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I bought a 53 GMC 3/4 ton for parts that had a step bumper on it. It is quite heavy and very well made. Though, the step plate had rusted through from the under side where it overlapped the lip of the channel. I've since replaced all of the damaged original diamond plate with 3/16" diamond plate. It's a real gut-buster to lift into place now! The PO told me that he bought the truck from the original owner in California and that the bumper was apparently installed by the dealer. How much truth is in this is anybody's guess. When I purchased the truck, it was rusting quietly in North Florida.
I've only seen one or two others in pictures on trucks on the web. Usually, comments relating to the bumpers are that they are ugly and will be taken off as soon as possible. I'm real happy with mine and think that it gives the truck a "work" appearance. I must admit that it does mess up the clean, flowing lines of the rear fenders on the AD's.