Nice to hear that you're going to hang on to it, imo those bumpers give the trucks extra character. My '49 has one, I've even started collecting a few. Love seeing the different styles, either aftermarket or homemade.

1949 Chevy 3100 (In the family since new)
1955.5 Chevy 3100 - in the DITY Gallery - (Dad's truck)
1955 Chevy 6500 - in Big Bolts - (Possible parts truck?)
1958 Chevy 3800 w/9 ft bed - in Project Journals - (Current project)
1959 Chevy Spartan 10400 - in Big Bolts