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JGARRETT · 03-13-2003, 06:53 PM

I would like to install a class III frame hitch to my 70 SWB and retain the spare tire carrier. Draw-Tite has one (PN75034) but the instructions say "the spare tire carrier will have to be relocated and/or modified."
What is involved in the relocation and/or modification?

**MikeB** · 03-13-2003, 07:09 PM

You may want to try Early Classic Enterprises at www.earlyclassic.com They have a hitch with a receiver that hides behind a fold down license plate frame.

**MikeB** · 03-13-2003, 07:11 PM

Wait a minute. That is not a picture of a California neighborhood, is it? Way too big lot sizes.

JGARRETT · 03-13-2003, 07:26 PM

MikeB,
Thanks for the hitch info. You didn't mention the Michigan tag.
They didn't have to ask me twice if I would be interested in CA.
This is gearhead heaven.

Project1970 · 03-13-2003, 07:26 PM

I had a U-Haul hitch on mine...well, my dad had it installed...and it looks like they did so without messing with the spare tire at all...I've since pulled and stashed the whole mess, seeing as my spare "tire" was in horrible shape, and I used the hitch once...but saving it so I can use it again. Saved a decent chunk of weight with that one...

mtdave2 · 03-13-2003, 08:10 PM

anyone have photos of this? im really interested

JGARRETT · 03-13-2003, 08:20 PM

mtdave2,
The earlyclassic website has a picture. I just called to order the kit that has the hidden mount, receiver, flip-up tag, and wiring for $189. They are out of stock until next week.

Blue Beard · 03-13-2003, 09:46 PM

Ever think about the hidden receiver, they mount between the frame rails.

Don't know if they are made with the class III ..............

mtdave2 · 03-13-2003, 09:54 PM

is it like the orginal one? wonder if they make them like this.. i like to keep everything orginal stuff or close too

Blue Beard · 03-13-2003, 10:16 PM

The hidden hitch looks something like that, hides behind the license plate with a hinged unit to access the hitch by lifting up the plate.

Project1970 · 03-13-2003, 11:01 PM

My UHaul isn't far off of that, except it bolts to the horizontal underside of the rear rails rather than the vertical parts as it appears that one does.

03-13-2003, 06:53 PM	#1
JGARRETT Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Southern California Posts: 22	Frame Hitch Install I would like to install a class III frame hitch to my 70 SWB and retain the spare tire carrier. Draw-Tite has one (PN75034) but the instructions say "the spare tire carrier will have to be relocated and/or modified." What is involved in the relocation and/or modification? Attached Images __________________ 70 SWB 73 Camaro RS 76 Lincoln Mark IV 87 Vulcan 750 95 Mark VIII 02 Lincoln LSE 02 Lincoln LS 03 Sport-Trac

03-13-2003, 07:09 PM	#2
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,568	You may want to try Early Classic Enterprises at www.earlyclassic.com They have a hitch with a receiver that hides behind a fold down license plate frame. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

03-13-2003, 07:11 PM	#3
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,568	Wait a minute. That is not a picture of a California neighborhood, is it? Way too big lot sizes. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

03-13-2003, 07:26 PM	#4
JGARRETT Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Southern California Posts: 22	MikeB, Thanks for the hitch info. You didn't mention the Michigan tag. They didn't have to ask me twice if I would be interested in CA. This is gearhead heaven. __________________ 70 SWB 73 Camaro RS 76 Lincoln Mark IV 87 Vulcan 750 95 Mark VIII 02 Lincoln LSE 02 Lincoln LS 03 Sport-Trac

03-13-2003, 07:26 PM	#5
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	I had a U-Haul hitch on mine...well, my dad had it installed...and it looks like they did so without messing with the spare tire at all...I've since pulled and stashed the whole mess, seeing as my spare "tire" was in horrible shape, and I used the hitch once...but saving it so I can use it again. Saved a decent chunk of weight with that one... __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

03-13-2003, 08:10 PM	#6
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,521	anyone have photos of this? im really interested __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

03-13-2003, 08:20 PM	#7
JGARRETT Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Southern California Posts: 22	mtdave2, The earlyclassic website has a picture. I just called to order the kit that has the hidden mount, receiver, flip-up tag, and wiring for $189. They are out of stock until next week. __________________ 70 SWB 73 Camaro RS 76 Lincoln Mark IV 87 Vulcan 750 95 Mark VIII 02 Lincoln LSE 02 Lincoln LS 03 Sport-Trac

03-13-2003, 09:46 PM	#8
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Ever think about the hidden receiver, they mount between the frame rails. Don't know if they are made with the class III .............. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

03-13-2003, 09:54 PM	#9
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,521	is it like the orginal one? wonder if they make them like this.. i like to keep everything orginal stuff or close too Attached Images __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

03-13-2003, 10:16 PM	#10
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	The hidden hitch looks something like that, hides behind the license plate with a hinged unit to access the hitch by lifting up the plate. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

03-13-2003, 11:01 PM	#11
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	My UHaul isn't far off of that, except it bolts to the horizontal underside of the rear rails rather than the vertical parts as it appears that one does. __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!



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