73-80 Hooks on 72 Frame? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Ironhorse** · 07-04-2024, 06:40 PM

Was asked this from a friend of mine who recently bought a project 72 4x4 long bed with tow hooks on the GB list. Naturally they are no longer there. A long term project and he knows finding original hooks will be pricey and asked about the 73-80 J style hooks as a stop gap? Have never seen anything that I can remember about their use on the earlier 69-72 frames. He mentioned the re-pop hooks and think I talked him out of wasting his $$ on them. Would never consider re-pops on any 4x4 I personally own.

Orange Crate · 07-05-2024, 04:09 PM

You can still get these here:

https://www.clevelandhardware.com/ca...=pdfs/2800.pdf

**Ironhorse** · 07-05-2024, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orange Crate

You can still get these here:

https://www.clevelandhardware.com/ca...=pdfs/2800.pdf

Yup, those are readily available locally but he was wanting to know specifically about the 73-80 "J" style hooks mounting to a 72 frame. It's a temporary fix while he addresses many more and larger issues.

**dennislbrooks** · 08-11-2024, 05:22 AM

I use the square body hooks on my 67 frame. I just like them better. My 60-68 hooks are under the seat - prior pics.

**Ironhorse** · 08-11-2024, 03:29 PM

Those square body hooks look right at home on your '67. Any issues in getting them spotted against the frame/bumper area. My '71 K10 did not have hooks on it when I bought it. All it did have was a LOT of rust and dings, LOL. When I installed the '69-'72 hooks all I did was spot them to the frame horns with good clearance all around, marked the spot and drilled. Had to finish the 5/8'' holes with a grinding bit. Took a bit of grinding out to size but worked fine.

**dennislbrooks** · 08-11-2024, 04:16 PM

square body hooks on 67

07-04-2024, 06:40 PM	#1
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,309	73-80 Hooks on 72 Frame? Was asked this from a friend of mine who recently bought a project 72 4x4 long bed with tow hooks on the GB list. Naturally they are no longer there. A long term project and he knows finding original hooks will be pricey and asked about the 73-80 J style hooks as a stop gap? Have never seen anything that I can remember about their use on the earlier 69-72 frames. He mentioned the re-pop hooks and think I talked him out of wasting his $$ on them. Would never consider re-pops on any 4x4 I personally own. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

07-05-2024, 04:09 PM	#2
Orange Crate Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Under the Truck Dreaming Posts: 775	Re: 73-80 Hooks on 72 Frame? You can still get these here: https://www.clevelandhardware.com/ca...=pdfs/2800.pdf Attached Images __________________ 72 K20 Custom Camper, D60, 14BFF, full roller 406 TPI w custom built ECU and yes..it has tow hooks...and a 5 speed

08-11-2024, 05:22 AM	#4
dennislbrooks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,807	Re: 73-80 Hooks on 72 Frame? I use the square body hooks on my 67 frame. I just like them better. My 60-68 hooks are under the seat - prior pics. Attached Images __________________ 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Rod, 1959 GMC 1/2 ton Fleet Stepside, 1967 Chevy SWB K10, 1985 Corvette Coupe 4+3, 2015 Chevy Duramax reg cab 4WD W/T Last edited by dennislbrooks; 08-11-2024 at 04:22 PM. Reason: words

08-11-2024, 03:29 PM	#5
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,309	Re: 73-80 Hooks on 72 Frame? Those square body hooks look right at home on your '67. Any issues in getting them spotted against the frame/bumper area. My '71 K10 did not have hooks on it when I bought it. All it did have was a LOT of rust and dings, LOL. When I installed the '69-'72 hooks all I did was spot them to the frame horns with good clearance all around, marked the spot and drilled. Had to finish the 5/8'' holes with a grinding bit. Took a bit of grinding out to size but worked fine. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

08-11-2024, 04:16 PM	#6
dennislbrooks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,807	Re: 73-80 Hooks on 72 Frame? square body hooks on 67 Attached Images __________________ 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Rod, 1959 GMC 1/2 ton Fleet Stepside, 1967 Chevy SWB K10, 1985 Corvette Coupe 4+3, 2015 Chevy Duramax reg cab 4WD W/T



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