A Bronco Story: John Link-The Story Behind One of the Coolest Broncos on the Planet
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- Опубликовано: 11 июн 2018
- Today, we introduce a new series that we will be doing whenever an opportunity presents itself. (Stay tuned for the next video where we will fill you in on how to present the opportunity yourself) There are so many Bronco stories out there. Some stories are funny, some are crazy, some are stories of death-defying feats accomplished by Bronco owners. John Link's story is one that not too many people could tell. We reached out to John and he was willing to tell his story in hopes that it would encourage others out there with their own rigs.
Eleven years ago, John Link and his son, Dustin, bought a 1972 Ford Bronco U14. Dustin was fifteen at the time, and it seemed like he worked on his Bronco with every spare second that he had. He worked with his dad continuously in the barn for about a year to build his dream Bronco. After having his license for a couple months after turning sixteen, Dustin passed away unexpectedly. With the loss hovering over, John could not bring himself to work on the rig anymore. It sat in the back yard with a tarp over it for a year. One day, four very close friends of Dustin came over, and after debating John to let them work on the Bronco, John finally consented and eventually began working on it himself. Working on the rig proved to be a good healing process for everybody.
John's daughter Sophie, eventually took interest in the Bronco and gave her own ideas of what she wanted to do with the Bronco. She added her own personality while keeping to the theme that Dustin would have wanted.
With the healing process having taken place, John's greatest wish now is to use the Bronco and its story to encourage and inspire others with ideas of what they can do to their rigs.
Thank you John and Sophie Link for sharing your Bronco story.
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This rig is a local in my area, I had no idea there was such a beautiful story behind it, proud to say I’ve gotten to sit in it
I’m sorry for your loss. Your son’s bronco is awesome!!
Thank you, Dan.
I’ve had the pleasure of doing lots of work on this Bronco. Since around 2007, I have been part of this and enjoyed seeing it evolve.
Old man, please dont ever stop telling this story, it's a god damned good one. My deepest everything, for your loss
I am so sorry for your loss. I can not imagine the grief of losing a child. That Bronco is incredible and you're doing your son proud, so long as you keep him in your thoughts he's never truly gone.
Heartstrings, man... Tugging hard. Bronco owners are a family.
I wasn’t expecting that, it messed me up. I’m sorry for your loss.
Amazing Bronco! I believe your son is more appreciated to see it finished and winning trophies🏆.. Great Job Dad!
Thanks for sharing this story.
Who were that 8 haters?! I loved this bronco story. I was almost cried! I believe if I was him my father would do the same.... you are one of the best father!
So sorry for your loss. But your Bronco the memories and the enjoyment with your son, and now your daughter is every parent's dream to have with their children.
I'm sorry to hear of the tragic loss of your son. You can never sell that Bronco. That thing is such an amazing piece of Machinery, there is so much love time and heart and soul in it, it should remain a member of the family for the next hundred Generations. Amazing story. Thank you for sharing
What a beautiful story and your son would be very proud. You will be with your son again. My Jesus be with you and your family!
Tragic, yet beautiful story, and a fantastic Bronco.
So sorry for your loss.. I also lost my teenage son right after he turned 17.. I bought him a new 250 dirtbike for an early Christmas gift, and he was killed on it a few weeks before Christmas. I was hours away when it happened, and to this day I don't remember most of the ride back.
It completely destroyed me! I wish every day that I had never bought him that dirtbike!
May they both R.I.P.
I'm so sorry for your loss, Calvin. R.I.P. to those two awesome young men.
I'm very sorry to hear about your son, and I know no matter what anyone says you'll always blame yourself. You can what if yourself to death. I too am an adrenaline junkie as your son was. I still ride dirt bikes and am a license pilot, advanced scuba diver, etc and always said to my parents if I should happen to pass while doing something that I love don't be sad I was living life. Boy I hate to hear the conversation that my mom would have had with dad though. I'm 60 now and never had the privilege of having a child as you so cherish the memories and you know your son is looking down and still saying thanks dad I loved the bike.
I understand his pain and the healing that Dustin’s Bronco brings. I lost my 21 year old son this June. My world is broken, but a Bronco will help me heal myself. Connor had gotten a Great Dane that quickly out grew his Challenger. He would borrow our Tahoe constantly to take Bri to the dog park. He decided as soon as the new Bronco was to be released he was buying one. He didn’t make it to the reservation date... Well we didn’t know what to do with his Challenger. We couldn’t get rid of it and it hurt to see it sit out front. I was laying in bed on night looking at his pictures through Facebook as I had been doing every night and there it was...a news article about the reservation window opened that day. In an instance I knew what to do. Connor was waiting for his Bronco and it was time. His Challenger would be traded for the Bronco. After reserving, I’ve waited for Build and Pricing and now I build it a few times a day. Just waiting for the order date to arrive. Kind of cool 2 Broncos helping 2 dads heal...Heal’n thru Wheel’n has been born. I know nothing about cars, off-roading, or blogging; I’m learning as I’ll be videoing my journey going forward. See you all on the trails.
So sorry to hear about this...the main reason we filmed and shared this video of John was for the people who needed the inspiration to keep on going. Your story and John's story have powerful impacts on people, and we are here for whatever you need.
I was fortunate enough to see this bronco in person at the first ever wild horses round up..... I believe this bronco won best in show at that event. Great video and thank you for sharing.
Sorry for the loss but I feel Dustin is immortal now as he is living everyday in everyone's life he was in. Lucky Sophie to have a caring father and that broncho is such a beauty, Dustin got it done by you and every detail is so full of love and care, man nothing in the world can put a price tag to it, I'm sure Sophie if going to take care of this really well. Great job!
10 of 10, great story and video
i'm so sorry for your loss, but Dustin would be so proud of what you all have done and his memory will live on forever in that bronco! Great job and thank you wild horses!
All I can say is WOW!!! What a story!!!
Outliving a child should never happen. As a father you took a Bronco passion and made your sons dream come true. You and your wife are a testimony to all parents like myself. My parents lost their youngest, my sister at the age of 20. Thank you for reminding the Bronco family and enthusiasts what matters most. The investment of time with your son, the scraped knuckles, and the vision shared with a loving father and supportive mother is the greatest treasure that can never be taken away. I am one of many who now has the pleasure of knowing your son without ever meeting him because you shared his dream and vision with the world. I am reminded that my Bronco and the investment of time and resources is secondary to the family I've been blessed with. As a father of two sons and a daughter I extend my deepest condolences to you and your family. I would love to stand on the sidelines and witness the reunion with your son when you are once again reunited. Our faith and family are priceless. My sincerest blessings go out to you and your family.
Great story! I have faith your son is smiling from above watching you smile. I'm starting a Full-size Pre-runner Bronco project with my 12 year old and I understand the feeling of just being crazy proud of our kids. We plan to race her back home in the mother land and hopefully bring back a great Baja story to tell. God bless great story and keep the Bronc in the family.
Totally unexpected story, but man am I glad I watched this. RIP Dustin, hope to meet you guys at a car show. Great story
Great story! Looking forward to hearing the next chapter of Sophie and this Awesome Bronco.
Sorry for your lost. Your story inspired me to work on my car. I have been hesitant on buy things for my car because of what people would think. Now imma do it.
I don’t tear up very often, but your story touched my heart. I am so sorry for your loss. I have a baby boy and he is my world, I can’t imagine the pain you have endured. Glad to see you smiling and just full of happiness after such a tragic moment in your life. This world is just the beginning, your son is waiting for you, and one day you two will reunite. God bless you !
I wouldn’t sell that Bronco for any amount of money! Your sons heart and soul is forever itched into that work of art.
Nice job John. Sorry for your loss. I cant imagine. God bless!
Sorry for your loss of your son. Your son Bronco is Awesome and 1 of a kind. Your story impacted me and taught me to be a better father to my son
Sorry for your lost, but thanks for sharing. Your son would be very proud.
God Bless the Link Family for sharing I'm sure Dustin is enjoying the ride right alongside side you Sir
You should be proud of what you’ve done for your son
Very special story, thank you for sharing
Wow, amazing story. Badass bronco too. You're a strong man and thank you for sharing this
I've always enjoyed seeing my son ride his atc or dirt bike more than riding myself... And I love riding ! It's hard to understand if your not a dad, but it's how I felt since he was 5 and I gave him a ATC 70 for xmas.... Best xmas ever..............
Sorry for your loss and thanks for sharing that story. Great bronco you have build.
thank you for posting, :( may god bless and keep you all...
Thank you for sharing
Thank You for sharing. I love old school Broncos (especially built up ones). God Bless!
Thanks for sharing this story! I am just starting on an early bronco build with a bronco that I found on a farm and this story and this truck are an inspiration!
Dammit.. for many reasons I needed to see this video. Saving this in its own folder.
Thank you for sharing.
You're welcome man.
Your a great Man and your your loss in this story of your Son is inspiring me to get my 73 bronco being what I dreamed of it being. your daughter is a lucky girl, my daughter is as well because my old horse will be hers one day. I enjoyed this story
Thank you for sharing your story. Saw your rig at Wild Horses last year. Love it. Loved the Car Show story too. Speaking of car shows,,,Good Guys All American Get together in Pleasanton, Ca March 2019, Bringing my Bronco (no where near show quality) and two old Desert Trucks. Mostly hot rods, a few trucks, and 1-2 Broncos are usually there. Would LOVE to see more Broncos and 4x4 Trucks at this show!!
I've been watching a ton of bronco videos lately, many of yours bud, this by far is my favorite so far! amazing and touching. Well done
Really enjoyed watching this!
I'm glad to here that man!
Awesome looking ride,but I'm very sorry for the loss of your son. Happy trails to y'all.
Great freaking video. Love the direction you guys are going in.
That's an amazing Bronco, and an even more awesome story! Cheers to you and your family!! Please, PLEASE never, EVER, sell that rig!
Simply beautiful I’m sorry for your loss long live your sons memory through yours rig. Don’t sell it!!
Beautiful story guys 👍
Incredible story, great Bronco, sorry for your lose, best for you and your family .
Sorry for the loss! Great story and Bronco.
I am sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you.
Omg great story sir beautiful Bronco.
" Best in Show Everyday " I my opinion. Great job Dad!
Sick Sick build
What a great video and story. Not selling it was the right thing to do, Sophie definitely appreciated that I am sure. I sold my 1971 about 20 years ago and regret it on a regular basis.
That is a great Bronco and an honor to your son. While we miss our loses they are taken to the better place where we will end up if we are not bad bad people. It is done great and those King Shocks are amazing!! I have a full size long travel I built. Long travel cut and turned plated and gusseted beams with long chrome molly heim jointed radius arms. Built trans, transfer case, 4:56 gears with lockers front and rear. A fresh B&B 408, AFR heads, new headers and exhaust. and and and etc.. Broncos are GREAT.
great video, I got to see the bronco up close at Tom's bronco show this year(2019)
Uhhhhh nailed this one you tube reccomended.
That's what makes a good ford, family
The soul is in the metal.
Awesome video! Definitely a tragedy to lose a child but awesome job keeping his legacy alive through the bronco and don’t ever sell it! No money would be worth it!
Morgan said I should watch your channel and I see why wow!!!
haha most of the channel is a little more wacky than this but I appreciate the subscription and the feedback man!
@@wildhorses4x4 I have noticed , sorry for the loose . Great channel hope you all the best for 2019.
Wow.
Told my dad my dream truck when I was getting my permit. He said good luck . And bought his dream truck a couple months later.
That’s a cool rig
Beautiful story.....my heart goes out to you and your family, over the loss ......I have a "69" Bronco Half-Cab.....it's not pretty, but it's mine
Condolence
Bet he has a niece rig now , thank you Father .
My God what a beautiful bronco... the stance and style looks awesome. What color is that is it paint or primer?
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Sorry about your son the truck looks great 👍
Thanks for sharing this family story with us. God Bless.
How did he die? Your story really touched my heart. I have a 12 year old son that wants to build a Bronco for his first truck.
Wow I live in reno, are you local? I'd love to learn from you and show you my 72 bronco fully crawled out o was so blessed to get from the original owner.
John normally makes it out to the WILD HORSES Roundup in April. Maybe you can meet him there:)
@@wildhorses4x4 that would be amazing, im always trying to learn new and even old trade secrets
That’s a 😎 rig dude never sell it
Nice bronco! Depression and suicide are at epidemic proportions today. It's the second leading cause of teen death, and teen boys outnumber girls by 4x. If you see signs, don't be afraid or ashamed to intervene!
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That was an incredible story and I am so sorry for the loss of your son. He sounds like a son every father would want to have, keep the bronco in the family as a memorial to Dustin. Hope the best for you and your family and thank you for sharing your journey that you had with your son.
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