Jeep retro winch bumper

[mtudb24]

Trying to keep going with my retro Gladiator build. Installed 3 KC's tonight on the Blackhorse rollbar (pics to follow tomorrow), now focusing on a front bumper with winch. Looks like most of them back in the 80's were not recessed into the bumper, but rather sat on top. EAG seems to have some options that look close. I know they seem cheap, but have some good reviews.
If I were to narrow it down to one with the Winch guard with tubes vs no tubes, what do you guys think looks most "retro"?

Or does anybody know of anybody else making a 80's style front winch bumper?
Thanks
Todd

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Trying to keep going with my retro Gladiator build. Installed 3 KC's tonight on the Blackhorse rollbar (pics to follow tomorrow), now focusing on a front bumper with winch. Looks like most of them back in the 80's were not recessed into the bumper, but rather sat on top. EAG seems to have some options that look close. I know they seem cheap, but have some good reviews.
If I were to narrow it down to one with the Winch guard with tubes vs no tubes, what do you guys think looks most "retro"?

Or does anybody know of anybody else making a 80's style front winch bumper?
Thanks
Todd

I love what you have done with your Jeep....it looks awesome!
I think a truly retro bumper would look amazing....simple and uncomplicated.

 

[mtudb24]

I love what you have done with your Jeep....it looks awesome!
I think a truly retro bumper would look amazing....simple and uncomplicated.

Thank you. Been a fun "down memory lane" build as i grew up with the 80' jeeps
Maybe I just need to buy a piece of "C" channel and make my own. Haven't been able to find anything thats a direct replacement.

 

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Or does anybody know of anybody else making a 80's style front winch bumper?
ThanksTodd

Ahh, the 1980s, I remember them well. I think the 'tubular' bumpers were the rage back then. I at least had a Smittybilt double with a hoop on my Blazer at the time. Like on this Toyota

Plenty of options for a tubular bumper for JKs so a little modding (they are cheap), and a winch plate.

Of course, if you want to scream 1980's get one in chrome

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