Mine is custom, but still... Maybe you can get some ideas from it.

Damn, looks like he used the good tools! Mine sure ain't gonna turn out that good! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/notooth.gif" alt="" />

What're you gonna bend it with? I'd either get a jd-squared ( www.jd2.com ) or protools 105 bender ( www.polyperformance.com or www.rockbuggysupply.com). the 1.75 die is the first one I'd grab.

For notching, either spend on the notcher or use a grinder/chop saw/ plasmacutter/ whatever you have to do it. A rear bumper is only gonna have half a dozen notches, really. Personally I can't wait until I can get a plasma cutter. The ultimate notching/cutting/fabbing tool. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

For 90* notches (which is all that's in most rear bumpers) just get a good bi-metal hole saw the same size as the tubing and chuck it in a drill press. Clamp the tube to the press's table and have at it. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

You might give Badlands a try. They make a rear bumper that is similar to All Pro's. I have one on my 85 pick up and was able to keep the spare in the stock location. I'm very happy with it.

www.badlandbumpers.com

Hey tkrispin that's really sweet! Have you got any more pics you can post. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I want to copy the design <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/ignore.gif" alt="" />

Here is mine its made from 2inch and is very similar to tkrispin

CRK, very nice too! How do you guys get away without tag lights? It is Illegal here not to have them.

CRK, is your bumper custom? I'm interested in one if it isn't or another can be made!

look close, I have a tag light

Yep its custom.... and yes another can be made but you MUST bring you truck to NC for the shop to do it. They will not mail order sorry