NMW Style Tow Bar Tab Pins
 

I know how tough it can be to find vintage style pins for the tow tabs. After quite a long search, I've found the closest thing to the originals. These will require the retaining spring clip to be drilled though.

Offering them for $20 per pair plus shipping (likely USPS). Reply with interest to [email protected]

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/w...psvsaez6zx.jpg

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/w...psnl5k7tto.jpg

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email sent

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[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img] are those pins to scale?

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Here it is end to end with an original. Scale is right there.

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/w...ps0pcxujbf.jpg

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Paul - I hope u know I was kidding. My comment was referring to the Chebby in the back ground. My weird sense of humor. Your pins look great!

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Sam, I'm ashamed to say I got the joke after I posted, but at least before you replied.

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For the diehard fan...

not mine

BS On eBay

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Cool piece Dan....

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...8-img_0279.jpg

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I was at a punk rock show in Philly last Friday and spied a kid sporting a Bethlehem Steel hat.

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/w...ps6ihbozen.jpg


http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/w...pse3maabs4.jpg

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Kent

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I'll take a pair too.

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Cool guys. Just got the flat rate boxes today. Will go out tomorrow for everyone.

Paul

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Thanks Paul,they're great.

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Paul,
Pins arrived today - they will work perfectly. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

Any chance I can get the measurements for the hole size and placement?

Thanks again.
Kent [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/santa.gif[/img]

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I received mine also and would like to know the exact placement for the hole

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...0-img_3078.jpg

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I'll take a pair if you have any left. Thanks

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Hope this is enough, but ask if anything needs to be clarified.

Both pins are close enough to be considered the same length.

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/w...psdga8fhh9.jpg

If you measure from flat side under the radius head, this should do a good place to locate the hole.

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/w...psjpfn1xxx.jpg

You can use a 13/64 drill bit, then chamfer the hole.

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/w...psuu7y4xpb.jpg

The pin is a little bigger than the cheapie at the flea markets.




http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/w...ps5tbijiee.jpg

The radius is also bigger.

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/w...psodgzpbbf.jpg

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Perfect,thank you.

I've revisited these pins. If anyone wants a set which I've drilled and zinc plated, they are now available. These pins are available for $50 including shipping to the lower 48.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/jN...=w1115-h627-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/3k...=w1115-h627-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/WS...p=w353-h627-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/S_...3JE_85=s627-no

In this thread there have been questions about the hairpin clips. Any of the inexpensive ones will work. If you care about correctness, the ones listed here at the www.etrailer.com website are what I've found to be the most correct.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/cF...bQyTL1=s627-no

As you can see there any plenty of other pins- commonly used on trailer hitches but they are smaller in diameter and the radius of the loop area is also off form the original style. It really is splitting hairs, but something some will notice. I figured I would point it out.

I've got a limited quantity of the more correct configuration, and I am willing to include those hairpins for Yenko.net members. Please contact me at [email protected]. Most of you I know, but if you are not sure, please remind me that you area Yenko member.

Very nice Paul. No surprise! :cool2:

Email sent!

Paul... sending email your way also

Paul, I’ll take a pair of zinc plated pins. Email on it’s way. Thanks Rob

Hi Paul, Great Job!!!! Look Terrific!!!! Thanks, ROB