Tow hook source?, Race car "O" style |
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Tow hook source?, Race car "O" style |
campbellcj |
Dec 30 2003, 01:25 AM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,549 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California |
Anybody happen to know of an inexpensive source for this type of race car tow hook? The specific application is probably front+rear of a 914 track car that already has fiberglass bumpers which could be slotted if required. The one in the pic is $30/ea plus shipping and fab work so I was wondering if there are other options. I don't really have the tools to fab them from scratch.
(IMG:http://www.speedwaremotorsports.com/images/stainless/towHook_big.jpg) TIA, |
Brad Roberts |
Dec 30 2003, 05:12 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
That is actually pretty cheap. I cant think of anyone else that would have them cheaper. Let us know if you find them cheaper.
B |
VegasRacer |
Dec 30 2003, 06:09 AM
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ELVIRA Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,524 Joined: 27-March 03 From: Between Scylla and Charybdis Member No.: 481 Region Association: None |
What is wrong with the stock tow eyes?
I drilled a hole in the back FG bumper to match the stock location. Welded a mount on the front - another hole in the FG -Voila. I got the stock tow eyes from AA for $15 each a few years ago. |
drew365 |
Dec 30 2003, 10:01 AM
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These are the good old days! Group: Members Posts: 2,004 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Sunny So. Cal. Member No.: 37 |
Chris; I've seen guys bolt a cloth type handle in the trunk and just let it dangle outside when they close the trunk. I was thinking of trying that, my front dam is pretty far from the chassis so I would have to do a beefie metal one which I'm trying to avoid.
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Eric_Shea |
Dec 30 2003, 10:11 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
$30 seems cheap to me... I need a pair. What's the source?
Thanks! |
GWN7 |
Dec 30 2003, 10:15 AM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
What's the dimensions for the one shown? Does it have a flat end (just a flat bar) or a T style for bolting to the body?
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RON S. |
Dec 30 2003, 11:23 AM
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9140430841, FINALLY RUNNING Group: Members Posts: 1,212 Joined: 22-May 03 From: WALTERBORO,S.C. Member No.: 724 Region Association: South East States |
You oughta be able to find a fab shop in Ca.that has a laser to pop them out.
Part'll take maybe 15 min's max to program,and 20-30sec's max to burn out.10 cents worth of material(1/8"steel) Most shops here charge 125-150.00 per hour for laser time. Do the math. If they charge you 1/2hour minimum,you could end up w/50-75 pcs. Part's only worth about 2-3 bucks in any quantity. 30bucks is to high for that part unless someones hand making it and your being held to some kinda minimum. laser is the best way to go. Ron |
Eric_Shea |
Dec 30 2003, 11:45 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Make some up Ron. Chris and I will be your first customers... I'll even pay you a premium of $5.00 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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RON S. |
Dec 30 2003, 11:55 AM
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9140430841, FINALLY RUNNING Group: Members Posts: 1,212 Joined: 22-May 03 From: WALTERBORO,S.C. Member No.: 724 Region Association: South East States |
Gimme a length,width,hole size, and thickness,and I'll play w/it.
I love havin a job that lets you do home projects at work. How else would I have gotten my teener this far. Ron |
Eric_Shea |
Dec 30 2003, 12:19 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE Gimme a length,width,hole size, and thickness,and I'll play w/it. Chris... this is where you come in. Maybe Brad may know... I think the center hole is around 2" or 2 1/2" I have fiberglass GT bumpers that would be slotted just like Chris'. A quick measurement of those says 4 1/2" to 5" from the body where it would be welded to the face of the bumper. The hole should begin 1" to 2" past that. Anyone care to get more precise? Anyone have some of these we can take some measurements off? |
RON S. |
Dec 30 2003, 12:47 PM
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9140430841, FINALLY RUNNING Group: Members Posts: 1,212 Joined: 22-May 03 From: WALTERBORO,S.C. Member No.: 724 Region Association: South East States |
Program done,
If this pdf file loads,is this it. Ron Attached File(s) Towhook.pdf ( 15.7k ) Number of downloads: 83 |
RON S. |
Dec 30 2003, 12:48 PM
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9140430841, FINALLY RUNNING Group: Members Posts: 1,212 Joined: 22-May 03 From: WALTERBORO,S.C. Member No.: 724 Region Association: South East States |
Didn't work.
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campbellcj |
Dec 30 2003, 03:49 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,549 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California |
I haven't figured out the best dimensions or location for the 914. The one in the pic above is a "generic" part on a site I found in Google. http://www.speedwaremotorsports.com
I usually don't cheap out on parts, but I am broke right now, and $60 for two pieces of steel seemed a bit steep. Vegas -- well, my front factory tow eye is worthless cuz the trunk floor area is weakened by the oil cooler air outlet, plus my spoiler is pretty deep and the whole front end of the car would prolly get ripped off if it was towed from down that close to the ground. The factory rear hook....well, let's just say I learned from personal experience that those forged eye-bolts are brittle and can snap off leaving the threaded shank in the body. No I wasn't towing using that -- it was a little "mishap" while unloading the trailer in the driveway at night after a day at the track (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) |
Dec 30 2003, 03:57 PM
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QUOTE The factory rear hook....well, let's just say I learned from personal experience that those forged eye-bolts are brittle and can snap off leaving the threaded shank in the body (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
Eric_Shea |
Dec 30 2003, 04:33 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Ron,
E-Mail me the pdf. ericscottshea@cs.com It should be made long so the locations could be variable. Users could cut them to fit. |
rdracrdave |
Dec 30 2003, 04:43 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 34 Joined: 5-May 03 From: Cincinnati,Ohio Member No.: 653 |
What i've used in the past is a "U" bend found in most auto parts stores.
the application is for attaching leaf springs to the rear axle banjo on solid rear axle cars. Some of the small import trucks are small radius and wire size but plenty healthy enough for towing out of gravel traps. One other added benifit is that they are threaded on the end . Makes them easy to adust in and out , plus you can back them up with steel plates so they won't pull through the sheet metal. I dont have any pictures , but I can take One of the 911 tow hook if you need to see what I'm talking about . Cheap Too, about $10-15.00a set (two). Dave |
TimT |
Dec 30 2003, 05:24 PM
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retired Group: Members Posts: 4,033 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Wantagh, NY Member No.: 313 |
QUOTE What i've used in the past is a "U" bend..................... for attaching leaf springs to the rear axle banjo on solid rear axle cars. If you want a more robust u-bolt go to a spring shop that does work on trucks. I got some that were 1/2 dia, about 12 in ling with a 4 in radius. And like Dave said nicely adjustable. |
Brad Roberts |
Dec 30 2003, 05:35 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
I would like something like this made:
The "loop" is bolted to a piece that welds to the tub and it swings out. We normally put a yellow piece of tape around it so it is easy to pull. I'm trying to locate a pic of it with the bumper off the car. B |
seanery |
Dec 30 2003, 05:38 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
Dave B. at TRE sells those. I've seen it on a 944 and my buddy put it on his 911, but I didnt see it on that.
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Jeroen |
Dec 30 2003, 08:24 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
The .pdf file that Ron posted above works just fine...
Right click and "save as" will do it cheers, Jeroen |
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