Well folks, it works!
Not a bad install.. (and apparently I got lucky with a black one). Line up the bracket using the open not-hole on the bumper and mark where the existing 14mm bolt is, then drill a hole in the bracket. I clamped the brackets together and drilled once to ensure the same location both sides. Then it's just a matter of fitting it together and tightening it all down. Since it's not a direct bolt on, there's a little give in the final placement.. even grunt-tight, but nothing more than a few centimeters.
The bar is nicely made (same Amazon link as above), not the thickest metal, but not bad for the price.
With the angle of the brackets, and the construction materials, I would call this more of an aesthetic mod than a true bull bar, I wouldn't use it to push much more than light brush. But, the brackets are sturdy, and I don't believe it would be fold back into the radiator without a fight.
I believe there's a possibility to use both existing bolts on the bumper, and have it straight out from the frame but you'd need to cut the bumper cover. I also think there's a real opportunity to use the sides of the brackets for a custom skid plate.. but that's for another day.
All in all, for the options available to us, this was a great find. Thanks for the info!!
Finished Product
It looks like the foglight cable is threaded through the hole.. it's not. This is with the new hole already drilled and in place.
from the other side
Hole Drilled
All bolted up. You can see the slightly downward angle on the brackets. Not the strongest setup..
Closeup of the bolts. Had to scavenge a couple of my own.
Side shots. I have a 1" lift on the car.
