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10-21-2003, 08:25 PM

Not mine!!!!!!!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=10076

*dtlilly* · 10-21-2003, 09:09 PM

Quick question to anyone...Am I right to be alarmed that they are pointing the same way?

teeitup · 10-21-2003, 09:15 PM

Yes that style does. They look neat on a truck!!!!!!!

chevy_fatman · 10-21-2003, 09:17 PM

I believe that's board member truck hippy bidding on them, and already at $175, wow, wonder how much more they'll bring.

**72 Super** · 10-21-2003, 09:51 PM

I may have to place a bid on them if Wes (truck hippy )isnt going to place another bid.The way i figure It by the time I find a 72 4x4 the hooks will be bringing $400-$500 LOL

**jerry moss** · 10-21-2003, 10:12 PM

that's the style i have on my trucks and definitly the harder style to find. of all the hooks i've had over the years, i would get 3 or four sets of the common style to every one set of the style on ebay. good luck, Wes.

**PICKMUP** · 10-21-2003, 10:32 PM

It had to be cheaper to build that style, because you only had to have one casting, instead of the others with a LH & RH.

*dtlilly* · 10-21-2003, 10:49 PM

Pickmup, I was thinking the same thing. Just change them a little so you wouldn't get in trouble with patent laws.

Hotrodhenryj · 10-22-2003, 12:10 AM

My question is do you guys put them on any truck or just a 4X4, or just hang them on the wall in the den?

1969 GMC · 10-22-2003, 03:07 AM

i think they have a legitimate black market appeal. someone took mine

probably laughed all the way to the bank after they paid the p/o $10 for them. it seems everyone has to put them on their truck nowadays, the next "cool" fad to follow a/c, tilt, tach, vac, speedwarning, buckets. they do look cool, and they are useful. wish i had em there for the winter when i know i will have to pull people out of ditches. if i ever get a set, i'm gonna sleep with them on my nightstand until i put them on my truck, and they will be bolted & tack welded in place so no one can help themselves to a set. grrr

Huck · 10-22-2003, 08:35 AM

At these prices, it's only a matter of time that they are re-popped in China and sell for $20. Making a casting and casting these dudes would not be that expensive but the originals will still be worth more--but perhaps not the outrageous prices they are bringing today. My .02

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 10-22-2003, 02:44 PM

Would there be an interest in reproductions????. I know a pattern maker who could make the mold?

palallin · 10-22-2003, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 1970 CST Short Wide
Would there be an interest in reproductions????. I know a pattern maker who could make the mold?

Sure! BUT the repops MUST be significantly cheaper than the originals, ie $40 tops.

*dtlilly* · 10-22-2003, 09:10 PM

The demand for them will be exhausted after only several thousand produced.

I say make 500 per year and charge $150. That's $75,000.00 per year minus costs of production. Of course board members get them at cost plus 20%. It has potential for some short term gains, but once the market is saturated, sales may be minimal.

Let's find out what it will cost for mold and machines and material.

I never thought a business could be born on a BB, but hey, why not?

**PICKMUP** · 10-22-2003, 09:22 PM

In most cases a good rule of thumb to begin with on repro parts is one half the cost of premium/NOS/rare prices. They could probably sell for $100-$150 a pair, but I would be surprised if there is really enough market to support the tooling costs. They are a great fad, but are there hundreds of people ready to buy? ...or can they be made really cheap? If so, go for it!

*dtlilly* · 10-23-2003, 11:00 AM

They are at $265, with 3 days left

JimKshortstep4x4 · 10-23-2003, 12:07 PM

I hope that before anyone trys to make these by casting them, they check out the part more carefully. If you notice the parting line, you can tell that these parts were forged and not cast.

Forged steel is a lot stronger and forging is a more expensive process. I doubt if a cast part would last very long!

Jim

**PICKMUP** · 10-23-2003, 01:46 PM

If the aftermarket can make new hooks that sell for $15 a pair, how much more could it be to do them larger?

palallin · 10-23-2003, 03:20 PM

It wouldn't cost a dollar more to make them, but they would SELL for more just because some people appear to be willing to waste $100 - $150 on them.

Quote:

Originally posted by PICKMUP
If the aftermarket can make new hooks that sell for $15 a pair, how much more could it be to do them larger?

TRUCKPOOR · 10-25-2003, 12:23 AM

Quick question to anyone...Am I right to be alarmed that they are pointing the same way?

dtlilly, Your right! There is a R & L and someone is going to be very disappointed after spending $265.00 just to find out later that he bought (2) of the same thing and now has to search for a mate to make a pair.

BLAZERMAN · 10-25-2003, 12:34 AM

I think part of the appeal of tow hooks is that they are hard to find, plus they do look awful tough mounted on the front of a 4x4

I've heard alot of guys on here say how stupid it is to spend so much on a pair of old tow hooks, but yet an old tach out of a 2 ton truck will still bring around 200.00 even though they have been reproduced for years now.

I just got a 1971 suburban dealer order form off ebay and it lists the tow hook option for 19.00

*dtlilly* · 10-25-2003, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by TRUCKPOOR
Quick question to anyone...Am I right to be alarmed that they are pointing the same way?

dtlilly, Your right! There is a R & L and someone is going to be very disappointed after spending $265.00 just to find out later that he bought (2) of the same thing and now has to search for a mate to make a pair.

Alright now

I thought it looked funny, but was not sure. Randy (teeitup) says otherwise (and I believe him over me anyday

)

Does anyone have pics to settle the question once and for all? Now we are talking about 72 hooks.

teeitup · 10-25-2003, 09:18 AM

Here is one pic Don, I don't have one from the front. This truck and the blazer had the same hooks on it and it was a option on the glove box on both. Thanks Randy

teeitup · 10-25-2003, 09:19 AM

Can't really tell on this one

*dtlilly* · 10-25-2003, 09:57 AM

Thanks Randy, that was a big help, I knew I was wrong, lol. One more question...where in the world are you getting so many parts trucks with tow hooks

10-21-2003, 08:25 PM	#1
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10-21-2003, 09:15 PM	#3
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Yes that style does. They look neat on a truck!!!!!!! __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

10-21-2003, 09:51 PM	#5
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,678	I may have to place a bid on them if Wes (truck hippy )isnt going to place another bid.The way i figure It by the time I find a 72 4x4 the hooks will be bringing $400-$500 LOL __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

10-21-2003, 10:12 PM	#6
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,776	that's the style i have on my trucks and definitly the harder style to find. of all the hooks i've had over the years, i would get 3 or four sets of the common style to every one set of the style on ebay. good luck, Wes. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

10-21-2003, 10:32 PM	#7
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,122	It had to be cheaper to build that style, because you only had to have one casting, instead of the others with a LH & RH. __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

10-21-2003, 09:09 PM	#2
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Quick question to anyone...Am I right to be alarmed that they are pointing the same way?

10-21-2003, 09:17 PM	#4
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,621	I believe that's board member truck hippy bidding on them, and already at $175, wow, wonder how much more they'll bring.

10-21-2003, 10:49 PM	#8
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Pickmup, I was thinking the same thing. Just change them a little so you wouldn't get in trouble with patent laws.

10-22-2003, 12:10 AM	#9
Hotrodhenryj Truck Farmer Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Lake Havasu City, Arizona Posts: 1,192	My question is do you guys put them on any truck or just a 4X4, or just hang them on the wall in the den? __________________ Arizona rust free sheetmetal

10-22-2003, 03:07 AM	#10
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	i think they have a legitimate black market appeal. someone took mine probably laughed all the way to the bank after they paid the p/o $10 for them. it seems everyone has to put them on their truck nowadays, the next "cool" fad to follow a/c, tilt, tach, vac, speedwarning, buckets. they do look cool, and they are useful. wish i had em there for the winter when i know i will have to pull people out of ditches. if i ever get a set, i'm gonna sleep with them on my nightstand until i put them on my truck, and they will be bolted & tack welded in place so no one can help themselves to a set. grrr __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

10-22-2003, 08:35 AM	#11
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	At these prices, it's only a matter of time that they are re-popped in China and sell for $20. Making a casting and casting these dudes would not be that expensive but the originals will still be worth more--but perhaps not the outrageous prices they are bringing today. My .02

10-22-2003, 02:44 PM	#12
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,076	Would there be an interest in reproductions????. I know a pattern maker who could make the mold? __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

10-22-2003, 09:10 PM	#14
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	The demand for them will be exhausted after only several thousand produced. I say make 500 per year and charge $150. That's $75,000.00 per year minus costs of production. Of course board members get them at cost plus 20%. It has potential for some short term gains, but once the market is saturated, sales may be minimal. Let's find out what it will cost for mold and machines and material. I never thought a business could be born on a BB, but hey, why not?

10-22-2003, 09:22 PM	#15
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,122	In most cases a good rule of thumb to begin with on repro parts is one half the cost of premium/NOS/rare prices. They could probably sell for $100-$150 a pair, but I would be surprised if there is really enough market to support the tooling costs. They are a great fad, but are there hundreds of people ready to buy? ...or can they be made really cheap? If so, go for it! __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

10-23-2003, 11:00 AM	#16
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	They are at $265, with 3 days left



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10-23-2003, 12:07 PM	#17
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	I hope that before anyone trys to make these by casting them, they check out the part more carefully. If you notice the parting line, you can tell that these parts were forged and not cast. Forged steel is a lot stronger and forging is a more expensive process. I doubt if a cast part would last very long! Jim

10-23-2003, 01:46 PM	#18
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,122	If the aftermarket can make new hooks that sell for $15 a pair, how much more could it be to do them larger? __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

10-25-2003, 12:23 AM	#20
TRUCKPOOR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Littleton, CO. USA Posts: 260	Quick question to anyone...Am I right to be alarmed that they are pointing the same way? dtlilly, Your right! There is a R & L and someone is going to be very disappointed after spending $265.00 just to find out later that he bought (2) of the same thing and now has to search for a mate to make a pair.

10-25-2003, 12:34 AM	#21
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,826	I think part of the appeal of tow hooks is that they are hard to find, plus they do look awful tough mounted on the front of a 4x4 I've heard alot of guys on here say how stupid it is to spend so much on a pair of old tow hooks, but yet an old tach out of a 2 ton truck will still bring around 200.00 even though they have been reproduced for years now. I just got a 1971 suburban dealer order form off ebay and it lists the tow hook option for 19.00 __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

10-25-2003, 09:18 AM	#23
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Here is one pic Don, I don't have one from the front. This truck and the blazer had the same hooks on it and it was a option on the glove box on both. Thanks Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

10-25-2003, 09:19 AM	#24
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Can't really tell on this one __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

10-25-2003, 09:57 AM	#25
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Thanks Randy, that was a big help, I knew I was wrong, lol. One more question...where in the world are you getting so many parts trucks with tow hooks

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