I tried the search , but didn't come up with what I want . On my 54 panel I modified a . Jeep wrangler receiver hitch . Anyone know what hitches to look for in a junk yard , That will match up to a 56 F250 best .

 

I know it's not as cheap and as fun as a junk yard, but I noticed this one on the shelf of my local Walmart before Christmas.

Reese Towpower 37042 Class III Multi-fit Receiver Hitch - Walmart.com

 

While looking for a hitch for my56 , I tried U-hauls site . They came back to me with a good offer . If I bring my truck to their Tempe AZ fabrication shop, they will fab me a new hitch at no cost . They want to use my truck as a template . so they will be able to build and sell hitches for these older trucks . Now I am not going to drive from Ga to AZ for a free hitch , If anyone around Tempe would be interested I have the contact information . If I where near Tempe , I would be getting a free hitch .

 

That's a good price Doc . I went to Reese hitch sit and they had an adjustable for $227 . I like Walmarts price better .

 

check around for 70-80 model ford trucks... they all had the same frame width I think 34"

that is what i bought..

john

 

I use these guys

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1973-2006-Ch...b3e1b0&vxp=mtr

$115 shipped to the door ain't bad. Look for late 90's Ford cab/chassis trucks if you want something 34" wide. C/C maintains their 34" width because that is the SAE standard. Only requires a couple of holes drilled. As for junkyard finds, I hate hitches if I have to pull them. Bolts are always rusted tight. If they pull then you almost always have to clean it, derust and repaint. Go with new IMHO.

 

dr

this might help

http://jniolon.classicpickup.com/tra...ina53f100.html



john

 

Rear frame rail width varies on 1970's trucks. For example, the distance between the inner rear frame rails behind the cab on 1961/72 F100/350's is 33 1/2."

1973/77 F250 4WD's and 1973/79 F350: Cab & Chassis, Super Camper Specials also have 33 1/2" rear frame rails.

All other 1973/79 F100/350's have 37 1/2" rear frame rails as do 1980/96's.

Ford didn't offer trailer hitches for trucks until the 1980's. Dealers usually sent customers who wanted them to U-Haul or RV dealers.

But Ford did offer trailer hitches for cars...because full sized cars, especially station wagons were used to tow travel trailers. One rarely saw a pickup prior to 1980 with a travel trailer behind it.

There's a newish book on Airstream's. Pics taken during 1950's/70's show Wally Byam caravans. Station wagons, Chevy/GMC Suburban's, IHC Travel & Carry-All's predominate.

 

Kitts Industrial Tool near me has all sorts of hitches at a good price. Here is one for $19.99 that bolts to the step bumper, or anything else you can think of . . .
http://kittstools.securesites.net/store/product4844.html
If that doesn't suit you just search on the word "Hitch" at the top right corner of their page.

 

I used a Drawtite #4005, it fit like it was made for my panel, even used some existing holes. You may not need a class 4 hitch, but you could cross reference the fitment of the model on the Drawtite site to determine what to look for.

 

I ordered the one teardropty talked about .