Scale Tow Hook How To; PaperClips

[WrenchHead]

Hey All; So I was working on some things the other day and took some pics along the way. So yesterday I had seen some red paperclips in the drawer of my computer desk. Well today they became scale tow hooks on a couple of rigs. Thought you guys might like to see how I did this and might want to use it sometime down the road on a build. OK then how about I get started. Hope this Helps. L8R,Wrench.


OK so I spotted a few red paper clips in my desk and converted them to scale tow hook. And I took them. Wife says why are you taking so many. I said babe I got a few rigs,right.lol

Tools needed are some wire cuttters / strippers and some dikes. Also a way to measure out you work.


http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x254/RCKrazy/EEEZZZ%20How2/DSC03653.jpg



So I measure how long I want my U hooks I need to cut. I usually cut right above the small bend so you get 2 U hooks. One large and one smaller.


http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x254/RCKrazy/EEEZZZ%20How2/DSC03660.jpg


Then cut where it is marked.


Should have 3 pieces left. 2 hooks and a scap piece.

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x254/RCKrazy/EEEZZZ%20How2/DSC03662.jpg


Now take and put 2 bends in the clip to form a double u .


http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x254/RCKrazy/EEEZZZ%20How2/DSC03665.jpg


Now do the same bend again in the oposite direction. It will look like these when done.


http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x254/RCKrazy/EEEZZZ%20How2/DSC03668.jpg



http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x254/RCKrazy/EEEZZZ%20How2/DSC03684.jpg



So now just use your hook to measure for 2 dots to mark where you will drilll the mounting holes.


http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x254/RCKrazy/EEEZZZ%20How2/DSC03672.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x254/RCKrazy/EEEZZZ%20How2/DSC03673.jpg

Now just pop the tow hook into the holes and fold over. Now glue into place with a large dab of your favorite bonding agent. Then paint the same color and the surrounding area to blend it a bit.Once glue drys it is real strong surprisingly.



http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x254/RCKrazy/EEEZZZ%20How2/DSC03676.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x254/RCKrazy/EEEZZZ%20How2/DSC03677.jpg



Here are a few pics of the completed scale tow hook mod. Did you all get that.lol


http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x254/RCKrazy/EEEZZZ%20How2/DSC03654.jpg


Oh and can't forget ther rear as well.Right.


http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x254/RCKrazy/EEEZZZ%20How2/DSC03656.jpg



And here was my hook for my Le Mans ride. Same premis just different execution. Here are the pics.Enjoy.



http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x254/RCKrazy/EEEZZZ%20How2/DSC03685.jpg


http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x254/RCKrazy/EEEZZZ%20How2/DSC03688.jpg


http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x254/RCKrazy/EEEZZZ%20How2/DSC03686.jpg

[savage24x]

thx man! I love em!