1965 Dodge Dart Charger

If the hook were flipped (hook up instead of down) the wing nut could be tightened against it. Don't know if that's correct or not.

Not me either!! I talked with Johan and he had an idea that the hook might have been on the bumper jack! In the picture you van see the two top bars on the backside of the hook, those two are the ones that connect to the jack. Could that set-up have used the 66-up spring? In that case the larger wing nut can be used holding the plate in place!

I wonder if 66dvert has some input?