Newbie wannabe here in Utah

I would really suggest you grab it. I know there have been many voices saying no title, no takey, but this is an nicely shaped ham... it's a rebuilder no doubt, but not over the head of anyone with basic survival skills. I think it deserves it, even if has to spend it's glory days as a long long long term week-end project. I agree with Larry that going to the owner with $200-$300 should be a realistic offer. You may be surprised when they accept, and with what the value of taking on the project will give you as payback, however long it takes might just make it worth it... few things worthwhile are easy, but make em fun and they get easier.
Isn't this madness all about fun?

Yes it could have been part of a rental fleet or something. There must be at least five numerical digits in the VIN. Use paint stripper first before going with any abrasives. Some times the numbers aren't stamped very deep. Probably filled with paint.

Since I have not purchased this trailer yet and won't until the owner gets a title for it, I have passed along to them all the advice and info I have learned from this great bunch of vintage trailer enthusiasts here.  This couple lives off the grid in a hunting cabin and needs a new water pump for their well.  They are trying to sell something(trailer) in order to pay for the new pump.  They tell me they have an offer for $300 without providing a title with the sale, only a bill of sale but they still haven't sold it to this buyer.  They are trying to get as much $ out of it as possible which I can't blame them for.  They think they can take it to So. California and get "a mint" for it,  costing them $ to even get it there(if it even makes it) that they will most likely not recoup.  As you all know condition is everything when it comes to the value of these vintage trailers.  It will need the entire front rebuilt and the rear and roof will need some rebuilding as evident by the water damage.  The water tank, gaslight, and dinette benches are all missing and the table is not salvageable. Some of the exterior skin will need to be replaced too.  So I offered them $300 when they get the title.  We'll see what happens but I don't expect to hear from them.  It's funny how some people think their neglected vintage trailers are worth "a mint" when they haven't done the research to know what they are really worth or how much work is involved in bring them back to working condition.  I continue to look for one that will work for me and not have so much risk(no title).  Thank you for all your help and advice. I have learned so much already from ya'all. I will let you all know what I find in my search for a vintage trailer.  Maybe if I'm lucky it will be this Lakewood.  

Well that is about what I paid for mine. But he delivered it and it has all the parts including the complete gas light, dinette,water tank,etc. Mine did not have title but not a big deal for me. Hope they come around for you and good luck.

I found a 1969 Jet for sale.  Anyone have experience working on a Jet or know much about them?  




I only have 3 pics, hopefully I can get more from the seller.  It's about 1 hr. and 20 min. drive to see it. 

Seller is asking $600 or trade for a snowmobile. I don't have snowmobile to trade. This one has a title!  Here's one more photo.