Clearing up tow hook issue - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72chevyLWB · 07-17-2002, 08:29 PM

Was there such thing as chrome tow hooks for our trucks? My brother found a pair and said they look really good and the guy will sell them. what is the difference between 67-68 tow hooks and 69-72 tow hooks? I have a pair listed on the parts board and am not sure which ones they are.

Longhorn Man · 07-17-2002, 08:34 PM

You couldn't get tehm with a chrome bumper, so i'll asume they were all painted.
But the second part is just an asumtion...I have never seen a factory hook in real life.

Rod · 07-18-2002, 12:03 AM

Jerry enlightened me to the 3 types of tow hooks.

here are 69-72 more common type .

Rod · 07-18-2002, 12:05 AM

67-68 tow hooks

Rod · 07-18-2002, 12:07 AM

Jerry had a set of this type.
69-72 with a real hook.

Brewski* · 10-11-2002, 06:55 PM

someone says these are 67-70

I am getting these off a 71 with Tow hook option on the Glove box door. Tom Hand sent the next pic on a post saying they are 69-72 can anyone tell me what the heck I got and what are the differences in them?

Brewski* · 10-11-2002, 06:59 PM

These were sent by Tom Hand!

cheyenne10 · 10-12-2002, 12:36 AM

Aren't all three sets shown the same? 67-68's are shorter and mounting tabs are curved. Waht a fun topic and option that draws alot of attention. I would walk many miles for cool factory options!!

jose · 10-12-2002, 02:34 AM

All three sets look the same to me those are 69/72 . 67/68 are a little different and mounted look like they are backward .

**72 Super** · 10-12-2002, 08:41 AM

I believe the ones in the 1st and 3rd picture have more of a curl in the hook part.

Hotrodhenryj · 10-12-2002, 09:52 AM

This is one I removed from a 69 4X4. The mounting holes are different as well as hook. Don't think it is stock, anyone care to comment

**Desert Rat** · 10-12-2002, 03:23 PM

and the ones i have look different they are completly enclosed to wrap chain through or hook,maybe aftermarket,well see what happens on ebay with them!

THOR 50 · 10-12-2002, 04:41 PM

I have these listed as 69-72 they have the bend in them. Which look like the E-bay ones.

'71 Lil'Beag · 10-12-2002, 11:10 PM

I've been told that there are 2 types of hooks for 69-72. One the hooks curve oppisite directions. Two (more rare) they go the same direction and have more hook.It took me a year to find mine. Payed a pretty penny for them too. 67-68 hooks look way different. Hopes this helps

Rod · 10-13-2002, 01:20 AM

Merged these threads the wrong way but it should clear up the issue.

teeitup · 10-13-2002, 07:39 AM

These came off a 72, had them on th eoption list in glove box. Randy

07-17-2002, 08:29 PM	#1
72chevyLWB Got 20's???? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 1,451	Chrome Tow Hooks Was there such thing as chrome tow hooks for our trucks? My brother found a pair and said they look really good and the guy will sell them. what is the difference between 67-68 tow hooks and 69-72 tow hooks? I have a pair listed on the parts board and am not sure which ones they are. __________________ 99 Silverado Ex-Cab 2wd, Bagged&WhippleCharged 02 Sierra Ex-Cab 4wd 2500 HD The 72 went down the road.

07-18-2002, 12:03 AM	#3
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Jerry enlightened me to the 3 types of tow hooks. here are 69-72 more common type . Attached Images __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

07-18-2002, 12:05 AM	#4
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	67-68 tow hooks Attached Images __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

07-18-2002, 12:07 AM	#5
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Jerry had a set of this type. 69-72 with a real hook. Attached Images __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

10-11-2002, 06:55 PM	#6
Brewski* Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Rocky Mount, MO Posts: 1,293	Can someone clear up the tow hook issue someone says these are 67-70 I am getting these off a 71 with Tow hook option on the Glove box door. Tom Hand sent the next pic on a post saying they are 69-72 can anyone tell me what the heck I got and what are the differences in them? Attached Images

07-17-2002, 08:34 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	You couldn't get tehm with a chrome bumper, so i'll asume they were all painted. But the second part is just an asumtion...I have never seen a factory hook in real life.

10-11-2002, 06:59 PM	#7
Brewski* Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Rocky Mount, MO Posts: 1,293	These were sent by Tom Hand! Attached Images

10-12-2002, 12:36 AM	#8
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	aren't they the same Aren't all three sets shown the same? 67-68's are shorter and mounting tabs are curved. Waht a fun topic and option that draws alot of attention. I would walk many miles for cool factory options!! __________________ Bob

10-12-2002, 02:34 AM	#9
jose Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Salem , Oregon 97301 Posts: 1,796	tow All three sets look the same to me those are 69/72 . 67/68 are a little different and mounted look like they are backward .

10-12-2002, 08:41 AM	#10
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,693	I believe the ones in the 1st and 3rd picture have more of a curl in the hook part. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

10-12-2002, 09:52 AM	#11
Hotrodhenryj Truck Farmer Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Lake Havasu City, Arizona Posts: 1,192	Here's a pic of one I found This is one I removed from a 69 4X4. The mounting holes are different as well as hook. Don't think it is stock, anyone care to comment Attached Images __________________ Arizona rust free sheetmetal

10-12-2002, 03:23 PM	#12
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	and the ones i have look different they are completly enclosed to wrap chain through or hook,maybe aftermarket,well see what happens on ebay with them!

10-12-2002, 04:41 PM	#13
THOR 50 Over worked under paid Join Date: May 2001 Location: Fort Myers, Florida Posts: 378	possible idea more info. I have these listed as 69-72 they have the bend in them. Which look like the E-bay ones. Attached Images __________________ Roger '69 C-10 with GMC front clip billet grill, 283CI, 400TH and 12bolt posiw/3.73 gears

10-12-2002, 11:10 PM	#14
'71 Lil'Beag Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: SLC, Utah Posts: 81	I've been told that there are 2 types of hooks for 69-72. One the hooks curve oppisite directions. Two (more rare) they go the same direction and have more hook.It took me a year to find mine. Payed a pretty penny for them too. 67-68 hooks look way different. Hopes this helps __________________ 71 4x4 SWB 350 72 C-10 LWB SOON TO SWB Salt Lake City, UTAH

10-13-2002, 01:20 AM	#15
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Clearing up tow hooks issue Merged these threads the wrong way but it should clear up the issue. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.



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10-13-2002, 07:39 AM	#16
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