Bronco Owners Seek More Than the Fast and Furious: Share Your Favorite Father's Day Memories and Win Fantastic Prizes!

[Daniela at 3W Auto Life]

Hello Bronco owners!

Father's Day is just around the corner, and we, as a brand that cherish the value of family, want to commemorate this special occasion by celebrating the incredible bond between fathers and their children. We invite you all to participate in our Father's Day Giveaway and share your favorite memories and heartwarming stories!

Here are some topics to get the conversation started:

1. What is your most cherished or unforgettable memory of doing something with your father? Whether it's working on a modification/build together or going on an off-road adventure, we want to hear about those memorable moments!
2. Has your child ever done something to express their love for you? Did they draw you a picture or make a handmade toy when they were younger? Do you still keep those treasures close to your heart? Share those precious with us!
3. Do you and your father/child have any special secret codes or inside jokes? Tell us about those unique and special connections that make your relationship even more meaningful!

We encourage all forum members to participate and share their stories and experiences in the replies below. Feel free to include photos if you have them! Let's make this Father's Day celebration even more special by sharing our cherished memories.

But wait, there's more! The winners of our Father's Day Giveaway will be determined by you guys, the forum members. The more likes you receive on your comment, the higher the chances of winning one of these amazing prizes:

• WolfBox G840H Wi-Fi Rear View Mirror Dash Cam
• WolfBox MegaVolt24 Jump Starter
• 3W Custom TPE Material & All-Weather Floor Mats

The giveaway will run from this Friday (June 14th) until next Wednesday (June 19th), and the winners will be announced on June 20th on this post and our Facebook group. We can't wait to hear your incredible stories and experiences, and we wish all participants the best of luck!

Let's come together as a community and celebrate the special bond between fathers and children. Share your heartwarming stories, photos, and memories, and let's make this Father's Day one to remember!

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

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[Frankie945]

The first thing that comes to my mind is when my father took me on vacation to see the Daytona 500 in FL. Looking back it was one of the most fun times I had with him. We got to fish at the St Petersburg pier I caught a stingray. The next day we drove to go watch the race which I thought was pretty boring race. I don’t even think we stayed for the whole thing.

I don’t have any human kids but proud dad of 2 dogs, 3 lizards and a tortoise.

 

[EvilJim1971]

My father was my best friend.
He was a mechanic by trade, a hot rodder by passion.
When I was 8 years old, I helped him stuff an L76 Corvette 327 into his 1973 Chevy Vega Panel.
With the additional mods to the engine and lightening of the car, it had performance around that of today's Challenger hellcat red-eye.
I logged many giggling miles in the passenger seat of that car.
Around 5 years later, when I was 13, he decided that it was time for me to learn to drive it
Manual steering, manual brakes.
For the day, 84,it was NASTY.
This dirt road ran past our place, rough, washboarded.
So he takes me over there, gets out, tells me to get behind the wheel.
He hops in the passenger side.
I fire it up, pull it back into gear... And start idling down the road.
He says to bring it up to about 20 mph.
So I do... But this road is so rough that I start to pack down in the seat.
"Dad... I can't see!"
"Well, push yourself back up."
Yea... I wasn't thinking and used the throttle.
That thing kicked back down into first and all hell broke loose.
It shifted into second and started fish tailing.
I'm still foot to the floor and trying to keep it between the ditches.
I realise that I'm holding it wide open and lift.
It starts to slow down and I jam on the brakes.
The car slides to a stop crossed up on the road.
I'm sweating, heart hammering, about to piss myself.
Wide eyed, I look over at dad.
He is sitting there, arm out the window, taking a drag off of one of his Kools.
"Not bad, you didn't crash it. Now try again."
He never said a word, grabbed for the wheel, or even moved while I was plowing the road.
Ice water in his veins.

That is a day I will never forget.
Attached photo is him and I on the Giant Dipper in Santa Cruz.

 

[KDWright5407]

So....my dad was active duty military while I was growing up. He was always the first into the shop every morning and the last one to leave kind of NCO/SNCO. But...he always took time away to be with my brother and I during our big events (sports, awards, concerts, etc.). I never understood just how hard that was, and what kind of planning that took until I joined the military myself. I've served 17 years now, and always strived to take after my dad. It's been hard putting the military first for most things....because the military will absolutely use that to their advantage. Just a couple of years ago, my dad needed a double-lung transplant, and because of COVID and being stationed in South Korea at the time, I wasn't able to be there for him. It really hurt inside...and I hid it all really well. Coming home from that assignment 2 years ago, and being able to see my father and give him a big hug after such an ordeal was something that probably healed both of our hearts a bit. I'll have to edit this post in a little while when I can leave work to post a picture of us together...can't right now since I'm currently deployed and working in location that can't have phones, which is where I have my photos.

Edit: Photos of the world's best Dad are attached...sorry, not sorry about all the pics. They're out of any type of order, but each one is a core memory that I cherish.

 

[PWillette]

Way too many dad memories and thankful for each and every one...good or bad or sad. So much respect for the man that molded me into the man I am today. Always there teaching, encouraging, believing, caring and yes, occasionally when needed, a good smack up side the head to get me back on the straight and narrow. He certainly set me up to succeed with raising my own children and life in general.

I do have many good memories when he brought home a '79 XLT Bronco that we slightly modified and had many hunting and fishing adventures...if that truck could tell stories! Flash forward 30years to my 2020 6G reservation and dad was probably more excited than I was. Unfortunately he was battling his third bout with cancer and never got to see it. I was lucky enough to snag a dealer demo a month or two before he passed so he at least got a taste of it. We cruised around the area showing it off and spent several hours inspecting it top to bottom.

I think about him everyday and miss him dearly.

Thanks for everything you did for me dad...love you!

 

[Justinfro]

Dad ridin' dirty in the 1912 Ford Model T. He gets it out and drives it annually in his hometown parade. Front crank start and all.

 

[SeptuagenerianSasquatch]

Advice from an old (fatherly) coot:

To bond with a son, praise and affirmation are important, but shared activities are perhaps more powerful, especially:
1) hunting and/or fishing
2) collecting something together (cards, coins, fishing flies, etc.)
3) building/repairing things together (shop and/or outdoors)
4) travel together, one-on-one
To bond with a daughter, shared activities are also important, but the verbal praise and affirmation will weigh a bit more importantly.

Whatever "chemistry" works for you, invest personal time. Father's relationship can never be assumed, and certainly not delegated to teachers, coaches, clergy, or even mother.


Edit/brag: I have four adult children (two sons, two daughters), none have ever been involved with alcohol, drugs, the law, or long-term unemployment. All finished college, have responsible career employment, and are in healthy relationships with well-functioning sweethearts or spouses.

My oldest once said, "Sometimes my friends get to sharing gripes and complaints about their parents or upbringing. I never have anything to say."

 

[WholeLottaRosie]

I was very blessed to have a great Dad. One of my favorite memories was in 1967 when my Dad came home in a brand new red Bronco . (289. ,3 on the tree , heater and AM radio ) I hopped in and we drove up through the front yard and up to the front door of our friends house to show it off. 30 years later you could still see the ruts in their yard when it snowed . In 1975 the Bronco became mine when I got my drivers license. So many great memories in that Bronco. First deer , first date etc.. I was definitely thinking of him when I bought my red 2023 Wildtrak. Wish he was still here to ride in it. He would be amazed at how fancy and high tech they are now. Happy Father’s Day to all.

 

[76FordBronco]

I have several moments/memories that involve both of my kids and wife.
The first is after the Gen6 Bronco production was announced and after me placing my reservation/order. I was out in the garage working on the 76 on a Saturday and my son, 4 at the time, came outside and asked if he could help me. Without hesitation I said yes! So he crawled under the Bronco with me and gave me tools, weather I needed them or not, and I gladly accepted them! Together we swapped the starter out. My wife snapped this picture and took a video of him explaining what we did.

The second cherished memory is with my daughter. With her, she overheard me mentioned to my wife that I would be in the garage working on Gnash (the Gen6 bronco) and she asked if she could help. Smiling I said of course Sweetie. She helped me install the Busterbraces by giving me tools and the helping with the bolts.

Not only do both still enjoy working on the Broncos with me, but they enjoy riding with the top and windows down and hitting the trials.

 

[broadicustomworks]

I’m just thankful for all the times Dad didn’t chase me with a flame thrower.

My daughter made cookies for me one time

OK seriously here (and I mean it).
My youngest made this for me for Christmas.
I laminated the actual older picture she used here, taped to a note she hand-wrote to me Father’s Day 2012.

And so many other pictures. How much time you got? How long can one post be with pic after pic after pic?
I have THOUSANDS of “favorites” but they all sum up to the same thing:
The fact that I’ve been blessed with so much love and the opportunity to be a dad. To try and give them the best I could in things, but more importantly the best I could in immaterial things. A full life. A smile and a warm feeling when they have only memories of me.
Im not always successful in that, none of us are.

But man…What a ride it is and an honor to hear someone say “Love you, Dad.”

 

[Daniela at 3W Auto Life]

The first thing that comes to my mind is when my father took me on vacation to see the Daytona 500 in FL. Looking back it was one of the most fun times I had with him. We got to fish at the St Petersburg pier I caught a stingray. The next day we drove to go watch the race which I thought was pretty boring race. I don’t even think we stayed for the whole thing.

I don’t have any human kids but proud dad of 2 dogs, 3 lizards and a tortoise.

That sounds like an amazing vacation with your father! Visiting the Daytona 500 must have been an exciting experience, even if you found the race a bit boring. It's great that you got to enjoy other activities like fishing at the St. Petersburg pier and even catching a stingray. Those are the moments that create lasting memories. And being a proud dad of not just one, but two dogs, three lizards, and a tortoise is wonderful! Pets can bring so much joy and fulfillment to our lives. Thank you for sharing these special moments with us!

 

[Daniela at 3W Auto Life]

So....my dad was active duty military while I was growing up. He was always the first into the shop every morning and the last one to leave kind of NCO/SNCO. But...he always took time away to be with my brother and I during our big events (sports, awards, concerts, etc.). I never understood just how hard that was, and what kind of planning that took until I joined the military myself. I've served 17 years now, and always strived to take after my dad. It's been hard putting the military first for most things....because the military will absolutely use that to their advantage. Just a couple of years ago, my dad needed a double-lung transplant, and because of COVID and being stationed in South Korea at the time, I wasn't able to be there for him. It really hurt inside...and I hid it all really well. Coming home from that assignment 2 years ago, and being able to see my father and give him a big hug after such an ordeal was something that probably healed both of our hearts a bit. I'll have to edit this post in a little while when I can leave work to post a picture of us together...can't right now since I'm currently deployed and working in location that can't have phones, which is where I have my photos.

Edit: Photos of the world's best Dad are attached...sorry, not sorry about all the pics. They're out of any type of order, but each one is a core memory that I cherish.

Wow, what an exhilarating and memorable experience with your father! It's incredible that your father had such a passion for hot rodding and that he involved you in his automotive adventures from a young age. And then learning to drive that beast of a car at 13, with manual steering and brakes, on a rough dirt road sounds both thrilling and nerve-wracking.

The way your father calmly sat in the passenger seat, smoking his Kools, while you navigated the wild ride, shows his trust in your abilities and his cool demeanor.

Thank you for sharing this adrenaline-fueled and heartwarming story of your father's ice-cold composure. It's clear that he was not only your best friend but also a remarkable and fearless mentor.

 

[Daniela at 3W Auto Life]

So....my dad was active duty military while I was growing up. He was always the first into the shop every morning and the last one to leave kind of NCO/SNCO. But...he always took time away to be with my brother and I during our big events (sports, awards, concerts, etc.). I never understood just how hard that was, and what kind of planning that took until I joined the military myself. I've served 17 years now, and always strived to take after my dad. It's been hard putting the military first for most things....because the military will absolutely use that to their advantage. Just a couple of years ago, my dad needed a double-lung transplant, and because of COVID and being stationed in South Korea at the time, I wasn't able to be there for him. It really hurt inside...and I hid it all really well. Coming home from that assignment 2 years ago, and being able to see my father and give him a big hug after such an ordeal was something that probably healed both of our hearts a bit. I'll have to edit this post in a little while when I can leave work to post a picture of us together...can't right now since I'm currently deployed and working in location that can't have phones, which is where I have my photos.

Edit: Photos of the world's best Dad are attached...sorry, not sorry about all the pics. They're out of any type of order, but each one is a core memory that I cherish.

Thank you for sharing such a touching and heartfelt story about your father and your own military journey. It's evident that your dad's dedication as an active-duty military member had a profound impact on you.

As you mentioned, it's not always easy to put the military first and make sacrifices for the greater good. Your own experience in the military has given you a deeper understanding of the challenges your father faced and the planning required to be present for significant moments.

It must have been incredibly difficult to be away from your father while he needed a double-lung transplant, especially due to the restrictions imposed by COVID-19 and being stationed in South Korea at the time. The pain you felt inside while hiding it well reflects the strength and resilience you possess.

Thank you for sharing this deeply personal experience.

 

[Daniela at 3W Auto Life]

Way too many dad memories and thankful for each and every one...good or bad or sad. So much respect for the man that molded me into the man I am today. Always there teaching, encouraging, believing, caring and yes, occasionally when needed, a good smack up side the head to get me back on the straight and narrow. He certainly set me up to succeed with raising my own children and life in general.

I do have many good memories when he brought home a '79 XLT Bronco that we slightly modified and had many hunting and fishing adventures...if that truck could tell stories! Flash forward 30years to my 2020 6G reservation and dad was probably more excited than I was. Unfortunately he was battling his third bout with cancer and never got to see it. I was lucky enough to snag a dealer demo a month or two before he passed so he at least got a taste of it. We cruised around the area showing it off and spent several hours inspecting it top to bottom.

I think about him everyday and miss him dearly.

Thanks for everything you did for me dad...love you!

It's truly heartwarming to hear about the deep respect and gratitude you have for your father and the impact he had on shaping the person you've become.

The memories you shared of your dad bringing home a '79 XLT Bronco and embarking on hunting and fishing adventures together sound incredible. It's amazing how vehicles can become vessels for creating cherished memories and stories. It's unfortunate that your father was battling cancer during that time and couldn't witness the fulfillment of your shared excitement. However, it's touching to hear that you were able to secure a dealer demo before his passing, allowing him to experience the joy of being in the car.

Thank you for sharing these beautiful memories and the impact your father had on your life.

 

[Daniela at 3W Auto Life]

Advice from an old (fatherly) coot:

To bond with a son, praise and affirmation are important, but shared activities are perhaps more powerful, especially:
1) hunting and/or fishing
2) collecting something together (cards, coins, fishing flies, etc.)
3) building/repairing things together (shop and/or outdoors)
4) travel together, one-on-one
To bond with a daughter, shared activities are also important, but the verbal praise and affirmation will weigh a bit more importantly.

Whatever "chemistry" works for you, invest personal time. Father's relationship can never be assumed, and certainly not delegated to teachers, coaches, clergy, or even mother.


Edit/brag: I have four adult children (two sons, two daughters), none have ever been involved with alcohol, drugs, the law, or long-term unemployment. All finished college, have responsible career employment, and are in healthy relationships with well-functioning sweethearts or spouses.

My oldest once said, "Sometimes my friends get to sharing gripes and complaints about their parents or upbringing. I never have anything to say."

THANK YOU for your advice Randy! Can't agree more! Excellent family customs will be passed down from generation to generation.

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