DIY Bench Seat Hurst Stick

If I can find a stick that has a close enough upper bend and about the same height, I don't mind bending it below the boot.

The boot is fairly high up on the stick.
If I ruin the chrome there I don't really care.

The stick in the first pick is available new for under $100.
There are other similar sticks available.

No one has ever done this in an a-body bench?