Bad Bronco Bretheren... Avoid "earlybroncoman"

[F0rdFre@k]

Back in August I traded a 69 Bronco for a 72 from earlybroncoman from CB.com. We met in Las Cruses NM, checked out the rigs, I wasn't happy with the 72 and informed earlybroncoman that I wasn't comfortable giving up my axles as part of the trade. Told him we could either NOT do the trade and I'd keep my 69 Frame and body I had. And he could keep his 72 POS he had. He said "We are already here, let's just go through with it." LUCKILY, I kept my HPD60/10.25 out of the trade.

At the time of the trade, neither of us had titles to bring. I informed him I'd send the title to the 69 A.S.A.P. Once I got the title to the 69, I sent it and he confirmed he received it. Waited a month and finally sent him a request for the title for the 72. Said he had it and was going to be in the mail "tomorrow". I'm still waiting almost a month later.

So, what do I do about a bad seller who didn't follow through with the deal? Can I get a replacement title? Or is this Bronco now scrap to me?

I still have his personal name/address/phone number if there is anything legal I can do about this. If not, anyone want parts of a 72 rusty POS?

[F0rdFre@k]

I realize this seller isn't on P4x4.com. If he is, it may be under a different name. But, I wanted everyone to be warned of him none the less. If I abused any rule by him not being registered here under this name, I'm sorry. Please delete if necessary.

[KyleQ]

I thought it was fairly common to buy a glove box door and title from a junk Bronco and make a good one out of a bad?

[billybob13]

i had a similar deal earlier this year and explained to the dmv that the guy fell off the face of the earth. i filled out a form and now have the title. still pissed me off though. never trust anyone. especially those who try to pressure you into a deal and/or those who tell you how honest they are.

[F0rdFre@k]

Kyle, that is an option but, technically, an illegal option.

BillyBob... I'm honest. Trust me...

Seriously, I'm pissed about this. I had intended to build this rig. But, if I can't get a legal title, I'm seriously considering scrapping it.

[darreng]

Do you have a bill of sale?

[F0rdFre@k]

Originally Posted by darreng

Do you have a bill of sale?

Unfortunately... No. New Mexico doesn't require one to register a vehicle. So, I forget to ask for them since I haven't used one in nearly 20 years.

[Dook]

don't know about new mexico, but here in the east you can apply for a lost title through the DMV and as long as the vehicle hasn't been stolen and reported as so, you should be able to get one.

[sami3wheeler]

I would go to the local DMV and ask.

[F0rdFre@k]

Through cb.com ebman has offered to make the deal right. So, for now, hold off on this.

Did say he was holding the title to be a d!ck. But, that he did send it out earlier this month. I still don't have the title.

[toomanytoyzz]

I know plenty of guys with frames, glove boxes and titles all that match for less than $200 they would sell you. You'd definitely be legit then. Check around. Plenty of guys on CB.com have a bunch of parts EB's they'd be willing to help you out.

[sfu7274456]

Just go to your DMV and apply for a lost title. Unless the Vin has a registered lien against it or is reported stolen it should not be that big of a deal.

[fordman47201]

In indiana we have a mechanics lein that can be put on a vehicle against the title if there is something owed to you. pretty much if i worked on a car and customer did not pay i could file for this and it goes through the DMV or quicker like 2 weeks if you spend the 100 bucks with the title service out of indy it gives the last person on the title a chance to make it right or a replacement title is sent to you . i did this on a 74 i had a bad deal on.