Heartbroken...my 1973 caught fire -- Follow the restoration here!

[DonsBolt]

I am sad to see those pictures, at least your ok. Thats the most important thing, your truck can be fixed, harder to fixed you if you get burnt

 

[Oakland Bronco]

A few weeks ago, I spoke with Geico's vehicle appraiser that works my area. He said, "I've looked at a few Broncos. One was $6K, another was $9K...."

There was no way in hell that I was going to let him look at my rig with those value anchors in mind. So I had an independent appraiser come out first. Just got the report back. The valuation wasn't as high as what I was thinking (and hoping for), but it was a lot higher than the $6-9K range that Geico's appraiser referenced.

Next step is for Geico to come out and look over the rig. I'll keep you posted! Anxious to get the repair work going!!!

 

[broncoitis]

Sorry to see what happened with your truck! Important thing is that you weren't hurt. It can be fixed so just remember that and go from there. Glad to see that you had the extinguisher on board because otherwise you would have no bronco at all today.

I am getting one to mount to my cage immediately, possibly one for both passenger and driver.

Good luck getting it back on the road. Sounds like you have a good supporting cast behind you! ;D

 

[Oakland Bronco]

Sorry to see what happened with your truck! Important thing is that you weren't hurt. It can be fixed so just remember that and go from there. Glad to see that you had the extinguisher on board because otherwise you would have no bronco at all today.

I am getting one to mount to my cage immediately, possibly one for both passenger and driver.

Thanks Broncoitis. I would definitely recommend 2 extinguishers. It took a 5 gal. bucket of water and 3 extinguishers to get the fire out.

 

[half cab]

Man I know your ready to get things moving on the rebuild...keep us posted!!

 

[Oakland Bronco]

Geico visited today

Geico's appraiser came by an hour ago. Friendly guy. Agreed with the valuation from the independent appraiser. Told me to fax him a repair estimate so Geico can cut me a check. Even told me the maximum repair cost to keep the rig from being totaled. And said that Geico might wave the deductible since it was a fire.

The big lesson here: get an independent appraisal, keep your receipts, and document all of the work that has been done to your rig. The appraiser told me if his boss wants to argue with him about the valuation, he will hand his boss all the paperwork and say, "here is the proof."

I feel a little bit closer to getting the rig back on the road. So exciting! I'll keep you all posted as things go forward.

 

[half cab]

Thats good copy...%)

 

[Oakland Bronco]

Andrew (Baja Broncos) is coming out later this week to do the repair estimate. Whoo hoo! ;D

 

[sprdv1]

Andrew (Baja Broncos) is coming out later this week to do the repair estimate. Whoo hoo! ;D

Good luck bud.. Something good is bound to happen

 

[MyOriginal66]

Congrats! It's always nice when things work the way they're suppose to.

 

[BBronco71]

Im sorry

I nearly cried when i read this post. Im SOOOOOOO sorry about the truck. But when i read what your wife said i was moved you have a special wife. I hope you can get it back. God bless, bbronco71

im sorry........

 

[wheelsblank27]

Good luck with the estimate?my throwout bearing took a u know what last month so I've been trying my best to get all e parts I need for a c4 swap.

 

[broncoitis]

Glad that its working out so far with the insurance companies! Keep us posted on the progress. ;D

 

[motoman]

Great news from Geico! You are on the road to recovery amigo!!! ;D

 

[Oakland Bronco]

Great news from Geico! You are on the road to recovery amigo!!! ;D

Thanks guys, but the Geico news isn't set and done until the check is in my mailbox!

 

[BajaBronco]

Fingers crossed for ya. Happy Thanksgiving! Got a spot saved in the new 6-car shop in Petaluma.

 

[Oakland Bronco]

Fingers crossed for ya. Happy Thanksgiving! Got a spot saved in the new 6-car shop in Petaluma.

Happy Thanksgiving to you, too, Andrew! And congrats on securing the new spot in Petaluma. I'm glad that worked out! I will definitely be in touch very soon.

 

[broncoitis]

Sounds like everything is coming together for you. That's great to hear! ;D

 

[Oakland Bronco]

Got back from SoCal today and found a check from Geico in my mailbox. Glad to know that I can officially start moving things forward. Thanks for all the support, guys!

 

[half cab]

Right on Dude...now carry on with it and post pix with the progress!