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**tll74** · 07-15-2008, 01:06 AM

Hi, I have the opportunity to buy a set of factory tow hooks and a original AM-FM radio from a 72 Chevy 4x4. I want these for my 72 that I'm restoring. How rare are these? They belong to a close family relation and neither one of us know the real value. So....I looking for help in determing value that is fair to both parties. thanks for any input.

67CHIP72 · 07-15-2008, 01:32 AM

Prices always vary, but typically working original Am/Fm radios go for $250-400. 72 extreme bend tow hooks can pull between $250 and $450 on any given day. These are my observations and should not be considered the norm.

**special-K** · 07-15-2008, 07:18 AM

With the hooks it depends on if they are`72-only extreme bends or 69-72s.

Fair within family means lower yet not stealing.I`d say if`72-only $250,if 69-72 $150 and $150 for the radio.If he`s looking for the big bucks he should sell it to someone he doesn`t know.At least,that`s how I operate.I`m assuming this person didn`t buy them at current prices.If so,I`d give what they paid.

**tll74** · 07-15-2008, 03:39 PM

No...he didn't buy them at market value. He got a whole truck for a song and a dance. He is just going to resale the truck to turn a buck. I do believe the hooks are the 72 only. Thanks for the info!

Mint68 · 07-15-2008, 11:36 PM

Search the site to see the differences in the hooks as well as the radio. The hooks are easy to identify, but the radio is a little trickier. If it is a true truck am/fm, the antenna plugs in from the side not the bottom. The numbers should be tinted green not white.

Mint68 · 07-15-2008, 11:39 PM

Check out this site for the hooks. I've seen these pictures on the site before. Anybody know if this is a member? He has a sweet collection of hooks, even a set of rear hooks.

http://outintheshop.com/faq/Hooks/tow%20hooks.htm

CgSimms · 07-15-2008, 11:54 PM

It really sucks reading this thread for me. When i was 17 right after I bought my 72 I tore out the original radio and trashed it. I just didn't know what it was worth. DAMMMMMM!!!!

**tll74** · 07-16-2008, 01:12 AM

Mint68, Thanks for the link. These hooks with no mistake are the 72 only. Now I'm wondering if the truck has the rear hooks. The link mentioned these hooks were only dealer installed, but the info label in the glove box shows them as factory installed???

The info label also shows the truck to have come with a AM-FM radio and it does match your description. Is there any thing else I would need off this truck to make the switch complete?, Antenna, wiring and etc. Thanks Again

Huck · 07-16-2008, 07:19 AM

Make sure the radio works--it can cost up to $150. to fix it!! A non working am-fm is worth 1/2 the cost of a good working original. Also a lot of chrome pitting will hurt the value of the radio.

**Yukon Jack** · 07-16-2008, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mint68

Check out this site for the hooks. I've seen these pictures on the site before. Anybody know if this is a member? He has a sweet collection of hooks, even a set of rear hooks.

http://outintheshop.com/faq/Hooks/tow%20hooks.htm

That's a really nice site - not sure what board member it is, but I'm pretty sure he is a board member.

Mint68 · 07-16-2008, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tll74

Mint68, Thanks for the link. These hooks with no mistake are the 72 only. Now I'm wondering if the truck has the rear hooks. The link mentioned these hooks were only dealer installed, but the info label in the glove box shows them as factory installed???

The info label also shows the truck to have come with a AM-FM radio and it does match your description. Is there any thing else I would need off this truck to make the switch complete?, Antenna, wiring and etc. Thanks Again

If it had the rear hooks that would be a very rare find. Take some pics of the truck and the spid and post them up. If it had so many good options, maybe you should try and get the whole truck.

**too much stuff** · 07-16-2008, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mint68

Check out this site for the hooks. I've seen these pictures on the site before. Anybody know if this is a member? He has a sweet collection of hooks, even a set of rear hooks.

http://outintheshop.com/faq/Hooks/tow%20hooks.htm

Actually the first 2 pics are ones i took and put on here a year or two ago. Still have those hooks hanging up. It may be chipflyer? Just a guess.

badpeanut · 07-16-2008, 09:19 PM

The tow hooks labeled "73-?" are 73-80. The 81-87 pickup and 81-91 Blazer & Suburban are thinner and have curvature where they mount to the frame.

07-15-2008, 01:06 AM	#1
tll74 "Junkyard Dog" Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Springfield Oregon Posts: 2,527	factory tow hooks and AM-FM question Hi, I have the opportunity to buy a set of factory tow hooks and a original AM-FM radio from a 72 Chevy 4x4. I want these for my 72 that I'm restoring. How rare are these? They belong to a close family relation and neither one of us know the real value. So....I looking for help in determing value that is fair to both parties. thanks for any input.

07-15-2008, 01:32 AM	#2
67CHIP72 STOLEN Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,022	Re: factory tow hooks and AM-FM question Prices always vary, but typically working original Am/Fm radios go for $250-400. 72 extreme bend tow hooks can pull between $250 and $450 on any given day. These are my observations and should not be considered the norm. __________________ In Search Of

07-15-2008, 07:18 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: factory tow hooks and AM-FM question With the hooks it depends on if they are`72-only extreme bends or 69-72s. Fair within family means lower yet not stealing.I`d say if`72-only $250,if 69-72 $150 and $150 for the radio.If he`s looking for the big bucks he should sell it to someone he doesn`t know.At least,that`s how I operate.I`m assuming this person didn`t buy them at current prices.If so,I`d give what they paid. __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 07-15-2008 at 07:19 AM.

07-15-2008, 03:39 PM	#4
tll74 "Junkyard Dog" Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Springfield Oregon Posts: 2,527	Re: factory tow hooks and AM-FM question No...he didn't buy them at market value. He got a whole truck for a song and a dance. He is just going to resale the truck to turn a buck. I do believe the hooks are the 72 only. Thanks for the info!

07-15-2008, 11:36 PM	#5
Mint68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 762	Re: factory tow hooks and AM-FM question Search the site to see the differences in the hooks as well as the radio. The hooks are easy to identify, but the radio is a little trickier. If it is a true truck am/fm, the antenna plugs in from the side not the bottom. The numbers should be tinted green not white.

07-15-2008, 11:39 PM	#6
Mint68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 762	Re: factory tow hooks and AM-FM question Check out this site for the hooks. I've seen these pictures on the site before. Anybody know if this is a member? He has a sweet collection of hooks, even a set of rear hooks. http://outintheshop.com/faq/Hooks/tow%20hooks.htm

07-15-2008, 11:54 PM	#7
CgSimms Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 22	Re: factory tow hooks and AM-FM question It really sucks reading this thread for me. When i was 17 right after I bought my 72 I tore out the original radio and trashed it. I just didn't know what it was worth. DAMMMMMM!!!! __________________ "TURNIN WRENCHES FOR FREEDOM" SSGT USAF 72 GMC Short Bed EFI Vortec 383 Stroker

07-16-2008, 01:12 AM	#8
tll74 "Junkyard Dog" Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Springfield Oregon Posts: 2,527	Re: factory tow hooks and AM-FM question Mint68, Thanks for the link. These hooks with no mistake are the 72 only. Now I'm wondering if the truck has the rear hooks. The link mentioned these hooks were only dealer installed, but the info label in the glove box shows them as factory installed??? The info label also shows the truck to have come with a AM-FM radio and it does match your description. Is there any thing else I would need off this truck to make the switch complete?, Antenna, wiring and etc. Thanks Again

07-16-2008, 07:19 AM	#9
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Re: factory tow hooks and AM-FM question Make sure the radio works--it can cost up to $150. to fix it!! A non working am-fm is worth 1/2 the cost of a good working original. Also a lot of chrome pitting will hurt the value of the radio.

07-16-2008, 09:19 PM	#13
badpeanut Not a bad nut after all.. Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ND Posts: 1,756	Re: factory tow hooks and AM-FM question The tow hooks labeled "73-?" are 73-80. The 81-87 pickup and 81-91 Blazer & Suburban are thinner and have curvature where they mount to the frame. __________________ '05 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 '72 GMC LWB 4x2 driver '72 Chevy LWB 4x4 plow truck '71 Blazer 4x4 driver '70 GMC LWB trailer



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