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huggerk5 · 07-17-2003, 11:40 PM

I am looking for factory tow hooks to purchase. I did not know until recently from this board that they were available. Saw a picture on message board and now I want some. Thank you to the knid gentleman who posted the pictures.

Davy · 07-18-2003, 01:50 PM

I don't have any, but I can tell you that you'll have to dig deep into your wallet.

Good luck,

Davy

1969 GMC · 07-18-2003, 02:56 PM

if you just want tow hooks and are not concerned with the originality, then I think GMC Paul sells a set of chromed hooks for under $10. just an idea, since original towhooks run $150/set (minimum).

**Ironhorse** · 07-18-2003, 05:39 PM

huggerk5, Keep an eye out at the swap meets and garage sales. I got lucky last fall at a swap meet and purchased a set of 69-72 style original hooks for the sum of $20. !!!! They are complete with bolts, lock nuts and lock washers. They were even marked as 69-72 Chevy/GMC tow hooks! They happened to be at a little booth in the corner, guy just selling some extra "stuff" he didn't need. Said he had gotten them for his 71 truck and just "never got around to putting them on. Sold the truck so don't need the hooks. " Keep loooking, know what you are looking for and be prepared with cash money right then. They are out there but are by no way plentiful. Had a guy at a recent car, truck show ask if I would sell mine. NO WAY, !!! LOL

huggerk5 · 07-20-2003, 11:40 PM

Thanks for the comments. I did get one offer to sale. I will probably take it. Does anyone know what trucks were most likely to have the hooks? I grew up farming in the panhandle of Texas and there are a lot of grain trucks sitting around abandond. I am thinking I may find some that way. That was grain truck of choice for our neighbor, we drove Fords. I do have a set off of an old GMC duce and a half. I wonder if they are the same? Any thoughts? I really want oem hooks.

*dtlilly* · 07-21-2003, 12:25 AM

There seams to more up north to be pulled out of snow filled ditches, usually 4X4. I think the ones from 1 1/2 tons and above will have incorrect hooks for our trucks, but are cool none the less.

07-17-2003, 11:40 PM	#1
huggerk5 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Amarillo, Texas Posts: 40	WTB factory tow hooks for first gen I am looking for factory tow hooks to purchase. I did not know until recently from this board that they were available. Saw a picture on message board and now I want some. Thank you to the knid gentleman who posted the pictures.

07-18-2003, 01:50 PM	#2
Davy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rice, Minnesota Posts: 370	I don't have any, but I can tell you that you'll have to dig deep into your wallet. Good luck, Davy __________________ 1970 Blazer CST Looking for NOS items for my CST restoration.

07-18-2003, 02:56 PM	#3
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	if you just want tow hooks and are not concerned with the originality, then I think GMC Paul sells a set of chromed hooks for under $10. just an idea, since original towhooks run $150/set (minimum). __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

07-18-2003, 05:39 PM	#4
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,294	huggerk5, Keep an eye out at the swap meets and garage sales. I got lucky last fall at a swap meet and purchased a set of 69-72 style original hooks for the sum of $20. !!!! They are complete with bolts, lock nuts and lock washers. They were even marked as 69-72 Chevy/GMC tow hooks! They happened to be at a little booth in the corner, guy just selling some extra "stuff" he didn't need. Said he had gotten them for his 71 truck and just "never got around to putting them on. Sold the truck so don't need the hooks. " Keep loooking, know what you are looking for and be prepared with cash money right then. They are out there but are by no way plentiful. Had a guy at a recent car, truck show ask if I would sell mine. NO WAY, !!! LOL __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

07-20-2003, 11:40 PM	#5
huggerk5 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Amarillo, Texas Posts: 40	What was most likley to have hooks? Thanks for the comments. I did get one offer to sale. I will probably take it. Does anyone know what trucks were most likely to have the hooks? I grew up farming in the panhandle of Texas and there are a lot of grain trucks sitting around abandond. I am thinking I may find some that way. That was grain truck of choice for our neighbor, we drove Fords. I do have a set off of an old GMC duce and a half. I wonder if they are the same? Any thoughts? I really want oem hooks.

07-21-2003, 12:25 AM	#6
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	There seams to more up north to be pulled out of snow filled ditches, usually 4X4. I think the ones from 1 1/2 tons and above will have incorrect hooks for our trucks, but are cool none the less.



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