'68 tow hook install - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Astro-Balls · 09-30-2020, 06:54 PM

Is there a page in the assembly manual that shows this?
Reason why I ask is it seems the Lower mounting area of the hook is thicker than the upper mounting area. Did Chevy have a washer in between the upper mount to compensate for this difference?

**kwmech** · 09-30-2020, 07:15 PM

Is it me or is that hook on backwards?

**Richard** · 09-30-2020, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwmech

Is it me or is that hook on backwards?

Yep, backwards. Not the proper mounting holes either. Tow hook mounting holes are in the pic below.

Astro-Balls · 09-30-2020, 07:54 PM

So Does the upper mount get an inside washer ?
Are the hooks in this pic backwards?
I heard the hooks on the 67-68 were pointed forward, No?

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ight=tow+hooks

In this thread, they state the hooks point forward on the 67-68

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ight=tow+hooks

Pics please,
Is there a page in the Assembly manual that shows this?

**Richard** · 09-30-2020, 08:31 PM

Never seen them mounted forwards, but I have not dealt with 67-68 trucks much. Found other threads for you http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=84811
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=218219
Regarding the washer, is not one side of the hooks flat?

**kwmech** · 09-30-2020, 09:43 PM

If he flips them around they may be flat

Astro-Balls · 09-30-2020, 11:37 PM

Are there pics in the '68 assembly manual for tow hooks?

**Richard** · 09-30-2020, 11:46 PM

I don't know if there is a 68 assembly manual. I have a copy of the 67-72 factory assembly manual that I have used for 20+ years and have never seen any information on tow hooks.

**jocko** · 10-01-2020, 12:11 AM

not certain about the presence of a washer, but since it's been brought up, I believe 67-68 hooks were oriented with points fwd and outboard. Not in the assembly manual, but here are pics from the 68 4WD brochure:

Astro-Balls · 10-01-2020, 12:27 AM

Excellent verification.
Thanks Jocko.

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-01-2020, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jocko

not certain about the presence of a washer, but since it's been brought up, I believe 67-68 hooks were oriented with points fwd and outboard. Not in the assembly manual, but here are pics from the 68 4WD brochure:

Well I'll be dipped, I would have sworn they're backwards. I learn something new every day. Thanks Jocko.....

Astro-Balls · 10-02-2020, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwmech

If he flips them around they may be flat

There is no Flat Side, the mounting areas are offset on both sides, here are some pics..

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-03-2020, 06:33 AM

The only thing I can think of is spacer/washer. I have never looked at the earlier hooks much.

BLAZERMAN · 10-04-2020, 01:04 AM

They were made that way for tbe 60 to 66 trucks, on those they were mounted sideways.

09-30-2020, 06:54 PM	#1
Astro-Balls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 822	'68 tow hook install Is there a page in the assembly manual that shows this? Reason why I ask is it seems the Lower mounting area of the hook is thicker than the upper mounting area. Did Chevy have a washer in between the upper mount to compensate for this difference? __________________ 1968 C20 Fleetside 396 4sp PS PB AC CST . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWK8GgWD4uA

09-30-2020, 07:15 PM	#2
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,388	Re: '68 tow hook install Is it me or is that hook on backwards?

09-30-2020, 07:54 PM	#4
Astro-Balls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 822	Re: '68 tow hook install So Does the upper mount get an inside washer ? Are the hooks in this pic backwards? I heard the hooks on the 67-68 were pointed forward, No? https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ight=tow+hooks In this thread, they state the hooks point forward on the 67-68 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ight=tow+hooks Pics please, Is there a page in the Assembly manual that shows this? __________________ 1968 C20 Fleetside 396 4sp PS PB AC CST . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWK8GgWD4uA Last edited by Astro-Balls; 09-30-2020 at 08:08 PM.

09-30-2020, 08:31 PM	#5
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,692	Re: '68 tow hook install Never seen them mounted forwards, but I have not dealt with 67-68 trucks much. Found other threads for you http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=84811 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=218219 Regarding the washer, is not one side of the hooks flat? __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

09-30-2020, 09:43 PM	#6
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,388	Re: '68 tow hook install If he flips them around they may be flat

09-30-2020, 11:37 PM	#7
Astro-Balls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 822	Re: '68 tow hook install Are there pics in the '68 assembly manual for tow hooks? __________________ 1968 C20 Fleetside 396 4sp PS PB AC CST . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWK8GgWD4uA

09-30-2020, 11:46 PM	#8
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,692	Re: '68 tow hook install I don't know if there is a 68 assembly manual. I have a copy of the 67-72 factory assembly manual that I have used for 20+ years and have never seen any information on tow hooks. __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

10-01-2020, 12:11 AM	#9
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,933	Re: '68 tow hook install not certain about the presence of a washer, but since it's been brought up, I believe 67-68 hooks were oriented with points fwd and outboard. Not in the assembly manual, but here are pics from the 68 4WD brochure: Attached Images

10-01-2020, 12:27 AM	#10
Astro-Balls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 822	Re: '68 tow hook install Excellent verification. Thanks Jocko. __________________ 1968 C20 Fleetside 396 4sp PS PB AC CST . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWK8GgWD4uA

10-03-2020, 06:33 AM	#13
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: '68 tow hook install The only thing I can think of is spacer/washer. I have never looked at the earlier hooks much. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

10-04-2020, 01:04 AM	#14
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,826	Re: '68 tow hook install They were made that way for tbe 60 to 66 trucks, on those they were mounted sideways. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C



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