Front tow hook
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Front tow hook
I`m looking at where I can install a tow hook, to the front of a 69/72 corvette. Has anyone here done this.
I’m interested to see how others have attached a tow hook.
bfit
I’m interested to see how others have attached a tow hook.
bfit
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I'd feel a lot more comfortable w/ a tow hook when winching the car into / on a trailer!!!
I too am looking for a solution-
for the rear-
these two look like great options- one for spring other for coilovers-
And for the front-
Really like "'Ignatz" idea
However- I was going to use a removable "hook" that comes in the trunk of just about every BMW. A little longer than the aftermarket ones- so I'm hoping I can just screw it THROUGH the grill and it stays hidden when not in use.
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I purchased the Van Steel hook for the rear with my coil overs set up.
Asked them about a front one and they said they might come out with something in the future.
I may never need it but it would be nice to have something if it was ever needed.
Asked them about a front one and they said they might come out with something in the future.
I may never need it but it would be nice to have something if it was ever needed.
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I had a look this afternoon, it is so obvious when it’s pointed out to you.
I didn’t see these retainers as my steering oil cooler sits in that opening mounted to,the bumper bracket.
ill make this up tomorrow.
thanks again
Bfit
I didn’t see these retainers as my steering oil cooler sits in that opening mounted to,the bumper bracket.
ill make this up tomorrow.
thanks again
Bfit
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I would love i mean love to believe when back driving my car would fetch 20k but seeing what some change hands for im thinking mine will be 12 to 15 if i got lucky, but its moot, ill never sell this one.
Trading on a Frankenstein mid year, now thats a different story
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Agreed.
I plan to box mine, add the gussets, complete all the welds on the frame rails, add a roll bar (mostly to stiffen the chassis) and many more things.
Some people build them for show, others for go and some like me want most of both worlds.
I plan to box mine, add the gussets, complete all the welds on the frame rails, add a roll bar (mostly to stiffen the chassis) and many more things.
Some people build them for show, others for go and some like me want most of both worlds.
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yes mate I am do you have a photo of where you mounted it to.
I have looked at that area and all the major structure is a long way back.
Meathead what did you do for a rear tow hook.
I joined southern sporting to do more track days hence fitting tow hooks
the cars been up on stand for over 9 month hoping to get back on the road next month
Bfit
I have looked at that area and all the major structure is a long way back.
Meathead what did you do for a rear tow hook.
I joined southern sporting to do more track days hence fitting tow hooks
the cars been up on stand for over 9 month hoping to get back on the road next month
Bfit
Last edited by bfit; Oct 22, 2018 at 11:32 PM.