We need a "You know what sux?" thread....

[sykanr0ng]

Walking out to find that the windshield of your parked Bronco was hit with a rock, and is now cracked from top to bottom on the driver side.

[Jesus_man]

Vandalism?

[mickphatmac]

That DOES SUCK!!!

[hockeydad4-22]

Walking out to find that the windshield of your parked Bronco was hit with a rock, and is now cracked from top to bottom on the driver side.

I may know a decent glass guy......

I will shoot you a PM

[sykanr0ng]

Vandalism?

I don't know, but it's in a parking lot not on the street, so I have that suspicion.

[akaFrankCastle]

I don't know if there is a way to win this thread, but I might be a contender.



The '73 Baja was stolen in 2012. When I went to have the VIN inspection done today, Colorado State Patrol impounded it.

[casadejohnson]

Wow, that sucks bad! What happens now?


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[Gunnibronco]

:Speechless:

[mickphatmac]

Un-F*^%ING BELIEVEABLE!!!!!!!!!!

I'm sorry Z!

[mickphatmac]

Dude, seriously...That Sux, Sorry.

So assuming that the previous owner had insurance on it and was reimbursed by the insurance company will they have any claim to it after three or four years? What happens next ?

[phyler]

That was a mic drop on the thread for sure. Huge bummer is a complete understatement.

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[Eck]

You win (or lose) depending on how you look at it. So what next?

[Digger]

Wow, that sucks. I don't know what to say. I hope there is a legal means for you to get it back.

[landshark]

Oh crap what a shitter

[akaFrankCastle]

I'll answer as best I can, based on what I was told by CSP.

The reporting party will be contacted to let them know the vehicle was recovered. They will determine if the vehicle is still considered stolen, or if conditions have changed since it was last reported in 2012. If they make a claim on the vehicle as the owners, it is their truck to take. Honestly, I think they will do so. The Bronco market being what it is, they would be foolish not to.

If it is determined that the vehicle was not stolen and maybe a misunderstanding took place, it will be released to whomever can prove ownership (bill of sale, title, etc.). That is, after they pay the storage fees ($30.00/day, starting today).

If the reporting party is unable to be contacted and no one shows up to claim ownership, it could be auctioned or sold off by either CSP or the towing company. When that could occur is unknown to me at the moment.

[Digger]

Do you have recourse again the seller?

[Justin]

Wow. Just, wow. You win.

[Viperwolf1]

Do you have recourse again the seller?

Should be able to sue the seller to get your purchase money back. That seller could then sue the person he bought it from.

[Moab Mike]

Holy Fudge!!!!!

[Colorado75bronc]

Holy crap dude! I'm so sorry to hear this, hopefully it'll be rectified in your favor!

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[Kinder]

This is the worst news I've heard in a long time, sorry.

[D&D72]

Wow! talk about worse case scenario and, with all you have done to save it. Really hope you can get a positive resolution.

[Jesus_man]

If there is anything we can do on your behalf - let us know.

[Rox Crusher]

Man, that really does suck. Sorry for your luck.

Hopefully you have a bill of sale and can use that to pursue getting your money back from the seller.

And if all of the planets and stars align, you can buy it back from the owner or at auction.

Hoping for the best !

[akaFrankCastle]

I don't want to hear anyone complaining about Colorado's vehicle inspections ever again.

[Gunnibronco]

I don't want to hear anyone complaining about Colorado's vehicle inspections ever again.

I don't know what exactly you mean, but I noticed your signature includes the 'stolen' truck again.

Fingers crossed.

[akaFrankCastle]

I noticed your signature includes the 'stolen' truck again.

Never took it off. Need to update that. An update in Members Rigs though.

I don't know what exactly you mean

Took the '72 in for inspection today to put MO tags on it. My CO Collector's expired in January (sticker still has June on it though?). Anyhow, the inspections here are much more thorough than the cursory process we enjoy in Colorado. They also involve the technician driving your vehicle, which pissed me off to no end.

Anyhow, among some of the things that are inspected:
Test drive for brake performance
VIN inspection/confirmation of production year
Steering wheel bind/play
Brake pedal power-brake reserve (do the brakes hold while running and after turned off)
Brake warning light
Wiper operation
Mirrors
Seat belts
Horn
High beam indicator
Glazing on glass
Wiper condition
Rear lights
Signal and brake lights
Reflectors
Gas cap
Front lights
Bumper height
Master cylinder condition and fluid level
Power steering pump condition and fluid level
Steering components (Tie rods, stabilizers, steering box, track bar, ball joints, etc.)
Air quality devices (I won't bother to list them all, too long)
Tires and wheels
Wheel bearings
Brake lines and hoses
Fuel system
Shocks
Inspection of brake components with wheel off

It's quite the list. Anyhow, I failed. Steering box is leaking. PS belt is slipping. Track bar has too much play (They couldn't tell me how much is too much and frankly I can't find any play at all).
They also told me I need to add four more shocks because the frame has provisions for them. I told them it only came from the factory with four. They argued. I argued back. Then we had a nice long discussion about the history of options and factory installed equipment on 1966-1977 Ford Broncos, after which they relented that I did not need four more shocks.

Bottom line is, it's far more involved and detailed than going in for a sniff test at your local clean air center.

[Jesus_man]

Wow. That is on the ridiculous side of things!! One benefit of being in the Mil is being able to claim residence in any states you had duty in.

[akaFrankCastle]

One benefit of being in the Mil is being able to claim residence in any states you had duty in.

That only works while you are in the military. Once you retire your residency is determined, for tax purposes, by where you live.

[Mr. Lav]

Sounds like they don't know what they are doing. Can't you just registration back in Colorado again?