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So I wanted a custom tow hook mainly just for looks and something no one else had. Anyways heres some pics from start to finish hope you like

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Old 08-02-2013, 01:51 AM   #1 (permalink)
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So I wanted a custom tow hook mainly just for looks and something no one else had. Anyways heres some pics from start to finish hope you like











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Old 08-02-2013, 01:57 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Wish I had more tools!!
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Old 08-02-2013, 02:05 AM   #3 (permalink)
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just wish i had the time to use them more often :/
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Looks good, just doesn't look like enough meat to tow a car
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Looks good, just doesn't look like enough meat to tow a car
You mean to tell me those things aren't just for looks?
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Looks good, just doesn't look like enough meat to tow a car
Thanks!...Its definitely not enough to tow a car...straight brass hook would crumple. It was hard enough to machine in clamps without deforming haha. If I ever need a tow I would use the stock cast hook.
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Nice work! Love your coffee cup too! I could use a few of those at work.
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wow, you made your own!
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color won't chip for sure. excellent work.
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Well now im sitting on the side of I 85 due to fuel starvation on the on ramp...perfect time for a tow hook anyone?
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Oh craps. put it to the test?
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