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**Cali72K20** · 03-08-2016, 08:40 PM

I will purchase a set when available!

Thank you for your efforts in getting these made!

Casey

**RogerKoop** · 03-08-2016, 09:02 PM

Put me down for a set.

jaybatta · 03-09-2016, 12:02 AM

Ill jump in line for a set, thank you for all the legwork going into this endeavor.

Joe

mike16 · 03-09-2016, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Since you will be buying these and using them at your own risk, the liability will be with you the buyer. Do you ask what liability AMD has on their products? and their a large company. Some guy is trying to help the community out and you (some internet lawyer) try and stop him in his tracks. Thanks.
Use em at your own risk. If you buy them and beat your wife with them over the head is he liable?

i dont think you have the big picture firmlyin focus. liability is always a big issue. castings as apposed to forgings may make this an even more critical issue. dont discount it,

Arrington01 · 03-09-2016, 11:36 AM

I am interested in a set or 2 .

2003 silverado · 03-09-2016, 07:32 PM

Put me in for a set. I have a set of each 69-72 and 72 only .

**Blazerowner** · 03-10-2016, 12:35 PM

Any word on these? I am still interested to get a set.

**c3vette4spd** · 03-14-2016, 02:24 AM

Sorry guys. The gentlemen that runs the foundry that was going to supply these for me went online and did some research. He used the casting number that were on the set I gave him (molds for the new ones) to figure out what they are selling for online and ultimately doubled the price on me. I explained to him that I can't ask OEM prices for re-pops. Long story short, if I could break even, I would go ahead with it but with what he's going to charge me up front, there's no way I can do this.

Sorry guy!
Jason

RedRoad · 03-14-2016, 03:03 AM

what a greedy fuc#!

57taskforce · 03-14-2016, 10:24 PM

I can't believe nobody is reproducing these. I got pretty excited at the prospect of getting a set at a decent price. Greedy people suck!!! Thanks for the effort in trying to get them done!

Sweet 72 · 03-16-2016, 05:28 PM

Just came across this thread.
I've been in the works as well on a high quality, reliable functioning reproductions too. I have several 72 models, hence my user name, and was going to reproduce some just for myself. Just to even think about kicking this off I am looking at close to $2500 and that is with no orders.
We are currently working out the logistics and are hoping to finalize something that both drivers and builders would both be proud to display on their '72s also. I have two available finishes in the works as well. Powder coated black, and chrome, which is what I'm excited about. I can almost imagine those sweet looking hooks dropped down below the chrome bumper and there is a set of matching chrome hooks to grab the eyes.
Just curios c3vette, what was you eastern location foundry going to charge you for your kick off, with zero orders?

cleszkie · 03-16-2016, 05:55 PM

We have no one to blame for the price gouging but ourselves. Its the 67-72 Chevy truck enthusiasts that created the extreme bend tow hook mania and resulting insane OEM prices that the foundry used as a basis for his cost. Can't blame the foundry for trying to get in on the action.

72CSCC · 03-17-2016, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c3vette4spd

Sorry guys. The gentlemen that runs the foundry that was going to supply these for me went online and did some research. He used the casting number that were on the set I gave him (molds for the new ones) to figure out what they are selling for online and ultimately doubled the price on me. I explained to him that I can't ask OEM prices for re-pops. Long story short, if I could break even, I would go ahead with it but with what he's going to charge me up front, there's no way I can do this.

Sorry guy!
Jason

Maybe he'll cut you a break for forgings.

JK.

Shouldn't be long before China gets ahold of this...........

**leddzepp** · 03-17-2016, 11:10 AM

He will probably go ahead and make them anyways, and just sell them himself.

Sweet 72 · 04-05-2016, 05:07 PM

Does anyone on here know what the original tow hooks would have been rated at? I can't find anything that tells what the rating specs would have been. I know it would have been something crazy in terms of what is produced these days. Any help is much appreciated. Thanks.

CRUSH2.0 · 12-06-2018, 11:18 PM

any updates?

**gmc 2500 4x4** · 04-10-2021, 05:57 AM

old post but i do have a set i purchased from rustyk5.com,

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-10-2021, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmc 2500 4x4

old post but i do have a set i purchased from rustyk5.com,

Yes, rustyk5 now has the rights to the 72 extreme bend hooks. There is another guy that has 67-71 non extreme bends that should be available this spring for sale.

**gmc 2500 4x4** · 04-10-2021, 07:46 AM

thats good to know, i wont be using mine as i just found an oem pair for my 69. correct ones

**gmc 2500 4x4** · 04-11-2021, 08:27 AM

here they are

03-08-2016, 08:40 PM	#51
Cali72K20 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Northern Santa Barbara County, California Posts: 2,702	Re: Gauging interest in 1972 extreme bend tow hooks I will purchase a set when available! Thank you for your efforts in getting these made! Casey

03-08-2016, 09:02 PM	#52
RogerKoop Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 1,823	Re: Gauging interest in 1972 extreme bend tow hooks Put me down for a set. __________________ Roger Koop

03-09-2016, 12:02 AM	#53
jaybatta Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Livingston, MT Posts: 838	Re: Gauging interest in 1972 extreme bend tow hooks Ill jump in line for a set, thank you for all the legwork going into this endeavor. Joe __________________ Joe 1968 K20 1970 K20 Semper Fi

03-09-2016, 11:36 AM	#55
Arrington01 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,013	Re: Gauging interest in 1972 extreme bend tow hooks I am interested in a set or 2 .

03-09-2016, 07:32 PM	#56
2003 silverado Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: West Chester Pa Posts: 965	Re: Gauging interest in 1972 extreme bend tow hooks Put me in for a set. I have a set of each 69-72 and 72 only . __________________ !972 K5 Blazer,Highlander,A/C a twin to the one I Had 1972 K/5 Blazer CST Highlander 15YR project 2003 Silverado Crew 2500HD (Daily driver) 1997 Ford focus (Beater) 2003 ford Taurus (student) 2014 Ford Fusion HYB (wife) 2003 Jetta ( Student)

03-10-2016, 12:35 PM	#57
Blazerowner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Yuba City, Ca Posts: 1,954	Re: Gauging interest in 1972 extreme bend tow hooks Any word on these? I am still interested to get a set. __________________ Kirk 72 Blazer CST 4wd highlander

03-14-2016, 02:24 AM	#58
c3vette4spd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lerna Illinois Posts: 64	Re: Gauging interest in 1972 extreme bend tow hooks Sorry guys. The gentlemen that runs the foundry that was going to supply these for me went online and did some research. He used the casting number that were on the set I gave him (molds for the new ones) to figure out what they are selling for online and ultimately doubled the price on me. I explained to him that I can't ask OEM prices for re-pops. Long story short, if I could break even, I would go ahead with it but with what he's going to charge me up front, there's no way I can do this. Sorry guy! Jason __________________ JASON 1972 Cheyenne SWB (402/400, tilt) 1972 GMC Sierra LWB (402/400, tach, tilt)

03-14-2016, 03:03 AM	#59
RedRoad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 927	Re: Gauging interest in 1972 extreme bend tow hooks what a greedy fuc#!

03-14-2016, 10:24 PM	#60
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,453	Re: Gauging interest in 1972 extreme bend tow hooks I can't believe nobody is reproducing these. I got pretty excited at the prospect of getting a set at a decent price. Greedy people suck!!! Thanks for the effort in trying to get them done! __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

03-16-2016, 05:28 PM	#61
Sweet 72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 367	Re: Gauging interest in 1972 extreme bend tow hooks Just came across this thread. I've been in the works as well on a high quality, reliable functioning reproductions too. I have several 72 models, hence my user name, and was going to reproduce some just for myself. Just to even think about kicking this off I am looking at close to $2500 and that is with no orders. We are currently working out the logistics and are hoping to finalize something that both drivers and builders would both be proud to display on their '72s also. I have two available finishes in the works as well. Powder coated black, and chrome, which is what I'm excited about. I can almost imagine those sweet looking hooks dropped down below the chrome bumper and there is a set of matching chrome hooks to grab the eyes. Just curios c3vette, what was you eastern location foundry going to charge you for your kick off, with zero orders?

03-16-2016, 05:55 PM	#62
cleszkie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 2,191	Re: Gauging interest in 1972 extreme bend tow hooks We have no one to blame for the price gouging but ourselves. Its the 67-72 Chevy truck enthusiasts that created the extreme bend tow hook mania and resulting insane OEM prices that the foundry used as a basis for his cost. Can't blame the foundry for trying to get in on the action.

03-17-2016, 11:10 AM	#64
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,023	Re: Gauging interest in 1972 extreme bend tow hooks He will probably go ahead and make them anyways, and just sell them himself. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

04-05-2016, 05:07 PM	#65
Sweet 72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 367	Re: Gauging interest in 1972 extreme bend tow hooks Does anyone on here know what the original tow hooks would have been rated at? I can't find anything that tells what the rating specs would have been. I know it would have been something crazy in terms of what is produced these days. Any help is much appreciated. Thanks.

12-06-2018, 11:18 PM	#66
CRUSH2.0 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Rochester Mi Posts: 93	Re: Gauging interest in 1972 extreme bend tow hooks any updates?

04-10-2021, 05:57 AM	#67
gmc 2500 4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ripley ny Posts: 2,960	Re: Gauging interest in 1972 extreme bend tow hooks old post but i do have a set i purchased from rustyk5.com,



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04-10-2021, 07:46 AM	#69
gmc 2500 4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ripley ny Posts: 2,960	Re: Gauging interest in 1972 extreme bend tow hooks thats good to know, i wont be using mine as i just found an oem pair for my 69. correct ones

04-11-2021, 08:27 AM	#70
gmc 2500 4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ripley ny Posts: 2,960	Re: Gauging interest in 1972 extreme bend tow hooks here they are Attached Images

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