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**too much stuff** · 02-23-2015, 12:31 PM

Very cold here today so i dug these out in hopes of heping to clarify some things about these rare birds... I see them for sale from time to time and am guessing they are usually not the originals. The first couple pics are from the 69 gmc accessories book. I am sure the one hook is correct. The other is very similar, but not exact.
I am starting this in hopes of getting some clarification so am looking for input, pics or whatever you may want to add.

**too much stuff** · 02-23-2015, 12:34 PM

More pics...
The instructions are dated 71.

**special-K** · 02-23-2015, 10:07 PM

Mine look like yours. I lost my camera. The number on them is 2133367GM22LH on one side and 2133366GM22RH on the other side of each one. They don't have that encircled U and there are other numbers embossed. One has RUA in slightly larger letters near the base next to the bolt hole on the side the hook curls toward. The other has TPS on the side it curls away from, same place by the bolt hole. Those letters are about 1/4" tall

**special-K** · 02-24-2015, 10:04 AM

I think it's possible these came from different vendors at some point. yours are certainly GM and so are mine, yet there are differences. Look at the bumper guards. I bought two pair the same day from the dealer. Years later when I removed from the box, one pair had smooth pads and the others had ribs. Up till then I considered the ribbed ones as non-GM.

Bigdav160 · 02-24-2015, 11:46 AM

How big is the hook? It appears larger than the ones available today.

Orange Crate · 02-24-2015, 12:32 PM

You can purchase these rare hooks all day long here:

http://www.clevelandhardware.com/cat...g_devices.html

**DeadheadNM** · 02-24-2015, 10:51 PM

The footprint is too wide to affix to a frame - the frame has to be widened (as on mine here, last pic: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...4&postcount=37) if one wants the hooks accessible. I suspect these were originally intended for use with larger (ex. C50) rigs.

**too much stuff** · 02-24-2015, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigdav160

How big is the hook? It appears larger than the ones available today.

There is a tape measure in the last pic.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orange Crate

You can purchase these rare hooks all day long here:

http://www.clevelandhardware.com/cat...g_devices.html

That is why i started this was to inform and learn myself.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

The footprint is too wide to affix to a frame - the frame has to be widened (as on mine here, last pic: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...4&postcount=37) if one wants the hooks accessible. I suspect these were originally intended for use with larger (ex. C50) rigs.

The instructions show for a ca and ka 3500 and appears they mount on the side of the frame. All the other instructions are for bigger trucks.

**DeadheadNM** · 02-24-2015, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

The instructions show for a ca and ka 3500 and appears they mount on the side of the frame. All the other instructions are for bigger trucks.

I noticed that also and was scratching my head. Seems like you'd encounter the factory holes for the bumper brackets and there's no way you'd be able to make use of a rear bumper once installed in that configuration.

**71blksuper4x4** · 02-24-2015, 11:10 PM

I assume they are instructions for a 3500 1ton chassis that didn't have a factory bumper perhaps? Thus needing a tow point? Also if cab and chassis 157" wheelbase frame, they have taller frame rails. Trevor

**71blksuper4x4** · 02-24-2015, 11:14 PM

Just read the ad, "for all models". Still my guess is a truck not ordered with a rear bumper, these would be an option for rear tow points for an owner. Also needing the license plate location. Trevor

**special-K** · 02-26-2015, 10:52 AM

Rear bumpers were an option on all trucks. You could also get a cab & chassis in all GVWs.

02-23-2015, 12:31 PM	#1
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,786	Rear tow hooks. Very cold here today so i dug these out in hopes of heping to clarify some things about these rare birds... I see them for sale from time to time and am guessing they are usually not the originals. The first couple pics are from the 69 gmc accessories book. I am sure the one hook is correct. The other is very similar, but not exact. I am starting this in hopes of getting some clarification so am looking for input, pics or whatever you may want to add. Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

02-23-2015, 12:34 PM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,786	Re: Rear tow hooks. More pics... The instructions are dated 71. Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

02-23-2015, 10:07 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Rear tow hooks. Mine look like yours. I lost my camera. The number on them is 2133367GM22LH on one side and 2133366GM22RH on the other side of each one. They don't have that encircled U and there are other numbers embossed. One has RUA in slightly larger letters near the base next to the bolt hole on the side the hook curls toward. The other has TPS on the side it curls away from, same place by the bolt hole. Those letters are about 1/4" tall __________________ "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 ~

02-24-2015, 10:04 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Rear tow hooks. I think it's possible these came from different vendors at some point. yours are certainly GM and so are mine, yet there are differences. Look at the bumper guards. I bought two pair the same day from the dealer. Years later when I removed from the box, one pair had smooth pads and the others had ribs. Up till then I considered the ribbed ones as non-GM. __________________ "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 ~

02-24-2015, 11:46 AM	#5
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: Rear tow hooks. How big is the hook? It appears larger than the ones available today. __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

02-24-2015, 12:32 PM	#6
Orange Crate Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Under the Truck Dreaming Posts: 752	Re: Rear tow hooks. You can purchase these rare hooks all day long here: http://www.clevelandhardware.com/cat...g_devices.html __________________ 72 K20 Custom Camper, D60, 14BFF, full roller 406 TPI w custom built ECU and yes..it has tow hooks...and a 5 speed

02-24-2015, 10:51 PM	#7
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Re: Rear tow hooks. The footprint is too wide to affix to a frame - the frame has to be widened (as on mine here, last pic: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...4&postcount=37) if one wants the hooks accessible. I suspect these were originally intended for use with larger (ex. C50) rigs. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

02-24-2015, 11:10 PM	#10
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Rear tow hooks. I assume they are instructions for a 3500 1ton chassis that didn't have a factory bumper perhaps? Thus needing a tow point? Also if cab and chassis 157" wheelbase frame, they have taller frame rails. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

02-24-2015, 11:14 PM	#11
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Rear tow hooks. Just read the ad, "for all models". Still my guess is a truck not ordered with a rear bumper, these would be an option for rear tow points for an owner. Also needing the license plate location. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

02-26-2015, 10:52 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Rear tow hooks. Rear bumpers were an option on all trucks. You could also get a cab & chassis in all GVWs. __________________ "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 ~



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