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**DeadheadNM** · 06-18-2020, 08:52 PM

Great point. I’m sure you are correct. I’d like to learn more about the manufacturing process. Am envisioning some molten steel poured into a mold.

Here’s a set of 72-only I have on the shelf. Look like a circle (or a worn hexagon) with a “U” and no part numbers.

Thanks for posting. Let’s see some more.

Edit: quick video here reviews basic differences between forging vs cast techniques. I have a lot more appreciation for these forged pieces: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9qTcAyMuPU

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DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,480	Re: Tow Hooks: Post your foundry casting marks Great point. I’m sure you are correct. I’d like to learn more about the manufacturing process. Am envisioning some molten steel poured into a mold. Here’s a set of 72-only I have on the shelf. Look like a circle (or a worn hexagon) with a “U” and no part numbers. Thanks for posting. Let’s see some more. Edit: quick video here reviews basic differences between forging vs cast techniques. I have a lot more appreciation for these forged pieces: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9qTcAyMuPU Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland Last edited by DeadheadNM; 06-18-2020 at 10:17 PM. Reason: Added