On my 56 it looks very fabricated but there are so many trucks with very similar rear bumpers.
Was it some kind of dealer supplied extra or an aftermarket accessory for trucks without rear bumpers?
Not as pretty as a factory bumper but more functional.
Many Thanks
Richard

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