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my90k5 · 08-19-2010, 02:37 AM

Does anyone else own a set of extreme bend chrome? Just wondering how rare they are.

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my90k5 · 08-19-2010, 12:47 PM

Anyone?

BLAZERMAN · 08-19-2010, 05:56 PM

Not really any more rare than the regular 72 only hooks...at some point some one has had them chrome plated...they were never available from the factory that way.

**too much stuff** · 08-19-2010, 06:06 PM

I have a set of 67-68 chrome hooks. Speculation is they were for public use vehicles. (ambulance, fire truck etc...) Also, as far as i know the extreme bend hooks should both point the same way. Looks like yours point towards each other? Are yours listed in the glovebox?

blime81 · 08-20-2010, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

I have a set of 67-68 chrome hooks. Speculation is they were for public use vehicles. (ambulance, fire truck etc...) Also, as far as i know the extreme bend hooks should both point the same way. Looks like yours point towards each other? Are yours listed in the glovebox?

Not saying your wrong (I have no idea) but why would they point the same way? Wouldn't that be a bit dangerous in a slightly off camber pull? Seems like they should point outboard for ease of hookup and to keep the strap in there...

**too much stuff** · 08-20-2010, 09:29 AM

All of the extreme bend tow hooks i have ever seen point the same way. I have seen quite a few also. I don't know why. I believe they are more open for ease of getting the chain/strap in/out. The 69-71 hooks point opposite directions.

my90k5 · 08-20-2010, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

I have a set of 67-68 chrome hooks. Speculation is they were for public use vehicles. (ambulance, fire truck etc...) Also, as far as i know the extreme bend hooks should both point the same way. Looks like yours point towards each other? Are yours listed in the glovebox?

No SPID. The PO swaped out the glovebox for a chrome faced one and couldn't find the original when I picked up the Blazer. Is there a No# possibly stamped on the hook? I'm going to pull them anyway and have a look see.

If I went to the GM dealer could they use the VIN# to look up the options?

Thanks for the help guy's.

-Bob

my90k5 · 08-20-2010, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by blime81

Not saying your wrong (I have no idea) but why would they point the same way? Wouldn't that be a bit dangerous in a slightly off camber pull? Seems like they should point outboard for ease of hookup and to keep the strap in there...

I seem to agree with the direction, makes sense to be outward rather than inward.

my90k5 · 08-20-2010, 12:18 PM

I pulled one just to see if it may be stamped somewhere. These things are freakin awesome and heavy too. Just a light go over on the buffer:

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my90k5 · 08-20-2010, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BLAZERMAN

Not really any more rare than the regular 72 only hooks...at some point some one has had them chrome plated...they were never available from the factory that way.

I don't believe this to be true. I really think these came on the Blazer. I inspected the frame and bolts; the frame has new paint behind the washers.

bigblock73 · 08-20-2010, 01:22 PM

Why is this posted in the SUSPENSION forum?

my90k5 · 08-20-2010, 01:27 PM

um..... My bad, should have been one up on the list.

**too much stuff** · 08-20-2010, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by my90k5

I don't believe this to be true. I really think these came on the Blazer. I inspected the frame and bolts; the frame has new paint behind the washers.

I have to agree with blazerman on this one. And just to mess you up a little more, i don't think you could get tow hooks from the factory with a chrome bumper... I believe it was painted only.
And some had a symbol with a 7 digit part number, and some just had a symbol.

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08-19-2010, 05:56 PM	#3
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Re: Chrome tow hooks? Not really any more rare than the regular 72 only hooks...at some point some one has had them chrome plated...they were never available from the factory that way. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

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08-20-2010, 09:29 AM	#6
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,790	Re: Chrome tow hooks? All of the extreme bend tow hooks i have ever seen point the same way. I have seen quite a few also. I don't know why. I believe they are more open for ease of getting the chain/strap in/out. The 69-71 hooks point opposite directions. __________________ 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

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