for you who wanted 67-68 tow hook mounting pics - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

matt_field · 12-29-2002, 01:29 PM

heres the original hooks on my 67, hope these help out

matt

matt_field · 12-29-2002, 01:31 PM

last one

Erl · 12-30-2002, 02:32 PM

Matt,
Is there a spacer on the upper bolt hole mounting surface?
Thanks

Zeus · 12-30-2002, 03:55 PM

Ahhh!!! The creme de la creme of all 67-72 chevy truck parts!! Sweet pictures! Thanks for sharing them as i have often wondered what these mythical creatures looked like and what's even better...... They are still on the truck!

Durney · 12-30-2002, 03:58 PM

Well, thats why I asked if they were mounted backwards. I dont think I have ever seen a tow hook facing forward

If you look at the pic's Wes posted a week ago(around page 4 or so now) they are COMPLETELY different.......

Which is correct for the 67 ?

It looks to me like the way yours are mounted Matt , that they are in rotational shear.

sooo.... does anyone have a definitive answer ????

Durney · 12-31-2002, 10:13 AM

Someone must know the story here.... anyone?

Maybe they WERE mounted two different ways?

yellowgmc · 12-31-2002, 12:32 PM

were they factory installed or did the dealership add them later? diffrent dealers may have installed them differently. they could both be right!

matt_field · 12-31-2002, 01:29 PM

they are on my glove box sticker, and... i pulled the same ones off a 72 burb a couple weeks ago and sold them on here ??? they are factory hooks

matt_field · 12-31-2002, 01:30 PM

dont belive theres any spacers..

matt

Durney · 12-31-2002, 01:51 PM

Yes they are original 67/68 hooks Matt and obviously your truck had that option but are there other holes that would allow them to be mounted as in Wes's photos?

YellowGMC if they are on the option sticker then doesn't that mean they were "factory" installed not at the dealer?

the quest goes on......

mkmiller1 · 01-04-2003, 01:15 AM

I'm by no means an expert on this subject, but I just got a set of the '68 hooks and was planning on putting them on my '71 blazer. Problem is, I was trying to mount them like in Wes' photos. There is NO room for a bumper on a '71 if they are mounted this way. By looking at matt's pic, I went out and tried them this way(yes at 11:00pm here). They will almost fit(one bolt hole is off by a 1/2"). I'm starting to think maybe they were mounted backwards on the earlier models. I know 'burb posted a pic of the '71 style and that is what I'll keep looking for to put on the blazer. Keep in mind, this is only my opinion! Has anyone seen a set of the '68 hooks mounted(like in Wes' photos) with a factory bumper on?
Thanks,
Matthew

12-29-2002, 01:29 PM	#1
matt_field Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Posts: 885	for you who wanted 67-68 tow hook mounting pics heres the original hooks on my 67, hope these help out matt Attached Images __________________ 1971 k5 blazer 80k mike survivor 1972 3/4 ton 4wd Cummins 12v 1967 swb 2wd 427bbc 1968 4wd shortbox 1971 Cheyenne swb k10 unrestored 1971 Cheyenne super 40k 402bb survivor 1967 Chevy k10 (first truck) 1968 L78 camaro survivor 18k miles 1969 z28 survivor 60k miles 1969 z28 survivor 39k miles 1969 z28 rs survivor 80k miles

12-29-2002, 01:31 PM	#2
matt_field Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Posts: 885	last one Attached Images __________________ 1971 k5 blazer 80k mike survivor 1972 3/4 ton 4wd Cummins 12v 1967 swb 2wd 427bbc 1968 4wd shortbox 1971 Cheyenne swb k10 unrestored 1971 Cheyenne super 40k 402bb survivor 1967 Chevy k10 (first truck) 1968 L78 camaro survivor 18k miles 1969 z28 survivor 60k miles 1969 z28 survivor 39k miles 1969 z28 rs survivor 80k miles

12-30-2002, 02:32 PM	#3
Erl Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 555	Matt, Is there a spacer on the upper bolt hole mounting surface? Thanks __________________ 1968 GMC 305 V6 3/4 4x4 Stepside 06 Corvette Daily Driver Dallas TX

12-31-2002, 12:32 PM	#7
yellowgmc Getting cabin fever?!?!?! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: chisholm, mn Posts: 1,679	were they factory installed or did the dealership add them later? diffrent dealers may have installed them differently. they could both be right! __________________ Member of the Discs Up Front Club 1972 GMC 1500 1994 F-150 XL 4x4 Tact is for people not whitty enough to be sarcastic

12-31-2002, 01:29 PM	#8
matt_field Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Posts: 885	they are on my glove box sticker, and... i pulled the same ones off a 72 burb a couple weeks ago and sold them on here ??? they are factory hooks __________________ 1971 k5 blazer 80k mike survivor 1972 3/4 ton 4wd Cummins 12v 1967 swb 2wd 427bbc 1968 4wd shortbox 1971 Cheyenne swb k10 unrestored 1971 Cheyenne super 40k 402bb survivor 1967 Chevy k10 (first truck) 1968 L78 camaro survivor 18k miles 1969 z28 survivor 60k miles 1969 z28 survivor 39k miles 1969 z28 rs survivor 80k miles

12-30-2002, 03:55 PM	#4
Zeus Zeus Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 152	Ahhh!!! The creme de la creme of all 67-72 chevy truck parts!! Sweet pictures! Thanks for sharing them as i have often wondered what these mythical creatures looked like and what's even better...... They are still on the truck!

12-30-2002, 03:58 PM	#5
Durney Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 158	Well, thats why I asked if they were mounted backwards. I dont think I have ever seen a tow hook facing forward If you look at the pic's Wes posted a week ago(around page 4 or so now) they are COMPLETELY different....... Which is correct for the 67 ? It looks to me like the way yours are mounted Matt , that they are in rotational shear. sooo.... does anyone have a definitive answer ????

12-31-2002, 10:13 AM	#6
Durney Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 158	Someone must know the story here.... anyone? Maybe they WERE mounted two different ways?

12-31-2002, 01:30 PM	#9
matt_field Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Posts: 885	dont belive theres any spacers.. matt __________________ 1971 k5 blazer 80k mike survivor 1972 3/4 ton 4wd Cummins 12v 1967 swb 2wd 427bbc 1968 4wd shortbox 1971 Cheyenne swb k10 unrestored 1971 Cheyenne super 40k 402bb survivor 1967 Chevy k10 (first truck) 1968 L78 camaro survivor 18k miles 1969 z28 survivor 60k miles 1969 z28 survivor 39k miles 1969 z28 rs survivor 80k miles

12-31-2002, 01:51 PM	#10
Durney Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 158	Yes they are original 67/68 hooks Matt and obviously your truck had that option but are there other holes that would allow them to be mounted as in Wes's photos? YellowGMC if they are on the option sticker then doesn't that mean they were "factory" installed not at the dealer? the quest goes on......

01-04-2003, 01:15 AM	#11
mkmiller1 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Magnolia, Arkansas Posts: 1,091	hooks I'm by no means an expert on this subject, but I just got a set of the '68 hooks and was planning on putting them on my '71 blazer. Problem is, I was trying to mount them like in Wes' photos. There is NO room for a bumper on a '71 if they are mounted this way. By looking at matt's pic, I went out and tried them this way(yes at 11:00pm here). They will almost fit(one bolt hole is off by a 1/2"). I'm starting to think maybe they were mounted backwards on the earlier models. I know 'burb posted a pic of the '71 style and that is what I'll keep looking for to put on the blazer. Keep in mind, this is only my opinion! Has anyone seen a set of the '68 hooks mounted(like in Wes' photos) with a factory bumper on? Thanks, Matthew __________________ GOD is good...All the time! '71 swb custom10 barn find-68K original miles 72 K5 CST rust bucket, but runs and drives 84K miles

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