Yes I agree with that. The funny this is after I spent all this money I may just end up with a spare magnum anyway! I found a truck just like mine except not rusted it needs a transfer he wants 400 bucks for it. If he can get a title I'm gonna buy it and either fix the transmission or put mine in it.
If the title was in his name he should be able to go with him to the DMV and fill out the paperwork for a lost title in front of the people. Don't fall for any b*******..