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Abandoned vehicle question
Posted on 5/5/25 at 4:35 pm
Posted on 5/5/25 at 4:35 pm
There is an abandoned 70s ish Ford Truck on my property. I have the registration but no title. It's not registered in my name (i think the registered owner may be in prison). I have no key. Is it possible to have a key made for this truck if i wanted to fix it up and use the truck? I believe it was running within the last 10 years.
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Posted on 5/5/25 at 4:37 pm to lsutigers1987
Ole baw going to stomp your arse when he gets out of the joint and realize you stole his ride.
Posted on 5/5/25 at 4:38 pm to lsutigers1987
first thing to do is get a provisional title for a heritage vehicle.
Posted on 5/5/25 at 4:39 pm to 0x15E
Nah he's on drugs and doesn't want the truck anymore. It's been abandoned for many years. I just need a key for it to see if it'll kick on.
Posted on 5/5/25 at 4:41 pm to lsutigers1987
Does your house have or has had wheels?
Posted on 5/5/25 at 4:46 pm to Traffic Circle
quote:
Does your house have or has had wheels?
No
Posted on 5/5/25 at 4:48 pm to lsutigers1987
truck that old you can buy an ignition with new keys for 20 bucks or so, easy to change
Posted on 5/5/25 at 4:50 pm to 0x15E
Doubtful.
Most cons are candyasses.
That's why they're cons.
Most cons are candyasses.
That's why they're cons.
Posted on 5/5/25 at 4:51 pm to lsutigers1987
quote:
Is it possible to have a key made for this truck if i wanted to fix it up and use the truck?
Nope. I'll be happy to get the old crappy Ford truck that nobody wants off your property for you.
Posted on 5/5/25 at 4:51 pm to lsutigers1987
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I just need a key for it to see if it'll kick on.
It won't.
You need a battery, drain the gas, and an oil change before attempting to turn it over.
Posted on 5/5/25 at 4:52 pm to lsutigers1987
Go see a justice of the peace and ask them to do a good faith possession. That should allow you to get the truck titled in your name
ETA… assuming you’re in Louisiana
ETA… assuming you’re in Louisiana
This post was edited on 5/5/25 at 4:53 pm
Posted on 5/5/25 at 4:54 pm to lsutigers1987
Sell the truck and send ol baw the money…he could use it to buy honey buns and such… 
Posted on 5/5/25 at 4:57 pm to lsutigers1987
Posted on 5/5/25 at 4:59 pm to lsutigers1987
quote:
Nah he's on drugs and doesn't want the truck anymore. It's been abandoned for many years. I just need a key for it to see if it'll kick on.
why do you need a key?
70's model truck is super simple to hot wire.
Posted on 5/5/25 at 4:59 pm to Glock17
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Go see a justice of the peace and ask them to do a good faith possession. That should allow you to get the truck titled in your name
ETA… assuming you’re in Louisiana
Yeah Alabama has similar abandoned property laws. You just have to go to your local courthouse (or maybe have a sheriff deputy come out) and you tell them you have abandoned property on your property. They will then write up some document for you and "try" to co tact the original owner. Then the owner has so many days to come get their property.
Posted on 5/5/25 at 5:01 pm to LSUTIGRE
quote:
truck that old you can buy an ignition with new keys for 20 bucks or so, easy to change
Yep. Videos on YT
Posted on 5/5/25 at 5:02 pm to lsutigers1987
quote:
doesn't want the truck anymore
At least, for your purposes he doesn't.
Posted on 5/5/25 at 5:09 pm to lsutigers1987
quote:
There is an abandoned 70s ish Ford Truck on my property. I have the registration but no title. It's not registered in my name (i think the registered owner may be in prison). I have no key. Is it possible to have a key made for this truck if i wanted to fix it up and use the truck? I believe it was running within the last 10 years.
In Louisiana if you have had possession of it for 10 years you can go to the Justice of the Peace and have them declare you the owner and you can get a title in your name and do anything you want with it.
if you are just looking to use it then you can literally buy the lock cylinder on Amazon with key for $15. They are easy to change out - just watch a youtube video.
Amazon
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quote:BRLA.gov
Abandoned Vehicles
One who possesses a moveable as an owner for 10 years acquires ownership by prescription. Neither title nor good faith is required for this prescription. The bottom line? If you can prove you have possessed a vehicle for 10 years, then you can apply for a judgment recognizing you as the owner.
This post was edited on 5/5/25 at 5:13 pm
Posted on 5/5/25 at 5:10 pm to lsutigers1987
Before you try to start it, take out the spark plugs and put a little oil in each cylinder. Let it soak overnight. Take off the belts and manually crank over the crank shaft.
Do this every day till the crank shaft spins without too much effort.
Do this every day till the crank shaft spins without too much effort.
Posted on 5/5/25 at 5:16 pm to UptownJoeBrown
quote:Or simply pour some ATF into the carb.
Before you try to start it, take out the spark plugs and put a little oil in each cylinder.
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