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04-28-2008, 09:00 PM
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More hobbies than money!
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Hiddin Hitch
Got the hitch all set up and ready to go this weekend. Well the truth is I installed the hitch last summer. But just got all the wiring done the way I wanted it. Took off the old rusty 7 pin and installed this 7 pin 4 pin combo. Worked out just as I wanted it. Did a little polishing on the bumper while I was there and got a picture of the new exhaust while I was at it. Going to tow my boat about 2 and a half hours to a boat meet this weekend. Wife will drive it.
 I'll have to drive the Dually towing the 5er.
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04-28-2008, 09:01 PM
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More hobbies than money!
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Re: Hiddin Hitch
Couple more set up ready to go!
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04-28-2008, 09:03 PM
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Re: Hiddin Hitch
I don't see no hitch.. I guess that's the idea...
 Looks great! I want to do the same thing someday. Did you build it, or find it this way?
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04-28-2008, 09:07 PM
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More hobbies than money!
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Re: Hiddin Hitch
Got the hitch from early classics. The wiring stuff came from advanced auto.
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04-28-2008, 10:19 PM
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Re: Hiddin Hitch
That is nice! Do you know if the hidden hitch will work if you have relocated a Blazer tank underneath your truck?
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04-28-2008, 11:32 PM
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Re: Hiddin Hitch
Great job! I like how the plug still hides under the plate. I might have to steal your idea for my hidden hitch wiring.
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04-28-2008, 11:53 PM
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Re: Hiddin Hitch
That looks great. Leddzepp, ECE has a picture of the hitch installed on a 2wd Blazer.
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04-28-2008, 11:54 PM
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Re: Hiddin Hitch
looks good i need one of those
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04-29-2008, 12:01 AM
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More hobbies than money!
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Re: Hiddin Hitch
Looks like a blazer tank should fit. The 4 pin connector and the insert came with the hitch. I thought it was a pretty good deal as the kit. There was just enough room between the plate cradle and the hich for the wires. I was concerned about getting to the hitch pin, but works really well. I added the 7 pin because I have a 5 pin on my boat and I have a 7 to 5 adapter. Liked having the 4 pin there also for a small trailer I have. I'm getting excited, after 7 years owning the truck I'm finnally making some headway.
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04-29-2008, 12:45 AM
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Re: Hiddin Hitch
71SWB...Where is that pic? I cannot find it on their website....
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04-29-2008, 01:18 AM
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Re: Hiddin Hitch
leddzepp, it's on their catalog. I will try to find it and scan it in for you. It's a pretty cool picture actually.
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04-29-2008, 01:24 AM
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Re: Hiddin Hitch
Thanks 71SWB, if you cannot find it, don't worry. I am going to keep looking for the pic too
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04-29-2008, 01:29 AM
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Re: Hiddin Hitch
I want one!
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04-29-2008, 01:44 AM
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Re: Hiddin Hitch
Here is the ECE picture. Click on it for a bigger image.
 wnc mountain, it looks like you have quite the boat too. We need a picture of the rig all hooked up and ready to go.
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04-29-2008, 01:56 AM
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More hobbies than money!
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Re: Hiddin Hitch
There is a different part for the Blazer and truck but I would think the tank will still fit. Call ECE and I'm sure they can tell you for sure.
I will get a pic of the rig all hooked up I ment to take one yesterday on the test run. The old memory banks don't work like they used to.
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'70 cst10/swb 350, 3 on the tree, factory buckets. '70 GMC lwb 350/350 ps,pb '72 c-10 lwb 350/350 a/c, ps, pb '72 Blazer project |
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04-29-2008, 06:14 AM
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Re: Hiddin Hitch
I did the same thing with mine........
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04-29-2008, 06:16 AM
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Re: Hiddin Hitch
Yes the tank will fit. as a matter of fact that is what I just came in from working on. i need to drill 4 holes real quick and I will be done. i will take some pics in the morning.
WNC where did you get that combination plug at? I like it! Shawn
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04-29-2008, 06:59 AM
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Re: Hiddin Hitch
ECE has different hitches for the blazer/burbs & trucks. The rear mount gas tank requires the 'arms' of the blazer/burb hitch to be slightly shorter vs. the truck to avoid interference w/the gas tank mounting straps.
I also learned that on the trucks, they use the same P/N regardless if it's a leaf or coil frame. And w/slight modification, it can be installed in a later model GM truck as well.....
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04-29-2008, 02:33 PM
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Re: Hiddin Hitch
I still have mine setting on the garage floor. I might install it one day.
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04-30-2008, 03:34 AM
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Re: Hiddin Hitch
Where did you buy the hidden hitch? and how much total was it?
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04-30-2008, 04:42 PM
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More hobbies than money!
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Re: Hiddin Hitch
Here is the info straight from Early Classic:
Hidden Receiver Hitch Kits Want to tow with your Classic without that ugly hitch hanging below your bumper? Our new Class 4 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. 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Options: #906-6772BHPU - '67-'72 Pickup -- $209.00 #906-6772BHSUB - '67-'72 Suburban w/o Wiring Harness -- $209.00 #906-6772BHBLZ - '69-'72 Blazer -- $209.00 Quantity:
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04-30-2008, 07:41 PM
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Re: Hiddin Hitch
Have to subscribe to this so i don't loose it. Very cool idea. Looks great.
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04-30-2008, 08:00 PM
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Re: Hiddin Hitch
I've had this set-up on my 68 since 2000. It works great w/o even knowing it's there.
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04-30-2008, 08:17 PM
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Re: Hiddin Hitch
I went with a normal receiver hitch that just sticks out below my license plate (only cost $35 vs. $200) but really like the idea for the plug. I might have to get a flip license plate bracket and go that route...
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04-30-2008, 08:30 PM
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Re: Hiddin Hitch
I made one out of tube steel for my 70 and added a steel trailer plug from NAPA. MY truck has a blazer tank and there was plenty room for the hitch.
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