Front tow hook mount direction (69-72 style) ?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tjsblazer · 06-18-2016, 06:48 PM

OK, my Blazer never had front tow hooks but I'm adding them. I have the 69-72 style where the ends of the left and right side curl in opposed directions.
Question is, which is left and which is right? Which way do they curl when mounted? A picture may be even better if you have it.
Thanks for the help.

**DeadheadNM** · 06-18-2016, 08:50 PM

Sorry Jeff no pic but the hooks open to the rear of the vehicle (so as tow chain/strap doesn't detach when under tension).

Coming home pics look great btw!!

tjsblazer · 06-18-2016, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Sorry Jeff no pic but the hooks open to the rear of the vehicle (so as tow chain/strap doesn't detach when under tension).

Coming home pics look great btw!!

Pete. I didn't describe very well. I mean which way does the curl of the end go. Towards the outside of the truck or the inside towards each other.
You know I think I better get mine out tomorrow and hold them up against the frame holes. Maybe they can only go on one way.

Yes. Was great to get it back home for sure. Thanks!!‎

1972 Jimmy · 06-19-2016, 10:04 PM

I have the curled end pointing to the outside of my truck. If you have them point to the inside, there is very little clearance between the frame and the tip of the hook.

**DeadheadNM** · 06-19-2016, 10:09 PM

Good question - I'm really not sure and can't reliably recall the orientation of the set on my old K10. Only have 72 specific examples now.

67-72trucks · 06-19-2016, 11:15 PM

Pic of my passenger side tow hook.

bluek5 · 06-20-2016, 01:15 PM

Curious about this as well. I have installed four sets on my outfits. Pointed the tips to the outside on all of them.

ClassicStyle · 06-20-2016, 02:31 PM

My highlander point outside, my last 72 had hooks pointing the same direction, driver side inside, pass side outside

bluek5 · 06-20-2016, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ClassicStyle

My highlander point outside, my last 72 had hooks pointing the same direction, driver side inside, pass side outside

I assume that your 72 had the extreme bend hooks?

tjsblazer · 06-20-2016, 06:46 PM

Thanks guys for the pictures and input. I didn't install but I held them up to the frame this weekend. It does make the most sense for the tips pointing outboard as in the picture 'bluek5' posted.

bluek5 · 06-20-2016, 06:50 PM

Jeff,
Does your frame have holes? If you need measurements. I think I can find a post a link to a good thread on locating them.
Paul

bluek5 · 06-20-2016, 07:05 PM

Just in case.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375734 Also a better picture without full sunlight.

ClassicStyle · 06-20-2016, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluek5

I assume that your 72 had the extreme bend hooks?

Yea that's them, just looked at the picture of it, didn't remember them being

tjsblazer · 06-20-2016, 07:47 PM

Thanks Paul. No I have the holes. It all makes sense once I dug them out and held them in position. I had just never seen an actual set mounted before so the picture was helpful.

06-18-2016, 06:48 PM	#1
tjsblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Great White North Posts: 1,520	Front tow hook mount direction (69-72 style) ?? OK, my Blazer never had front tow hooks but I'm adding them. I have the 69-72 style where the ends of the left and right side curl in opposed directions. Question is, which is left and which is right? Which way do they curl when mounted? A picture may be even better if you have it. Thanks for the help. __________________ Jeff. '72 Blazer K5 "Camshaft opinions are like belly buttons; everyone has one and no two are alike" My Blazer Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=626752 My Engine Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=637336

06-18-2016, 08:50 PM	#2
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,447	Re: Front tow hook mount direction (69-72 style) ?? Sorry Jeff no pic but the hooks open to the rear of the vehicle (so as tow chain/strap doesn't detach when under tension). Coming home pics look great btw!! __________________ 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

06-19-2016, 10:04 PM	#4
1972 Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Freeland, Michigan Posts: 1,385	Re: Front tow hook mount direction (69-72 style) ?? I have the curled end pointing to the outside of my truck. If you have them point to the inside, there is very little clearance between the frame and the tip of the hook.

06-19-2016, 10:09 PM	#5
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,447	Re: Front tow hook mount direction (69-72 style) ?? Good question - I'm really not sure and can't reliably recall the orientation of the set on my old K10. Only have 72 specific examples now. __________________ 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

06-19-2016, 11:15 PM	#6
67-72trucks Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 530	Re: Front tow hook mount direction (69-72 style) ?? Pic of my passenger side tow hook. Attached Images Last edited by 67-72trucks; 06-19-2016 at 11:31 PM.

06-20-2016, 01:15 PM	#7
bluek5 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Lehi,Utah Posts: 1,330	Re: Front tow hook mount direction (69-72 style) ?? Curious about this as well. I have installed four sets on my outfits. Pointed the tips to the outside on all of them. Attached Images Last edited by bluek5; 06-20-2016 at 02:34 PM.

06-20-2016, 02:31 PM	#8
ClassicStyle Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 215	Re: Front tow hook mount direction (69-72 style) ?? My highlander point outside, my last 72 had hooks pointing the same direction, driver side inside, pass side outside __________________ 1972 Dark blue, Cst, Highlander

06-20-2016, 06:46 PM	#10
tjsblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Great White North Posts: 1,520	Re: Front tow hook mount direction (69-72 style) ?? Thanks guys for the pictures and input. I didn't install but I held them up to the frame this weekend. It does make the most sense for the tips pointing outboard as in the picture 'bluek5' posted. __________________ Jeff. '72 Blazer K5 "Camshaft opinions are like belly buttons; everyone has one and no two are alike" My Blazer Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=626752 My Engine Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=637336

06-20-2016, 06:50 PM	#11
bluek5 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Lehi,Utah Posts: 1,330	Re: Front tow hook mount direction (69-72 style) ?? Jeff, Does your frame have holes? If you need measurements. I think I can find a post a link to a good thread on locating them. Paul

06-20-2016, 07:05 PM	#12
bluek5 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Lehi,Utah Posts: 1,330	Re: Front tow hook mount direction (69-72 style) ?? Just in case.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375734 Also a better picture without full sunlight. Attached Images

06-20-2016, 07:47 PM	#14
tjsblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Great White North Posts: 1,520	Re: Front tow hook mount direction (69-72 style) ?? Thanks Paul. No I have the holes. It all makes sense once I dug them out and held them in position. I had just never seen an actual set mounted before so the picture was helpful. __________________ Jeff. '72 Blazer K5 "Camshaft opinions are like belly buttons; everyone has one and no two are alike" My Blazer Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=626752 My Engine Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=637336

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