About the title.
How much did it cost you to get a title for your car?
I'm 15, can I get a title put in my name, or do I have to put it in my parent's name?
I was looking on TXDOT and I am going to send the title office an E-mail. What should I tell them? Do I need to tell them the whole story about it being on my Grandpa's land when he bought it?
Zak
If the 235 & the 216 are so close why does it matter which one I put in the car?
Zak
I honestly don't remember what it cost, Zak. I remember that it seemed like I was handing, or sending, ten bucks or twenty bucks or more to a different office (or person) in two states every few days.......and that has been a few years ago. Be optimistic! Things may be easier now. Oh, sure.Quote:
Originally Posted by Corvette85
I also don't know whether there's a minimum age for obtaining a car title.
As Dave advised, get the numbers off the car and send, or carry, the information to the Texas Department of Transportation. On the VERY remote chance that there is an old license plate on the car, send them that number, too. Couldn't hurt.
There is a local (for you) phone number for the Texas Department of Transportation, "Vehicle Titles and Registration - Lost Titles". If I recall, it's in Arlington. Try (817) 649-5938. If they can't help you maybe they can point you in the right direction.
If you write, I suggest that you keep it brief, simple, and businesslike. If they need to know more, they'll ask you. Tell them that you are inquiring about procedures for obtaining title to an antique automobile that was abandoned on a relative's property (however many) years ago, as you are considering restoring the car. If you want to, you can give them the make and model and the numbers you have, but they probably don't give a hoot at this point.. Then thank them in advance for any information they can give you.
I'd let the matter of you age slide for the time being.
Jim
if that was true my nova would be running 22's in the 1/4 mile:LOL:Quote:
Originally Posted by Corvette85
:LOL: yeah we all know how that goes:LOL:Quote:
Originally Posted by robot
Big Tracks-Thanks for all of your help. I'll try to contact them today by E-mail. The only bad thing is that my Grandpa lives near Paris, Texas and I won't be able to get the numbers for at least a week. I'm going to spend a couple of weeks with him at the first of July. Should I go ahead and contact them, or should I wait to get the numbers? Hopefully it won't cost much.
Zak
Here's what I said, "I am inquiring about procedures for obtaining a title to an antique automobile that was abandoned on my relative's property over 30 years ago. I am looking to restore the car. The car is a 1948 Chevrolet Stylemaster. Thank you for your time, Zak". Does this sound good? I hope you don't mind I used what you said. Maybe I'll get a response soon.
Zak
Sounds okay to me, Zak, and I'd go ahead and contact them and get things in motion.
Even though it will be an e-mail try to make it look as much like a regular business letter as you can, like using "Dear Sir" or "Gentlemen" for a salutation, and close it with "Sincerely" or just "Thank you". (In any case, don't sign off "Love, Zak"!)
Sorry 'bout that. Sometimes a guy can't help being a wise-ass ......
If you wish, you could add something like "The former owners of the car, a 1948 Chevrolet, are unknown. I would appreciate any information you can give me as to how I should proceed". As I said, I don't think whoever reads your letter will be a bit interested in what kind of a car it is, but adding something like that at least would keep the letter from looking quite as skimpy.
Sign off with your full name. Under that put your regular home address, and under that put your e-mail address even though it should appear on there automatically. You can put your phone number on there too if you just want to, but they won't use it.
Good luck, and let me know what kind of a response you get.
Jim
Thanks, I'll do that as soon as I have a chance.
Zak
Should I wait to get the plates and #'s?
Tip #1: Be prepared to not get a response from an email. They dont give a darn and the clerk that opens the emails will be clueless as to who to send it to.
Tip #2: A face to face visit is better by far. Look into their eyes and all you will see is hair roots. Ask for a supervisor when they drool.
Tip #3: There is an inspection station (NOT safety inspection) that looks at cars coming off of salvage title, etc. Those guys are the most knowledgeable and usually one or more of them are hot rodders. Take a picture of the car with you to show it. They will tell you the real skinny. Write it down. Get their name and phone number so you can beg their help later when you hit one of the deadbeats.
been there, done that, still pissed
mike in tucson
Thanks fopr the advice. If I don't get a response I'll go up to the office.
Zak
I wouldn't think there is any need to hurry to get the numbers because they (Texas DOT) probably aren't going to be in a big hurry to get back to you. In the meantime why don't you call that Arlington number and tell them what you need? You never know, a decent and helpful person just might answer the phone!Quote:
Originally Posted by Corvette85
Jim
It's only been said a half dozen times . . . CALL THE DMV!
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Don
I'm off of the motor hunt. I already said it, I'm trying to get the title. The DMV is closed already so I will call tomorrow.
Zak
I didn't mean to put V6. Sorry, Zak.