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J.Lance · 09-19-2003, 05:09 PM

Need some verification please. Got my new hooks in the mail yesterday and they look great. Only problem is I believe they are for the same side as they curve the same direction and are identical to each other. Just got a pm from Randy (teeitup) and he said his hooks curve different directions and was told they mount so they curve to the inside. He also recommended that I ask for a second opinion so here I am. Any verification would be helpful.

I'm pretty sure that is the case, anyone else out there running around with the same side '68 hooks?? Maybe a trade is in order.

Thanks!

*Randy70C-10* · 09-19-2003, 05:20 PM

Have you asked the person that mailed them to you, maybe he has 2 pair and sent you two of the same side by mistake?

J.Lance · 09-19-2003, 05:30 PM

That is exactly what I'm hoping and I've sent a pm but haven't heard back yet. (it's only been about 15min. though)

BLAZERMAN · 09-19-2003, 05:36 PM

Original 68 hooks will curve opposite each other, there is a 71-72 style that both curve in the same direction, can you post a pic of them.

J.Lance · 09-19-2003, 05:47 PM

I'll try to post a pic tonight. Pretty positive they are '68 style. Look just like the ones that Randy posted pics of a while back. (ones on the right). Here is a link.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=68973

BLAZERMAN · 09-19-2003, 05:54 PM

It sounds like you may have gotten 2 of the same side.

mkmiller1 · 09-19-2003, 06:45 PM

Bummer Jason, This is the first I've heard of these hooks that I sold are supposed to turn opposite ways. I've sent you a couple of PM's. Don't worry I'll make it right!! I'm just wondering how I got 2 that turn the same direction??? I've only owned one set of this style.
Thanks,
Matthew
I do remember the #'s on these hooks being correct for 67-70.

Rod · 09-19-2003, 10:00 PM

Heat it up and bend it if you want it the other way.... I'll try one of mine first if you like. Rod

Rod · 09-19-2003, 10:19 PM

The hooks have the same number on each hooks... so its the same hook just bent either way.

da-burb · 09-19-2003, 10:36 PM

Personally, I don't think the guys working on the assembly line really cared what was bolted on. 2 of anything made a set. My 71 4x4 burb has factory hooks and there is a left and a right. I just looked at a 72 3/4 ton 4x4 last weekend in Iowa and it had 2 that hooked to the right. someone must not have liked that because it was heated and bent to the left and it didn't look good.

da-burb · 09-19-2003, 10:41 PM

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J.Lance · 09-19-2003, 11:36 PM

Finally got home to take a pic. Sounds like no one really knows for sure. Should we just say hooks are hooks? Matthew, I'm not concerned. I appreciate the offer to "make it right" but I'm satisfied. Thank you! I would like the look of opposing hooks better though so if anyone else has two of the same for '68, maybe we could trade one for one if we have opposites. If not, maybe I'll break out the torch down the road. Once again Matthew, thank you for the quick shipment and communication. As far as I'm concerned, based on the opinions presented, we have a good transaction!

Rod · 09-20-2003, 10:42 AM

Mounting location

BLAZERMAN · 09-20-2003, 02:02 PM

Rod, is that the correct mounting location? I thought the early hooks were mounted with the open end facing forward, it looks like the bumper would not fit back on in that pic.

nu2-72 · 09-20-2003, 06:01 PM

I have heard that this is the correct way to mount and it would make sense. Hooks should go down and out with the curl.
If you were in need of a tow, this would give the best position. As you were pulled forward and the towing chain hooked to the lower hook, the chain would ride up into the curl, preventing it from flying off.
Antone else?

09-19-2003, 05:09 PM	#1
J.Lance Too many is never enough! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Idaho Falls, ID Posts: 455	'68 tow hooks Need some verification please. Got my new hooks in the mail yesterday and they look great. Only problem is I believe they are for the same side as they curve the same direction and are identical to each other. Just got a pm from Randy (teeitup) and he said his hooks curve different directions and was told they mount so they curve to the inside. He also recommended that I ask for a second opinion so here I am. Any verification would be helpful. I'm pretty sure that is the case, anyone else out there running around with the same side '68 hooks?? Maybe a trade is in order. Thanks! __________________ Jason 1968 K10 SWB Fleetside 1971 K2500 GMC LWB 1968 K20 (later frame, donor body) 1972 C20 LWB parts truck 1993 K2500 Suburban, tow rig, 454, 4L80E NEW!! 18' Siem's car hauler 2004 Honda Odyssey (family man!)

09-19-2003, 05:30 PM	#3
J.Lance Too many is never enough! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Idaho Falls, ID Posts: 455	hooks That is exactly what I'm hoping and I've sent a pm but haven't heard back yet. (it's only been about 15min. though) __________________ Jason 1968 K10 SWB Fleetside 1971 K2500 GMC LWB 1968 K20 (later frame, donor body) 1972 C20 LWB parts truck 1993 K2500 Suburban, tow rig, 454, 4L80E NEW!! 18' Siem's car hauler 2004 Honda Odyssey (family man!)

09-19-2003, 05:36 PM	#4
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,826	Original 68 hooks will curve opposite each other, there is a 71-72 style that both curve in the same direction, can you post a pic of them. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

09-19-2003, 05:47 PM	#5
J.Lance Too many is never enough! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Idaho Falls, ID Posts: 455	pic I'll try to post a pic tonight. Pretty positive they are '68 style. Look just like the ones that Randy posted pics of a while back. (ones on the right). Here is a link. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=68973 __________________ Jason 1968 K10 SWB Fleetside 1971 K2500 GMC LWB 1968 K20 (later frame, donor body) 1972 C20 LWB parts truck 1993 K2500 Suburban, tow rig, 454, 4L80E NEW!! 18' Siem's car hauler 2004 Honda Odyssey (family man!) Last edited by J.Lance; 09-19-2003 at 05:50 PM.

09-19-2003, 05:54 PM	#6
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,826	It sounds like you may have gotten 2 of the same side. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

09-19-2003, 05:20 PM	#2
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Have you asked the person that mailed them to you, maybe he has 2 pair and sent you two of the same side by mistake?

09-19-2003, 06:45 PM	#7
mkmiller1 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Magnolia, Arkansas Posts: 1,091	SORRY! Bummer Jason, This is the first I've heard of these hooks that I sold are supposed to turn opposite ways. I've sent you a couple of PM's. Don't worry I'll make it right!! I'm just wondering how I got 2 that turn the same direction??? I've only owned one set of this style. Thanks, Matthew I do remember the #'s on these hooks being correct for 67-70. __________________ 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 Last edited by mkmiller1; 09-19-2003 at 10:44 PM.

09-19-2003, 10:00 PM	#8
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Heat it up and bend it if you want it the other way.... I'll try one of mine first if you like. Rod __________________ 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.

09-19-2003, 10:19 PM	#9
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	The hooks have the same number on each hooks... so its the same hook just bent either way. 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.

09-19-2003, 10:36 PM	#10
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	Personally, I don't think the guys working on the assembly line really cared what was bolted on. 2 of anything made a set. My 71 4x4 burb has factory hooks and there is a left and a right. I just looked at a 72 3/4 ton 4x4 last weekend in Iowa and it had 2 that hooked to the right. someone must not have liked that because it was heated and bent to the left and it didn't look good. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

09-19-2003, 10:41 PM	#11
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	. Attached Images

09-19-2003, 11:36 PM	#12
J.Lance Too many is never enough! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Idaho Falls, ID Posts: 455	hooks Finally got home to take a pic. Sounds like no one really knows for sure. Should we just say hooks are hooks? Matthew, I'm not concerned. I appreciate the offer to "make it right" but I'm satisfied. Thank you! I would like the look of opposing hooks better though so if anyone else has two of the same for '68, maybe we could trade one for one if we have opposites. If not, maybe I'll break out the torch down the road. Once again Matthew, thank you for the quick shipment and communication. As far as I'm concerned, based on the opinions presented, we have a good transaction! Attached Images __________________ Jason 1968 K10 SWB Fleetside 1971 K2500 GMC LWB 1968 K20 (later frame, donor body) 1972 C20 LWB parts truck 1993 K2500 Suburban, tow rig, 454, 4L80E NEW!! 18' Siem's car hauler 2004 Honda Odyssey (family man!)

09-20-2003, 10:42 AM	#13
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Mounting location 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.

09-20-2003, 02:02 PM	#14
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,826	Rod, is that the correct mounting location? I thought the early hooks were mounted with the open end facing forward, it looks like the bumper would not fit back on in that pic. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

09-20-2003, 06:01 PM	#15
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	I have heard that this is the correct way to mount and it would make sense. Hooks should go down and out with the curl. If you were in need of a tow, this would give the best position. As you were pulled forward and the towing chain hooked to the lower hook, the chain would ride up into the curl, preventing it from flying off. Antone else? __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide



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