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fun in dirt · 05-06-2008, 09:58 PM

Okay, I've missed something along the way...What's the big deal with the factory tow hooks? I see them going for $100+ a pair! Are they that rare of an option?

**Yukon Jack** · 05-06-2008, 10:09 PM

Yes, rare enough to bring quite a price. I've never seen a pair in person.

Heck, $100 is pretty cheap - see certain years pushing the $400 range if you can believe that.

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-06-2008, 10:38 PM

YJ is right, $100 or less jump on them. 67/68 expect them
around $150 a set, 69-72 around $250, 72 only $400+++

I have a set listed for $600 + shipping and still have them

(I really don't want to sell them, can you tell

)

**special-K** · 05-06-2008, 10:40 PM

They are most valuable when you are stuck and need pulled.

Shaffer4 · 05-06-2008, 11:17 PM

I got'em... they sure are Purty...

msgross · 05-07-2008, 04:11 AM

got my original 68 hooks, very purdy!

MN Rooky · 05-07-2008, 05:44 AM

I'm getting ready to put my 69-72 hooks on. Does anyone have measurements for mounting the hooks? Picture? I was thinking that the tips of the hooks would point in to the center of the truck when mounted, is that correct?

Shaffer4 · 05-07-2008, 07:19 AM

Thats how mine are mounted, the tips point outwards, but I have no idea if that is how they are supposed to be.

fun in dirt · 05-07-2008, 05:16 PM

Dang, didn't realize all that! Think I'll keep my eyes open in these junkyards & backyards around here. Is there only certain setups they came on, like K20s, or could they have been an option on anything?

msgross · 05-07-2008, 05:55 PM

I would guess 4wd (K-10 and K20) but not sure. Mine is a K10 and it has them on the glovebox label...

b454rat · 05-07-2008, 06:50 PM

Wow, looks like I need to look more closely at these in yards....

**special-K** · 05-08-2008, 03:55 AM

They were available on 2wds also.The holes are in the 4wd frame and only in 2wd frames if it came with hooks.There were rear hooks which are more rare.

68,69 K20 · 05-09-2008, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

They were available on 2wds also.The holes are in the 4wd frame and only in 2wd frames if it came with hooks.There were rear hooks which are more rare.

Tim, any idea why the rear hooks are so rare?
Can't say as if I've ever seen em. I'd love to see a pair mounted, anyone got any pics of em?

**special-K** · 05-09-2008, 02:00 AM

I guess no one ordered them.They make more sense on the back.Usually when you`re stuck the problem is you can`t go forward.When you pull someone out you usually pull from behind.I guess most 4wds had step bumpers and guys use the hitch.Not always healthy for a bumper,though.Although,the 67-71 step bumpers could take about anything and back then it was expected to get a tweak or two on your truck.

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-09-2008, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

They were available on 2wds also.

I need to go look at my frame, I might keep mine

**special-K** · 05-09-2008, 12:40 PM

I`ve seen them on original trucks and lited as an option.I sold some hooks to a guy with a restored original 2wd GMC 3/4t and he has no holes.So,we will drill them out from measurements off my 4wd.
I`m thinking I might use some pre-69 hooks I have on the rear of my K/30 project.It depends on how I go with bumpers,hitch,whatever.

Shaffer4 · 05-09-2008, 01:07 PM

They are listed on the SPI-sheet-thingy from the truck that had donated its frame to my 4x4 ( This was a previous owner thing... not me; the cab is a '67 and the frame is whatever the sheet says.. )

babyJay · 05-10-2008, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

I would guess 4wd (K-10 and K20) but not sure. Mine is a K10 and it has them on the glovebox label...

I had a pair on a 70 C30 longhorn (note the C and not K). They were listed on the sticker in the glove box. I still have them, and the truck is gone.

**Classic Bowties** · 05-11-2008, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

I need to go look at my frame, I might keep mine

If it's an original 72 "K" frame then the factory bolt holes should already be in the front frame horns, if its 71 and prior "K" frame then no holes unless it came with or had hooks at some point.

va_tlc · 05-12-2008, 03:30 AM

i found a set on a 71 shortbed 2wd utility bed truck in a junkyard, so i asked the old man that owned the yard how much, he said he would have to walk back and look at em, i thought well he must know there rare, well when he says ummm how bout 12 bucks??? uhhh guess you know where the hooks are huh?

Old Chevy Mech · 05-23-2008, 10:14 PM

Wow, so what is a 72 NP205 with the power take off, driveshafts and the PTO winch worth?

Frank

05-06-2008, 09:58 PM	#1
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,122	tow hooks? Okay, I've missed something along the way...What's the big deal with the factory tow hooks? I see them going for $100+ a pair! Are they that rare of an option? __________________ '72 C to K20 "Cannibalizer" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post8653432 '85 K30 "Big Nassy" [B]'85 C10 [B] "Corpse" '01 2500 Suburban ...party wagon & tow truck '06 Silverado SS...DD '06 C1500 WT...DD '07 Classic C1500 WT...DD Built & sold cause can't keep 'em all: '72 Blazer "The Bucket" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433190 '55 Chevy straight axle gasser https://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173938 '69 Pro Street Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332541 '86 M1031 CUCV http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553619

05-06-2008, 10:09 PM	#2
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: tow hooks? Yes, rare enough to bring quite a price. I've never seen a pair in person. Heck, $100 is pretty cheap - see certain years pushing the $400 range if you can believe that. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

05-06-2008, 10:38 PM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: tow hooks? YJ is right, $100 or less jump on them. 67/68 expect them around $150 a set, 69-72 around $250, 72 only $400+++ I have a set listed for $600 + shipping and still have them (I really don't want to sell them, can you tell ) __________________ 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

05-06-2008, 10:40 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: tow hooks? They are most valuable when you are stuck and need pulled. __________________ "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 ~

05-06-2008, 11:17 PM	#5
Shaffer4 Strange Cousin From The West.. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Walla Walla, Wa Posts: 248	Re: tow hooks? I got'em... they sure are Purty...

05-07-2008, 04:11 AM	#6
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: tow hooks? got my original 68 hooks, very purdy! __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

05-07-2008, 05:44 AM	#7
MN Rooky 1971 4X4 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Winona, MN Posts: 112	Re: tow hooks? I'm getting ready to put my 69-72 hooks on. Does anyone have measurements for mounting the hooks? Picture? I was thinking that the tips of the hooks would point in to the center of the truck when mounted, is that correct? __________________ MN ROOKY 1971 Chevy 3/4 4X4, 4" lift, 33's 2001 Chevy 3/4 4X4 HD, 33's (Wife's Truck)

05-07-2008, 07:19 AM	#8
Shaffer4 Strange Cousin From The West.. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Walla Walla, Wa Posts: 248	Re: tow hooks? Thats how mine are mounted, the tips point outwards, but I have no idea if that is how they are supposed to be. Last edited by Shaffer4; 05-07-2008 at 07:20 AM.

05-07-2008, 05:16 PM	#9
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,122	Re: tow hooks? Dang, didn't realize all that! Think I'll keep my eyes open in these junkyards & backyards around here. Is there only certain setups they came on, like K20s, or could they have been an option on anything? __________________ '72 C to K20 "Cannibalizer" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post8653432 '85 K30 "Big Nassy" [B]'85 C10 [B] "Corpse" '01 2500 Suburban ...party wagon & tow truck '06 Silverado SS...DD '06 C1500 WT...DD '07 Classic C1500 WT...DD Built & sold cause can't keep 'em all: '72 Blazer "The Bucket" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433190 '55 Chevy straight axle gasser https://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173938 '69 Pro Street Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332541 '86 M1031 CUCV http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553619

05-07-2008, 05:55 PM	#10
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: tow hooks? I would guess 4wd (K-10 and K20) but not sure. Mine is a K10 and it has them on the glovebox label... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

05-07-2008, 06:50 PM	#11
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,469	Re: tow hooks? Wow, looks like I need to look more closely at these in yards.... __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 6" SAS

05-08-2008, 03:55 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: tow hooks? They were available on 2wds also.The holes are in the 4wd frame and only in 2wd frames if it came with hooks.There were rear hooks which are more rare. __________________ "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 ~

05-09-2008, 02:00 AM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: tow hooks? I guess no one ordered them.They make more sense on the back.Usually when you`re stuck the problem is you can`t go forward.When you pull someone out you usually pull from behind.I guess most 4wds had step bumpers and guys use the hitch.Not always healthy for a bumper,though.Although,the 67-71 step bumpers could take about anything and back then it was expected to get a tweak or two on your truck. __________________ "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 ~

05-09-2008, 12:40 PM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: tow hooks? I`ve seen them on original trucks and lited as an option.I sold some hooks to a guy with a restored original 2wd GMC 3/4t and he has no holes.So,we will drill them out from measurements off my 4wd. I`m thinking I might use some pre-69 hooks I have on the rear of my K/30 project.It depends on how I go with bumpers,hitch,whatever. __________________ "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 ~

05-09-2008, 01:07 PM	#17
Shaffer4 Strange Cousin From The West.. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Walla Walla, Wa Posts: 248	Re: tow hooks? They are listed on the SPI-sheet-thingy from the truck that had donated its frame to my 4x4 ( This was a previous owner thing... not me; the cab is a '67 and the frame is whatever the sheet says.. )



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05-12-2008, 03:30 AM	#20
va_tlc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 905	Re: tow hooks? i found a set on a 71 shortbed 2wd utility bed truck in a junkyard, so i asked the old man that owned the yard how much, he said he would have to walk back and look at em, i thought well he must know there rare, well when he says ummm how bout 12 bucks??? uhhh guess you know where the hooks are huh? __________________ 1969 rs 1966fastback 1969swbc/10 2006gt 1972swb4x4

05-23-2008, 10:14 PM	#21
Old Chevy Mech Keepin it runnin! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Deep River, CT Posts: 1,036	Re: tow hooks? Wow, so what is a 72 NP205 with the power take off, driveshafts and the PTO winch worth? Frank __________________ 1970 K-5 4X4 Blazer 1970 K-20 4X4 Long Bed "Liberty Means Responsibility, that is why most men dread it"

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