Wonder what this was used for:)

[Blue71]

I love previous owners mods....jk.
I’m trying to figure out what the P.O. intended this roller setup on the bumper to be used for? It’s a basically stock ‘70.
Any guesses?

Thanks , Blue71

 

[JAFO]

Hmm. Is there a roof rack? Maybe carrying a canoe and had a line tied off under the bumper. Roller there so the line wouldn't chafe. That roller couldn't handle much of anything else. Is there a tie point under there some place in line with the roller? At least they used existing holes to mount the roller. I like the ground wire connected to the license plate bolt hole.

 

[okie4570]

It's not scratched up where it's seen much use or abuse.

 

[stout22]

It's interesting that it appears to be exactly the same width as the bumper bolt holes.

 

[rockingm82]

Portable rolling pin for a baking enthusiast.

 

[StnePny]

A Push Bar.....

To push a Nostalgic Dragster to the line for the Cacklefest.......

 

[jw0747]

For sliding up and over rocks when rock crawling...

 

[Bonefizz]

It's so the Zombies roll under the Bronco when you drive them over!!!

 

[73azbronco]

Installed so that 40 years later some unknown guys would wonder what it was?

There's more to this, note whats left of a wire ground to body grill just above roller.

Maybe unditching device?

Dang, I think I found my next project.....

 

[Viperwolf1]

Wheelie bar for reverse wheelies.

 

[1strodeo]

Hillbilly winch

 

[suckerpunched]

I'm going with the push bar concept for dragster or sprint car

 

[Skiddy]

It's not scratched up where it's seen much use or abuse.

guess the rock roller wasn't used much;D

 

[NGABronco]

Installed so that 40 years later some unknown guys would wonder what it was?

I'm going with 73az, there's some good ole boys laughing right now!!!;D;D;D

 

[fordfan]

To squeeze the water out of the drying towel when the PO washed it! Stick it in the bottom and pull it out the top and Bingo!.... just like a old ringer washing machine!

It originally had a little more clearance for a thicker towel but he bent the bumper and tightened it up a little!

 

[redfishtony]

pushing round rolls of hay around

 

[Laxdad32]

I'm with redfishtony, used to push round bales. Have several old farm trucks with a similar setup.

 

[Blue71]

Loving the answers guys.......keeper comin’

Blue71

 

[got-broncos]

My ex stripper girlfriend had one on the front of her chevy. She could work it! Good Times.

 

[Jaxgtc]

I'm going with the push bar concept for dragster or sprint car

I am thinking pushing applications too, maybe against a wheel like a motorcycle or tractor.