hidden trailer hitches
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hidden trailer hitches
went to Cruzin the Coast this past weekend and saw a couple of nice 53s... both had what appeared to be a factory made trailer hitch hidden under the bed. One exited thru the bumper and the other thru the roll pan...
wondering if any of you have a factory made hitch... what brand. model and what it fit originally ??? need to think about this before we get the bed/roll pan all fabbed up and forget it... it's also got to fit in there with the mustang tank.. gonna get a little crowded...
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john
wondering if any of you have a factory made hitch... what brand. model and what it fit originally ??? need to think about this before we get the bed/roll pan all fabbed up and forget it... it's also got to fit in there with the mustang tank.. gonna get a little crowded...
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john
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John,
I don't remember who the vendor us but I think there is a Flip-Up license plate mechanism out there somewhere.
Didn't our old buddy Randy Jack do some kind of hidden hitch? Man my memory is getting bad
Bobby
I don't remember who the vendor us but I think there is a Flip-Up license plate mechanism out there somewhere.
Didn't our old buddy Randy Jack do some kind of hidden hitch? Man my memory is getting bad
Bobby
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John, I found this one advertised. It looks like it mounts further in on the frame, and then an extension is installed when you are going to use it. Jag Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitches for your Truck or SUV
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<SMALL>Click to View</SMALL> </TD><TD>Want to tow with your Classic without that ugly hitch hanging below your bumper? Our new Hidden Receiver Hitch is just the answer. Designed for use with the stock '67-’72 factory rear bumper, simply flip up the rear license plate and insert the coupler. It’s that easy. Hitch is rated for up to 500lbs tongue weight and 5000lbs total trailer weight.
We now offer the hitch components in a package deal: Hidden Receiver Hitch, Extended Ball Mount, License Plate Flip Frame and Flat Four Trailer Wiring.
Our new Blazer and Suburban hitches are also finished and in stock, and feature the same quality design and powder-coated finish as our Pickup version. Drilling is required for installation, and every hitch comes with all needed hardware.
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This is the hitch I was refering to www.earlyclassic.com
We now offer the hitch components in a package deal: Hidden Receiver Hitch, Extended Ball Mount, License Plate Flip Frame and Flat Four Trailer Wiring.
Our new Blazer and Suburban hitches are also finished and in stock, and feature the same quality design and powder-coated finish as our Pickup version. Drilling is required for installation, and every hitch comes with all needed hardware.
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This is the hitch I was refering to www.earlyclassic.com
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thanks man... and thanks to all with suggestions and ideas... THAT'S why I love this place !
john
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I used a dodge hitch on my 54 F250 and it was the right width. I bought it about 10 years ago when "Orschlens" was having a close out. I measured the width and it bolted in to the bolt holes for the rear bumper bracket and only had to drill two more holes. The receiver is about flush with the back of the bed.
I have more length with the long bed, so that might not be an option for a short bed.
I have more length with the long bed, so that might not be an option for a short bed.
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found another one that fits
Draw-Tite Max-E-Loader Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch 41001
Draw-tite for a 63-73 F-100 also fits...
HAVE NOT FIT TESTED... GOING BY PUBLISHED DIMENSIONS ONLY !
JOHN
Draw-Tite Max-E-Loader Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch 41001
Draw-tite for a 63-73 F-100 also fits...
HAVE NOT FIT TESTED... GOING BY PUBLISHED DIMENSIONS ONLY !
JOHN
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My mom's 69 Impala had the flip down license plate. I used to think that was a bad place for a gas filler (what with a rearender), but it had a massive chrome bumper that was made out of the same metal they make skillets out of.
