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aitch · 01-27-2006, 10:26 AM

I'm looking for some input on how best to install a hidden hitch and find an appropriate roll pan that will work with this set-up.
I have looked at the Sir Michaels and think that the tag box sits too low. I like the look of the Mar-K roll pan but don't know what is involved with notching the rear seal to accomodate the tag box.
I would appreciate some ideas from all you guys who have been there done that.

NPilot1975 · 01-27-2006, 11:09 AM

I am running a Sir Micheals roll pan and had a hidden hitch made. Below is a pic before the roll pan was on. I cut a hole through the license plate bracket and run a flip-up license plate bracket over it. Works great and you can't tell it is on there when I don't have a receiver in it.

72MARIO · 01-27-2006, 01:28 PM

Is that the ECE rear crossmember ?
I have that in my truck neat way to fab up a light duty hitch. How is the hitch fastened to the rear crossmember ? Weld or bolted ?

ebfabman · 01-27-2006, 07:56 PM

Here's more on another hidden hitch......

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=174123

NPilot1975 · 01-28-2006, 04:32 PM

It is actually fully welded, behind the back 1/4 steel piece is a 2 1/4" steel square tube. It has 1/4" steel plates that go inside the frame rails and are bolted to the frame. It is actually stronger than your standard Reese style hitch. I pulled an 18' trailer with a truck and an engine and tranny on it with no problems from IN to FL. I am tearing my truck down in the next few months, when I do I will take more pictures with it out and give some dimensions.

aitch · 01-29-2006, 09:54 AM

Good information, anyone have experience with a Mar-K roll pan in this application? Pictures?

01-27-2006, 10:26 AM	#1
aitch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: N.W. Arkansas Posts: 456	Hidden hitch, rear roll pan I'm looking for some input on how best to install a hidden hitch and find an appropriate roll pan that will work with this set-up. I have looked at the Sir Michaels and think that the tag box sits too low. I like the look of the Mar-K roll pan but don't know what is involved with notching the rear seal to accomodate the tag box. I would appreciate some ideas from all you guys who have been there done that. __________________ 69 GMC 3/4 ton LWB 383 TH400 Dana 60 '84 300ZX '79 Nova (for sale)

01-27-2006, 11:09 AM	#2
NPilot1975 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Plymouth, MA Posts: 891	Re: Hidden hitch, rear roll pan I am running a Sir Micheals roll pan and had a hidden hitch made. Below is a pic before the roll pan was on. I cut a hole through the license plate bracket and run a flip-up license plate bracket over it. Works great and you can't tell it is on there when I don't have a receiver in it. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Blazer body...need to get a thread started for the rest of the story

01-27-2006, 01:28 PM	#3
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Re: Hidden hitch, rear roll pan Is that the ECE rear crossmember ? I have that in my truck neat way to fab up a light duty hitch. How is the hitch fastened to the rear crossmember ? Weld or bolted ? __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

01-27-2006, 07:56 PM	#4
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	Re: Hidden hitch, rear roll pan Here's more on another hidden hitch...... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=174123

01-28-2006, 04:32 PM	#5
NPilot1975 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Plymouth, MA Posts: 891	Re: Hidden hitch, rear roll pan It is actually fully welded, behind the back 1/4 steel piece is a 2 1/4" steel square tube. It has 1/4" steel plates that go inside the frame rails and are bolted to the frame. It is actually stronger than your standard Reese style hitch. I pulled an 18' trailer with a truck and an engine and tranny on it with no problems from IN to FL. I am tearing my truck down in the next few months, when I do I will take more pictures with it out and give some dimensions. __________________ 1972 Blazer body...need to get a thread started for the rest of the story Last edited by NPilot1975; 01-28-2006 at 04:32 PM.

01-29-2006, 09:54 AM	#6
aitch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: N.W. Arkansas Posts: 456	Re: Hidden hitch, rear roll pan Good information, anyone have experience with a Mar-K roll pan in this application? Pictures? __________________ 69 GMC 3/4 ton LWB 383 TH400 Dana 60 '84 300ZX '79 Nova (for sale)



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