bumper bracket

Sorry for the delay in posting the pics I promised the other day.
Front bumper mod:
Pic 1: Two bolts mount the bumper brackets to the "frame" on each side. On my '74 there were two holes drilled in the factory brackets forward of where the two haves come together. Rear hole (oblong) is factory bolt location for the forward mount bolt. The other hole is convieniently 1.5" forward of factory mounting bolt hole.
Pic 2: Rear factory mounting hole (oblong) and new mounting hole 1.5" forward of old hole. This location is not flat as the bracket are "Y"ing off from each other. I drilled a 1/4" hole for the hole saw pilot bit and half mooned the bracket. Using a big brass punch I flattened out the metal so the head of the bolt would have a flat to press against. Although probably not necessary I will put a weld on the back side of the "moon" before final paint.
Pic 3: I eliminated the inner bumper brace that in my eyes was useless weight. Slap in the bolts and this is what you end up with.