I live in Texas and I recently bought a 1962 Ford F100, before releasing the money, I was given an Arkansas Title with a VIN that matched the VIN on the Truck. I called the Arkansas DMV and they verified that the title was a valid title even though it was archived because it had not be registered in quite a while. Later I come to find out VIN on title and the VIN on the truck were fictitious. Apparently this was done to cover a non-repairable Texas title. In the State of Texas, a non-repairable vehicle can never be titled in Texas. Scammed !!! Seller will not return money. Texas DMV official states that if a frame swap is completed with a another VIN, then it is possible to get an assembled (kit-Car) vehicle title. That being said I need a new/old frame for 62 f-100 flareside or stuck with a vehicle that cannot be titled.

 

So why can't you title it? Just use the title you currently have and go off the door tag. No one is going to look further on that old of a vehicle.

 

You would think Ford390, I initially tried that. Texas DMV stated the vehicle was never registered in Texas, only Arkansas. They required a letter from Law Enforcement called a VIN verification letter. They determined that the VIN on the door plate was fictitious and checked the VIN on the frame. That's when they determined the frame VIN was a Non-Repairable Title VIN. rotten luck.

 

Why did you involve the cops? Should have just used the VTR-70 form and done self certification and declared the vehicle out of state. The truck qualifies for a antique or street rod license so no safety inspections.