In need of some Braintrust help.
5+ years ago I was given a '57 Ford Custom Fordor by a family friend. When I showed up to pick up the car, he told me that he had the title but would have to get it to me later. His wife had just been in an accident and caring for her took precedence over finding me the title for the car he just gifted me. Since I didn't have any money tied up in this deal other than the tow truck to move the car, I didn't think twice.
Since I took possession of the car, life has gotten in the way of the project and I haven't thought too much about it. Now, I'm trying to get motivated on this thing and realized that I have never gotten the title from him. Also, within the past 5 years, this gentleman's wife has passed away and I can't get in touch with him. Shortly before she passed, they moved to the hill country somewhere. I don't know the address and he wont answer my calls.
Do any of you know how to get the title at this point? If I file for a lost title, it has to go to him for signatures first before I can transfer to me, no?
If any of you know of a way, I'd really appreciate it. Surely someone has some kind of loophole knowledge..
Please Help!!
5+ years ago I was given a '57 Ford Custom Fordor by a family friend. When I showed up to pick up the car, he told me that he had the title but would have to get it to me later. His wife had just been in an accident and caring for her took precedence over finding me the title for the car he just gifted me. Since I didn't have any money tied up in this deal other than the tow truck to move the car, I didn't think twice.
Since I took possession of the car, life has gotten in the way of the project and I haven't thought too much about it. Now, I'm trying to get motivated on this thing and realized that I have never gotten the title from him. Also, within the past 5 years, this gentleman's wife has passed away and I can't get in touch with him. Shortly before she passed, they moved to the hill country somewhere. I don't know the address and he wont answer my calls.
Do any of you know how to get the title at this point? If I file for a lost title, it has to go to him for signatures first before I can transfer to me, no?
If any of you know of a way, I'd really appreciate it. Surely someone has some kind of loophole knowledge..
Please Help!!
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