Attention: TDR Forum Junkies I’ve got a bit of a problem with selling an old truck, and could use some advice.
I have this old 77 Dodge ¾ ton, FT 4x4 extended cab truck. I bought it just over a year ago in Ohio (I’m in PA). It has a Western 7. 5 plow on it, and my intention had been to fix it up and use it as a back-up plow truck.
Well, the company promising me 10 accounts only came up with 2. So I had more equipment than I needed, and limited income to fix up this old truck. I’ve patched most of the rust on the cab, and primmered it. The engine and transmission seem to work fine- we’ve driven it back and forth between my shop, my in-law’s (where it’s stored) and a buddy’s shop.
I just bought a 94 Dodge that’s set up nicely for what we do, and really don’t need this old 77. So I decided now was the time to transfer registration to my name, and just sell it outright. Turns out there are 2 errors on the signed and notarized Ohio title; first, the price is smudged, second, the seller re-wrote the first initial of his name. The dear ladies at my local AAA say Harrisburg will reject the title. They’re saying the only thing I could do is get a new notarized statement from the notary in Ohio stating everything is accurate; but there’s still no guarantee Harrisburg would accept it anyway.
So what’s a guy to do? I don’t need the truck, though I could use some $$ out of it.
Does anyone know if I can sell it as a parts truck w/o the title? Or could this be sold in Ohio?
Honestly, if someone needed a decent parts vehicle & a decent plow, this could be perfect. I’ve got about $1500 into this truck excluding my time. If anyone is interested in it, please let me know. Also, if you have any idea of how to sell it properly, I’d love to hear from you.
Here are 2 pictures from when I bought it and a picture of after I did some work to it. I would be more than happy to answer any questions, or take more pictures.
~Matt
I have this old 77 Dodge ¾ ton, FT 4x4 extended cab truck. I bought it just over a year ago in Ohio (I’m in PA). It has a Western 7. 5 plow on it, and my intention had been to fix it up and use it as a back-up plow truck.
Well, the company promising me 10 accounts only came up with 2. So I had more equipment than I needed, and limited income to fix up this old truck. I’ve patched most of the rust on the cab, and primmered it. The engine and transmission seem to work fine- we’ve driven it back and forth between my shop, my in-law’s (where it’s stored) and a buddy’s shop.
I just bought a 94 Dodge that’s set up nicely for what we do, and really don’t need this old 77. So I decided now was the time to transfer registration to my name, and just sell it outright. Turns out there are 2 errors on the signed and notarized Ohio title; first, the price is smudged, second, the seller re-wrote the first initial of his name. The dear ladies at my local AAA say Harrisburg will reject the title. They’re saying the only thing I could do is get a new notarized statement from the notary in Ohio stating everything is accurate; but there’s still no guarantee Harrisburg would accept it anyway.
So what’s a guy to do? I don’t need the truck, though I could use some $$ out of it.
Does anyone know if I can sell it as a parts truck w/o the title? Or could this be sold in Ohio?
Honestly, if someone needed a decent parts vehicle & a decent plow, this could be perfect. I’ve got about $1500 into this truck excluding my time. If anyone is interested in it, please let me know. Also, if you have any idea of how to sell it properly, I’d love to hear from you.
Here are 2 pictures from when I bought it and a picture of after I did some work to it. I would be more than happy to answer any questions, or take more pictures.
~Matt
