Hidden hitch + Fuel cell guy tank??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

see ten · 03-04-2009, 05:28 PM

OK fellers! I'm trying to find out if the Early Classic Enterprises hidden hitch and Fuel Cell guys tank are compatible. I've been PMing Mark (Fuel cell guy) about the details of his product and he has been extremely helpful! He was however unable to confirm 100% that his product would work in conjuction with a hidden hitch. So...What can you guys tell/show us?? I've been poking around with our search feature and found some iffy information. Some posts claimed that crossmembers would have to be removed to use the tank and an ECE crossmember or hidden hitch would have to be added to use the tank. Some other posts I saw stated that none of the crossmembers would have to be modified but made no mention of using a hidden hitch. So, Show us what you got! Tell us how you did it! Are you running an ECE hitch and a Fuel Cell guy tank? Speak up and be heard!

Thanks guys!

**Hart_Rod** · 03-04-2009, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by see ten

OK fellers! I'm trying to find out if the Early Classic Enterprises hidden hitch and Fuel Cell guys tank are compatible. I've been PMing Mark (Fuel cell guy) about the details of his product and he has been extremely helpful! He was however unable to confirm 100% that his product would work in conjuction with a hidden hitch. So...What can you guys tell/show us?? I've been poking around with our search feature and found some iffy information. Some posts claimed that crossmembers would have to be removed to use the tank and an ECE crossmember or hidden hitch would have to be added to use the tank. Some other posts I saw stated that none of the crossmembers would have to be modified but made no mention of using a hidden hitch. So, Show us what you got! Tell us how you did it! Are you running an ECE hitch and a Fuel Cell guy tank? Speak up and be heard!

Thanks guys!

Here's some pictures of the one installed in my CrewCab. I didn't have any issues.

oldblue1968chevy · 03-04-2009, 06:08 PM

cool glad you asked that, those 2 mods. are goin on my things to do list

see ten · 03-04-2009, 06:16 PM

Well....That answers that question doesn't it!!

Did you weld the nuts on to the frame that hold it all together?

Thanks!

**Hart_Rod** · 03-04-2009, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by see ten

Well....That answers that question doesn't it!!

Did you weld the nuts on to the frame that hold it all together?

Thanks!

I haven't yet. I will probably do something similar to my ECE tank setup. It had some bolts that were welded to a 1/8" steel plate that would quit spinning when it hit the tank or the frame.

killer71 · 03-04-2009, 07:24 PM

check out the killer build up...it had that set up. don has detailed picts of the way he mounted the hitch and the tank including the welded nuts!

1970SWB · 03-04-2009, 07:26 PM

I'm actually wondering the same thing, but with the ECE hidden hitch & the poly replacement suburban tank in a swb.

**leddzepp** · 03-04-2009, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970SWB

I'm actually wondering the same thing, but with the ECE hidden hitch & the poly replacement suburban tank in a swb.

Get the ECE hidden hitch for the blazer/suburban

see ten · 03-04-2009, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by killer71

check out the killer build up...it had that set up. don has detailed picts of the way he mounted the hitch and the tank including the welded nuts!

Any idea of what page of that monstrous build thread I should be looking for???

Edit: Found it!!

68 short step · 03-05-2009, 12:17 AM

here is a little help/pics
it works no problem...only peice that needs to be modded/removed is the spare tire cross member.....also pending on the size of the tank you may need to move the rear most x-member back....

**Hart_Rod** · 03-05-2009, 12:22 AM

I forgot to mention, I used the ECE rear crossmember.

R/

**SactoJim** · 03-05-2009, 12:35 AM

Here's mine....

Receiver was non specific that I had laying around and just narrowed it a bit....fits perfectly right behind license plate.

tekno62 · 03-05-2009, 01:31 AM

send a link please

Quote:

Originally Posted by see ten

Any idea of what page of that monstrous build thread I should be looking for???

Edit: Found it!!

see ten · 03-05-2009, 06:55 AM

This link is to page 7 of his build...there is also some info on page 6.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=244448&page=7

It looks to me like the fuel cell comes without any mounting holes, correct? It also looks like you guys are using two of the holes for the hitch and then adding a couple more that are just for the tank. Am I in the ballpark?

**Hart_Rod** · 03-05-2009, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by see ten

This link is to page 7 of his build...there is also some info on page 6.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=244448&page=7

It looks to me like the fuel cell comes without any mounting holes, correct? It also looks like you guys are using two of the holes for the hitch and then adding a couple more that are just for the tank. Am I in the ballpark?

That's correct.

68 short step · 03-05-2009, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by see ten

This link is to page 7 of his build...there is also some info on page 6.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=244448&page=7

It looks to me like the fuel cell comes without any mounting holes, correct? It also looks like you guys are using two of the holes for the hitch and then adding a couple more that are just for the tank. Am I in the ballpark?

yelp

tekno62 · 03-05-2009, 07:47 PM

where did you get the ECE fuel tank?

see ten · 03-05-2009, 08:52 PM

I'm not sure but I think all of these tanks pictured are from board member/vendor "fuelcellguy" or http://www.aluminumfuelcell.com/ . The trailer hitch is from ECE which is Early Classic Enterprises or www.earlyclassic.com .

**Hart_Rod** · 03-05-2009, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by tekno62

where did you get the ECE fuel tank?

Here's some pictures of my ECE tank in my Suburban. Very nice product, but $$$$$$,

.

texanidiot25 · 03-05-2009, 10:00 PM

Even adds a bit of protection around the tank, nice.

03-04-2009, 05:28 PM	#1
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Hidden hitch + Fuel cell guy tank??? OK fellers! I'm trying to find out if the Early Classic Enterprises hidden hitch and Fuel Cell guys tank are compatible. I've been PMing Mark (Fuel cell guy) about the details of his product and he has been extremely helpful! He was however unable to confirm 100% that his product would work in conjuction with a hidden hitch. So...What can you guys tell/show us?? I've been poking around with our search feature and found some iffy information. Some posts claimed that crossmembers would have to be removed to use the tank and an ECE crossmember or hidden hitch would have to be added to use the tank. Some other posts I saw stated that none of the crossmembers would have to be modified but made no mention of using a hidden hitch. So, Show us what you got! Tell us how you did it! Are you running an ECE hitch and a Fuel Cell guy tank? Speak up and be heard! Thanks guys!

03-04-2009, 06:08 PM	#3
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Hidden hitch + Fuel cell guy tank??? cool glad you asked that, those 2 mods. are goin on my things to do list __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

03-04-2009, 06:16 PM	#4
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Hidden hitch + Fuel cell guy tank??? Well....That answers that question doesn't it!! Did you weld the nuts on to the frame that hold it all together? Thanks!

03-04-2009, 07:24 PM	#6
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: Hidden hitch + Fuel cell guy tank??? check out the killer build up...it had that set up. don has detailed picts of the way he mounted the hitch and the tank including the welded nuts! __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

03-04-2009, 07:26 PM	#7
1970SWB Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Yorktown, In. Posts: 77	Re: Hidden hitch + Fuel cell guy tank??? I'm actually wondering the same thing, but with the ECE hidden hitch & the poly replacement suburban tank in a swb.

03-05-2009, 12:17 AM	#10
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Hidden hitch + Fuel cell guy tank??? here is a little help/pics it works no problem...only peice that needs to be modded/removed is the spare tire cross member.....also pending on the size of the tank you may need to move the rear most x-member back....

03-05-2009, 12:22 AM	#11
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,837	Re: Hidden hitch + Fuel cell guy tank??? I forgot to mention, I used the ECE rear crossmember. R/ __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

03-05-2009, 12:35 AM	#12
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: Hidden hitch + Fuel cell guy tank??? Here's mine.... Receiver was non specific that I had laying around and just narrowed it a bit....fits perfectly right behind license plate. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

03-05-2009, 06:55 AM	#14
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Hidden hitch + Fuel cell guy tank??? This link is to page 7 of his build...there is also some info on page 6. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=244448&page=7 It looks to me like the fuel cell comes without any mounting holes, correct? It also looks like you guys are using two of the holes for the hitch and then adding a couple more that are just for the tank. Am I in the ballpark?

03-05-2009, 07:47 PM	#17
tekno62 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 265	Re: Hidden hitch + Fuel cell guy tank??? where did you get the ECE fuel tank?

03-05-2009, 08:52 PM	#18
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Hidden hitch + Fuel cell guy tank??? I'm not sure but I think all of these tanks pictured are from board member/vendor "fuelcellguy" or http://www.aluminumfuelcell.com/ . The trailer hitch is from ECE which is Early Classic Enterprises or www.earlyclassic.com .

03-05-2009, 10:00 PM	#20
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Hidden hitch + Fuel cell guy tank??? Even adds a bit of protection around the tank, nice.



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