whats the deal on these toe hooks - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

makovai · 04-19-2006, 02:00 PM

I'm pretty sure blazers never had these but i would love to hear the facts.
1. why do i see these sell for $500+ on ebay?
2. does anyone have a picture with these mounted on the rig?
3. what years and rigs had these from the factory, and were they an option?

anything else that you can enlighten me on about these hooks would be appriciated.

71swb4x4 · 04-19-2006, 02:03 PM

Those particular hooks were on 69 - 72 10, 20, and 30 series trucks, even Blazers. 72 saw an introduction of "extreme bend" hooks, but you will find both styles on 72's. Not a whole lot of trucks had them, which is why they sell for so much.

71swb4x4 · 04-19-2006, 02:04 PM

I will add that they were an option, and you should be able to find them on the option sheet of a truck that was originally equiped with them.

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-19-2006, 05:13 PM

A few pics of all the styles attached for your Viewing Pleasure

1st Pic all 3, 2nd-4th my Extreme bend 72's

67/68 - $150 is about the norm

69-72 - $225 is about the norm

72 Only - $300 and up

Rears - If you find them buy em

And YES they were available, I have the code around here
somewhere I think for the Glovebox option, IIRC (1V7610)

Paul72 · 04-19-2006, 07:39 PM

As was stated above, they were an option on Blazers. Here a couple of pics of mine with the factory 69-72 hooks (on the glove box option sheet!)

makovai · 04-19-2006, 08:32 PM

very very good post gentlemen....thank you. I am however surprised they were on the blazer. I cant tell from the picture but I'm assuming they bolt to the frame.

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-19-2006, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by makovai

I cant tell from the picture but I'm assuming they bolt to the frame.

Not mine, but .......................

Swbman · 04-19-2006, 09:50 PM

I have been looking for a set for a while now, call me cheap but Im not willing to pay the going price for them at least not now, I figure I will tumble across some for a more down to earth price or just do some trading for a set.

vtblazer · 04-20-2006, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swbman

Im not willing to pay the going price for them at least not now, I figure I will tumble across some for a more down to earth price or just do some trading for a set.

You will, keep looking.

I found my 1970 style hooks for 50 bucks.

**special-K** · 04-20-2006, 06:49 AM

I have a $35 pair.Look at any old 1 tons like dump trucks.They get overlooked on them alot.

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-20-2006, 03:52 PM

I have only found one cheap pair, they were 67/68 style, I gave $35

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 04-21-2006, 10:11 AM

I tried to put tow hooks on my jimmy their is only one hole in the frame is this normal not to have the other hole in the frame.

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-21-2006, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary 70 Jimmy

is this normal not to have the other hole in the frame.

1st rig I have heard anyone say this about, maybe yours has the rare one hole hook option

**jamie72** · 04-21-2006, 09:10 PM

i have heard about the frame only having one hole vs two, but i haven`t heard why, think rod posted somthing about it one time.

**Canadian694x4** · 04-21-2006, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamie72

i have heard about the frame only having one hole vs two, but i haven`t heard why, think rod posted somthing about it one time.

Don't all frames just have one hole on the sides of the front frame "horns" unless so equiped with tow hooks?

If I were to try and mount hooks on my truck I would have to drill 2 new holes. If I try'd to use the one existing hole they would not mount "correctly" at all. Or are you talking about tow hook equiped trucks that only had 1 hole for mounting hooks aside from that 1 hole on all frames? Cause I've never seen that before...but don't doubt it's possible.

vtblazer · 04-22-2006, 06:39 AM

[QUOTE=Canadian694x4]Don't all frames just have one hole on the sides of the front frame "horns" unless so equiped with tow hooks? QUOTE]

Good question...

I ran into the same issue on my 70 swb, no 2nd hole.

04-19-2006, 02:00 PM	#1
makovai Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oregon city Posts: 335	whats the deal on these toe hooks I'm pretty sure blazers never had these but i would love to hear the facts. 1. why do i see these sell for $500+ on ebay? 2. does anyone have a picture with these mounted on the rig? 3. what years and rigs had these from the factory, and were they an option? anything else that you can enlighten me on about these hooks would be appriciated. __________________ If it aint broke..............fix it till it is. www.fast77.com 1972 - 330 hp crate, 11" lift with 39x18 mickeys. 3/4 ton, cross steer, 4 wheel disc brakes 1996 Z71 w/ 35's

04-19-2006, 02:03 PM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: whats the deal on these toe hooks Those particular hooks were on 69 - 72 10, 20, and 30 series trucks, even Blazers. 72 saw an introduction of "extreme bend" hooks, but you will find both styles on 72's. Not a whole lot of trucks had them, which is why they sell for so much. __________________ 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.

04-19-2006, 02:04 PM	#3
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: whats the deal on these toe hooks I will add that they were an option, and you should be able to find them on the option sheet of a truck that was originally equiped with them. __________________ 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.

04-19-2006, 05:13 PM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: whats the deal on these toe hooks A few pics of all the styles attached for your Viewing Pleasure 1st Pic all 3, 2nd-4th my Extreme bend 72's 67/68 - $150 is about the norm 69-72 - $225 is about the norm 72 Only - $300 and up Rears - If you find them buy em And YES they were available, I have the code around here somewhere I think for the Glovebox option, IIRC (1V7610) Attached Images __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 04-19-2006 at 06:22 PM.

04-19-2006, 07:39 PM	#5
Paul72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 1,147	Re: whats the deal on these toe hooks As was stated above, they were an option on Blazers. Here a couple of pics of mine with the factory 69-72 hooks (on the glove box option sheet!) Attached Images __________________ '72 Chevy K20 - 383/4sp/205 - SOLD after 41 years in the family Next project - K/5 Tahoe (71 Blazer on 99 Tahoe chassis) Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789958

04-19-2006, 08:32 PM	#6
makovai Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oregon city Posts: 335	Re: whats the deal on these toe hooks very very good post gentlemen....thank you. I am however surprised they were on the blazer. I cant tell from the picture but I'm assuming they bolt to the frame. __________________ If it aint broke..............fix it till it is. www.fast77.com 1972 - 330 hp crate, 11" lift with 39x18 mickeys. 3/4 ton, cross steer, 4 wheel disc brakes 1996 Z71 w/ 35's

04-19-2006, 09:50 PM	#8
Swbman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tulsa,Oklahoma Posts: 606	Re: whats the deal on these toe hooks I have been looking for a set for a while now, call me cheap but Im not willing to pay the going price for them at least not now, I figure I will tumble across some for a more down to earth price or just do some trading for a set. __________________ 1961 BUICK LESABRE 1968 CHEVELLE SS 396 1969 BUICK RIVIERA GS 1971 2 WHEEL DRIVE BLAZER 1971 4X4 BLAZER 1971 SHORTBED CHEYENNE FLEETSIDE 1971 SHORTBED 4X4 FLEETSIDE ** ...My Ebay

04-20-2006, 06:49 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: whats the deal on these toe hooks I have a $35 pair.Look at any old 1 tons like dump trucks.They get overlooked on them alot. __________________ "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 ~

04-20-2006, 03:52 PM	#11
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: whats the deal on these toe hooks I have only found one cheap pair, they were 67/68 style, I gave $35 __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

04-21-2006, 10:11 AM	#12
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Re: whats the deal on these toe hooks I tried to put tow hooks on my jimmy their is only one hole in the frame is this normal not to have the other hole in the frame.

04-21-2006, 09:10 PM	#14
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,836	Re: whats the deal on these toe hooks i have heard about the frame only having one hole vs two, but i haven`t heard why, think rod posted somthing about it one time. __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

04-22-2006, 06:39 AM	#16
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: whats the deal on these toe hooks [QUOTE=Canadian694x4]Don't all frames just have one hole on the sides of the front frame "horns" unless so equiped with tow hooks? QUOTE] Good question... I ran into the same issue on my 70 swb, no 2nd hole.



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