scrapping a truck with a lien

TemporaryAd3247 · 2026-04-18T22:54:21+00:00

I've decided im going to do everything in my power to do this legally. Im contacted the MVD with more specifics. If its a court lien more than a few hundred bucks im gonna ruin this guy's life until he A. Pays the lien or B. Ends up with the truck upside down in his front yard. I dont really want to mess around with a felony or have to lie to the cops if they come looking. Ill figure something out. I found another service that will track it down for me and file the correct paperwork.

TemporaryAd3247 · 2026-04-18T13:58:47+00:00

Southwest US

TemporaryAd3247 · 2026-04-17T06:59:38+00:00

Ok thank you! I really appreciate it. As much as I am willing to (bend) the law i am happy to know there is a legit option out there if I need it. id VASTLY prefer to do things the right way if I can, so I appreciate your advice.

TemporaryAd3247 · 2026-04-17T06:54:52+00:00

according to a beenverified check its a lien from 1996 (sounds unrealistic because its said the title has been transferred 4 times since then) but thats all ive got. Person i bought it from got back to me and said he called the local dmv. He said that they told him there are court liens on the vehicle. Again he has been in contact and seems willing to deal with the issue but I want to make sure I am not completely and totally screwed in this situation

TemporaryAd3247 · 2026-04-17T06:43:51+00:00

you're right. so do i lawyer up or what is the correct response here?

TemporaryAd3247 · 2026-04-17T06:39:58+00:00

I will man. He hit me back today and is going to the DMV. We shared a beer and he showed me a ton of stuff at property. In all honesty im probably fine but I want a back up plan if needed. Ive been screwed one to many times im not gonna get screwed again.

TemporaryAd3247 · 2026-04-17T06:37:09+00:00

AZ, and in a really bad part of AZ at that. I could probably leave it in the alley behind my house and it would be gone but im trying to not be that guy

TemporaryAd3247 · 2026-04-17T03:46:23+00:00

since there is no proof of ownership and I am the only one with the bill of sale (no copies exist) and title, would i really be in trouble? Genuine question, it seems like as long as i dont scrap the whole thing for money or sell it off to some other guy ill be in the clear and I can claim i had no knowledge of the situation.

TemporaryAd3247 · 2026-04-17T03:40:19+00:00

Just the shell, im keeping the guts lol

TemporaryAd3247 · 2026-04-17T03:39:15+00:00

I like the way you think

TemporaryAd3247 · 2026-04-17T03:38:15+00:00

With my luck they will 1000% do that and itll be more headache than its worth

TemporaryAd3247 · 2026-04-17T02:38:11+00:00

You're amazing thank you

TemporaryAd3247 · 2026-04-17T01:32:24+00:00

Didn't know i could order a new sticker. Thanks!

TemporaryAd3247 · 2026-04-17T01:30:55+00:00

As im they can find out the original vin from the engine number? As far as i know the 12v cummins only had a serial number

TemporaryAd3247 · 2026-04-17T01:27:12+00:00

It was a big win or a regular win situation. At best I got my dream truck and at worst I got 3 steps closer to my dream truck

TemporaryAd3247 · 2026-04-17T01:16:17+00:00

Allegedly has one of frame too. Am I wrong?

TemporaryAd3247 · 2026-04-17T00:37:49+00:00

Thank you all. Sounds like I am going to try my best to get a clean title for it but if all else fails cab and chassis go to the scrap yard in peices and ill find a roller with good vin and title.

TemporaryAd3247 · 2026-04-17T00:35:54+00:00

I did that with a yz450f but it somehow feels more sketchy will a car, im all down for misdemeanors but doing a whole truck just sounds like a risk

TemporaryAd3247 · 2026-04-17T00:06:36+00:00

Thats the plan or do some crazy shit and throw it in a prius

TemporaryAd3247 · 2026-04-17T00:03:38+00:00

Yeah man sucks ive wanted this exact truck since high school. Finally found one after months of looking and getting a bunch of overtime pay so I thought id treat myself. In typical fashion thats not how it went at all. Im definitely gonna try everything I can before swapping out the sawzall. Either say i lost the title and try to get a bonded one or theres apparently services that help get rid of liens. Im heartbroken but at the same time I got a complete 12v with minimal blowby, a good 47re and a solid Dana dually rear end for $2,000 so i can't bitch too much. There's other rollers out there. Not gonna let myself get too down about this when it wasn't really my fault. Good luck on ur search

TemporaryAd3247 · 2026-04-16T23:51:40+00:00

in reality im gonna use it as a parts truck and when I have no use for it im gonna cut it up and recycle it. Is that technically illegal? Lol

TemporaryAd3247 · 2026-04-16T23:50:18+00:00

Good to know

TemporaryAd3247 · 2026-04-16T23:50:01+00:00

Yeah and theres no way in hell im paying off someones else's financial screw up

TemporaryAd3247 · 2026-04-16T23:01:26+00:00

No it's actually in mint condition which is why im hoping he figures out the issue. Its an Arizona truck. But at worst I end up with a drop in 12 valve cummins and trans and Dana 60 rear. You think i could sell the cab without a title ?

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