1980 C3 Tow Hook ?Please Advise
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1980 C3 Tow Hook ?Please Advise
Gentlemen,
Did 1980 Corvettes come stock with tow hooks of any kind front and rear ? Would the two square bent steel box like pieces at the rear bumper work for towing or are these for another purpose ie : to obsorb impacts, exhaust mounting etc ?
Any photos that you might post would be appreciated .
Best.
Robert - five years into my first build /rescue and still have much to learn .
Did 1980 Corvettes come stock with tow hooks of any kind front and rear ? Would the two square bent steel box like pieces at the rear bumper work for towing or are these for another purpose ie : to obsorb impacts, exhaust mounting etc ?
Any photos that you might post would be appreciated .
Best.
Robert - five years into my first build /rescue and still have much to learn .
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...Would the two square bent steel box like pieces at the rear bumper work for towing or are these for another purpose ie : to obsorb impacts, exhaust mounting etc?...
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the railroad had special links with a T-shaped piece that went into that slot for tying them and most other vehicles of the era down for shipping. I have a bucket full of them 
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Modern Cars that have screw in tow Hooks used them for the Boat ride to America from wherever they were made. Cars made in Saint Louis didn't need them. To strap my Car down I use the lower A Arms and the Batwing. However I am considering trying the Netting that I see Tow Trucks using that fits over the Tires. Looks like a pretty good way to do it.
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This the type of hook we use on the big rigs when transporting new cars.
http://www.awdirect.com/tie-down-hoo...01&CID=AWPJ001
You insert it into the slot on the frame and twist it 90*.
http://www.awdirect.com/tie-down-hoo...01&CID=AWPJ001
You insert it into the slot on the frame and twist it 90*.
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if not you can buy them here in several styles
http://www.truckntow.com/auto-hauler...own-hooks.html
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Gentlemen,
Did 1980 Corvettes come stock with tow hooks of any kind front and rear ? Would the two square bent steel box like pieces at the rear bumper work for towing or are these for another purpose ie : to obsorb impacts, exhaust mounting etc ?
Any photos that you might post would be appreciated .
Best.
Robert - five years into my first build /rescue and still have much to learn .
Did 1980 Corvettes come stock with tow hooks of any kind front and rear ? Would the two square bent steel box like pieces at the rear bumper work for towing or are these for another purpose ie : to obsorb impacts, exhaust mounting etc ?
Any photos that you might post would be appreciated .
Best.
Robert - five years into my first build /rescue and still have much to learn .
Would the two square bent steel box like pieces at the rear bumper work for towing or are these for another purpose