Hello my name is carl would like to know where Ican get a title for my panel. Bought it from a guy who lost the title. Truck has a front clip from a 78 nova. so have no way of finding any id. Would like a 48 title for f1 panel. Thank You Carl W

 

Carl, first off, welcome to the forum. Glad to have you. Please post your location as most states have different requirements for titles. A bonded title may be the best way to go if your state has that option. The folks here are very helpful and will give you any assistance they can. You have found the best site for Ford truck info. on the web. Post some pictures as soon as you can. We like pictures. Looking forward to following your build.

Gil

 

Looks like Carl is from Michigan. So if any of in Michigan can help that would be great!

 

Thanks for reply Iam from farmington hills michigan. Not sure what michigan titles rules are. SEEN some ads for titles for sale wondered if anyone has used them? Idont have any vin numbers to give. not to cumputer smart will post pics if Ican figure it out. Carl

 

If, in fact, the PO did have the truck titled in his name (a lot of the time they say they lost the title when they just never bothered to do the paper work) there are forms you can get from the state to have the PO sign so you can get a duplicate title. If the PO will go with you to the county office or branch they wouldn't need to use these forms.

Not sure how Mich works, in some states you have to get the duplicate in the POs name, then he signs it over to you to get a title in your name.

Call 1-888-SOS-MICH (1-888-767-6424) and they can tell you how to get started and what you will need to do.

If I were you I'd feel better if I knew what the VIN was before I called them, maybe others on this site can tell you where any hidden VINs might be, if they even did such a thing in 1948.

Good luck.

 

Honestly, without a VIN, your not going to get too far. The only places to my knowledge that Ford put them would be on the passenger side frame rail, just in from of the firewall, or on the stamped tag in the glove box