70 Duster missing title

well this stuff happens all the time, if the car hasn't been reported stolen then its not stolen....and the last owner of the car truck boat thing object is now in the hands of someone that wants it....right when you get done making it wantable some asshat that gave up on it "claims" it..... now your screwed out of your money and your efforts....find a legal way to get proper title or paperwork before you begin otherwise its a parts car truck boat thing object or....still a racecar :) see the light at the end of the tunnel????