Remember the Tow Rope Stowage?

[Bob N]

Remember this GI modifcation for stowing the tow rope. Great idea to protect your rope.

Well, Terry from Indiana has allowed me to post a picture of his jeep with the very same tow rope holder.


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[lindyp38]

thanks for that pic.....it looks as tho his driver side tire is a bit outa line.......are most jeeps like that.......i think mine looks like that too......? mario 45mb(COOKIE)

[Bob N]

IF the steering is point straight ahead the wheels should be "toe-in". It's not by much, maybe a 1/16inch. I just take my jeep to the pros and have them set it up...last time I tried, it looked okay to me but was WAY out of line according to the machine.

[John]

Bob-Terry must like mods as he also has extra hold down hooks for the hood.

John

[Jim H.]

Nice, but he's got the wrong rope. Not 1". The rope needs to be stronge enough to pull a jeep out of trouble. That rope won't even safely pull a jeep.

[Bob N]

Very astute observations gentlemen. Of course the extra hold downs were a wartime mod to help keep the hinge from cracking and cut down on hood vibration.

Yes, the rope is way too small to be other than a decoration....of course that's what most of us will use the 1 inch rope for too.

[lindyp38]

thats a wartime mod....i saw it on bill mauldin's jeep ...jeanie.....

i like it...as the hood doesnt vibrate....