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Old Chevy Mech · 11-17-2008, 09:34 PM

Has anyone purchased a new hitch setup lately for one of our trucks? I am looking to see which one would need the least amount of modification to work on my 70 K-20. Looking for a Class 5. Any experience will be appreciated.

Thanks!

Frank

Tx Firefighter · 11-17-2008, 09:37 PM

I was calling around today trying to find one for my 72 as a matter of fact. It seems that the same hitch fits all the way from 62-87.

Apparantly, Putnam makes one still but no one in the Fort Worth area had one, so I will search more tomorrow. If I find anything, I will post back ASAP.

msgross · 11-17-2008, 09:38 PM

I think most of the 70's and into the 80's fit our trucks... Just get the one with the same frame width.. 31.5 or so inches I think..

that's what I did...

haysonj · 11-17-2008, 09:47 PM

This one just bolted on with grade 8 bolts. I think I had to drill two new holes out of six. It does not give a class on it but its rated 8000# with 800# 0f tongue weight. bought it through a local trailer dealer. Made by DrawTite

chevydog66 · 11-17-2008, 10:01 PM

NAPA has them, and I think CPP does too.

msgross · 11-17-2008, 10:12 PM

There is a class IV near me for $5

I put this one on...

chevydog66 · 11-17-2008, 10:51 PM

$5!! that's a deal.

msgross · 11-17-2008, 10:58 PM

yeah, I paid $35 for mine...

chevydog66 · 11-17-2008, 11:11 PM

Usually thay are $110.

msgross · 11-17-2008, 11:41 PM

You see them on craigslist all the time... search there if your not in a hurry for one... Not a hidden hitch but it should work well

Bus Ted Knuckle · 11-18-2008, 12:08 AM

all the big auto parts stores can get them, TX is right, they go from 63-87. I got one from Advance, class 4, IIRC it was about $120. You will have to drill holes.

**Already Gone** · 11-18-2008, 05:44 AM

Early Classic Enterprises makes a nice hidden hitch if you have rear sport bumper. I installed mine myself with no hassles. Even the hardware and wiring is included.

http://www.earlyclassic.com/catalog.aspx

68C15 · 11-18-2008, 07:05 AM

it's not hard to make one yourself. hit the boneyard for a liscence plate frame from any RWD GM. mine flips down and the hitch is completely hidden. I suggest bolting it to the side of the frame for extra strength.

Old Chevy Mech · 11-18-2008, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Already Gone

Early Classic Enterprises makes a nice hidden hitch if you have rear sport bumper. I installed mine myself with no hassles. Even the hardware and wiring is included.

http://www.earlyclassic.com/catalog.aspx

My K20 has the factory steel, painted step bumper. Its low profile and heavier duty in my opinion then some of the step bumpers I have seen, and can accept a ball. However I need a heavier hitch, so I can either reinforce this bumper or attach & reinforce one of the off the shelf hitches.

I dont have that type of rear bumper, so a hidden hitch wont work.

Thanks!!
Frank

soule64 · 11-18-2008, 01:46 PM

I just sold mine (10k lb.) with a receiver and ball about an hour ago for $20....

chevydog66 · 11-18-2008, 04:15 PM

Yep, I have a sport bumper on my 72 GMC and I will be installing the ECE or CPP hidden hitch, because I also have airride, and will be towing.

Elephanthead · 11-18-2008, 05:16 PM

I plan on doing the junkyard dive and grabbing one if I can't find one already removed for 5 bucks.

Old Chevy Mech · 11-19-2008, 05:55 PM

Basically there is 6-1/2" from the bottom of the frame and the bottom of the bumper. Anyone have a setup like this with an off the shelf hitch?

Thanks!

Frank

11-17-2008, 09:34 PM	#1
Old Chevy Mech Keepin it runnin! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Deep River, CT Posts: 1,036	Hitch Question Has anyone purchased a new hitch setup lately for one of our trucks? I am looking to see which one would need the least amount of modification to work on my 70 K-20. Looking for a Class 5. Any experience will be appreciated. Thanks! Frank __________________ 1970 K-5 4X4 Blazer 1970 K-20 4X4 Long Bed "Liberty Means Responsibility, that is why most men dread it"

11-17-2008, 09:37 PM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Hitch Question I was calling around today trying to find one for my 72 as a matter of fact. It seems that the same hitch fits all the way from 62-87. Apparantly, Putnam makes one still but no one in the Fort Worth area had one, so I will search more tomorrow. If I find anything, I will post back ASAP. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

11-17-2008, 09:38 PM	#3
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Hitch Question I think most of the 70's and into the 80's fit our trucks... Just get the one with the same frame width.. 31.5 or so inches I think.. that's what I did... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

11-17-2008, 09:47 PM	#4
haysonj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Santa Maria, Ca. Posts: 1,423	Re: Hitch Question This one just bolted on with grade 8 bolts. I think I had to drill two new holes out of six. It does not give a class on it but its rated 8000# with 800# 0f tongue weight. bought it through a local trailer dealer. Made by DrawTite Attached Images __________________ 69 Chevy 4x4 383 Power

11-17-2008, 10:01 PM	#5
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: Hitch Question NAPA has them, and I think CPP does too. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

11-17-2008, 10:12 PM	#6
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Hitch Question There is a class IV near me for $5 I put this one on... Attached Images __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

11-17-2008, 10:51 PM	#7
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: Hitch Question $5!! that's a deal. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

11-17-2008, 10:58 PM	#8
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Hitch Question yeah, I paid $35 for mine... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

11-17-2008, 11:11 PM	#9
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: Hitch Question Usually thay are $110. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

11-17-2008, 11:41 PM	#10
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Hitch Question You see them on craigslist all the time... search there if your not in a hurry for one... Not a hidden hitch but it should work well __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 11-17-2008 at 11:41 PM.

11-18-2008, 12:08 AM	#11
Bus Ted Knuckle Son of a gun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 1,636	Re: Hitch Question all the big auto parts stores can get them, TX is right, they go from 63-87. I got one from Advance, class 4, IIRC it was about $120. You will have to drill holes. __________________ Bill BEATERS ARE NEATER

11-18-2008, 05:44 AM	#12
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,144	Re: Hitch Question Early Classic Enterprises makes a nice hidden hitch if you have rear sport bumper. I installed mine myself with no hassles. Even the hardware and wiring is included. http://www.earlyclassic.com/catalog.aspx __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

11-18-2008, 07:05 AM	#13
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Hitch Question it's not hard to make one yourself. hit the boneyard for a liscence plate frame from any RWD GM. mine flips down and the hitch is completely hidden. I suggest bolting it to the side of the frame for extra strength. Attached Images

11-18-2008, 01:46 PM	#15
soule64 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 197	Re: Hitch Question I just sold mine (10k lb.) with a receiver and ball about an hour ago for $20....

11-18-2008, 04:15 PM	#16
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: Hitch Question Yep, I have a sport bumper on my 72 GMC and I will be installing the ECE or CPP hidden hitch, because I also have airride, and will be towing. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up



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11-18-2008, 05:16 PM	#17
Elephanthead Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Carmel, IN Posts: 187	Re: Hitch Question I plan on doing the junkyard dive and grabbing one if I can't find one already removed for 5 bucks.

11-19-2008, 05:55 PM	#18
Old Chevy Mech Keepin it runnin! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Deep River, CT Posts: 1,036	Re: Hitch Question Basically there is 6-1/2" from the bottom of the frame and the bottom of the bumper. Anyone have a setup like this with an off the shelf hitch? Thanks! Frank Attached Images __________________ 1970 K-5 4X4 Blazer 1970 K-20 4X4 Long Bed "Liberty Means Responsibility, that is why most men dread it"

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