BikerPepe's old Bronco is up for sale here locally.

Pepe's Bronco on Craigslist (http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/car/492926537.html)

EDIT:
Listing was pulled so here is a copy:

Look at this site for history logs. http://www.supermotors.net/clubs/ful.../registry/1332 (http://www.supermotors.net/clubs/ful.../registry/1332)
Add three grand for rebuilt transmission with high performance parts and front end work. How much would you spend? Open to offers, be realistic. E us for questions.
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Rebuilt engine some years ago, upgraded rear to 410, 3 inch body lift, custom paint.etc. Accident, totaled, insurance standard. Out of work for a good month due to injury. Can wait until back to work to fix but can really use the money now. Replaced this rig with one similar, took our 33 inch tires/rims and swapped. Still runs, radiator leaks half way up.. e for more questions

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It's been totaled by the Insurance company and it could probably be had for pretty cheap. So I was toying with the idea of getting a collection started to buy it and give it back to Pepe. :beer

But I haven't heard from Pepe lately and I'm not sure where he is at in his life lately and whether he would even want it back. What say all? :shrug

Wow. Bummer to see that. Doesn't look too bad though, definently repairable.

sad sight to see......

I like the idea if Pepe is interested.....I'll chip in.

Funny to see that thing again.

Too bad the dude smashed it, hopefully its repairable.

That sux. It sure was a nice Bronco. Pepe comes around every now and again but from what I understand, he's been pretty busy with school.

edit: Im in too.

Damage doesn't look that bad.. Looks like the push bar caused most of the damage..

Damage doesn't look that bad.. Looks like the push bar caused most of the damage..That style bar on that year is bolted to the frame. If it hadn't been there the damage would have been just as bad, probably worse.

If Pepe is interested, I'd chip in a few bucks.

I can't contribute much but would definetely give what I could if he wanted it back.

I'll help as well.

I assume there are a few here who are personally closer to Pepe than I am.

Could/would one of you have a way to contact him and discreetly get a feel for if he would want his truck back without letting on that we could?

Since I think the truck Is local to me (Not sure since the owner didn't post a location) I would be willing to do the ground work to check it out and close the deal if we decided to do this.

P.S. I would chip in too.

That sucks to see it like that. I can put in a few bucks if he wants it back

ditto.

nothing back yet,

they are slow emailers

you emailed him? why.... he said to "E" him!!!

didn't he say some really butch woman bought it? maybe you should try to E her...

I'd "E" the "S" out her...

I'll donate a fender to the cause. maybe a few other parts I may have that it would need.

nothing back yet,

they are slow emailers

I would email them too but I don't want them to get the impression there is a bunch of folks wanting this Bronco and thinking it's worth more than they originally thought! :rofl:

So let me know when they get in touch with you and we can maybe work together to talk about a deal.

If they seem like decent folks I was considering telling them the plan and see if they would be willing to help out as well with the price if we are doing it for Pepe.

I like the idea if Pepe is interested.....I'll chip in.


I'd kick in too...... :thumbup

I'd be happy to chip in a few to get the old stoned bronco back in Pepe's hands! :beer:

me too, and i might have some parts for it too.

Does anyone know if there was engine damage or frame damage?? It doesnt look like its that bad but if there is serious damage that may cost a lot to fix that may be more effort than he is willing to put forth....

Anyways, I aint got much, but would be willing to pitch in what I can to help.

From the pics, just looks like its going to need a pass fender, hood, grille, headlight bezel/headlight, radiator core support, radiator, bumper and stone deflector

All of that can be had at a junk yard off any F-series truck of that year.

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That style bar on that year is bolted to the frame. If it hadn't been there the damage would have been just as bad, probably worse.



If you look close you can see the tabs that the bolts go through to bolt it to the bumper. Most likely not frame mounted.

It does suck to see it that way though.

nada, nothing back yet.

I figure they are in Portland so, maybe later tonight i will hear back from them.

If they are in Portland (Could just be posting in Portland Craigslist to get more exposure) I am right across the river and could go take pictures and post them so we could assess the damages.

I would be willing to chip in. Wont be ableto give alot but i can help some.



there is someone local to me who has a 89 Bronco he is parting out. The front clip is damn near perfect and has all the headlights grill and everything still there. He is a member on here zjrebel.


Sad shape but we can rebuild her, we have the technology!!!!!!!

i'll pitch in a few

I could throw in some as well.

Not sure how to respond to this one, you guys have any ideas on a reasonable number?



i dont know thats a good ?. If it is still mechanically sound and the frame isnt bent what about $1000. Too high? I hate trying to figure out what something is worth!!!!!it could be a starting point anyway. Anyone know how much he sold it for?



I have an extra radiator i could pitch in if we do help get it back for him. Needs to be cleaned real good but it doesnt leak and it isnt clogged.

1000 probably sounds about right. probably wont go much higher

Is there a way Joe or an admin could set up a paypal we could donate to? Maybe move this to Help Our Brethren and sticky it.

i would be willing to give a few bucks. who is the actual money going to? make this happen!!!!!!!!!!!

is the title repairable though since it was "totaled"?

Titles are f*cked only if the following is on the title, JUNK, SALVAGE for scrap cars, IF it is salvage in NY you can get a REBUILT SALVAGE, meaning the vehicle was restored. i am sure that can be done in other states as well.

i got a little bit of cash 2

Count me in to help pay for it.

I've done paypal for a FSB donation event before (Dale's nephew with cancer), I can do it or the original poster can - let me know.

Im In for a couple too.

we need a trustworthy fsb'er to check 'er out. doesn't davids78bronco live near portland? oh wait, nevermind :doh0715:

count me in on the pepe fund too. hims is good people.

Count me in to help pay for it.

I've done paypal for a FSB donation event before (Dale's nephew with cancer), I can do it or the original poster can - let me know.

I'm okay with either way too.
Makes no difference to me who collects the money just would probably be easier for me or someone else local to finalize a deal.

I think:
Step one would be for me to contact them and take pictures so we as a group can see actual damages. and put a value to it.

Step two have the group decide on a value for it.

Step three make an offer to them based on what we believe it to be worth.

Step four deliver the money and get a signed title and bill of sale, which I can print off here. (I would be happy to sign Bill of Sale on behalf of FSB and leave the Title blank to let Pepe sign off on it, IF I can legally do that).

:shrug

response:

Yes the Bronco runs. Just as before. You would have to get a radiator to drive it.. But can start it up for you. We are off of the 205 freeway and Johnson Creek Blvd. Exit. In Clackamas/Happy Valley , You are welcome to see it tomorrow afternoon as we will be home after doctors appointments around 3:00Pm It is in our driveway.. Can give better directions when we get home. If that will work let us know.

Anyone near this place?

It's about 15 minutes from me.
I am off I-205 just on the other side of the Columbia River.

I wouldn't have time during the day to check it out and take pictures though until Saturday morning. I am working all day tomorrow and my Daughter has a game tomorrow evening.

Crazed lives right around there abouts too.

I'm in, but I want video of Pepe when he gets it back. Phuck I miss my Bronco, I'd love to see that bastard get his back

I don't know how, but I'll scratch together 20bucks for this one---Fog

it wouldnt take much to get this thing back to him, if 50 people put in 20 bucks i bet that would do the trick. can he see this thread?

Count me in, the first thread I ever read on FSB was pepe's header install on the stoned bronco:rockon

I think we should ask pepe if he would like it back first.

The suprise sounds nice, but if he is strapped for $$$$, even storing it could be imposable. Right along repairing it.

That said, I'm in bigtime on the donation idea :thumbup

I think we should ask pepe if he would like it back first.

The suprise sounds nice, but if he is strapped for $$$$, even storing it could be imposable. Right along repairing it.

:thumbup

I was fixing to post that same question.... I don't know how we could ask him and surprise him. But this idea could end up causing him more problems than he's already had.... Storage, tags, insurance, fines for improper storage ect.... I would love to help him out, but I don't think we want to cause him any extra crap either... His plate is loaded... Anyone got some ideas about this??

Fog

I'm okay with either way too.
Makes no difference to me who collects the money just would probably be easier for me or someone else local to finalize a deal.

I think:
Step one would be for me to contact them and take pictures so we as a group can see actual damages. and put a value to it.

Step two have the group decide on a value for it.

Step three make an offer to them based on what we believe it to be worth.

Step four deliver the money and get a signed title and bill of sale, which I can print off here. (I would be happy to sign Bill of Sale on behalf of FSB and leave the Title blank to let Pepe sign off on it, IF I can legally do that).

:shrug

if you have to sign the title, you could sell it to Pepe for a dollar and them have him sign the title.

I think we should ask pepe if he would like it back first.

The suprise sounds nice, but if he is strapped for $$$$, even storing it could be imposable. Right along repairing it.

That said, I'm in bigtime on the donation idea :thumbup

I was fixing to post that same question.... I don't know how we could ask him and surprise him. But this idea could end up causing him more problems than he's already had.... Storage, tags, insurance, fines for improper storage ect.... I would love to help him out, but I don't think we want to cause him any extra crap either... His plate is loaded... Anyone got some ideas about this??

Fog

I was thinking about that too and I would not want to put any burden on Pepe.
He's been through enough crap the last few years, it's the main reason we became friends, we had a common misery. :thumbup

I was thinking if there was someone closer to Pepe than I, they could contact him and feel him out. Otherwise I can try and contact him but I don't have his phone number. We have only corresponded by PM.

I was thinking if we decide to do this I had planned to do the necessary repairs such as Radiator and anything else required to make it safe and operational before returning it to Pepe. I figured I could find resources here on FSB to help me make the repairs as far as parts and knowledge. I have enough room to store the vehicle long enough to make repairs so I am volunteering to do this. I would just need some help in delivering it to Spokane to Pepe.

And I would be glad to take some video to share with FSB. :twotu:

I harbor no need to do this though, if someone has a better situation then I would gladly acquiese and provide whatever I could to help.

Just got in and had a voicemail from ChickenTaco hearing about this. Thanks for the call bud! :beer

First... just THANKS everyone. I've felt bad about not having the time or mentality to hang out lately, but school has been much rougher this year and I had to add 3 additional classes this year on top of the main O&P course. Big load for a burn out like me. :toothless
It's amazing and humbling that you are still so willing to help make things happen for me. :rockon Such generosity is "Mind Bottling". :notworthy

As for the deal... the gal bought the rig from me during my divorce almost 2 years ago (Dec. 8th, 2005) for $5,500, just like she said.
It was bought by a nice lil' lesbian motor-head gal for her girlfriend. She flew up here and drove it home. She knew some of the divorce grief and understood why I had to let her go and that I really didn't want to.
She had to rebuild the tranny and transfer case 1 yr later, she emailed me about the type and other details at the time, shortly after my last bike wreck. She was very nice and even seemed concerned about my health. I never did get back to her after getting her the rig details she asked for. :brownbag
From my dealings with her... I would expect no bs at all. She was a cool lil' dyke.

As for the desire to get my old Stoned Bronco back. Still chewing on this one... I loved that rig. Many of you old timers here can probably remember the blood, sweat & cash I put in her, the learning experiences I gained while wrenchin' her and all the help I got right here, not to mention the fact that she was responsible for me finding so many good people here in the first place. More memories in that rig than I could sum up in any single thread. Still have the Superford account for it intact... (http://www.supermotors.net/clubs/fullsizebronco/vehicles/registry/1332) That truck is hands down my all time favorite "cage" over the course of my entire life! So many hours spent with my baby boy wrechin', wheelin or just Sunday drivin' around together.

Honestly... I sincerely doubt she'll let it go for a single penny less than $2k and that's allot more money than I have to spare these days. But... you never can tell, especially if she got it totaled and got a good sum back on it. I suck at making deals though... Buy High, Sell Low, that's me. :brownbag

Financially... still living on student loan money, no other income yet. No spare cash or I'd have already made plans to head out to visit Zak in Fargo this Christmas. :cry I really couldn't afford to do anything with it right now.
I could store it... I have a bro I could talk into letting me park it with. I think I could even get down to Portland/Vancouver area, if it was Highway worthy. Although... the gas alone would probably flatten me. :duh
I can handle the body work, np... but the parts cash would come very, very slowly with all the other debts I've got on me now. :uhoh3

I don't know everyone. :doh0715:
In all honesty, it would be so very kick ass to have my beast back.
BUT... I've got to be real here and the fact of the matter is, there's no possible way I could even entertain the idea of getting her back on my own.
I sincerely doubt we'd be able to really make this happen... but if everyone still wants to pursue it... :shrug



Of course... if this actually did happen... I wouldn't even have the slightest idea how to accept or return such an act of generosity. :wowcb:
If it didn't happen... don't feel too bad for me. Some day I'll inherit my Dad's old '79 beater and while I'm in no hurry for that day to come, I accepted long ago that I would probably be Bronco-less until then. Hell... at this point I'm lucky to still have my bike, much less a roof over my head and I'm ok with that, for now. ;) :drinkbud

start a thread on your 12000th post!!!!!!! i hope we can all make this happen bro

Even though I'm a noob on this board, I'll pitch in a few bucks for him to get his baby back. Plus I can feel his pain on getting rid of a vehicle you labored over so many times (mine was a 1975 Mercedes 230, carb'd 4 banger, baby blue, and very nice for the age) and had to sell for one reason or another.:cry

Glad to hear from ya again.
I don't think we should rush into anything, but lets not drop the ball either.

I think you're discounting the power of FSB generosity. I have no doubt in my mind we could come up with enough cash to offer the bare bottom lowest she would take.

It is about having faith and trust. Everything comes back even when you're down because lets face it you got dealt an unfair hand and when you handle it like you have good people come out in the end :D

buffaloroams, post that paypal account addy and lets get this ball rolling.


CAN FSB GET PEPE'S BRONCO HOME FOR CHRISTMAS? :D

After reading Pepe's post, I am still in on the deal. Someone needs to get in touch with the owner and see how much she is asking. That way we know how much we need to donate. As for the money to fix the damage, I am sure there are a ton of parts trucks sitting in people yards that we can cobble together the front clip that he needs. I know steve83 has a pass fender that I can buy off him for $40 (If he still has it).

Here is my view on this.

That bronco in its current condition aint worth a grand.

The lesbians who currently own it have collected fair market value from it.

Whats next is to donate it, scrap it, part it, or sell it whole.
If i had a trailer and 750.00 i would roll over there and probably have a done deal for less than 750.00.

Thats 37.5 donations of $20.00 each :thumbup

As I said, someone needs to get in contact with the current owners and find out the asking price...and if its more than what we feel its worth, we need to get someone with good negotiating skills to get the price we want.

I have been in the situation that Pepe found himself in before and had to sell some things that meant alot to me. I know that I will never see those cherished items again in my lifetime and in a way, it would make me feel better to see someone like Pepe get something he loved and enjoyed as much as I did the stuff I had to sell to get it back.

I am sure many of us have had to make some tough decisions in the past. To see Pepe get his bronco back would almost be like closure for me and the things I have done in the past.

Lets get a price nailed down and start getting the money rolling. Anyone got parts that they are willing to donate to get it fixed?

Just got in and had a voicemail from ChickenTaco hearing about this. Thanks for the call bud! :beer

First... just THANKS everyone. I've felt bad about not having the time or mentality to hang out lately, but school has been much rougher this year and I had to add 3 additional classes this year on top of the main O&P course. Big load for a burn out like me. :toothless
It's amazing and humbling that you are still so willing to help make things happen for me. :rockon Such generosity is "Mind Bottling". :notworthy

As for the deal... the gal bought the rig from me during my divorce almost 2 years ago (Dec. 8th, 2005) for $5,500, just like she said.
It was bought by a nice lil' lesbian motor-head gal for her girlfriend. She flew up here and drove it home. She knew some of the divorce grief and understood why I had to let her go and that I really didn't want to.
She had to rebuild the tranny and transfer case 1 yr later, she emailed me about the type and other details at the time, shortly after my last bike wreck. She was very nice and even seemed concerned about my health. I never did get back to her after getting her the rig details she asked for. :brownbag
From my dealings with her... I would expect no bs at all. She was a cool lil' dyke.

As for the desire to get my old Stoned Bronco back. Still chewing on this one... I loved that rig. Many of you old timers here can probably remember the blood, sweat & cash I put in her, the learning experiences I gained while wrenchin' her and all the help I got right here, not to mention the fact that she was responsible for me finding so many good people here in the first place. More memories in that rig than I could sum up in any single thread. Still have the Superford account for it intact... (http://www.supermotors.net/clubs/fullsizebronco/vehicles/registry/1332) That truck is hands down my all time favorite "cage" over the course of my entire life! So many hours spent with my baby boy wrechin', wheelin or just Sunday drivin' around together.

Honestly... I sincerely doubt she'll let it go for a single penny less than $2k and that's allot more money than I have to spare these days. But... you never can tell, especially if she got it totaled and got a good sum back on it. I suck at making deals though... Buy High, Sell Low, that's me. :brownbag

Financially... still living on student loan money, no other income yet. No spare cash or I'd have already made plans to head out to visit Zak in Fargo this Christmas. :cry I really couldn't afford to do anything with it right now.
I could store it... I have a bro I could talk into letting me park it with. I think I could even get down to Portland/Vancouver area, if it was Highway worthy. Although... the gas alone would probably flatten me. :duh
I can handle the body work, np... but the parts cash would come very, very slowly with all the other debts I've got on me now. :uhoh3

I don't know everyone. :doh0715:
In all honesty, it would be so very kick ass to have my beast back.
BUT... I've got to be real here and the fact of the matter is, there's no possible way I could even entertain the idea of getting her back on my own.
I sincerely doubt we'd be able to really make this happen... but if everyone still wants to pursue it... :shrug



Of course... if this actually did happen... I wouldn't even have the slightest idea how to accept or return such an act of generosity. :wowcb:
If it didn't happen... don't feel too bad for me. Some day I'll inherit my Dad's old '79 beater and while I'm in no hurry for that day to come, I accepted long ago that I would probably be Bronco-less until then. Hell... at this point I'm lucky to still have my bike, much less a roof over my head and I'm ok with that, for now. ;) :drinkbud

listen here biker pirate. im going to steal your avatar. you look happy in it.

Well anyways. like it or love it alot of us here believe in Karma. Remember when you went to see your kid on FSB? This is the same way. im in, maybe not for much but im in. Your truck was one of the first ones i saw on here. Although Oscars truck on google got me here yours was the first one i checked out. Summit shorty headers and that freaky paint job.

Hell even if it sits for a year or three before you fix it, you got it back and that is all that matters to us. As far as parts go there is a shit load of people who have chimed in on spare parts to donate. If i was closer or could afford a trip right now i would come up there and fix it for you.

I hope this goes well. I would offer her 2k and see if she bites.

I also think it is cool as hell how people on here come together. I swear i dont think any respected member of FSB will ever be homeless. We need to become a frat hahahaha initiation and shit

I also think it is cool as hell how people on here come together. I swear i dont think any respected member of FSB will ever be homeless. We need to become a frat hahahaha initiation and shit

:stupid I think its more about Family....This is like my family away from my family. And if anyone in my "family" were ever in need there is no way that I would turn my back on them. I would help in any way that I could.

Plus, I believe in karma and you never know when the world will turn upside down and you find yourself in a situation where you need help.

even if the deal for the Bronco were to fall through i would be willing to have whatever i donate used towards him going to see his boy again. I have 4 kids and although it is a bit overwhelming sometimes trying to raise them i cant imagine being the least bit happy about any one of them not being in my life!!!!

even if the deal for the Bronco were to fall through i would be willing to have whatever i donate used towards him going to see his boy again. I have 4 kids and although it is a bit overwhelming sometimes trying to raise them i cant imagine being the least bit happy about any one of them not being in my life!!!!

Especially around this time of year.

even if the deal for the Bronco were to fall through i would be willing to have whatever i donate used towards him going to see his boy again. I have 4 kids and although it is a bit overwhelming sometimes trying to raise them i cant imagine being the least bit happy about any one of them not being in my life!!!!


im down with that as well

Now that I read Pepe's post, the wife and I are in to help.

If pepe, can store it, then he can turn wrenches and find junkyard parts in his spare time. Hell, he can go stare at it when he gets down. I don't care, but knowing that he has somewhere to put it makes it worth it. Otherwise, it could become a financial crisis, especially if he feels obligated to get her going again, know what I mean?

Here is a whole section of another forum I'm on that bought and restored a 'Cuda for one of the members. They kept it a secret from him untill they presented it at a national event.

Very cool, and evidence that it can be done. (http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?board=37.0)

I could come up with some parts needed once the Bronco was purchased?

Count me in.

I am in for as much as I can spare. Pepe has been very good to me since I first "stepped foot" in FSB 4 years ago. He has always been like that big brother to me.

I'm down pass the hat$$$

did you dorp a lowball price on her yet? Wheel and deal so we can get this shit started.

Someone needs to take the lead on this if we are going to do it. Seems to be plenty of interest here and I am sure we can get it done.

I would feel comfortable sending the money to a long time trusted FSB member. But we need to get a price and get this thing purchased before the chance slips away.

Setup a paypal account Chickentaco and lets get this thing started...

Well who is going to take the lead on this that lives close. Didnt buffaloroams say he lived close.

I'll send a check to someone, (don't like internet/credit cards). Let me know who and where.

Just found this, I'm in for some cash, too.


The only thing that crossed my mind while ya'll were talking about how easy it is to throw parts at it...does Pepe even know the painter that did the work? Is he gonna be able to get the fenders and hood painted to match? If I remember right him and the painter went around and around before the truck got finished.


Since Pepe mentioned how sincere and understanding the buyers were when he sold the truck, do you think it'd help if it was mentioned what we're trying to do? Then they may be a little more willing to let it go for less?

If a fund does get set up within a few weeks, I would like to donate 20 bones if I can.

For shits and giggles, I ran the KBB on it. I couldnt choose "poor" condition (not available for some reason) so I picked fair, just to get an idea of where we could star pricewise. Looks like an 89 Bronco in fair condition with 150k on it (made that up to price it) should fetch $1550.00 according the KBB.

See here:

http://www.kbb.com/KBB/UsedCars/PricingReport.aspx?ManufacturerId=15&YearId=1989&VehicleClass=UsedCar&VehicleId=13535&PriceType=Private+Party&ModelId=503&Mileage=150000&SelectionHistory=13535%7c8031%7c97215%7c100%7c10%7 c457760%7ctrue&Condition=Fair&QuizConditions=

Hope that monster link works....

I am sure she is trying to recoup some of the costs of the work she has had done to it along with the difference in her cost vs what insurance paid out.

IMO, between $750-1500 seems fair.

Any ways -

1. ChickenTaco - You are currently in contact with her right? But someone else would have to go pick it up, true? Buffaloroams has agreed to do the footwork on this, and I would vote to set up an account to donate money to (paypal) that would give BRs access to the cash. He could withdraw against it and go pay for and or pick the Bronco up. Or if she has a paypal account, we could transfer the funds to that.....

2. What would you guys think about explaining what we are trying to do here and see if we can tug at the heartstrings a bit to secure a lower price.

It sounds to me like BikerPepe would like to have his baby back even if he had to store it (which he stated he has the abilty to do) so I say lets kick some ass and get it done....

edit, nevermind I found pepes response.

of course Im in a few bucks to help... too bad Im so far away or I could arrage a truck and trailer to tow it

Count me in...is a Paypal account going to be set up..easiest for me.

Just got in and had a voicemail from ChickenTaco hearing about this. Thanks for the call bud! :beer

First... just THANKS everyone. I've felt bad about not having the time or mentality to hang out lately, but school has been much rougher this year and I had to add 3 additional classes this year on top of the main O&P course. Big load for a burn out like me. :toothless
It's amazing and humbling that you are still so willing to help make things happen for me. :rockon Such generosity is "Mind Bottling". :notworthy

As for the deal... the gal bought the rig from me during my divorce almost 2 years ago (Dec. 8th, 2005) for $5,500, just like she said.
It was bought by a nice lil' lesbian motor-head gal for her girlfriend. She flew up here and drove it home. She knew some of the divorce grief and understood why I had to let her go and that I really didn't want to.
She had to rebuild the tranny and transfer case 1 yr later, she emailed me about the type and other details at the time, shortly after my last bike wreck. She was very nice and even seemed concerned about my health. I never did get back to her after getting her the rig details she asked for. :brownbag
From my dealings with her... I would expect no bs at all. She was a cool lil' dyke.

As for the desire to get my old Stoned Bronco back. Still chewing on this one... I loved that rig. Many of you old timers here can probably remember the blood, sweat & cash I put in her, the learning experiences I gained while wrenchin' her and all the help I got right here, not to mention the fact that she was responsible for me finding so many good people here in the first place. More memories in that rig than I could sum up in any single thread. Still have the Superford account for it intact... (http://www.supermotors.net/clubs/fullsizebronco/vehicles/registry/1332) That truck is hands down my all time favorite "cage" over the course of my entire life! So many hours spent with my baby boy wrechin', wheelin or just Sunday drivin' around together.

Honestly... I sincerely doubt she'll let it go for a single penny less than $2k and that's allot more money than I have to spare these days. But... you never can tell, especially if she got it totaled and got a good sum back on it. I suck at making deals though... Buy High, Sell Low, that's me. :brownbag

Financially... still living on student loan money, no other income yet. No spare cash or I'd have already made plans to head out to visit Zak in Fargo this Christmas. :cry I really couldn't afford to do anything with it right now.
I could store it... I have a bro I could talk into letting me park it with. I think I could even get down to Portland/Vancouver area, if it was Highway worthy. Although... the gas alone would probably flatten me. :duh
I can handle the body work, np... but the parts cash would come very, very slowly with all the other debts I've got on me now. :uhoh3

I don't know everyone. :doh0715:
In all honesty, it would be so very kick ass to have my beast back.
BUT... I've got to be real here and the fact of the matter is, there's no possible way I could even entertain the idea of getting her back on my own.
I sincerely doubt we'd be able to really make this happen... but if everyone still wants to pursue it... :shrug



Of course... if this actually did happen... I wouldn't even have the slightest idea how to accept or return such an act of generosity. :wowcb:
If it didn't happen... don't feel too bad for me. Some day I'll inherit my Dad's old '79 beater and while I'm in no hurry for that day to come, I accepted long ago that I would probably be Bronco-less until then. Hell... at this point I'm lucky to still have my bike, much less a roof over my head and I'm ok with that, for now. ;) :drinkbud

did pepe even comment on this? like does he even want it back? maybe he does not have the room to keep it? cant afford to drive it? there could be multiple reasons.

not trying to be a downer but just the other side of the coin here.

yes...either way I am in...whether it is to get the bronco back or get Pepe enough to go see his son, I would never want to be in the situation where I could not spend time with my kids at Christmas.

I'm in for some $$. If it doesn't work out to get Pepe's Bronco back, then let him use the cash to go see his son for the holidays. Either way, please let me know where to send the $$.

I'm in for $20. PayPal works best for me.

i thinki $2000 is too high as well. I wouldnt go a penny more than $1500

2k for a wrecked truck. lowball her at 750 and go from there

Here is a suggestion.

I agree that their wanting $2000 for a wrecked Bronco with a Salvage title is too much.

In fact it is only worth $1000 to me becase it was Pepe's.

I think if I showed up there and offered them $1000 we could get it.
Heck I would be willing to start at $750 and go from there.
I'm not shy about negotiating.

I would just like some concensus on how far I could go.

I would be happy to collect the money.
I think $1000 should be more than enough.

If they won't accept that then I think we give Pepe the money and say have a nice Christmas with your boy!

Inspecting the Bronco, purchasing it, trailering it, storing it and fixing it enough to be roadworthy enough for Pepe to take it home are not problems for me.

Heck I'll even fill his tank to get him on his way. :thumbup

So I say, Offer up to $1000 and if they don't bite give Pepe a Christmas with his Boy. :shrug

SO are we a go?:rockon

If so my PAYPAL account email is buffaloroams@yahoo.com

Or you can send a check, cash or money order (foodstamps, credit cards, marbles etc....j/k :thumbup) to me. Just send me a PM first as I'm a little leery of broadcasting my address all over the Net. Always warning my daughter about doing such foolish things. :smilie_slap

Next thing I will do is contact them and go see it to take pictures and make a list of repairs it needs A) to be completely repaired and B) to become roadworthy.
And then report back to everyone. :beer

Taco! You have the contact information? or should I just send them an email and let them know I am responding along with you.

nah, i think you go ahead and try to plan a time to drop by and see it in person.

I think it would work best if i reply to their offer of $2000, with a counter offer of $500.00.

That way an offer of $750 may sound appealing :thumbup


Act like you dont know me :toothless

Sounds Cool to me!:thumbup

BTW Who are you? :scratchhe
:toothless

Did you bring up Pepe at all in your discussions?
I am still trying to decide when or if to bring that into the discussion with them.
Maybe I should play that one by ear. :shrug

My reply,

Stage is set. :thumbup

Awesome Staging there Snagglepuss! :rockon
Now I can step in after you "Exit stage left":thumbup

So they got roughly 3200 bucks payout from the insurance and the truck? how does that work? and they want 2k? sounds like they are trying to get what they paid for it after the fact its wrecked. I say its worth 1k-1500at very most just to get it back.

also I would bet money there is more wrong than the pictures or they say. There is always more too it once wrecked.

Dang Taco!

Eddie Bauer $1250 (http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/car/494402089.html)

Seeing this one you showed them almost makes me want to say the hell with them and take this one to him! :thumbup

If a reasonable deal can be made on his Bronco, count me in for another $20. If we procure more than what is needed to buy the beast, you can put my $20 towards parts to get it back together. :beer

EDIT: Hmmm, this is for Pepe.... count me in for $24.20 .:imp

I'll throw $20 in

Gosh! all the love flowing around here has caused me to get a Fullsize Member! :toothless

I have been thinking about it for awhile but since this Pepe fund started I decided I better upgrade so I can handle the extra load of PM's I'm sure to get. :thumbup

It isn't showing yet! :shocked Hey it's Cold outside!


:repost: Repost in case you missed it.

PAYPAL - buffaloroams@yahoo.com

PayPal sent. Good luck!!!

PayPal sent. Good luck!!!

Thanks BigM! :hug
We are up and Rolling people!

We are already at $73.09

Dang PAYPAL fees! :banghead

+24.20 . Merry Christmas Pepe! :drinkbud

+24.20 . Merry Christmas Pepe! :drinkbud

Thanks Ian! :hug

$96.29 :chili:

What we need to do is have a hot female head over there and wave $750 and her ass around.

FYI - Unless you choose to post your donation in this thread I will keep your donation private and anonymous. :beer

In addition, before we finalize whatever we do I will provide a detailed account to one of the Mods here. As much for my own protection as well as for your peace of mind that your donation will be 100% used for it's intended purpose.

What we need to do is have a hot female head over there and wave $750 and her ass around.

:rofl: Yeah I may have a butch haircut but I don't think I'm what they are looking for. :thumbup

My wife is pretty good looking and the Lesbians seeem to go for her. Hmm....;)

Some things to consider:

She has invested

$5500.00 - Purchase
$3000.00 - Tranny/Transfer Case Rebuild
$1000.00 - Gears (I thought I read in her ad she had the rear end geared)

Total $9500.00

The tires she is advertising as new are bullshit. She got them for free from the new rig and she would have to provide tires and wheels of some type. Hell, offer her $750.00 off the truck and she can keep them and I will ship the extra set of chrome mods and 33s I have up there and you can bolt them on to it and drive off....

She has been paid on the truck:
$3280.00 Insurance Payout

She will probly see:
$500.00 - Eventual Payback Once Her Insurance Settles with the Other

So far she is out $5720.00.

To get it back on the road you will need

$1000.00 - Parts (her quote)
$500.00 Labor (guessing)
$750.00 - Paint (guessing)
$100.00 - Tow (guessing)
$50.00 - Title BS (guessing)

and all your time to take it off her hands and get it fixed.

Not to mention the fact that there ChickenTaco posted 5 other running, driveable, decent looking Broncos that were under 2k....

Oh, and I reflect Dustins thoughts on damage. I would really check to see the extent. Is the fan pushed back into the engine at all? Fan clutch ruined? Water pump etc? Any steering compenents bent? So on and so on... a good once over will shed more light.

so whats going on any more info on this?

Try 750, 2 flanel shirts, a can of Skoal , and a slightly used strap-on.:goodfinge

Once a vehicle is totaled it will cost you around $300 to get back on the road. You have to pay for it to be inspected, new plates, new title.

Plus paint you cant put a price on it cause its custom, no way can it be blended

What we need to do is have a hot female head over there and wave $750 and her ass around.

Lets send Audra...She'll be better looking and hers will be bigger.....her Bronco that is.

Lets send Audra...She'll be better looking and hers will be bigger.....her Bronco that is.

:rofl: Oh Audra is so gonna kick your ass! :thumbup

$115.41 3 digits and ROLLING! :chili:

wave 750 in their face and give em a link to the hottie thread:thumbup

i have a 87-91 grill that could work.

$20.00 on the way. Also, I'm 10 minutes away if you need me to run over there. Also, if you want to store it here I have a lot of space in the driveway behind locked gates.

Some things to consider:

She has invested

$5500.00 - Purchase
$3000.00 - Tranny/Transfer Case Rebuild
$1000.00 - Gears (I thought I read in her ad she had the rear end geared)

Total $9500.00

The tires she is advertising as new are bullshit. She got them for free from the new rig and she would have to provide tires and wheels of some type. Hell, offer her $750.00 off the truck and she can keep them and I will ship the extra set of chrome mods and 33s I have up there and you can bolt them on to it and drive off....

She has been paid on the truck:
$3280.00 Insurance Payout

She will probly see:
$500.00 - Eventual Payback Once Her Insurance Settles with the Other

So far she is out $5720.00.

To get it back on the road you will need

$1000.00 - Parts (her quote)
$500.00 Labor (guessing)
$750.00 - Paint (guessing)
$100.00 - Tow (guessing)
$50.00 - Title BS (guessing)

and all your time to take it off her hands and get it fixed.

Not to mention the fact that there ChickenTaco posted 5 other running, driveable, decent looking Broncos that were under 2k....

Oh, and I reflect Dustins thoughts on damage. I would really check to see the extent. Is the fan pushed back into the engine at all? Fan clutch ruined? Water pump etc? Any steering compenents bent? So on and so on... a good once over will shed more light.


Those are all good things to consider Shane.

I sent them an email requesting to set up a time this weekend to go see it, assess the damages and take pictures. Once I am able to do that we will be better able to decide how to proceed with an offer or other choice if their price is too high.:beer

I just sent $40. Good luck!

$20.00 on the way. Also, I'm 10 minutes away if you need me to run over there. Also, if you want to store it here I have a lot of space in the driveway behind locked gates.

Thanks Dunbar! PM sent :beer

I just sent $40. Good luck!

Thanks 83! :beer

$173.07 :chili:

Just bumping the thread to keep it on page 1 folks. :beer

paypal sent.

Might be able to send more

Thanks Taco! :beer

I gotta run for now folks, daughters HS game, but I will start posting updates tonight again after I get home.

FSB ROCKS! :rockon

Just sent $25. :thumbup

This rocks. I'm in for some cash, give me a couple days to round it up and I'll Paypal it out.

I can't wait to see where this goes.

I do, however, think that it would be a good idea to let them know our motives as to why buffaloroams is interested in the truck, even if not until he gets there and meets them in person. Pepe said himself she seemed like a nice lady, and seemed caring. I think if we told them what we are doing they'd let it go cheaper. Could make things alot easier.

Yeah, I think letting them know why we are interested would be a smart move.

I just logged into my paypal and found there was some unexpected money in there I forgot about. Sent $50.

MERRY CHRISTMAS PePe'!!!

From Audra and Traveler.

(Paypal sent.)

OMFG!!! :wowcb: THANKS EVERYONE!!!
Can't think of a better place for my 12,000th post! :beer
(wonder if Raf's gonna nail me for that?!? :goodfinge )

You folks blow my freakin' mind! The words "THANK YOU ALL!" don't even cover the thoughts, much less the cold hard cash. :shocked
Special thanks to you, buffalo! Appreciate you not only catchin' this in the first place... but being so willing to take time and energy out of your own schedule to put the rubber to the road on this.


Reading through... some thoughts come to mind along with some of the other comments made about the condition/value.
1. They took the rims and tires that accounted for approx. $1700 (off the top of my head) and replaced them with stock ford rims and 33's in unknown condition/value.
2. I installed the 4.10 gears, front and rear that I bought off Andy351, shortly after replacing the engine. They were strong... but used and can't be valued like a new upgrade.
3. Mels is right on with the paint. The bottom line is that the custom paint is toast. The painter was a total wackjob who isn't worth dealing with... the best I could hope for with him, would be kickin' his ass.
Matching a custom job like that would be damn near impossible for anyone else and possibly for the original painter too, this many years later. The "Stoned" paint not only can't be counted towards the current value, but IMO would need to be repainted or considered a trail thrasher after replacing the damaged parts with mismatched or primed parts. This makes the custom paint a devaluing factor, now.
4. The possible "unseen" damage from the accident could be a real mess when it comes to possible water pump, steering linkage and other stuff that was mentioned. That will remain to be seen after the inspection.


As much as I loved that rig... I don't want to see this effort turn into a bad deal becouse of sentimental value. As taco pointed out to her, there's plenty other rigs out there for less than they're trying to get and with the custom paint devalued... it's not that unique of a rig to anyone other than me/us. Anything that was done to my baby (ie: Explorer Seats, Gearing, Engine/Tranny, Custom Paint) can be done to another rig too.
Keeping all that in mind... I have to agree with the $750 - $1200 max.

Also... please remember, I'm not looking for you folks to buy me another rig.
The only reason I'd even go for this return is becouse of what the rig meant to me and to my FSB family. I will eventually get another Bronco (well, unless this works out)... but I have allot of things to deal with before that can happen.
With gas prices the way they are these days... it's gonna be awhile before I could even afford to drive it around, even as a dedicated trail rig.

I certainly don't want to sound like a downer in light of all this kindness... but I can't stand the idea of anyone here donating their hard earned money, time and effort and then being disappointed when I can't get it roadworthy or even afford to enjoy it for a few years. Remember that since my wreck I'm steadily sinking deeper into debt with student loans, unpaid medical bills and child support debt stacking up. Not saying anything to bitch here, but I want everyone to be aware of where I'm coming from and what priorities I have to take on as soon as I can get out of school and back into a career. The very last thing in the world I want is for anyone to even think they wasted their time, money, caring or be disappointed in me or even worse... somehow in FSB. I'm sorry to bring it up here... but there were allot of bad feelings for me when Dave went south, just becouse he was the starting force behind the FSB donation drive for me to go and see my son in Fargo last year. Everything went fine with that (as far as I know) but the connection there really freaked me out.


That all being said... if this can happen and happen well... I'll be happier than a pig in shit and more thankful than a choir boy escaping from the priests office.

If it can't and you all end up donating this money for a possible surprise Christmas trip to see Zak in Fargo, well... honestly... I'd be just as happy and thankful (if not a little more-so) to take the emotional roller coaster ride that would be.

Either way... I can't explain how grateful I am to have met such good people as I have through this crazy Bronco luvin' website that Joe made for us.
[tiny Tim voice] God Bless Us, FSB! [/tiny Tim voice] :rockon


P.S. Good call Jah! ;)

P.S.S. I do tend to agree that filling them in on what's going on with the interest could be a good thing. They may feel better about letting it go cheaper back to the guy who built it in the first place, es[ecially when it's such a charitable kinda deal. Then again... they could get online and see that taco and buffalo are in cahoots and get all bent out of shape. It will really have to be a judgment call when speaking with them in person, IMHO.

FYI - Unless you choose to post your donation in this thread I will keep your donation private and anonymous. :beer

In addition, before we finalize whatever we do I will provide a detailed account to one of the Mods here. As much for my own protection as well as for your peace of mind that your donation will be 100% used for it's intended purpose.


What I did for my donation drive on here was to print out my paypal account and give it to Dale. That way he could see all of the transactions in and out showing that all of the money had gone to them. You might get money unexpectedly a few days after your withdrawal so be careful. Another 40 bucks posted after I had already turned the money over to Dale's family and I had to send some again.
:beer

Just sent $25. :thumbup

Thanks Mels! :hug

This rocks. I'm in for some cash, give me a couple days to round it up and I'll Paypal it out.

I can't wait to see where this goes.

I do, however, think that it would be a good idea to let them know our motives as to why buffaloroams is interested in the truck, even if not until he gets there and meets them in person. Pepe said himself she seemed like a nice lady, and seemed caring. I think if we told them what we are doing they'd let it go cheaper. Could make things alot easier.

Every bit helps us make our goal Black.

Thanks for the advice, I been ruminating on that and figured it should come forth at some point. I don't think it can hurt. :beer

MERRY CHRISTMAS PePe'!!!

From Audra and Traveler.

(Paypal sent.)

Thanks Audra, :hug You guys Rock! :rockon

What I did for my donation drive on here was to print out my paypal account and give it to Dale. That way he could see all of the transactions in and out showing that all of the money had gone to them. You might get money unexpectedly a few days after your withdrawal so be careful. Another 40 bucks posted after I had already turned the money over to Dale's family and I had to send some again.
:beer

Thanks for the advice too, That is a good idea. Since Dunbar or I will likely conduct the transaction, if there is one, I have still to figure out who to give the accounting to but that's no biggy. Just want it to be a MOD or someone everybody trusts so that there will be no hard feelings only warm fuzzies. I will just have to refrain from eBay buying untilk this is over so there is no confusion with my account. :crazy

OMFG!!! :wowcb: THANKS EVERYONE!!!
Can't think of a better place for my 12,000th post! :beer
(wonder if Raf's gonna nail me for that?!? :goodfinge )

You folks blow my freakin' mind! The words "THANK YOU ALL!" don't even cover the thoughts, much less the cold hard cash. :shocked
Special thanks to you, buffalo! Appreciate you not only catchin' this in the first place... but being so willing to take time and energy out of your own schedule to put the rubber to the road on this.


Reading through... some thoughts come to mind along with some of the other comments made about the condition/value.
1. They took the rims and tires that accounted for approx. $1700 (off the top of my head) and replaced them with stock ford rims and 33's in unknown condition/value.
2. I installed the 4.10 gears, front and rear that I bought off Andy351, shortly after replacing the engine. They were strong... but used and can't be valued like a new upgrade.
3. Mels is right on with the paint. The bottom line is that the custom paint is toast. The painter was a total wackjob who isn't worth dealing with... the best I could hope for with him, would be kickin' his ass.
Matching a custom job like that would be damn near impossible for anyone else and possibly for the original painter too, this many years later. The "Stoned" paint not only can't be counted towards the current value, but IMO would need to be repainted or considered a trail thrasher after replacing the damaged parts with mismatched or primed parts. This makes the custom paint a devaluing factor, now.
4. The possible "unseen" damage from the accident could be a real mess when it comes to possible water pump, steering linkage and other stuff that was mentioned. That will remain to be seen after the inspection.


As much as I loved that rig... I don't want to see this effort turn into a bad deal becouse of sentimental value. As taco pointed out to her, there's plenty other rigs out there for less than they're trying to get and with the custom paint devalued... it's not that unique of a rig to anyone other than me/us. Anything that was done to my baby (ie: Explorer Seats, Gearing, Engine/Tranny, Custom Paint) can be done to another rig too.
Keeping all that in mind... I have to agree with the $750 - $1200 max.

Also... please remember, I'm not looking for you folks to buy me another rig.
The only reason I'd even go for this return is becouse of what the rig meant to me and to my FSB family. I will eventually get another Bronco (well, unless this works out)... but I have allot of things to deal with before that can happen.
With gas prices the way they are these days... it's gonna be awhile before I could even afford to drive it around, even as a dedicated trail rig.

I certainly don't want to sound like a downer in light of all this kindness... but I can't stand the idea of anyone here donating their hard earned money, time and effort and then being disappointed when I can't get it roadworthy or even afford to enjoy it for a few years. Remember that since my wreck I'm steadily sinking deeper into debt with student loans, unpaid medical bills and child support debt stacking up. Not saying anything to bitch here, but I want everyone to be aware of where I'm coming from and what priorities I have to take on as soon as I can get out of school and back into a career. The very last thing in the world I want is for anyone to even think they wasted their time, money, caring or be disappointed in me or even worse... somehow in FSB. I'm sorry to bring it up here... but there were allot of bad feelings for me when Dave went south, just becouse he was the starting force behind the FSB donation drive for me to go and see my son in Fargo last year. Everything went fine with that (as far as I know) but the connection there really freaked me out.


That all being said... if this can happen and happen well... I'll be happier than a pig in shit and more thankful than a choir boy escaping from the priests office.

If it can't and you all end up donating this money for a possible surprise Christmas trip to see Zak in Fargo, well... honestly... I'd be just as happy and thankful (if not a little more-so) to take the emotional roller coaster ride that would be.

Either way... I can't explain how grateful I am to have met such good people as I have through this crazy Bronco luvin' website that Joe made for us.
[tiny Tim voice] God Bless Us, FSB! [/tiny Tim voice] :rockon


P.S. Good call Jah! ;)

P.S.S. I do tend to agree that filling them in on what's going on with the interest could be a good thing. They may feel better about letting it go cheaper back to the guy who built it in the first place, es[ecially when it's such a charitable kinda deal. Then again... they could get online and see that taco and buffalo are in cahoots and get all bent out of shape. It will really have to be a judgment call when speaking with them in person, IMHO.

You are welcome Pepe, and trust me we are all doing this as much for ourselves as we are for you. :twotu:

I am glad you let us know your feelings on this as it makes our decisions easier.
It sounds like we are on the same wavelength though as I wouldn't give them too much more than it's worth just for sentimenality.

If this doesn't work out we still have two other options so we will just play it by ear and see what happens. Wishing you a Merry Christmas Pepe :beer

Oh and BTW I hope Raf does nail your sorry ass! Rules are Rules Biatch! :goodfinge

Then again... they could get online and see that taco and buffalo are in cahoots and get all bent out of shape. It will really have to be a judgment call when speaking with them in person, IMHO.

I deleted all my posts.

Regardless, In my professional bronco opinion that particular smashed up bronco is worth $750 towed away. :beer

I think we all understand you dont have the money and time to build it into some wicked dune monster or something. Nobody expects that is a reality. But, i speak for all of us in saying we would rather see THAT bronco dead in your backyard- NOT running than see it for sale.

Oh and BTW I hope Raf does nail your sorry ass! Rules are Rules Biatch!

:histerica

I wouldn't pay a penny over $900.. maybe $950.

I wouldn't pay a penny over $900.. maybe $950.

I was shooting for $1000, I figure if it takes more than that we can regroup and then decide on a replacement or a Christmas gift of a trip. But I will go with whatever the group thinks is best.

UPDATE

Total is now up to $366.06 :chili:

counting in my donation which just hasn't transferred from the bank yet.

:beer

I just added a little more to the pot.

Pepe' - enjoy having your bronco back or spending time with your son, hopefully you'll get one or the other this X-mas!

Buffaloroams - you might want to add the paypal info to your sig until this is settled, so us lazy people don't have to go fishing for it. Thx for heading this up!

I just added a little more to the pot.

Pepe' - enjoy having your bronco back or spending time with your son, hopefully you'll get one or the other this X-mas!

Buffaloroams - you might want to add the paypal info to your sig until this is settled, so us lazy people don't have to go fishing for it. Thx for heading this up!

Unixdude,
Thanks for the donation and the advice! :beer

Edit: Dangnabit the Signature only shows up the first time I post.

Well here it is again:

PAYPAL donation for the Stoned Bronco buffaloroams@yahoo.com

Edit: WTH?? Now it shows up!

Update:

$462.86

Almost half way to our goal! :chili:

damn. we are good.

damn we are good

ya'll don't mess around! :rockon

let little one balance the check book in the morning and we will go from there.

if anyone has it to spare and has the desire that's great but don't nobody go shortin' themselves over it. I appreciate the thoughts behind the actions most of all! :thumbup

Guess I might have to change my handle back to 4xPepe` if this all turns out. :toothless

Im hoping it does for ya man. It'd be great to see you get your old rig back, even if you can't give it the attention it needs right away. Just having it back will kick ass.

if anyone has it to spare and has the desire that's great but don't nobody go shortin' themselves over it. I appreciate the thoughts behind the actions most of all! :thumbup

Guess I might have to change my handle back to 4xPepe` if this all turns out. :toothless

its all for a good cause and i am still trying to figure out who that is in the avatar. its been ages since i have seen a smile on your sour puss :histerica

if anyone has it to spare and has the desire that's great but don't nobody go shortin' themselves over it. I appreciate the thoughts behind the actions most of all! :thumbup

Guess I might have to change my handle back to 4xPepe` if this all turns out. :toothless

Pepe most of us older farts have been where you been.
It's all about paying it forward.
Someday you will do the same for some other deserving soul.

Home is where the Hearth is and Family is who you invite in.
You are just part of the Family.

And you can change your name back to 4xPepe if you want.
It won't matter we'll still call you Butthead. :goodfinge

Just keep moving forward in your life and make us all proud. :beer

I let my 64 Falcon Sprint convertible from high school days get away for a few years. I remember how very good it was to finally get it back.

I'm in, paypal sent. Best wishes Pepe` :thumbup.

I let my 64 Falcon Sprint convertible from high school days get away for a few years. I remember how very good it was to finally get it back.

I'm in, paypal sent. Best wishes Pepe` :thumbup.

Thanks Kabong!:beer

We are now over halfway to our goal folks lets keep the momentum going.:rockon

Here is the latest update.
The reply to my email to see the Bronco.

We will be home around 3:00 PM Saturday. If that works for you e us and we will give detailed directions tomorrow, when we get home. We are off of the 205 freeway and Johnson Creek Blvd. Exit in Clackamas real easy to find. Until then.

So if all goes well I should have an update to give tomorrow and hopefully have some good pics for everyone to see. :chili:

Just sent ya $50 buffaloroams. I will send more after I pay my bills this month if I got more to spare...(I think I will)

This is just a thought, but what if Pepe talked to them? Since he sold it to them they might feel better/willing to let it go for alot less?

This is just a thought, but what if Pepe talked to them? Since he sold it to them they might feel better/willing to let it go for alot less?

Thats a good thought, but I still feel like It would sound better coming from someone other than him. It would sound less like he's asking them to do him a favor, and more like a huge group of awesome people are all chipping in to get him the best christmas gift ever, which is true.

Thats a good thought, but I still feel like It would sound better coming from someone other than him. It would sound less like he's asking them to do him a favor, and more like a huge group of awesome people are all chipping in to get him the best christmas gift ever, which is true.

True, but how do you think they would feel if he seen what they did to it?

True, but how do you think they would feel if he seen what they did to it?

Hard to say. I don't feel like it would affect them much, but I'm not really sure. I get the vibe from reading there "E's" that they are more interested in discussing how the accident has affected them financially and physically more than about how it affected the truck.

True, but how do you think they would feel if he seen what they did to it?

I had planned on getting it road worthy before giving it back to Pepe'.
It needs to be safe enough for the trip home to Spokane.
I figured on telling them that, hopefully they will know what the Bronco meant to Pepe' and that won't be an issue.

All we can do is make an offer, even if they don't accept it we are no worse off than we are now. No harm done. But it just feels right so we are going for it.

My wife and I just watched Blades of Glory so I am feeling all inspired right now. :rockon

And just a little gay but that's kinda hard not to do after seeing that movie. :toothless

Hard to say. I don't feel like it would affect them much, but I'm not really sure. I get the vibe from reading there "E's" that they are more interested in discussing how the accident has affected them financially and physically more than about how it affected the truck.

BS, I had mine totaled and I got $4300 and kept the bronco. To you or me its nothing, but to pepe it means something. Im thinking if they see pepe and the look on his face they might feel bad?

BS, I had mine totaled and I got $4300 and kept the bronco. To you or me its nothing, but to pepe it means something. Im thinking if they see pepe and the look on his face they might feel bad?


I don't think Pepe's in a position to run down to the Portland area to go there personally on the Bronco. If he could, it might help if he went along but I don't think he can. Plus I think it's hard enough for Pepe' to deal with this without asking him to get involved.

I don't think Pepe's in a position to run down to the Portland area to go there personally on the Bronco. If he could, it might help if he went along but I don't think he can. Plus I think it's hard enough for Pepe' to deal with this without asking him to get involved.

Have you asked him?

I think it might be better off just getting the blue and tan one that runs already that way he will have a good running bronco that wont need a lot of work. besides it was what 1200 bucks? offer them 750 they are more likely to take it

Have you asked him?

PM sent to Pepe but I have to say it made me feel a little uncomfortable asking him if he wants to participate in what is essentially a gift. :shrug

PM sent to Pepe but I have to say it made me feel a little uncomfortable asking him if he wants to participate in what is essentially a gift. :shrug

Yeah. I'm thinking we should stick to the original plan. We need to try to get the stoned bronco first. If that doesn't work, we'll figure something else out.

Plus, the stoned bronco does run. It just needs a radiator and a few other things. Cosmetically it doesn't even look THAT bad.

I think it would be lame to pick up some POS $1200 bronco just because.

Paypal sent, Merry Christmas Pepe, Godspeed and chin up!


-Alex

True, but how do you think they would feel if he seen what they did to it?
Most people are not as entimental about there trucks as we are.

I think it might be better off just getting the blue and tan one that runs already that way he will have a good running bronco that wont need a lot of work. besides it was what 1200 bucks? offer them 750 they are more likely to take it

That would be fine with me and will be an option I will propose to those donors if the deal for his old Bronco falls through, along with the option of giving him another trip to see his son which was the other suggestion..

But the original plan was to retrieve his old Bronco and I feel like I would be violating the spirit of the original plan of what everyone wanted if I changed course now.

Lets let this play out and then I will let the donors decide since it's their money they gave. :beer

sent i think

That would be fine with me and will be an option I will propose to those donors if the deal for his old Bronco falls through, along with the option of giving him another trip to see his son which was the other suggestion..

But the original plan was to retrieve his old Bronco and I feel like I would be violating the spirit of the original plan of what everyone wanted if I changed course now.

Lets let this play out and then I will let the donors decide since it's their money they gave. :beer
If it come to that It should be pepes decision

Paypal sent, Merry Christmas Pepe, Godspeed and chin up!


-Alex

Thanks Alex! :beer

Update:
Pepe's Stone Bronco Fund
$602.45
:chili:

If it come to that It should be pepes decision
Actually it will have to be the Donors decision first as it is their money they donated under the premise it was for the return of Pepe's Stone Pony but I feel pretty confident if it comes to that they would opt to let Pepe decide. At least I would but I can't speak for anyone else and if anyone rejected that idea I would refund their money.

sent i think

Yep, already got it. Thanks bronc! :beer
You pushed us over the $600 mark. :chili:

Great job so far Bronco maniacs!
Keep it rolling the finish line is just around the Bend. :rockon

i'll send out some digital green when i deposit my pay tommorow. i'd love to see him get the trcuk back, and i bet we can get the parts for it, cheaply as well.

also, if theres anyone who cant send money but has parts their willing to part with you could gift that towards the final goal. if i wasnt in nj i have a hood i paid $15 for and would gladly repaint grey and ship out

i'll send out some digital green when i deposit my pay tommorow. i'd love to see him get the trcuk back, and i bet we can get the parts for it, cheaply as well.

also, if theres anyone who cant send money but has parts their willing to part with you could gift that towards the final goal. if i wasnt in nj i have a hood i paid $15 for and would gladly repaint grey and ship out

That's an awesome point you brought up.

Once I see the Stone Pony and evaluate what it needs I will post a list if I think the deal will go down.

Then folks who would like to donate parts instead will know what it needs.
It would be premature though to ask for parts before we know if the deal is doable.

You guys make me proud to be a member here. It's been tough for me to keep up with this but I have to get some sleep here soon. I will pick this back up tomorrow. :beer

That's an awesome point you brought up.

Once I see the Stone Pony and evaluate what it needs I will post a list if I think the deal will go down.

Then folks who would like to donate parts instead will know what it needs.
It would be premature though to ask for parts before we know if the deal is doable.

You guys make me proud to be a member here. It's been tough for me to keep up with this but I have to get some sleep here soon. I will pick this back up tomorrow. :beer

I don't think we're quite there yet but I think we easily can be. I think 1500 and letting the girls know what the purpose of buying it is for (pepe), would buy the stoney bronco.

Now for the parts part of this idea I remember seeing Jeff (fourdoorbronko) post like 6 pages ago that he would donate parts as well. Keep track of him and all of these other parts guys especially since I know just how many parts broncos they have lying around.

Thanks for the contributions so far everyone, lets keep this up!!!!:rockon

Yep, already got it. Thanks bronc! :beer
You pushed us over the $600 mark. :chili:

Great job so far Bronco maniacs!
Keep it rolling the finish line is just around the Bend. :rockon

Buffaloams, pm me your addy, and I will send some $...dont do paypal, :beer

I want to see a video of his face when he gets this or the cash to see his boy. didnt get that last time.

Since this a negotiated price situation, I don't think we should tell the seller what we're doing. If they realize it means more to Pepe (& us) than the average Bronco, most people would use that to get a higher price. It's sort of like telling a dealer "I don't care what it costs, I gotta have that car".

They need to realize that they are in competition against all the other Broncos that are for sale, not that their's is the only one that was Pepe`'s & we want it. Pepe` probably shouldn't be involved in the purchase for that reason, as well as others.

We also don't want let them know that several people are going together on the deal as well, they may see that as a deep pockets opportunity. We have to remember that their goal as a seller (Without attachments or friendships) is to get as much as possible for it.

Here's my response to buffaloroams's PM... just for the pubic record: :toothless

Don't sweat it Jim... I know all the hearts are in the right places here. Unfortunately... I'll be hard pressed to come up with cash to get down there (can you say... "GO GREYHOUND!") just to drive it back, if it works out that way. I just can't afford to drive my lil' DD down and back for a "maybe" kinda deal.

Also... this coming week is my last week before finals for Fall Qtr. so as you may imagine, I've got a few reports due and lots of studying to get through to ace those finals Dec. 11th.

I'll just have to way to buy you all a drink when/if I end up heading down there. Thanks though Jim, I really appreciate the effort her and the responsibility your willing to take in this deal!
Although... it did occur to me that if "Wendy" (yes, I still have all the emails from her buying it 2yrs. ago, 12/7/05 :brownbag ) would like to talk with me on the phone to verify this is a real donation effort on my behalf, I can do that.

Hmmm... just re-read the emails I had with her... a bunch of them. She was awfully nit picky and thought I knew more mechanically than I do... but still, not to bad a transaction.

Oh yea... just a side note here: Ended last year with a 3.8 GPA after the graded Internship. Made it on the Deans list every qtr. Hope to do as well this year in Orthotics. :brownbag

Here's my response to buffaloroams's PM... just for the pubic record: :toothless

Although... it did occur to me that if "Wendy" (yes, I still have all the emails from her buying it 2yrs. ago, 12/7/05 :brownbag ) would like to talk with me on the phone to verify this is a real donation effort on my behalf, I can do that.

Hmmm... just re-read the emails I had with her... a bunch of them. She was awfully nit picky and thought I knew more mechanically than I do... but still, not to bad a transaction.

Oh yea... just a side note here: Ended last year with a 3.8 GPA after the graded Internship. Made it on the Deans list every qtr. Hope to do as well this year in Orthotics. :brownbag

Damn Pepe, that's better in school than I ever did! :brownbag Congrats! Keep it up! You deserve this more than any of the rest of us do. I havn't met anyone who's been thrown down, only to come back 3 times stronger and still smiling. That kicks ass.

I don't think that telling Wendy (That's the name of the lady I bought my bronco from too!) would have ANY negative affects on buying it whatsoever. If she wants to sell it she will. We already know what we are willing to pay (we'll no more when we get the pictures.) I think she will think it's awesome that so many people are getting together to do something like this. If she needs proof, we have plenty of it.

I don't think that by telling her, she will feel like she can get more money out of us.

But again, if Jim is our lead negotiator, that decision will ultimately be up to him, and I have faith that he'll be able to feel out the situation, and see what the right move to make will be.

I did tell her about FSB and all the help I got here building it up, when she picked the rig up. Even invited her to join up but she never did. :shrug

I might be able to spare another $50, Ill let you know after everything clears the bank.

Buffaloams, pm me your addy, and I will send some $...dont do paypal, :beer

Ghost PM sent.

:beer

I want to see a video of his face when he gets this or the cash to see his boy. didnt get that last time.

I will try and make sure that happens.

I want to share this with everyone.
:beer

I've been giving this negotiations and disclosure deal some great thought or I should say consternation the last couple of days and this is what I've concluded.

I think I should be pretty straight forward and upfront about what is going on.

Looking at it from their perspective, they are just trying to get what they can from the Bronco and it sounds like they have been a little cash strapped from injuries since the accident. They will likely be sympathetic to our cause but they also have their own worries.

I think our approach should be this:
Inspect the Bronco
Tell them what WE think it's worth to the General Public and what it is worth to US. Which is likely to be two completely different numbers. Also likely to be in their favor if we are the buyers. And I think I can explain to them why without insulting them.

They may not believe us but we have not conceded negotiating power away since we have two other options we can use if we can't cut a deal.

WE will only have so much money and I will offer accordingly.

If they don't initially accept our top offer I can leave it open for a week if they think they can get more than we will offer them.

Which I kinda doubt for a wrecked Bronco with a Salvage title.
(Assumption on my part since they said it was totaled by Insurance and the Insurance company will usually insist on that).

I also think if I don't tell them up front what we are doing and then reveal it later they will feel manipulated and may not be negotiable just out of spite and that would be counterproductive to both parties.

So that's been my take on this, If anyone thinks they have a better way or have some suggestions I am open to hear them.
:beer

I've been giving this negotiations and disclosure deal some great thought or I should say consternation the last couple of days and this is what I've concluded.

I think I should be pretty straight forward and upfront about what is going on.

Looking at it from their perspective, they are just trying to get what they can from the Bronco and it sounds like they have been a little cash strapped from injuries since the accident. They will likely be sympathetic to our cause but they also have their own worries.

I think our approach should be this:
Inspect the Bronco
Tell them what WE think it's worth to the General Public and what it is worth to US. Which is likely to be two completely different numbers. Also likely to be in their favor if we are the buyers. And I think I can explain to them why without insulting them.

They may not believe us but we have not conceded negotiating power away since we have two other options we can use if we can't cut a deal.

WE will only have so much money and I will offer accordingly.

If they don't initially accept our top offer I can leave it open for a week if they think they can get more than we will offer them.

Which I kinda doubt for a wrecked Bronco with a Salvage title.
(Assumption on my part since they said it was totaled by Insurance and the Insurance company will usually insist on that).

I also think if I don't tell them up front what we are doing and then reveal it later they will feel manipulated and may not be negotiable just out of spite and that would be counterproductive to both parties.

So that's been my take on this, If anyone thinks they have a better way or have some suggestions I am open to hear them.
:beer


sounds like the right idea to me. :beer if you guys found out what you can get it for and need money I can try and scrounge up a little something to add but at this point I will hold off till we get some more info on whats guna happen.

I've been giving this negotiations and disclosure deal some great thought or I should say consternation the last couple of days and this is what I've concluded.

I think I should be pretty straight forward and upfront about what is going on.

Looking at it from their perspective, they are just trying to get what they can from the Bronco and it sounds like they have been a little cash strapped from injuries since the accident. They will likely be sympathetic to our cause but they also have their own worries.

I think our approach should be this:
Inspect the Bronco
Tell them what WE think it's worth to the General Public and what it is worth to US. Which is likely to be two completely different numbers. Also likely to be in their favor if we are the buyers. And I think I can explain to them why without insulting them.

They may not believe us but we have not conceded negotiating power away since we have two other options we can use if we can't cut a deal.

WE will only have so much money and I will offer accordingly.

If they don't initially accept our top offer I can leave it open for a week if they think they can get more than we will offer them.

Which I kinda doubt for a wrecked Bronco with a Salvage title.
(Assumption on my part since they said it was totaled by Insurance and the Insurance company will usually insist on that).

I also think if I don't tell them up front what we are doing and then reveal it later they will feel manipulated and may not be negotiable just out of spite and that would be counterproductive to both parties.

So that's been my take on this, If anyone thinks they have a better way or have some suggestions I am open to hear them.
:beer

Well said. I agree 100%

If you tell this is for Pepe than milk it good,

Tell them all about his horrible bike crash and how he broke his neck, back, ass, head, and roadrashed his sack. Thrashed the harley, prosthetic leg landed in a tree. Total carnage.

Oh and add he got a divorce and his evil ex wife snagged his son. Tell them we will fix the bronco so he can drive up and visit his kid.


Yank at the heart strings :rockon

Tell them all about his horrible bike crash and how he broke his neck, back, ass, head, and roadrashed his sack. Thrashed the harley, prosthetic leg landed in a tree. Total carnage.


:rofl::rofl:

If you tell this is for Pepe than milk it good,

Tell them all about his horrible bike crash and how he broke his neck, back, ass, head, and roadrashed his sack. Thrashed the harley, prosthetic leg landed in a tree. Total carnage.

Oh and add he got a divorce and his evil ex wife snagged his son. Tell them we will fix the bronco so he can drive up and visit his kid.

Yank at the heart strings :rockon

:rofl: Well the reality is I wouldn't say anything I didn't know to be true.
It would make me uncomfortable and would ruin my own negotating power and they already know Pepe and I don't know what they may have discussed about his situation and if I said something they suspected was not true would make them not trust me.

Given Pepe's circumstances I don't think we really need to embellish to garner sympathy. :thumbup
:beer

ehh, actually im not embellishing. :thumbup


His evil wife divorced him, took his kid and all his money.

He wiped out on his harley and was in a halo from neck breakage.

Not completely sure about the leg in a tree.

ehh, actually im not embellishing. :thumbup




Not completely sure about the leg in a tree.



ahaha

ehh, actually im not embellishing. :thumbup

His evil wife divorced him, took his kid and all his money.

He wiped out on his harley and was in a halo from neck breakage.

Not completely sure about the leg in a tree.

:lolup That last part is mostly what I was referring to.
Thought maybe you had heard all the gory details.

They bought the truck 2 years ago so they probably know his story as it was those things that happened to caused him to sell it in the first place. IIRC

I am sure that I will talk about Pepe's history some though, it would be natural for it to come up.

I am hoping to hear from the owners in the next hour or so to go take a look at it.

What we up to $$?

I did not read every single post but here's what I would like to add. I would be more than glad to help out. Do we even have an idea on a set price that they will take for the Bronco? What happens if for instance, (don't know cause I did not read all posts) they want 3K for the Bronco and we only come up with 2K donated? Where is the rest of the $$ coming from or what happens from there?

I did not read every single post but here's what I would like to add. I would be more than glad to help out. Do we even have an idea on a set price that they will take for the Bronco? What happens if for instance, (don't know cause I did not read all posts) they want 3K for the Bronco and we only come up with 2K donated? Where is the rest of the $$ coming from or what happens from there?

If for some reason we are not able to get the bronco back, the money is going to be given to Pepe so he can go see his son for XMAS.

So did ya get to see the rig?

Donations are now up to $626.42

I received this email just awhile ago.

Hi Jim, Sorry for not e mailing you. We just sold our 1950 Chevy truck, the buyer just left. We are going to hold off on the Bronco for now. The money we just sold should cover the bills. We have had a few people e us about the bronco and said 500 or 350 they would pay. Well get out, you know. We updated the ad late last night. We will sell it for 2,000 no less or just keep it and fix it after we get well. If you are serious and willing to pay 2,000 you are welcome to take a look. We had to tow a couple of the other classic trucks out of the way to get the 1950 chevy out of the back yard. Fortunately the guy who bought the truck did a lot of the work pushing them the rest of the way. As we could not do it. I myself have a splitting headache. Tomorrow morning would be best. Again sorry for the delay. But had to deal with this situation. We have a lot up for sale. The Chevy just happened to go first. Hope you understand. Let us know..Thanks

Well it sounds like they are a little unrealistic in what they believe it's value to be but I decided it might be time to fill them in on the situation and then go from there. I am beginning to doubt we will be able to come to a price that would be agreeable to everyone here but I have not lost all hope and will pursue this and see where it goes. Below is my response to their last email.

Hello Vagan,
Thanks for responding.
I wasn't going to mention this until we met and I could look at the Bronco but I am representing a Bronco group that the previous owner ********* is a member of. We all know him as BikerPepe'.

I saw your listing and passed the information on to the rest of the group.
We all know the trying times that Pepe has been through and so when we saw your listing of his old Stone Bronco for sale we decided to look into it and see if it was possible to take up donations to buy it back for him.

We were prepared to buy it, make it roadworthy and give it as a Christmas present to him.

It would be a group decision but I don't think they would be willing to pay that much since we assume from your description that it would now have a salvage title and needs some repairs to make it roadworthy and yet more to restore it. We may just use the monies collected and send Pepe a plane ticket to see his boy or buy a different Bronco.

I would still like to come take a look at it and get some pictures to share with the group so they can evaluate it's value and then decide how they would like to proceed.
It's always easier to make decisions when you have good information to evaluate.

Thanks again and let me know what time tomorrow morning will work for you and also where I will need to go and view the Bronco,
Jim

:beer

Well hell.......

Let's hope they have the Christmas spirit........ :beer

as 94 Chicken Taco said, cash in hand/trailer speaks volumes

BUFFALOROMS, check mailed this date....thanx for the pm....Lets get the stoned brocno back to where it belongs.

BUFFALOROMS, check mailed this date....thanx for the pm....Lets get the stoned brocno back to where it belongs.

Thanks Ghost! :beer

I am trying and I would like nothing better.

as 94 Chicken Taco said, cash in hand/trailer speaks volumes

Absolutely! But they seem pretty proud of it and I think are valuing it a little too high for a vehicle with a salvage title. But I am a consensus guy, if we all decided to pay their price I would try like hell to get there.

I was hoping we could get it back for less than a grand but I'm not thinking it likely now. It is possible they may take $1500 cash in hand but we would have a little more work ahead of us raising that much.

Owners latest email:

Hey, You know I was just going to take the ad off. And still am. We are having a hard time because we just spent 3,000 on the trani..And front end work.. But ***** was a nice guy when I met him a couple of years ago.. And had e mailed him a while back telling him to keep his spirits up.. Don't remember for what at the time.. It was quite a while ago.. What you guys are up to is cool.. When we looked into how much it would be to fix, it was around a grand. That was for new stuff it needed. But if you go to u-pull it like we like to, you can cut that amount in half.. Lets be honest we love our cars and trucks. But have to go where it is cheaper, to keep them alive.. The trani though we had built with high performance parts. Also the transfer case was rebuilt.

Yes the carpet is in no better condition than when we bought it from him, but that is just carpet. It is what it is. We paid 5,500 from him a couple of years ago as you all should know. That's why letting it go for 2,000 is like killing us. Especially after I just sold my 50 Chevy. And don't really need to sell the bronco now. Come take a look. We won't be showing anyone else.

You know what we said about the price, and hope you understand our side to. And after it is fixed, all DMV has to do is look at it. Then issue a branded title. The frame is not even bent. The guy who bought the 50 is working on how to transport it home. He lives in BC Canada. And is going to pick it up in the mid morning sometime. He is supposed to call us this evening for a time. And we won't be home after 4:00 PM.

The Bronco is not going anywhere, we will show you. We think Monday would be better as we are just exhausted dealing with all the people and just out of an accident. And still dealing with finishing up with this 50. Still interested we will give out our address on Monday morning, we want to be here and do not like people stopping by when we are not here.. K

My latest response:

Hello Vagan, (btw - Is your name *****? ***** (Pepe) had mentioned he sold it to a ***** and it is nice for me to refer to people by their names and not Pseudonyms. But if you prefer to remain anonymous I will understand. We live in a crazy world. I constantly remind my Daughter not to give out information ove