Hi, I've had ownership of my 66 half cab 31 years, since 1988.
But I've driven it since 1971 when I was 11 years old.
My Bronco was one of the work trucks at Hempstead Lincoln Mercury, where my father worked. That is where I learned about auto mechanics.
The worn out and sorry old Bronco was basically shot.
A new Ranger pickup replaced it in 1985.
In 1988 my father told me the owner of the dealership was talking about "getting rid of it" and that I should go get it. So I went there one day and drove it home with their dealer plate.
And that's how to score a Bronco for free!
Good luck