Project "Critter" begins

[83Eagle!]

If anyone can get this back together it is TrapperJack.  I have seen your work and been nothing but impressed.  I have been following this post since I discovered and I wish I had your know how.

[trapperjack]

We seem to be at a crossroads here. For one, I haven't had time to work on it, just look at it as I walk to and from my work truck each day. And, I can't seem to get in touch with the previous owner for one last bit of paperwork. I have the signed and notarized title, and a bill of sale, as well as all recieipts for just about everything ever done to the car. But Texas requires this one extra piece of paper, without it, no title. Haven't been able to get in touch with the previous owners through e-mail or phone for weeks. My fear is that there are medical problems. I don't think they are intentionally dodging me. But, long story short, no title means it's a waste of time, effort, blood, sweat, and money to try and get it fixed. I really, really don't want to use this one for parts, but am considering that if I can't get a title. I left the paper to be signed and returned to me by mail, and have called several times, left voice mail, and have e-mailed the daughter, but have never heard back.
So, the seats, carpet, transmission, axles, and half shaft wil bolt right on to the Javelina Kammback. What do ya'll think, wait a little longer? Or bite the bullet and start getting the Javelina ready to go? I do nOT want to be a thorn in the side of the people I bought it from, my guess is, their plate is full enough without worrying about me.
Discuss.

[Gil-SX4]

Why didn't they sing the title when they first gave it you, in Texas you don't need to have any of the paper work Notarise, you do need a Vehicle Title Application, it needs to be sing by the seller all so.

http://www.dot.state.tx.us/txdoteforms/GetForm?formName=/130-U.pdf&preference=PDFForm&appID=/vtr&fileID=1233334&status=/reportError.jsp&configFile=WFServletConfig.xml

You have 20 days from the day of purchase or that the paper work is completed and sing to do the transfer.

[trapperjack]

The title is signed and notarized, also have a bill of sale. What I don't have is the certificate for application of title. I left that to be signed by the titled owner, the girl's mother, who has some major health issues. And this is an out of state rig, which means it has to have a safet inspection before applying for title.

[blondedriver]

yeah it is a ppain in the bumm about that title application. Any more I just print one off if buying or selling a car.  With a out of statecar first you get to get it and then you have to get a temp tag to drive it up to get inspected for the saftey and vin number then you can get registration

[trapperjack]

Well, I'm going to give it another week or so, and then will be stripping the critter, as much as I hate to. The tranny has only about 3000 miles, non-feedback carb, carpet, seats, and lots of other stuff will go on the Javelina kammback, possibly axles, too, depending on gearing. I have a NP 229 transfer case sitting on the garage floor, too, no reason not to put that in while everything is out. Gas tank and sender will also go to the Javelina.

The Javelina Kammback had a freshly rebuilt 258 before it was parked in a Texas pasture in 93, have started and driven it around the land, so will go with that for the powerplant. Will use the Critter halfshafts too, as the ones on the Javelina click and clack like crazy.

Hope something happens in the next week or so, but if not at least maybe I'll get the javelina Kammback back on the road.

[blondedriver]

Ever feel like you should be a kid again ,, getting out the note pad and start working on getting good at forging the parents signature?  I would go talk to the local tag and title office. It may be possible to send a registered letter to there last known address. If it is returned they maight be willing to take it as you were unable to contace them. 

But this is also a good thing for any one buying a car in Texas ,, get the Title application before you go to get the car!!!!

[trapperjack]

Well, if patience is a virtue, my one virtue has paid off. Spoke with the P O today, the paperwork is on it's way. It went to wrong po box, but should have it next week. I'm soooo glad I didn't drop the tranny the other night. I was about 2 beers from it. and glad their family is o.k.

[LkN]

great! 

[blondedriver]

WOO HOO a EGG for both Trapper and the P.O.   

[IowaEagle]

Yes indeedy!

[83Eagle!]

Very cool.  Glad to hear it was just a little mix up.

[trapperjack]

No progress to report, BUT....we had a frog drowner rain today, and afterwards I went out to see where the Critter was leaking from (don't they all). Am happy to report there were NO (0, nada, zilch) puddles or wet spots inside at all, not even in the usual places. Interior is high and dry. wish I could come up with some time to work on her.

[IowaEagle]

Frog Drowner.  Never heard that one.  Now we have cows and flat rocks.   High and dry, a well trained Criter.

[Herman]

Yeah, we never had any problem with her leaking into the interior.  Just oil out of the valve cover...

Sorry 'bout taking so long to get that paperwork to you.  No health issues with our family, just w/both sets of parents.  It's a bummer when they don't "bounce back" like they used to, worse when they start  fretting about not bouncing back.  Things seem to be getting better with my folks--it was to the point of realizing that at some point too soone we're going to be the oldest generation in the family...through us all for a loop for awhile.  I think we've all grasped the fact, we just don't like it.  Thankfully, things seem to be on the upswing.  My wife's Mom is still having some issues.  Her father's come through his chemo and all and gotten a clean bill of health for the time being.  It's been an interesting spring and summer.  At some point I just lost focus on most everything else.

Thanks for not giving up on the Critter.  She's a great little car with a lot of life left in 'er.