Odd Tow Hook - Can anyone help ID it? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BKSS67 · 11-06-2013, 08:18 PM

I received the tow hook from a friend. He said it was taken off a 1967 GMC pickup but it is the oddest looking hook I've seen.

Is it even a factory GM tow hook?

Any help is appreciated in helping identify it.

Thanks!

*Mister-B* · 11-06-2013, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BKSS67

I received the tow hook from a friend. He said it was taken off a 1967 GMC pickup but it is the oddest looking hook I've seen.

Is it even a factory GM tow hook?

Any help is appreciated in helping identify it.

Thanks!

It definitely is not factory for 67-72. Not sure what it's off, or if it's maybe just an old aftermarket one, but I do know what it isn't

**Ol Blue K20** · 11-06-2013, 09:59 PM

I beg to differ AJ I believe its a factory rear hook. I think they had the two bolt pattern with one coming in from opposite directions

71swb4x4 · 11-06-2013, 10:07 PM

The hooks pictured in this ad are the style that most on this board believe are factory rear tow hooks.

*Mister-B* · 11-06-2013, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

I beg to differ AJ I believe its a factory rear hook. I think they had the two bolt pattern with one coming in from opposite directions

Oh, wait. Sorry. I was thinking of front tow hooks. I don't know anything about rear tow hooks

71swb4x4 · 11-06-2013, 10:28 PM

Here are additional photos of the same style hooks that I took from another thread.

swamp rat · 11-07-2013, 12:49 AM

I believe its a drof-ford tow hook....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-truck-f...602c84&vxp=mtr

**Ol Blue K20** · 11-07-2013, 01:14 AM

I stand corrected...it's still a mystery. ..

BKSS67 · 11-07-2013, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

I believe its a drof-ford tow hook....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-truck-f...602c84&vxp=mtr

It is very similar to the Ford hook in the ebay auction above. However, the Ford hook was 3 bolts, this one only has 2, one from each side as someone noted above.

I'll post a picture of the underside of the hook to show the 2 mounting bolts.

Thanks for all the help so far in ID'ing this hook!

swamp rat · 11-07-2013, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BKSS67

It is very similar to the Ford hook in the ebay auction above. However, the Ford hook was 3 bolts, this one only has 2, one from each side as someone noted above.

I'll post a picture of the underside of the hook to show the 2 mounting bolts.

Thanks for all the help so far in ID'ing this hook!

I saw the bolt hole difference in the Ebay link i posted, i just noted the design and did some searching on the net, kinda figured it could be 1/2T VS 3/4T or possibly 3/4T VS 1T.

**kwmech** · 11-07-2013, 04:04 PM

Medium duty? C40-50?

BKSS67 · 11-07-2013, 07:53 PM

Here is a picture of the bottom side of the Tow Hook

11-06-2013, 08:18 PM	#1
BKSS67 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norcal, CA Posts: 169	Odd Tow Hook - Can anyone help ID it? I received the tow hook from a friend. He said it was taken off a 1967 GMC pickup but it is the oddest looking hook I've seen. Is it even a factory GM tow hook? Any help is appreciated in helping identify it. Thanks! Attached Images

11-06-2013, 09:59 PM	#3
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,208	Re: Odd Tow Hook - Can anyone help ID it? I beg to differ AJ I believe its a factory rear hook. I think they had the two bolt pattern with one coming in from opposite directions __________________ "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

11-06-2013, 10:07 PM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Odd Tow Hook - Can anyone help ID it? The hooks pictured in this ad are the style that most on this board believe are factory rear tow hooks. Attached Images __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

11-06-2013, 10:28 PM	#6
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Odd Tow Hook - Can anyone help ID it? Here are additional photos of the same style hooks that I took from another thread. Attached Images __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

11-07-2013, 12:49 AM	#7
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Odd Tow Hook - Can anyone help ID it? I believe its a drof-ford tow hook.... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-truck-f...602c84&vxp=mtr __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

11-07-2013, 01:14 AM	#8
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,208	Re: Odd Tow Hook - Can anyone help ID it? I stand corrected...it's still a mystery. .. __________________ "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

11-07-2013, 04:04 PM	#11
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,574	Re: Odd Tow Hook - Can anyone help ID it? Medium duty? C40-50?

11-07-2013, 07:53 PM	#12
BKSS67 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norcal, CA Posts: 169	Re: Odd Tow Hook - Can anyone help ID it? Here is a picture of the bottom side of the Tow Hook Attached Images



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