Off The Hook Pricing For 69 Tow Hooks - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

WannaBe68 · 10-03-2017, 04:26 PM

Is it just me or have the prices for these tow hooks gotten a little off the hook?!

https://tinyurl.com/y948nhuk

Jack_71C10 · 10-03-2017, 04:29 PM

At least they offer financing,
Only $37 a month for two years.

demian5 · 10-03-2017, 05:52 PM

But?

"You are bidding on an original set of 1970 Chevy k10 K5 C10 tow hooks. Good shape for their age. $25"

BLT gmc · 10-03-2017, 06:10 PM

Asking price vs actual sale price. But yes prices have went up.
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demian5 · 10-03-2017, 06:12 PM

Are they forged or cast?

BLT gmc · 10-03-2017, 08:22 PM

Factory hooks are forged.
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72HuggerK20 · 10-03-2017, 08:24 PM

Imagine what I thought when I found out what the "extreme bend" tow hooks that came with my 72 were worth.

**jocko** · 10-03-2017, 08:50 PM

I, for one, do not subscribe to the theory that something's worth is based on what someone is willing to pay for it. (and that by posting this, hope prices will drop a tad so I can feel better about paying only $700 for a set someday

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indymachinist · 10-03-2017, 08:53 PM

Bahahaha! That HAS to be a joke!

**jeffahart** · 10-03-2017, 09:20 PM

Do they come with the bolts?

WannaBe68 · 10-03-2017, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack_71C10

At least they offer financing,
Only $37 a month for two years.

Ha - yeah there's that! There is an option to make an offer... I think I'll make one and see what happens

**Ironhorse** · 10-03-2017, 10:03 PM

It was several years ago when I first started the restore on my truck, I was at a swap meet and stopped at a booth that had a few 67-72 truck parts scattered around. Had learned of the optional tow hooks for these trucks thru this site. Just for the *ell of it, I asked if he had any tow hooks for these trucks. Yeah, think there's a set under the table there. Lo and behold, there they were, just laying there with some other parts. Picked them up and looked them over. Good shape, no bolts but no gouges or dings. How much? $20 sound good to you was the reply. 'Bout threw my arm out of place reaching for my wallet, LOL. One of the best buys I ever made at a swap meet. Have never found another set for that price since.

Guess if not for that, my truck wouldn't have the tow hooks mounted to it today. I have never used them but they sure look good mounted.

**SoCoC10** · 10-03-2017, 10:04 PM

Maybe I'm a bit paranoid,but I can't imagine installing $800 set of hooks on the front of my truck. Four bolts and they are gone! I sold my 67 CST horn button for the exact same reason. I leave my windows down a lot and I couldn't leave a couple hundred dollars in a horn button there for someone to reach in and pull off.

**jocko** · 10-03-2017, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCoC10

Maybe I'm a bit paranoid,but I can't imagine installing $800 set of hooks on the front of my truck. Four bolts and they are gone! I sold my 67 CST horn button for the exact same reason. I leave my windows down a lot and I couldn't leave a couple hundred dollars in a horn button there for someone to reach in and pull off.

Might be worth running a lead off the battery to those bolts. Hmmm...

**Steeveedee** · 10-03-2017, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jocko

Might be worth running a lead off the battery to those bolts. Hmmm...

If you want, I can hook you up with a guy who can make an oscillator circuit that runs off the battery (draws little power until the circuit is complete). You connect one side of the circuit to the truck, the other to the foil on the ground (you do have to put down some aluminum foil). Once his nuts are arc-welded together, he'll wander off into the night, and MIGHT remember where he got zorched. Guaranteed non-lethal.

WannaBe68 · 10-04-2017, 08:25 AM

Another set off the hook!

http://www.manestruckparts.com/store...arch_Words=tow

**special-K** · 10-04-2017, 09:47 AM

I have original bolts, washers, and nuts I'd sell for $250

A chain isn't worth anything without a good place to hook it up, but a pair of hooks isn't worth anything without a chain. I have a 30' 3/8" chain from back then I figure must be worth $1,000

B. W. · 10-04-2017, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WannaBe68

Another set off the hook!

http://www.manestruckparts.com/store...arch_Words=tow

Hey, those are a deal compared to the ones on ebay - they have a fresh coat of paint! (gotta be worth something?)

Pretty sure if I put hooks on mine I'll be welding the nuts.

WannaBe68 · 10-04-2017, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B. W.

Pretty sure if I put hooks on mine I'll be welding the nuts.

I laughed when I read that, but then stopped and thought - that's actually a dam good idea!

custom10nut · 10-04-2017, 01:28 PM

While these are way out of my price range, I have seen them for more. I can't for the life of me figure out why.

**Joesjunk** · 10-04-2017, 01:40 PM

I remember way back when board member Jerry Moss would pay $100.00 for tow hooks. And that sounded like a lot

WannaBe68 · 10-04-2017, 10:52 PM

Someone pulled the trigger at $775 - Wow, that is off the hook!

https://tinyurl.com/y948nhuk

Those other ones at $699 are looking pretty good now...

Chevy4Life · 10-04-2017, 11:22 PM

AND the shipping was $45. Guess they wouldn't fit in a Priority flat rate for $12

mike16 · 10-05-2017, 10:36 AM

I thought the 69-71's were one style and the 72's were another. And the 72's were rare and justified a high price.

but like all things ebay the description is vague, seemingly on purpose so that somebody will pay 72 prices for the more common 69-71's

doesn't matter since they are so completely out of my price range. hope they get a good rating . they certainly paid for it.

10-03-2017, 04:26 PM	#1
WannaBe68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Texas! Posts: 430	Off The Hook Pricing For 69 Tow Hooks Is it just me or have the prices for these tow hooks gotten a little off the hook?! https://tinyurl.com/y948nhuk

10-03-2017, 04:29 PM	#2
Jack_71C10 Shortbed club member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Halethorpe, MD Posts: 439	Re: Off The Hook Pricing For 69 Tow Hooks At least they offer financing, Only $37 a month for two years. __________________ 71 custom/10 6.0/4L80E SWB ece 4/6 72 custom camper 350/3 spd 2020 Chevy Express 3500 2023 Hyundai Tuscon 1986 GMC 3500 Bucket Truck Sent from my Rotary Phone via 14.4kb/s modem.

10-03-2017, 05:52 PM	#3
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	Re: Off The Hook Pricing For 69 Tow Hooks But? "You are bidding on an original set of 1970 Chevy k10 K5 C10 tow hooks. Good shape for their age. $25" __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

10-03-2017, 06:10 PM	#4
BLT gmc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: West Iowa Posts: 1,106	Re: Off The Hook Pricing For 69 Tow Hooks Asking price vs actual sale price. But yes prices have went up. Posted via Mobile Device

10-03-2017, 06:12 PM	#5
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	Re: Off The Hook Pricing For 69 Tow Hooks Are they forged or cast? __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

10-03-2017, 08:22 PM	#6
BLT gmc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: West Iowa Posts: 1,106	Re: Off The Hook Pricing For 69 Tow Hooks Factory hooks are forged. Posted via Mobile Device

10-03-2017, 08:24 PM	#7
72HuggerK20 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Titonka, IA Posts: 112	Re: Off The Hook Pricing For 69 Tow Hooks Imagine what I thought when I found out what the "extreme bend" tow hooks that came with my 72 were worth.

10-03-2017, 08:50 PM	#8
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Off The Hook Pricing For 69 Tow Hooks I, for one, do not subscribe to the theory that something's worth is based on what someone is willing to pay for it. (and that by posting this, hope prices will drop a tad so I can feel better about paying only $700 for a set someday )

10-03-2017, 08:53 PM	#9
indymachinist Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Indanapolis, IN Posts: 603	Re: Off The Hook Pricing For 69 Tow Hooks Bahahaha! That HAS to be a joke! __________________ -Curt My 1968 Chevy shortbed stepside build

10-03-2017, 09:20 PM	#10
jeffahart Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,907	Re: Off The Hook Pricing For 69 Tow Hooks Do they come with the bolts? __________________ White K20

10-03-2017, 10:03 PM	#12
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,294	Re: Off The Hook Pricing For 69 Tow Hooks It was several years ago when I first started the restore on my truck, I was at a swap meet and stopped at a booth that had a few 67-72 truck parts scattered around. Had learned of the optional tow hooks for these trucks thru this site. Just for the *ell of it, I asked if he had any tow hooks for these trucks. Yeah, think there's a set under the table there. Lo and behold, there they were, just laying there with some other parts. Picked them up and looked them over. Good shape, no bolts but no gouges or dings. How much? $20 sound good to you was the reply. 'Bout threw my arm out of place reaching for my wallet, LOL. One of the best buys I ever made at a swap meet. Have never found another set for that price since. Guess if not for that, my truck wouldn't have the tow hooks mounted to it today. I have never used them but they sure look good mounted. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

10-03-2017, 10:04 PM	#13
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,343	Re: Off The Hook Pricing For 69 Tow Hooks Maybe I'm a bit paranoid,but I can't imagine installing $800 set of hooks on the front of my truck. Four bolts and they are gone! I sold my 67 CST horn button for the exact same reason. I leave my windows down a lot and I couldn't leave a couple hundred dollars in a horn button there for someone to reach in and pull off. __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

10-04-2017, 08:25 AM	#16
WannaBe68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Texas! Posts: 430	Re: Off The Hook Pricing For 69 Tow Hooks Another set off the hook! http://www.manestruckparts.com/store...arch_Words=tow

10-04-2017, 09:47 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Off The Hook Pricing For 69 Tow Hooks I have original bolts, washers, and nuts I'd sell for $250 A chain isn't worth anything without a good place to hook it up, but a pair of hooks isn't worth anything without a chain. I have a 30' 3/8" chain from back then I figure must be worth $1,000 __________________ "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 ~

10-04-2017, 01:28 PM	#20
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,891	Re: Off The Hook Pricing For 69 Tow Hooks While these are way out of my price range, I have seen them for more. I can't for the life of me figure out why.



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10-04-2017, 01:40 PM	#21
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Re: Off The Hook Pricing For 69 Tow Hooks I remember way back when board member Jerry Moss would pay $100.00 for tow hooks. And that sounded like a lot __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

10-04-2017, 10:52 PM	#22
WannaBe68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Texas! Posts: 430	Re: Off The Hook Pricing For 69 Tow Hooks Someone pulled the trigger at $775 - Wow, that is off the hook! https://tinyurl.com/y948nhuk Those other ones at $699 are looking pretty good now...

10-04-2017, 11:22 PM	#23
Chevy4Life Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 749	Re: Off The Hook Pricing For 69 Tow Hooks AND the shipping was $45. Guess they wouldn't fit in a Priority flat rate for $12

10-05-2017, 10:36 AM	#24
mike16 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: bisbee, arizona Posts: 1,529	Re: Off The Hook Pricing For 69 Tow Hooks I thought the 69-71's were one style and the 72's were another. And the 72's were rare and justified a high price. but like all things ebay the description is vague, seemingly on purpose so that somebody will pay 72 prices for the more common 69-71's doesn't matter since they are so completely out of my price range. hope they get a good rating . they certainly paid for it.

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