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Offline kkupec02

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GT500 J Hook
« on: October 02, 2020, 03:04:18 PM »
I want to start looking for an original spare tire J hook, nut and plate for my 1967. I understand these were long due to the MagStar depth. I saw a 1969 10 3/4" one at Branda I believe it was, but NPD shows largest at 9 1/4". What length J hook should I be looking for? thanks.
1967 GT500 Built 1/26/67 #817
1967 Corvette Roadster

Offline Bob Gaines

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Re: GT500 J Hook
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2020, 04:50:43 PM »
I want to start looking for an original spare tire J hook, nut and plate for my 1967. I understand these were long due to the MagStar depth. I saw a 1969 10 3/4" one at Branda I believe it was, but NPD shows largest at 9 1/4". What length J hook should I be looking for? thanks.
There is not one on the market that looks like the original. The nearest thing is the space saver tire J hook. Marked C in Scotts picture . https://www.scottfullerreproductions.com/catalog/item/4595229/6752241.htm  . The hook portion is different on the magstar hook but Scotts will function the same .
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Re: GT500 J Hook
« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2020, 10:32:39 PM »
I can't find anything here by searching Mag Star hook or similar. As I look for an original, is it the 11" one that I am looking for? Is there a picture of an original somewhere here? Thanks.
1967 GT500 Built 1/26/67 #817
1967 Corvette Roadster

Offline J_Speegle

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Re: GT500 J Hook
« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2020, 10:47:48 PM »
I can't find anything here by searching Mag Star hook or similar. As I look for an original, is it the 11" one that I am looking for? Is there a picture of an original somewhere here? Thanks.

Yes that is the one he is referring to.

Will look to see if I have a picture of one loose that I can post.
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Re: GT500 J Hook
« Reply #4 on: April 07, 2021, 11:09:27 PM »
Pics of the hooks and top "washer" would be appreciated for all 3 configurations!
Bill
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