Looks mainly decorative to me. With just the three connections behind the bumper, it isn't going to absorb much of an impact above the bumper and would probably bend back and mess up the fenders and grille. It is interesting though.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.