Two spring-loaded latch hooks bolted to a red slotted steel rail…

Close-up of a red-painted slotted steel rail with two spring-loaded tie-down or latch hooks bolted through it, mounted over a mud-spattered vehicle body panel. The zinc-plated coil springs and bent wire bails are visible against the wet, grit-covered surface.

AI caption July 2005 · Photo 327 of 699