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**KSCHEVYUP** · 12-09-2009, 08:00 PM

I have a set of extreme bend tow hooks that I want to put on my 72 Cheyenne30 Super; but my frame does not have the holes to mount them up.
Question is- How do you determine where to drill the holes for mounting.
Is there a template available?
If anyone has done this I would sure aprreciate some input.
Thanks
Ron

vectorit · 12-09-2009, 08:37 PM

This is the best I have seen for reference.
Maybe someone can do a template for you, and if someone does that then let me know. Since I'd want a template as well.

**John Fabris** · 12-09-2009, 09:17 PM

not sure about first picture, but second picture is for 67-68 style hooks. just fyi..

**KSCHEVYUP** · 01-15-2010, 11:38 AM

I would like to try this one more time.
Thanks
Ron

BLAZERMAN · 01-15-2010, 03:21 PM

I have a bare frame out behind the shop...if you can give me a few days for the snow to melt I can make you a template and mail it to you?

jaros44sr · 01-15-2010, 03:25 PM

I just happen to be in that area of my build, could take some diagonal measurements for you

**KSCHEVYUP** · 01-15-2010, 05:47 PM

Blazerman-I sure can relate to the snow problem; only 100 miles east of you.
I'm never in a big hurry for much of anything. A template would be great, and if there was anyway to post on board for all to see, I am sure there are others wanting it.
jaros44sr- Some measurements would be great. Maybe could measure off of front hole that is for bumper mount bracket. And them somehow triagulate off of the 4 rivets that hold the mount bracket for the radiator support.
Thanks to both of you.
Ron

jaros44sr · 01-15-2010, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KSCHEVYUP

Blazerman-I sure can relate to the snow problem; only 100 miles east of you.
I'm never in a big hurry for much of anything. A template would be great, and if there was anyway to post on board for all to see, I am sure there are others wanting it.
jaros44sr- Some measurements would be great. Maybe could measure off of front hole that is for bumper mount bracket. And them somehow triagulate off of the 4 rivets that hold the mount bracket for the radiator support.
Thanks to both of you.
Ron

See if I can't take care of it tomorrow morning

**special-K** · 01-16-2010, 07:53 AM

There`s real not much choice.They barely fit.I`ll measure mine when it`s light out.That template is a great move.

jaros44sr · 01-16-2010, 10:21 AM

here's some pics....if you need more just ask. Dimensions were taken at outside of each hole, so to get center, you will have to add .330 since the hole size for the tow hook mounting hole is .660

**KSCHEVYUP** · 01-16-2010, 07:56 PM

Thanks jaros44sr-
Good pics and measurements.
Problem is I don't have the one hole to measure off of?
Ron

jaros44sr · 01-16-2010, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KSCHEVYUP

Thanks jaros44sr-
Good pics and measurements.
Problem is I don't have the one hole to measure off of?
Ron

Alright, I'll try and come off a rivet, but it will be harder to find center of the rivet

**71blksuper4x4** · 01-16-2010, 09:45 PM

Ron, I have a template out in the shop that Rob (Blazerman) sent me awhile back. I will retrace on a piece of thick paper and put it in the mail for ya. Send me a pm on your address and I will try and remind myself to get it out on Monday.

Either that, or just send me the hooks and I will put them on a frame with the holes

Trevor

**KSCHEVYUP** · 01-17-2010, 12:15 AM

Nice try Trevor?
You'd really be jealous if you knew what I paid for them extreme bend hooks?
I'll send you my mailing address and it will save Blazerman from having to go out in the snow.Between that and the measurements from jaros44sr I might just get them holes drilled yet.
Ron

**71blksuper4x4** · 01-17-2010, 01:12 AM

Ron, if you paid more than $45 for a set of extreme bends, I have you beat. Though I have picked up 2 sets of 69-72 for $20 before.

Trevor

jaros44sr · 01-17-2010, 02:05 PM

Hope this narrows it down a little more, if not, ask again...don't forget to add .330"

Hey, my scar shows up from a run away Dremmel w/ a cutoff wheel LOL

silver7 · 03-07-2010, 11:38 AM

Excellent thread. This helped me lining mine up. Thanks for the detailed pics jaros44sr!

jaros44sr · 03-08-2010, 08:41 AM

You're welcome! We're here to help, glad it worked out for ya. That template sounds like a good idea tho

bluek5 · 06-05-2013, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silver7

Excellent thread. This helped me lining mine up. Thanks for the detailed pics jaros44sr!

I wanted to say thanks to jaros44sr as well. I put three sets on using his measurements. They all worked out great.
Paul

jaros44sr · 06-05-2013, 08:51 PM

Wow....glad this is still helping you guys out, forgot all about it

Thanks for the compliments, and glad i could contribute back. This forum has been an invaluable source of information for me

midniteblues · 03-08-2016, 08:40 AM

boy i thought i would never find these diementions.

i shoulda made the location notes or a template at the yard when i got the hooks.

3 71's frames and none have the holes to go off of.

jarros44sr, thank you once again

jaros44sr · 12-18-2017, 09:22 AM

anyone remember the google site to fix my pics, dang photo bucket

bluek5 · 12-18-2017, 11:26 PM

I used a photo bucket fix for google chrome. I can see the pictures now.

jaros44sr · 12-19-2017, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluek5

I used a photo bucket fix for google chrome. I can see the pictures now.

went into my chrome, still no pics

I think I got the link from Rsgt

jaros44sr · 12-22-2017, 04:06 PM

miraculous, pictures reappearred. guess there is a Santa

12-09-2009, 08:00 PM	#1
KSCHEVYUP Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NEAR MARYSVILLE,KANSAS 66508 Posts: 469	Hole for tow hooks? I have a set of extreme bend tow hooks that I want to put on my 72 Cheyenne30 Super; but my frame does not have the holes to mount them up. Question is- How do you determine where to drill the holes for mounting. Is there a template available? If anyone has done this I would sure aprreciate some input. Thanks Ron __________________ 1972 C30 Cheyenne Super 1971 C10 (Parts truck)

12-09-2009, 08:37 PM	#2
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Hole for tow hooks? This is the best I have seen for reference. Maybe someone can do a template for you, and if someone does that then let me know. Since I'd want a template as well. Attached Images __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

12-09-2009, 09:17 PM	#3
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: Hole for tow hooks? not sure about first picture, but second picture is for 67-68 style hooks. just fyi.. __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

01-15-2010, 11:38 AM	#4
KSCHEVYUP Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NEAR MARYSVILLE,KANSAS 66508 Posts: 469	Re: Hole for tow hooks? I would like to try this one more time. Thanks Ron __________________ 1972 C30 Cheyenne Super 1971 C10 (Parts truck)

01-15-2010, 03:21 PM	#5
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,826	Re: Hole for tow hooks? I have a bare frame out behind the shop...if you can give me a few days for the snow to melt I can make you a template and mail it to you? __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

01-15-2010, 03:25 PM	#6
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,421	Re: Hole for tow hooks? I just happen to be in that area of my build, could take some diagonal measurements for you __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

01-15-2010, 05:47 PM	#7
KSCHEVYUP Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NEAR MARYSVILLE,KANSAS 66508 Posts: 469	Re: Hole for tow hooks? Blazerman-I sure can relate to the snow problem; only 100 miles east of you. I'm never in a big hurry for much of anything. A template would be great, and if there was anyway to post on board for all to see, I am sure there are others wanting it. jaros44sr- Some measurements would be great. Maybe could measure off of front hole that is for bumper mount bracket. And them somehow triagulate off of the 4 rivets that hold the mount bracket for the radiator support. Thanks to both of you. Ron __________________ 1972 C30 Cheyenne Super 1971 C10 (Parts truck)

01-16-2010, 07:53 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Hole for tow hooks? There`s real not much choice.They barely fit.I`ll measure mine when it`s light out.That template is a great move. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-16-2010, 10:21 AM	#10
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,421	Re: Hole for tow hooks? here's some pics....if you need more just ask. Dimensions were taken at outside of each hole, so to get center, you will have to add .330 since the hole size for the tow hook mounting hole is .660 __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 01-16-2010 at 10:38 AM.

01-16-2010, 07:56 PM	#11
KSCHEVYUP Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NEAR MARYSVILLE,KANSAS 66508 Posts: 469	Re: Hole for tow hooks? Thanks jaros44sr- Good pics and measurements. Problem is I don't have the one hole to measure off of? Ron Attached Images __________________ 1972 C30 Cheyenne Super 1971 C10 (Parts truck)

01-16-2010, 09:45 PM	#13
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,149	Re: Hole for tow hooks? Ron, I have a template out in the shop that Rob (Blazerman) sent me awhile back. I will retrace on a piece of thick paper and put it in the mail for ya. Send me a pm on your address and I will try and remind myself to get it out on Monday. Either that, or just send me the hooks and I will put them on a frame with the holes Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever Last edited by 71blksuper4x4; 01-16-2010 at 09:46 PM.

01-17-2010, 12:15 AM	#14
KSCHEVYUP Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NEAR MARYSVILLE,KANSAS 66508 Posts: 469	Re: Hole for tow hooks? Nice try Trevor? You'd really be jealous if you knew what I paid for them extreme bend hooks? I'll send you my mailing address and it will save Blazerman from having to go out in the snow.Between that and the measurements from jaros44sr I might just get them holes drilled yet. Ron __________________ 1972 C30 Cheyenne Super 1971 C10 (Parts truck)

01-17-2010, 01:12 AM	#15
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,149	Re: Hole for tow hooks? Ron, if you paid more than $45 for a set of extreme bends, I have you beat. Though I have picked up 2 sets of 69-72 for $20 before. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

01-17-2010, 02:05 PM	#16
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,421	Re: Hole for tow hooks? Hope this narrows it down a little more, if not, ask again...don't forget to add .330" Hey, my scar shows up from a run away Dremmel w/ a cutoff wheel LOL __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 01-17-2010 at 02:10 PM.

03-07-2010, 11:38 AM	#17
silver7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 613	Re: Hole for tow hooks? Excellent thread. This helped me lining mine up. Thanks for the detailed pics jaros44sr! __________________ Shawn 1971 C10 4x4



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03-08-2010, 08:41 AM	#18
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,421	Re: Hole for tow hooks? You're welcome! We're here to help, glad it worked out for ya. That template sounds like a good idea tho __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

06-05-2013, 08:51 PM	#20
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,421	Re: Hole for tow hooks? Wow....glad this is still helping you guys out, forgot all about it Thanks for the compliments, and glad i could contribute back. This forum has been an invaluable source of information for me __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 06-06-2013 at 01:07 PM.

03-08-2016, 08:40 AM	#21
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: Hole for tow hooks? boy i thought i would never find these diementions. i shoulda made the location notes or a template at the yard when i got the hooks. 3 71's frames and none have the holes to go off of. jarros44sr, thank you once again __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

12-18-2017, 09:22 AM	#22
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12-22-2017, 04:06 PM	#25
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