I have no idea Flip. I was going to go to Metal supermarket and pick up something steelish? that I can weld. Something that is strong but not too heavy/strong that I can't bend it or work with.

That photo is just something I would like to replicate, but not 100%. Any suggestions or should I take it to a machine shop?

BTW, that's a Hurst Bumper for VW Split Buses. I Don't want my legs to be the 'crumple' zone