no title , don't run, hand him $500. and be done thats cheap for a good platform for a rig , easiest way I know to obtain a title is claim it was a junk yard vehicle and apply for a salvage title , make sure you do your homework on what your state requires to make it legal , they will want receipts for all work done + all parts used believe most states require at least $4500. worth of pocket costs before they'll issue a salvage title and it must pass there inspection
that don't include cost of what you paid for it .they will tax it also with current new value not book value .
hope this helps you figuring out if you really want to take on this long process to satisfy your state requirments.
good luck with your decission :scratch: