60-66 Stepside rear step bumper modification

[WhippinSaw]

I solved my problem of the extensions moving while applying heat to the C channel, I welded on a piece of angle iron on to hold it in place with no clamps required, I tried it at first with a piece of diamond plate, but had to switch to quarter inch angle to keep it in place, still only tacking it in place except for the top which will be unaccessible when I get the diamond plate welded in,

[WhippinSaw]

Got the bumper tips bent up, I just put them in a vice and bent the ears down about 3/4 of an inch

[WhippinSaw]

I wasn't sure how to attach the extensions to the fender so I came up with carriage bolts and rubber plugs, I only needed one bolt per side because it was strong enough with just one, but I thought I would need the extra strength and the fender TJ sold me had 2 holes in it. This also allowed me to dial in the gap with the bolt holding the extension in place while the diamond plate is being installed.

[WhippinSaw]

All the diamond plate has been cut and just making final adjustments and checking lines before I weld it up this weekend.