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**dennislbrooks** · 07-12-2005, 08:13 PM

This was a free hitch from a wrecked 2003 Chevy pickup. I modified the mount and have a spring loaded license plate from a 68 Chevelle. It springs up. Plug is hiding on the right side and is accessible when the insert is in place. Total outlay --- $40 and my labor- $28 of it for the sping plate bracket. Yes that is a C6 setting next to it.

dennis

sdkid · 07-13-2005, 12:17 AM

Looks great. Need more pics of the hitch mods though.

boraxman · 07-13-2005, 12:29 AM

Your C6?

70 shorty · 07-13-2005, 01:02 PM

I've seen C6 #13 at Carlisle last summer. Damn nice cars.

**dennislbrooks** · 07-13-2005, 01:11 PM

I will send some closeup pics tonight of the hitch mounts and cut in the license bracket. To hinde it completely altho possible required a lot more surgery. The C6 is a nice ride -- momma claims it --so maybe it isn't mine.

**dennislbrooks** · 07-13-2005, 05:33 PM

For those interested here are some more pics of the 2003 Silverado drop hitch modified for my 67. And yes that is a C4 setting next to it.

dennis

1STtimePRo'71 · 07-13-2005, 06:41 PM

Doesnt the plate get dinged up when you tow stuff around? And did you cut that rear bumper, for the exhaust?

**dennislbrooks** · 07-13-2005, 07:56 PM

The plate sits in the top hinge holder the lip of the holder is the only thing that touches the insert. Hate to say it bug it is dang near perfect. Yes, I fish mouthed the bumper for relief on the dual exhaust. Marked, taped, and cut bumper with an air hacksaw, then painted the new exposed edge to seal the edge and chrome. I almost brought them thru the bumper but the piping interferes with the frame unless you do some exotic bending. thanks for asking

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-13-2005, 08:14 PM

1STtimePRo'71 · 07-14-2005, 12:06 AM

Really cool work you done there.

Blue4x4 · 07-14-2005, 01:15 AM

Here's a hitch that FROST89434 custom made for my 69. I liked it so much that I had him build another for the 71. Thanks again Jim !!! Pictures were taken at night. Hope they turn out.

Blue4x4 · 07-14-2005, 01:17 AM

pic 2

FirstGen · 07-14-2005, 09:58 AM

how much does FROST charge for those hitches? I need one!
Thanks,
Taylor

Blue4x4 · 07-15-2005, 01:08 AM

you might want to Pm him. We did some trading out on them. I installed a heater in garage and he made the hitch.

07-13-2005, 12:17 AM	#2
sdkid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pierre SD Posts: 1,533	Looks great. Need more pics of the hitch mods though. __________________ I think the world needs a drink... Help somebody...If you can....VanZant We're not wrong, we're not sorry, and its probably gonna happen again. That's the truth about men. Tracy Byrd Member# 13924 '70 c10, 350/350 '68 c10 250/4spd '68 c10 no eng/trans fac ps/pb/ac/at (future father/sons project) '48 Chevy Loadmaster

07-13-2005, 12:29 AM	#3
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,920	Your C6? __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

07-13-2005, 01:02 PM	#4
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	I've seen C6 #13 at Carlisle last summer. Damn nice cars. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

07-13-2005, 05:33 PM	#6
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,798	Hitches --more pics For those interested here are some more pics of the 2003 Silverado drop hitch modified for my 67. And yes that is a C4 setting next to it. dennis Attached Images

07-13-2005, 06:41 PM	#7
1STtimePRo'71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Crystal, MN Posts: 656	Doesnt the plate get dinged up when you tow stuff around? And did you cut that rear bumper, for the exhaust? __________________ -Cory 1967 2 Wheel Chevy

07-12-2005, 08:13 PM	#1
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,798	Hitches - more choices This was a free hitch from a wrecked 2003 Chevy pickup. I modified the mount and have a spring loaded license plate from a 68 Chevelle. It springs up. Plug is hiding on the right side and is accessible when the insert is in place. Total outlay --- $40 and my labor- $28 of it for the sping plate bracket. Yes that is a C6 setting next to it. dennis Attached Images

07-13-2005, 01:11 PM	#5
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,798	I will send some closeup pics tonight of the hitch mounts and cut in the license bracket. To hinde it completely altho possible required a lot more surgery. The C6 is a nice ride -- momma claims it --so maybe it isn't mine.

07-13-2005, 07:56 PM	#8
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,798	Hitches The plate sits in the top hinge holder the lip of the holder is the only thing that touches the insert. Hate to say it bug it is dang near perfect. Yes, I fish mouthed the bumper for relief on the dual exhaust. Marked, taped, and cut bumper with an air hacksaw, then painted the new exposed edge to seal the edge and chrome. I almost brought them thru the bumper but the piping interferes with the frame unless you do some exotic bending. thanks for asking Attached Images

07-13-2005, 08:14 PM	#9
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	__________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

07-14-2005, 12:06 AM	#10
1STtimePRo'71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Crystal, MN Posts: 656	Really cool work you done there. __________________ -Cory 1967 2 Wheel Chevy

07-14-2005, 01:15 AM	#11
Blue4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 790	Here's a hitch that FROST89434 custom made for my 69. I liked it so much that I had him build another for the 71. Thanks again Jim !!! Pictures were taken at night. Hope they turn out. Attached Images

07-14-2005, 01:17 AM	#12
Blue4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 790	pic 2 Attached Images

07-14-2005, 09:58 AM	#13
FirstGen Just Don't Stop! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,239	how much does FROST charge for those hitches? I need one! Thanks, Taylor __________________ 1968 C10 build in process TT LSA/6L90e/9"

07-15-2005, 01:08 AM	#14
Blue4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 790	you might want to Pm him. We did some trading out on them. I installed a heater in garage and he made the hitch.

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