Tow hook locations front and back on a 69 Camaro

[rogue]

I need to figure out some sort of permanent tow points for track days.

For the rear I was going to use DSE's tow hook plates that bolt onto the lower shock plates

http://www.detroitspeed.com/images/Rear%20Suspension/s_tow_hooks_pic.jpg

I'm trying to figure out my options for the front though. Anything below the front spoiler will most definitely rip off the spoiler when used. My only thoughts were to use some sort of "ricer" tow hook bolted to the bumper bracket, but then I have concerns about the bumper bracket being sturdy enough.

Something along the lines of this


http://www.pfadtracing.com/store-images/full-c5-corvette-rear-tow-hook.jpg

I know Tyler from ATS was working on something, but it appeared to be for 67-68s only...
http://i33.tinypic.com/5z1ogw.jpg

What have you guys done?

[Bryce]

here is a front tow hook from my 65 mustang

[NOT A TA]

Here's a front bracket made for my 2nd gen Firebird. It bolts between the beefy front bumper supports near where they attach to the frame. The eye bolt threads into the center where the original splash pan bolt was located. The rear tow hook is a long eyebolt that screws through the rear framerail, reinforcing plates, and large nuts welded to the plates that are welded to the rail.

The rear plates you showed would be better for trailering than track days as the tow guys at the track probably won't go under the car to find them. If you're up to the axle in a sand trap they surely won't go looking. The idea of the hooks for track days is to make it as easy as possible for the recovery guys to move the car without any further damage even if you aren't there.

When designing a tow hook system keep in mind how much force it takes to pull a car free thats up to the floor pans in a sand trap. Better to overbuild when it comes to tow hooks on "pretty" cars. I doubt a single bumper bracket on a 1st gen get can take that kind of stress.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff292/NOTATA/The%2014%20Car%20Safety%20upgrades/The14Carinterior448.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff292/NOTATA/The%2014%20Car%20Safety%20upgrades/The14Carinterior450.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff292/NOTATA/The%2014%20Car%20Safety%20upgrades/The14Carinterior454.jpg

[BBC71Nova]

That is one bad a$$ TA...err Firebird :D

[tones2SS]

That is one bad a$$ TA...err Firebird :D

I agree. That thing looks NASTY!!!:bow: :cheers:

[D Rock]

I know Tyler from ATS was working on something, but it appeared to be for 67-68s only...
http://i33.tinypic.com/5z1ogw.jpg



Tyler please make these, I need one dearly for my 67. :unibrow:

[NOT A TA]

Thanks for the compliments guys. I forgot to mention (and put on my car) stickers with an arrow pointing to the tow hooks so the safety crews know for sure that the eye bolt or hook is meant for their use. I went to Sebring the day after I took those pics while everyone else was up at Gingerman and the tech guys reminded me about the stickers for the hooks as well as the stickers indicating where the fire system pulls are.

There's some really cool modern tow "straps" made out of material similar to trailering axle straps that can also be installed and tucked behind bumpers or body panels for street use. A search of some of the race car parts retailers websites will come up with a bunch of different styles.

Pics of my car at Sebring if anyones interested taken by John Hendrick http://hendricksportsphoto.smugmug.com/gallery/8674154_vLFpm#575197509_ChghQ