Is this a factory tow hitch - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

HeavyMetalChevy · 12-23-2011, 08:08 PM

I have been told by some pretty knowledgeable truckies that this looks like something that GM or dealership would have put on as towing package accessory. Need to know... I know if we all put our heads together .... "WE CAN DO THIS" all I know is this thing is SUPER HEAVY DUTY... Tubular steel is MASSIVE!!

HeavyMetalChevy · 12-23-2011, 08:10 PM

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TripleNickel · 12-23-2011, 08:30 PM

Were receiver hitches around back in the 67-72 era?

I don't remember seeing those until about a decade later.

teeitup · 12-23-2011, 08:44 PM

I don't think they were, only had the flat plate ball hitches back then

HeavyMetalChevy · 12-23-2011, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TripleNickel

Were receiver hitches around back in the 67-72 era?

I don't remember seeing those until about a decade later.

that makes more since... I am only 29 so....yeah..lol Now that I think about it most had the tow ball attached to the bumper more than likely....research to be done

cdowns · 12-23-2011, 08:55 PM

looks like a common aftermarket hitch available about everywhere

**special-K** · 12-24-2011, 09:28 AM

There were Reese hitches back then. But,there was no factory option. That one you have was put on sometime later after it was on another truck first,judging by those washers. My '72 K2500 has one on it and the spare tire carrier is different. It has been set up this way since way back. My truck was used to tow an RV trailer all it's life...also has a 5th wheel mount and even a hoist.

12-23-2011, 08:08 PM	#1
HeavyMetalChevy Just a Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Vevay, IN 47043 remimartin257@aol.com Posts: 4,603	Is this a factory tow hitch I have been told by some pretty knowledgeable truckies that this looks like something that GM or dealership would have put on as towing package accessory. Need to know... I know if we all put our heads together .... "WE CAN DO THIS" all I know is this thing is SUPER HEAVY DUTY... Tubular steel is MASSIVE!! Attached Images __________________ 72 C-10 Cheyenne 350/350 ALL ORIGINAL 81,158 miles (1st) 69 7/8 ton(s & l) 66 327 short block rebuild.325 hp(2nd) 70 C-20 88 350 long block rebuild .040 bore. forged crank GM ZZ4 Hot Cam 1.5 roller rockers.375hp Aluminum TH400(3rd) 71 SWB frame off with 68 body. POSI PayPal: remimartin257@aol.com Business Inquires: 812 801 5111 "Help me, help you" that's my motto Members met... BuildinA68, jessewebb, daddymoo2, 70STOVEBOLT, irishfan77, feller, fine69, chevytruckguy70, jamie72, Nohatch, 2112, drtydog

12-23-2011, 08:10 PM	#2
HeavyMetalChevy Just a Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Vevay, IN 47043 remimartin257@aol.com Posts: 4,603	Re: Is this a factory tow hitch more Attached Images __________________ 72 C-10 Cheyenne 350/350 ALL ORIGINAL 81,158 miles (1st) 69 7/8 ton(s & l) 66 327 short block rebuild.325 hp(2nd) 70 C-20 88 350 long block rebuild .040 bore. forged crank GM ZZ4 Hot Cam 1.5 roller rockers.375hp Aluminum TH400(3rd) 71 SWB frame off with 68 body. POSI PayPal: remimartin257@aol.com Business Inquires: 812 801 5111 "Help me, help you" that's my motto Members met... BuildinA68, jessewebb, daddymoo2, 70STOVEBOLT, irishfan77, feller, fine69, chevytruckguy70, jamie72, Nohatch, 2112, drtydog

12-23-2011, 08:30 PM	#3
TripleNickel Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Akron, Ohio Posts: 154	Re: Is this a factory tow hitch Were receiver hitches around back in the 67-72 era? I don't remember seeing those until about a decade later.

12-23-2011, 08:44 PM	#4
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Re: Is this a factory tow hitch I don't think they were, only had the flat plate ball hitches back then __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

12-23-2011, 08:55 PM	#6
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12-24-2011, 09:28 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Is this a factory tow hitch There were Reese hitches back then. But,there was no factory option. That one you have was put on sometime later after it was on another truck first,judging by those washers. My '72 K2500 has one on it and the spare tire carrier is different. It has been set up this way since way back. My truck was used to tow an RV trailer all it's life...also has a 5th wheel mount and even a hoist. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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