Should I buy this truck?

[Rustyiron]

Remember he might just be as cautious as the seller as you are as the buyer. There's a lot of "shenanigans" out there in today's world.
Reassurance of only wanting a photographic confirmation of the numbers with you being waaay out of state is a concern that's understandable.
Tell him that you don't want any person names or addresses show, just the Vin matching on the 2 pictures and remind him to put himself in your shoes in this long distance deal.
Hope it all works out for you

 

[Hay Dude]

Not much nefarious you can do with a photo of a VIN.
I don't even have a photo of the VIN in the door jamb lol

Like what's a buyer supposed to do? Send the guy a check with no proof of a title or even a VIN number? Come on....

I can't tell you right now the bank won't go for it, and neither should I.

Most vehicles I see advertised have a pic of the title with name and address covered up. And they have or will send you a picture of the door jamb decal to "cross proof" the VIN
I can't even get that!

Looking at other trucks when time allows

 

[airbiscuit]

Texting (with the seller) is an imperfect communication vehicle. A phone call would allow each of you to discuss your interests and misgivings about sharing photos of documents.

 

[Hay Dude]

Texting (with the seller) is an imperfect communication vehicle. A phone call would allow each of you to discuss your interests and misgivings about sharing photos of documents.

I did call him.

 

[LouNY]

Texting (with the seller) is an imperfect communication vehicle. A phone call would allow each of you to discuss your interests and misgivings about sharing photos of documents.

While a call is nice, texting leaves a trail that is printable.

 

[Jstpssng]

While a call is nice, texting leaves a trail that is printable.

As much as I hate texting, you are 100% right.
My company truck has a dash cam. When using the phone on bluetooth I have a record I can review, as long as I do so within a couple of days before it wraps.

 

[Hay Dude]

I’m thinking these next few days will determine if this truck is going to happen.

Sold like 20+ trucks in my lifetime and never denied the buyer a look at the title. I even sent photocopies of them.

Found this Sunday morning. Has automatic and a Cummins (at least I think so, picture of motor is red). 26’ flatbed. Would be cool if its an N-14, but I bet it’s an M-11. If it’s an early 2004, it won’t have a cooled EGR, either which would be good…
Don't know if it has diff locks

 

[Jstpssng]

I’m thinking these next few days will determine if this truck is going to happen.

Sold like 20+ trucks in my lifetime and never denied the buyer a look at the title. I even sent photocopies of them.

Found this Sunday morning. Has automatic and a Cummins (at least I think so, picture of motor is red). 26’ flatbed. Would be cool if its an N-14, but I bet it’s an M-11. If it’s an early 2004, it won’t have a cooled EGR, either which would be good…
Don't know if it has diff locks

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According to this site

Decoded VIN - 1htwnadt54j022701 | HeavyTruckParts.Net

This page contains the decoded results for the VIN - 1htwnadt54j022701.

www.heavytruckparts.net

the engine is an International...

But still, they might actually be interested in selling.

 

[Hay Dude]

That’s weird. Usually IH engines, like the one I have, are like a blue/green color.
This one is red.