Trailer Hitch
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From: mN
Trailer Hitch
Doing some more research...
I'm going to need a hitch on my '65 once I get it. Has anyone put a receiver hitch on their truck?
1. What brand/size?
2. Will it interfer with the dual exhaust?
3. Could you still do an under the bed gas tank?
Thanks
Guy
I'm going to need a hitch on my '65 once I get it. Has anyone put a receiver hitch on their truck?
1. What brand/size?
2. Will it interfer with the dual exhaust?
3. Could you still do an under the bed gas tank?
Thanks
Guy
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From: Parkville, MO (KC)
You need a hitch that fits your frame width. I put a Valley on. Class IV actually. Now, no one will list 61-66 becuase there were changes in that era.
Just get one that fits a 67-71. You will need to drill some new holes though the frame, from underneath. At least with the Valley. But think you will have to do that with just about everyones. I cut out the frame rivets holding the rear stiffener (rail that goes between the frame sides) and then used those holes, plus a new hole further back. This makes for a helluva good attachment to the frame. My hitch is way stronger than the rest of the vehicle can take, in terms of load.
No it will not interfere with a between the rails fuel tank, I think. The mustang tanks sit between the rails.
However, it WILL interfere with your spare tire, especially if you have a SWB.
No idea about dual exhaust. My six banger exits in front of the rear passenger tire.
Just get one that fits a 67-71. You will need to drill some new holes though the frame, from underneath. At least with the Valley. But think you will have to do that with just about everyones. I cut out the frame rivets holding the rear stiffener (rail that goes between the frame sides) and then used those holes, plus a new hole further back. This makes for a helluva good attachment to the frame. My hitch is way stronger than the rest of the vehicle can take, in terms of load.
No it will not interfere with a between the rails fuel tank, I think. The mustang tanks sit between the rails.
However, it WILL interfere with your spare tire, especially if you have a SWB.
No idea about dual exhaust. My six banger exits in front of the rear passenger tire.
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From: Elizabethtown, PA
Mine came with a Valley on it. Mine is a long bed, no issues with the spare wheel. It is the same width as the frame rails, so running duals was not a problem. 
One thing I do suggest is stripping it and getting it powder coated. Mine was getting extremely rusty...seem like the factory paint on it didn't adhere worth a darn. Better to do it now than later.
One thing I do suggest is stripping it and getting it powder coated. Mine was getting extremely rusty...seem like the factory paint on it didn't adhere worth a darn. Better to do it now than later.
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Fleet Owner
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I have a local dealer installed class 3 hitch, and had the duals added afterwards. There is no standard placement for the pipes and they can be cut and moved if need be.
John
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Andy, go here and you can plug in your year and make:
http://www.valleyorders.com/Public/A...ns/Default.htm
You may need to click the "Home" button first then go to "select a product"
Your hitch would be the same as mine. I will not have my truck for another month of so. So if you do get one before me, let me know would ya??
I will do the same.
Guy
http://www.valleyorders.com/Public/A...ns/Default.htm
You may need to click the "Home" button first then go to "select a product"
Your hitch would be the same as mine. I will not have my truck for another month of so. So if you do get one before me, let me know would ya??
I will do the same.
Guy
Last edited by 55cub; Feb 23, 2004 at 02:14 PM.
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From: Conway Arkansas
I go there, click on trailer hitches, and it does nothing
figured it out
that page has an error
if you go to catalog updates then u can do it
Also... it doesn't list a price, any idea on these?
figured it out
that page has an error
if you go to catalog updates then u can do it
Also... it doesn't list a price, any idea on these?
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