That bumper looks good. Not surprising you had trouble drilling it. Original bumpers are high carbon (spring) steel and are tougher than woodpecker lips (to hijack one of Jerry's expressions wink )

Last edited by Phak1; 03/11/2025 1:30 PM.

Kevin
1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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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.