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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Originality => Topic started by: HawkX66 on February 04, 2015, 03:34:34 PM

Title: 69 Big Block lift hooks
Post by: HawkX66 on February 04, 2015, 03:34:34 PM
I know this topic has been beaten to death, but even using the search I couldn't find a definitive answer. I found some lift hooks, but I also found some conflicting information. Are these hooks pictured below ONLY for 73 up 454s? Someone told me they were used on all big block Camaros 68-80. P/N: 3994055. I don't believe it.
The correct ones for Camaros are the ones that are rounded at the top right? Notice how the U shaped one in the pic is off center too.

Thanks!

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q573/SgtHawkUSMC/69%20Camaro%20SS396%20L34/69%20Engine%20350hp%20415%20lbft%20L34%20Motor/Intake%20and%20Carb/20150204_070407.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/SgtHawkUSMC/media/69%20Camaro%20SS396%20L34/69%20Engine%20350hp%20415%20lbft%20L34%20Motor/Intake%20and%20Carb/20150204_070407.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 69 Big Block lift hooks
Post by: Mike S on February 04, 2015, 06:14:26 PM
Hi Hawk,

  I thought the manifold bracket used rounded edges.
Here is a link I posted about the one on my 67 04B LOS that shows both brackets. No replies received and I know the topic was beaten to death. Per John Z. NOR did start to use them starting '68, but being LOS did a few things different especially when it came to body drop, I wonder if they began using them earlier.
http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=11792.0

Mike
Title: Re: 69 Big Block lift hooks
Post by: HawkX66 on February 04, 2015, 06:49:16 PM
Thanks for the response Mike. I think the subject is boring a few folks lol. I couldn't find the answer in JM's Definitive book either. All the pics I've been able to find are rounded, so I'm sure the one I picked up is wrong for my 69. I already told the guy I got it from and he's at least willing to take it back.
Title: Re: 69 Big Block lift hooks
Post by: ko-lek-tor on February 05, 2015, 12:20:31 AM
Hawk, link to pic of 16k mile original l78 69:  https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.314452995410366.1073741836.312607635594902&type=1#!/arone.restoration/photos/a.314452995410366.1073741836.312607635594902/314453325410333/?type=3&theater
I have understood for some time that rounded is correct, but not sure were I read that. There is much posted in various sites I am sure you have found. Looks like the car in link has round. Should have asked when you were down here, don't think I have anymore round though.
Title: Re: 69 Big Block lift hooks
Post by: cook_dw on February 05, 2015, 03:20:23 AM
68 is same as 69 as far as I remember.

 (http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s649/cook_dw/1968%20Rallye%20Green%20L78%20Camaro/DSC02833_zpseebmvheq.jpg) (http://s1310.photobucket.com/user/cook_dw/media/1968%20Rallye%20Green%20L78%20Camaro/DSC02833_zpseebmvheq.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 69 Big Block lift hooks
Post by: bcmiller on February 05, 2015, 09:00:58 PM
At this point, again going by memory, I agree with Darrell. 

The ones that do not have the rounded edges are probably from the 70s.
Title: Re: 69 Big Block lift hooks
Post by: HawkX66 on February 06, 2015, 01:59:46 PM
Thanks gentlemen. I appreciate it. I definitely concur that it's a 70s lift hook, not for my 69. All the pics of original 69s that I found look like what you've shown me here. I was surprised I didn't find anything that said, "this is definitely a 69 Camaro lift hook and this is not."
Title: Re: 69 Big Block lift hooks
Post by: cook_dw on February 06, 2015, 04:50:23 PM
There is one thing you can do to make them correct..  Belt sander..  Just saying.. ;)
Title: Re: 69 Big Block lift hooks
Post by: HawkX66 on February 06, 2015, 04:58:23 PM
There is one thing you can do to make them correct..  Belt sander..  Just saying.. ;)
I hear you... They were cheap for 69 Camaro BB lift hooks, but not cheap enough to grind them down. The thought did cross my mind. The guy I got them from is taking them back. Not an important piece for me, just a nice to have. I'm more than likely running my aluminum intake and Holley 3310 anyhow. I just want the stock parts on the shelf if I ever wanted to put them on. They're getting tougher and tougher to find, so I collect them when I can and hold on to them now.
Title: Re: 69 Big Block lift hooks
Post by: firstgenaddict on February 09, 2015, 10:37:17 PM
Damn Darrell those pics of the engine in your L78 are pornographic... If you posted 100 detailed macro shots I would study them relentlessly.
Title: Re: 69 Big Block lift hooks
Post by: ko-lek-tor on February 10, 2015, 01:59:43 AM
Damn Darrell those pics of the engine in your L78 are pornographic... If you posted 100 detailed macro shots I would study them relentlessly.
It IS a thing of beauty!
Title: Re: 69 Big Block lift hooks
Post by: cook_dw on February 10, 2015, 12:29:15 PM
Thanks guys.  Im still working on the preservation of the car and have and will continue to take detailed pictures (none have been posted at this point).  Once I am 100% complete with the 67 I will be able to devote more time to that.