 Folding tow-hook for rear bumper?, Where to purchase? |
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| Wanna9146 |
 May 27 2008, 12:22 AM
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I'm looking for a folding tow-hook that will fit in the existing threaded hole in the rear bumper of my '71. I've seen some on E-Bay, but they appear to be for modern cars.
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| sixnotfour |
May 27 2008, 01:10 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,432 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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| zymurgist |
May 27 2008, 06:55 AM
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"Ace" Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 7,411 Joined: 9-June 05 From: Hagerstown, MD Member No.: 4,238 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(sixnotfour @ May 27 2008, 03:10 AM)  (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I've only ever bought a T-shirt from them (at Hershey this year), but their catalog has all sorts of tow hooks and cool racing gear. |
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| nein14 |
May 27 2008, 01:05 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 838 Joined: 6-February 03 From: USA Member No.: 262 |
QUOTE(Wanna9146 @ May 26 2008, 10:22 PM) I'm looking for a folding tow-hook that will fit in the existing threaded hole in the rear bumper of my '71. I've seen some on E-Bay, but they appear to be for modern cars. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:http://i16.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/bf/2d/b5c0_1.JPG) The threads don't fit the early 911 or 914 existing stock tow hook receiver. I call them and asked them if they were going to make one for the early cars. they told me they are not going to make or modify the present unit at this time or in the near future. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (That SUCKS!) You could try to find out what thread size and pitch the unit has and re- tap the existing receiver on the rear of the 914. |
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| nein14 |
May 27 2008, 01:19 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 838 Joined: 6-February 03 From: USA Member No.: 262 |
QUOTE(nein14 @ May 27 2008, 11:05 AM) QUOTE(Wanna9146 @ May 26 2008, 10:22 PM) I'm looking for a folding tow-hook that will fit in the existing threaded hole in the rear bumper of my '71. I've seen some on E-Bay, but they appear to be for modern cars. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:http://i16.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/bf/2d/b5c0_1.JPG) The threads don't fit the early 911 or 914 existing stock tow hook receiver. I call them and asked them if they were going to make one for the early cars. they told me they are not going to make or modify the present unit at this time or in the near future. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (That SUCKS!) You could try to find out what thread size and pitch the unit has and re- tap the existing receiver on the rear of the 914. Thread size is 5/8""-11 |
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| 6freak |
May 27 2008, 01:21 PM
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MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(nein14 @ May 27 2008, 12:05 PM) QUOTE(Wanna9146 @ May 26 2008, 10:22 PM) I'm looking for a folding tow-hook that will fit in the existing threaded hole in the rear bumper of my '71. I've seen some on E-Bay, but they appear to be for modern cars. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:http://i16.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/bf/2d/b5c0_1.JPG) The threads don't fit the early 911 or 914 existing stock tow hook receiver. I call them and asked them if they were going to make one for the early cars. they told me they are not going to make or modify the present unit at this time or in the near future. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (That SUCKS!) You could try to find out what thread size and pitch the unit has and re- tap the existing receiver on the rear of the 914. What the hell you need tow hooks for you plan`n on go`n in the ditch (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) |
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| PeeGreen 914 |
May 27 2008, 01:25 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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What's wrong with the stock hook?
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| 6freak |
May 29 2008, 12:32 PM
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MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(Phoenix 914-6GT @ May 27 2008, 12:25 PM) What's wrong with the stock hook? The stockers bend and break real easy ...if your talk`n about the one that screws into the rear bumper |
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| So.Cal.914 |
May 29 2008, 12:50 PM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
It's quick, but what about an adapter? On a lathe it is pretty streight forward. You all put in on a run for yourselves. Cool tow hook.
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| nein14 |
May 29 2008, 01:37 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 838 Joined: 6-February 03 From: USA Member No.: 262 |
QUOTE(6freak @ May 29 2008, 10:32 AM) QUOTE(Phoenix 914-6GT @ May 27 2008, 12:25 PM) What's wrong with the stock hook? The stockers bend and break real easy ...if your talk`n about the one that screws into the rear bumper What bends the hook itself or the mount behind the bumper? |
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