ooooh, I like your thought rp. I guess I didn't explain it well enough. I thought I could place the cut out letters under the sheet metal, then fasten the sheet to the table. Heat and form with a mallot around the letters.
I did accomplish one thing... you all were thinking about it. Thanks for the input. $200 for a replica doesn't sound right, but I like the idea and that would be the way to go.
I'm liking the custom Idea... I could even create my own JEEP logo or maybe M-7-1-5 on the gate would be right on. I have just the idea now... and will show everyone when it's done.