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**CUSTOM/10** · 01-11-2016, 08:39 AM

Did someone from this board have the wining bid ?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-72-CHEV...3D321966152645

Lou Boffa · 01-11-2016, 03:35 PM

wow.

davepl · 01-11-2016, 03:44 PM

I briefly considered buying them to have them duplicated at a forge (without the GM part number) and print money! But then people might only want the NOS units...

**CUSTOM/10** · 01-11-2016, 05:47 PM

There was someone else on here recently that was checking into having them repoped also.

I actually expected them to go even higher, being NOS and on Ebay. I've seen them sell for $600 on this sight !

El Dorado Jim · 01-13-2016, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by davepl

I briefly considered buying them to have them duplicated at a forge (without the GM part number) and print money! But then people might only want the NOS units...

I would buy a set,maybe two.. try going on the 4x4 section and seeing how many guys are interested....

AirSpeed · 01-11-2016, 08:04 PM

I might have to cast a pair. That's crazy! I'm going to weld the nuts to the bolts that hold mine on!

**jerry moss** · 01-11-2016, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by AirSpeed

I might have to cast a pair. That's crazy! I'm going to weld the nuts to the bolts that hold mine on!

i think i'll weld mine on both trucks. i do use mine when i need to so i don't want to remove them but i'm curious what my insurance would tell me if they were stolen.

**CUSTOM/10** · 01-12-2016, 07:50 AM

I have a pair of the 72 only hooks that will be going on my truck, but I bought then several yrs back before they went crazy. As others have said this is a part that being NOS just doesn't matter. As long as any repops are made strong enough so if someone uses them they don't brake, I'd be fine with them.

Gary

**FleetsidePaul** · 01-12-2016, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jerry moss

i'm curious what my insurance would tell me if they were stolen.

I'm pretty sure what your insurance company would say, and I don't think you would like it.

dazza · 01-13-2016, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jerry moss

i think i'll weld mine on both trucks. i do use mine when i need to so i don't want to remove them but i'm curious what my insurance would tell me if they were stolen.

I think I saw your truck parked in the lot behind shell on lone tree a year or so ago... and the first thing I noticed were those hooks!

FlameOut · 01-11-2016, 08:28 PM

Those things are crazy! For me though, that is one part where I could care less about it being NOS. I could see wanting body panels that were NOS (excluding parts like rockers and wheel wells because the repops fit perfect) and even some other highly visible parts, but for hooks that are underneath your truck, where no one will know NOS from repop?

57taskforce · 01-11-2016, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by FlameOut

Those things are crazy! For me though, that is one part where I could care less about it being NOS. I could see wanting body panels that were NOS (excluding parts like rockers and wheel wells because the repops fit perfect) and even some other highly visible parts, but for hooks that are underneath your truck, where no one will know NOS from repop?

I completely agree. If the hooks were to be re-produced and of decent quality I couldn't care less if they were nos or OE or aftermarket.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 01-13-2016, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by FlameOut

Those things are crazy! For me though, that is one part where I could care less about it being NOS. I could see wanting body panels that were NOS (excluding parts like rockers and wheel wells because the repops fit perfect) and even some other highly visible parts, but for hooks that are underneath your truck, where no one will know NOS from repop?

Plus they're only NOS until you slap them on. At that point they're no better than a nice pair of refinished OEM. What the value is I have no idea, but NOS are worth $586, with shipping

CG · 01-11-2016, 10:26 PM

If I found a decent (ha) deal on as set of these I would make a mold and make a set out of plastic. Paint em up all metal looking and mount them on my truck. I would never use em anyway, and then I would just resell the real ones

Beaumont@ · 01-11-2016, 10:39 PM

I am curious why these tow hooks are so coveted anyways?

**jocko** · 01-11-2016, 10:43 PM

1 year only unique and cool. I hope someone on here got em, cuz I can't afford em.

**special-K** · 01-12-2016, 08:55 AM

Yeah, how can you tell the difference between N.O.S. tow hooks and an undamaged pair sandblasted and painted? If you don't paint the N.O.S. you couldn't tell the difference either. I think it's foolish to pay so much for these hooks if they aren't on the original SPID. I figure if someone reproduces these, the price should be about $75. They're just cast iron hooks. But people want the original look and will pay extra. The originals will stay high for those who need them to restore a truck per SPID.

I used to have a running ad in Pickups & Panels in Print (mag for National Chevy GMC Truck Association) for factory tow hooks and K/20 hubcaps in the early-90s. I know it was a long time ago, but we were doing these trucks back then paying good money for good rare parts back then, too. I had a member send me a pair of new take-off hooks off his '72 Blazer he bought new. He took them off to mount the Hickey guard. Not only did I pay $35 shipped for them, but they showed up freshly sandblasted. That was a killer deal, I would have paid way more than that. The vibe back then was GM truck lovers helping one another out. Things have changed now that the masses have caught on.

dazza · 01-13-2016, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Yeah, how can you tell the difference between N.O.S. tow hooks and an undamaged pair sandblasted and painted?

Yea, I sold a pair of 67's or 68's a few years back, they were sold to me as NOS and I didn't question it, they looked great although a few minor scratches that matched with the opposite hook from rubbing together. When I sold them as NOS the buyer went ballistic at first, saying they weren't NOS. I just told him to look at them really close, including the mounting holes. He kind of agreed after that, but with hesitation.

It can be a fine line, I mean most products sold today are considered used if they're not sealed in original packaging, right?

Since Apple has discontinued manufacturing/selling the iPhone 3, anybody want to buy a NOS iPhone 3??

Nitis · 01-12-2016, 10:09 PM

There was someone about 6 months or so ago that was going to try and get some forged. He needed so many people to commit

Then someone got all legal on him talking lawsuits and it's been quiet since. But it really shouldn't be all that difficult to repop these but that would also imho cause the OE to loose their luster some

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 01-13-2016, 02:14 AM

Here's a repop idea......someone produce a OER vapor canister already.

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-13-2016, 02:33 AM

My goodness!!! I have a set but where I go they'll be used..more than once. They are tow hooks/ get me out hooks!

bluek5 · 01-13-2016, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by CUSTOM/10

Did someone from this board have the wining bid ?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-72-CHEV...3D321966152645

Yes

**CUSTOM/10** · 01-13-2016, 11:12 AM

That's why I didn't post it on here until the auction was over. I didn't want to screw it up for someone by getting a bunch of guys bidding it up!

XwalkerX · 01-13-2016, 11:36 AM

I guess my priorities lie elsewhere

although im curious where the angry mob of old timers *****ing about parts prices are?

**Grumpy old man** · 01-13-2016, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by XwalkerX

I guess my priorities lie elsewhere

although im curious where the angry mob of old timers *****ing about parts prices are?

Angry mob of Old timers /old farts/ geezers ??, You kids should realize many of the questions you come searching answers for come from us old timers ! We have been building these trucks since they were new ! Not just since they're the latest fad.Just keep cutting them up those frames dropping them on the ground and sticking 500 hp into a stock 50 year old frame and tossing the original parts away so our OLD TIMERS stock trucks will turn into gold faster !

01-11-2016, 08:39 AM	#1
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,854	CL NOS 72 only tow hooks Did someone from this board have the wining bid ? http://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-72-CHEV...3D321966152645 __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

01-11-2016, 03:35 PM	#2
Lou Boffa Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 733	Re: CL NOS 72 only tow hooks wow. __________________ Figure out what you want--then figure out what you are willing to give up to get it.

01-11-2016, 03:44 PM	#3
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: CL NOS 72 only tow hooks I briefly considered buying them to have them duplicated at a forge (without the GM part number) and print money! But then people might only want the NOS units... __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

01-11-2016, 05:47 PM	#4
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,854	Re: CL NOS 72 only tow hooks There was someone else on here recently that was checking into having them repoped also. I actually expected them to go even higher, being NOS and on Ebay. I've seen them sell for $600 on this sight ! __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

01-11-2016, 08:04 PM	#6
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: CL NOS 72 only tow hooks I might have to cast a pair. That's crazy! I'm going to weld the nuts to the bolts that hold mine on! __________________ http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v655/aaronhero/

01-12-2016, 07:50 AM	#8
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,854	Re: CL NOS 72 only tow hooks I have a pair of the 72 only hooks that will be going on my truck, but I bought then several yrs back before they went crazy. As others have said this is a part that being NOS just doesn't matter. As long as any repops are made strong enough so if someone uses them they don't brake, I'd be fine with them. Gary __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

01-11-2016, 08:28 PM	#11
FlameOut Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 712	Re: CL NOS 72 only tow hooks Those things are crazy! For me though, that is one part where I could care less about it being NOS. I could see wanting body panels that were NOS (excluding parts like rockers and wheel wells because the repops fit perfect) and even some other highly visible parts, but for hooks that are underneath your truck, where no one will know NOS from repop? __________________ Bill 2004 Chevy Silverado Z71 Ext Cab 1500 1972 Chevy K-10 SOLD 1967 Chevelle SS

01-11-2016, 10:26 PM	#14
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	Re: CL NOS 72 only tow hooks If I found a decent (ha) deal on as set of these I would make a mold and make a set out of plastic. Paint em up all metal looking and mount them on my truck. I would never use em anyway, and then I would just resell the real ones __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

01-11-2016, 10:39 PM	#15
Beaumont@ Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Western Canada Posts: 239	Re: CL NOS 72 only tow hooks I am curious why these tow hooks are so coveted anyways?

01-11-2016, 10:43 PM	#16
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: CL NOS 72 only tow hooks 1 year only unique and cool. I hope someone on here got em, cuz I can't afford em.

01-12-2016, 08:55 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: CL NOS 72 only tow hooks Yeah, how can you tell the difference between N.O.S. tow hooks and an undamaged pair sandblasted and painted? If you don't paint the N.O.S. you couldn't tell the difference either. I think it's foolish to pay so much for these hooks if they aren't on the original SPID. I figure if someone reproduces these, the price should be about $75. They're just cast iron hooks. But people want the original look and will pay extra. The originals will stay high for those who need them to restore a truck per SPID. I used to have a running ad in Pickups & Panels in Print (mag for National Chevy GMC Truck Association) for factory tow hooks and K/20 hubcaps in the early-90s. I know it was a long time ago, but we were doing these trucks back then paying good money for good rare parts back then, too. I had a member send me a pair of new take-off hooks off his '72 Blazer he bought new. He took them off to mount the Hickey guard. Not only did I pay $35 shipped for them, but they showed up freshly sandblasted. That was a killer deal, I would have paid way more than that. The vibe back then was GM truck lovers helping one another out. Things have changed now that the masses have caught on. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-12-2016, 10:09 PM	#19
Nitis Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: NOR-CAL Posts: 1,134	Re: CL NOS 72 only tow hooks There was someone about 6 months or so ago that was going to try and get some forged. He needed so many people to commit Then someone got all legal on him talking lawsuits and it's been quiet since. But it really shouldn't be all that difficult to repop these but that would also imho cause the OE to loose their luster some

01-13-2016, 02:14 AM	#20
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,329	Re: CL NOS 72 only tow hooks Here's a repop idea......someone produce a OER vapor canister already. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

01-13-2016, 02:33 AM	#21
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: CL NOS 72 only tow hooks My goodness!!! I have a set but where I go they'll be used..more than once. They are tow hooks/ get me out hooks! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

01-13-2016, 11:12 AM	#23
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,854	Re: CL NOS 72 only tow hooks That's why I didn't post it on here until the auction was over. I didn't want to screw it up for someone by getting a bunch of guys bidding it up! __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859 Last edited by CUSTOM/10; 01-13-2016 at 11:39 AM.



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01-13-2016, 11:36 AM	#24
XwalkerX Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 529	Re: CL NOS 72 only tow hooks I guess my priorities lie elsewhere although im curious where the angry mob of old timers *****ing about parts prices are?

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