/L Wheel Well right?

Yes on the frame in the left front wheel well, just a little forward of the front axle. Take a scraper just incase there is a lot of paint. Good Luck!

 

[Recovry4x4]

Normally the VIN is 9 characters. Should be something like 0525-10045

 

[MRDunlap]

Does the DMV tittle these trucks with only 9 character VIN numbers? Everything ive found requires 17? Im trying to check any background this truck might have had. Thanks

 

[texas30cal]

Mine is titled with the 17 digit vin from the data plate.

 

[Recovry4x4]

17 digit VINs didn't exist in 69. Some folks add the registration number to the VIN and create their own number. My old wrecker had a 6 character VIN and was titled without issue. Only the VIN is stamped in the frame.

 

[texas30cal]

Gotcha, learn something new every day around here!!