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**Ironhorse** · 08-03-2012, 01:05 PM

My son brought these to me this morning and asked me about them since they look somewhat "similar" to the 69-72 style hooks on my '71 4x4. I've never seen these before at all. Seen a lot of tow hooks but never these. The ''hook" portion is the same but the mounting is totally differant. Has the number "379684 GM1" cast on the side. Both hooks are the same and hefty. Mount holes are 5/8" dia. and 3 3/4" center to center. Total length front to back is 10" and weight is just under 5 lbs. each. Would these be from a correct to our trucks era fire truck, school bus, big rig tow truck...??? Would make some awesome recovery hooks for serious off road use for sure. Mount to the front frame rail or rear frame member as the "hook" portion does drop from the mount section. Anyone ever seen these before?

**70cst** · 08-03-2012, 03:03 PM

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**Dieselwrencher** · 08-03-2012, 03:34 PM

I've seen some similar to these on 67-72 C40-60 grain trucks. Of course, not lately.

**Ironhorse** · 08-03-2012, 04:18 PM

Do these bolt to the top of the bumper area or below the under the bumper? Would be great I think for a rear tow hook application.

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-03-2012, 04:34 PM

I've seen them on the inside of the frame and the bolts come from the outer face of the frame. Usually there are hole in the bumper to access the hooks. I have also seen them mounted to the lower lip of the frame. That truck had one broken on it too.

jhaymon · 08-03-2012, 07:23 PM

try german mining company.

**Ironhorse** · 08-03-2012, 11:21 PM

Kinda doubt the hooks are from Germany.

just would like to know what year and series truck they are from. Never seen anything like these before. Will probably sell these after deciding what would be a fair price. Still think they would make some awesome hooks for a serious mudder or off-roader.

jhaymon · 08-04-2012, 06:27 PM

im not saying it is, but GM is also German uranium mining company that uses a similar serial number. it's a company that made steel good for mining, pipelines,lumber companies ect ,basically anyone who would have a need for heavy chains and hooks.

08-03-2012, 01:05 PM	#1
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,154	Unknown Tow Hook Design ? My son brought these to me this morning and asked me about them since they look somewhat "similar" to the 69-72 style hooks on my '71 4x4. I've never seen these before at all. Seen a lot of tow hooks but never these. The ''hook" portion is the same but the mounting is totally differant. Has the number "379684 GM1" cast on the side. Both hooks are the same and hefty. Mount holes are 5/8" dia. and 3 3/4" center to center. Total length front to back is 10" and weight is just under 5 lbs. each. Would these be from a correct to our trucks era fire truck, school bus, big rig tow truck...??? Would make some awesome recovery hooks for serious off road use for sure. Mount to the front frame rail or rear frame member as the "hook" portion does drop from the mount section. Anyone ever seen these before? Attached Images __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks Last edited by Ironhorse; 08-03-2012 at 01:08 PM. Reason: More info added.

08-03-2012, 03:03 PM	#2
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Unknown Tow Hook Design ? TTT Posted via Mobile Device __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

08-03-2012, 03:34 PM	#3
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Unknown Tow Hook Design ? I've seen some similar to these on 67-72 C40-60 grain trucks. Of course, not lately. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

08-03-2012, 04:18 PM	#4
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,154	Re: Unknown Tow Hook Design ? Do these bolt to the top of the bumper area or below the under the bumper? Would be great I think for a rear tow hook application. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

08-03-2012, 04:34 PM	#5
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Unknown Tow Hook Design ? I've seen them on the inside of the frame and the bolts come from the outer face of the frame. Usually there are hole in the bumper to access the hooks. I have also seen them mounted to the lower lip of the frame. That truck had one broken on it too. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

08-03-2012, 07:23 PM	#6
jhaymon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: southeast texas Posts: 210	Re: Unknown Tow Hook Design ? try german mining company. __________________ is it done yet?

08-03-2012, 11:21 PM	#7
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,154	Re: Unknown Tow Hook Design ? Kinda doubt the hooks are from Germany. just would like to know what year and series truck they are from. Never seen anything like these before. Will probably sell these after deciding what would be a fair price. Still think they would make some awesome hooks for a serious mudder or off-roader. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

08-04-2012, 06:27 PM	#8
jhaymon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: southeast texas Posts: 210	Re: Unknown Tow Hook Design ? im not saying it is, but GM is also German uranium mining company that uses a similar serial number. it's a company that made steel good for mining, pipelines,lumber companies ect ,basically anyone who would have a need for heavy chains and hooks. __________________ is it done yet?



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