on_canuck Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 Hi, my husband has purchased his long time passion, 1948 truck, state-side (we're canadian) BUT it doesn't have a title. He's stressing out so I thought I'd try to help him out. Boarder-crossing is telling us we can't bring it back without a title. DMV is telling us that we need to put full insurance on it and register it in order to get a title. Eventhough there is an engine in it, it doesn't work (along with alot in the truck but it looks 'cool' LOL). Can anyone help us out with our options to get it back home so my hubby can start "playing". Let me know if you need more info at all.... I'll be back soon. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Wolf Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 Take it apart transport it as used truck parts.Then apply for a Title in Canada.We did that with a fuel altered drag car once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
on_canuck Posted June 9, 2005 Author Share Posted June 9, 2005 My husband is thinking about that. Just one question though, how much does he have to take it apart to be considered "truck parts"? thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveBerg Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 There are a couple of ways to handle this. The best approach is to hire a customs broker. You should find them in the yellow pages of any large size city, especially those near a border. Then go through the details with him/her. Sometimes a detailed bill of sale is sufficient, sometimes not. The alternative would be to purchase a title from one of the title vendors that advertise them. They claim its perfectly legal, and I have done it, but truthfully have my suspicions. That would at least get you a title in your name and that should solve the problem. I would first go to the customs broker though. they know all the tricks and shortcuts to legally get the job done for you. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Wolf Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 Since ours was a drag car it was easy.we did it in 2 tripsTrip one Engine and trans and tires and wheels.Trip 2 Frame and body, (body was fiberglass so it came off easy)I would think pull tha cab, fenders and bed off the frame would do it.maybe the engine?He will be removing all of those anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
on_canuck Posted June 9, 2005 Author Share Posted June 9, 2005 that's true. he would be. thanks for the info. I think that may be one of the easier and less costly options. oh and thanks for the custom broker idea too. I am going to look into that a bit but from what I've found, that may be a little more costly than what we're wanting to get into. THANKS EVERYONE!!! if anyone else has any other info that may help us, I'll keep checking this post. thanks again! CHEERS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Dwight V. Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 I've got a friend who lives in Ottowa who has imported many non-runners, you may want to drop him a note. Tell him Dwight sent you. His email is fiat@rogers.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stude8 Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 In Illinois a vehicle without an engine doesn't need a title to sell it if is older than 10 years of age. Take the engine out and then import an engine and parts vehicle seperately, problem solved unless border folks have other tricks. Stude8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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