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A fellow VCCA member who has no computer has a problem. He is attempting to obtain a title on a 1934 Chevrolet Master 1 1/2 ton truck.The trucknow has a low side bed on it but most likely came as a cab and chassis unit. The DMV here wants to value the truck at COST NEW. DMV does not have a cost guide for trucks. What he needs is the cost new, and if possible a copy of the page of the document from which the new cost came. If some one has this information and could E-Mail me a copy with the cost new price it would be appreciated.

I would think your DMV folks are "out to lunch" all day.
What they need is "true market value" right?
Did he bring the truck into the state from another US state?
I would check the Manheim Gold site. there used to be a link on the VCCA.org site, and print out their projected value according to actual condition of a 1934 1/2 ton or whatever they have. Try getting something in print, those guys often accept any "official" documents you can provide. I would say for a
1 1/2 ton truck ad in 1934, look in a archived major city newspaper ads from 1934.

Or to get the right on the money
skinny, ask Gene.

BTW Manheim Gold only showed values for cars.

Glyn,
I sent you the info., you may not revieve it until tomorrow as my email is backed up .

GLYN...See what did I tell You about Gene!
:vcca:

I have known about King Gene for quite some time. I am beginning to think that the whole old chevy world would come apart without his help. Gene is just one of the many who help here but he has some resources that are just not available any where else. My public thanks to Gene for his help.

Mr. Mack, who knows how the DMV works, they were very specific in telling my friend what they needed. These units are pretty much basket cases now. In addition to what he was told locally he went to the State office for help. They told him no title could be issued to an incomplete unit. The local level told him that he could not assemble them until he has title. Will keep every one posted on the outcome.

Well, that is a bad situation to be in.
Maybe he should try to get a title in another state and then transfer it to your state.
That sounds odd that they can tell you not to assemble a truck without having a title. I got a rebuilders title here in Texas, it e intailed filling out a few forms and taking some pictures, but that was several years ago. Do you have an antique advocy group in your state, that lobbies the state lawmakers for the old hobby cause?

In this state we get our license plates and titles from the DMV office run by the county supposedly with in the laws that are promulgated by the state legislature, so he should be getting the same response at both levels. He is doing better today feels that he will have the paper work running soon. I suggested that since we have a governor running for re election that he contact that office and ask the two parties to get their heads together and operate the same way.

It never hurts to call on a guy that is "working for you" like a Gov. Ha!

That happened to me about a month ago when I was reregistering my 31 coupe. It was in non op for many years and when I went in about a month ago one of the things that they needed was the original cost new. I told them $675, but I did not have to show them any proof of the price. Hope your friend can get it done. Good luck.

glyn the new price of a 1934 1.5 ton cab & chassis is as follows;
Model "PA" 131" wheel base single rear wheel $575.00
Model "PB" 131" WB dual rear wheel with 30x5 F.& R tires $595.00
Model "PB" same WB and 8 ply 32 x 6 F & R tires $695.00
Model "PB" same WB and 30 x 6 f, 8 ply 32 x 6 rear $625.00
Model "PC" 157" WB and single rear wheel 30x5 F, 32x6 Rear $605.00
Model "PD" same WB dual rears 30x5 F & R $625.00
Model "PD" same WB dual rears 30x5 F, 8 ply 32x6 R $655.00
Model "PD" same WB dual rears, 8 ply 32x6 F & R $ 670.00