Re-shaping Lightweight back bumper/steps

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I think front left is the closest, guessing that the reinforcing rib would have been at a right angle to the joining surfaces, but if anyone had a picture confirming that I'd be pleased. I assume that the surface facing backwards (in the bottom here) should be fla?

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Ear defenders and a large hammer at the ready.
 
Search online for 'land rover military bumperettes' images. Lots of pictures

This link shows a natural curve to the outside edge. I would have thought as long as the angles of the uprights(as shown in your pics) are the same and the mating faces where you bolt them to the chassis are flat they should look ok.
Or if you are feeling flush, buy a new pair of nice shiny ones

 
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Search online for 'land rover military bumperettes' images. Lots of pictures

This link shows a natural curve to the outside edge. I would have thought as long as the angles of the uprights(as shown in your pics) are the same and the mating faces where you bolt them to the chassis are flat they should look ok.
Or if you are feeling flush, buy a new pair of nice shiny ones

Doh. Why didn't I think if that? Yes, that curve puzzled me, still can't see why it's there since it's about the only curve on a Lightweight other than the bonnet.

Thanks!
 
Doh. Why didn't I think if that? Yes, that curve puzzled me, still can't see why it's there since it's about the only curve on a Lightweight other than the bonnet.

Thanks!
I suppose you could get the curve back if you used a clamp at the top of the uprights to maintain tension and hammer the other face from the back with a dolly with it resting on a sandbag or something similar. I wouldn't use your thigh. Don't laugh, i saw my mate at work doing that with a piece of bodywork he didn't want to hammer 'flat'. The best bit was how he yelped every time he hit it. I nearly swallowed my tongue trying not to laugh as i walked away!
 
Leverage seems to be the key. I've got them a bit more respectable, but have reached the point where a solid bench with a ton of crap on its shelves is now coming for a walk with me, the lever, step and vice. Luckily there's a barn next door standing on RSJs.
 
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