tow hitch for 72 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tekno62 · 03-14-2009, 12:56 AM

Looking for info on what years tow hitch will work for my 72 longbed.

going to look for a used one.

Longhorn Man · 03-14-2009, 10:36 AM

measure yours, and head to the junk yard

cdowns · 03-14-2009, 11:01 AM

pretty sure from early 60's thru late 80's the frames were the same width// best is to measure your frame width and go with the tape measure,you get the right width then it's just drilling a few holes to secure to frame

tekno62 · 03-14-2009, 04:17 PM

I was wondering as my dads 73 sub has a hitch but the bend in the frame is different.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

pretty sure from early 60's thru late 80's the frames were the same width// best is to measure your frame width and go with the tape measure,you get the right width then it's just drilling a few holes to secure to frame

tekno62 · 03-20-2009, 09:32 PM

I found this.

From DrawTite site
Part Number: 75034
Description: Max-Frame Receiver
Class Rating: CLASS IV WC / WD: 5000 / 8000

67-91 Chevrolet/GMC Pickup/4 Dr. Crew Cab C/K Series
63-72 Ford F-100, F-150, F-250, F-350
69-75 International Pickup, Full Size

67-72 Chevrolet Pickup, C/K Series w/6 ft. Bed
73-84 Chevrolet Pickup, C/K Series w/6 ft. Bed
85-87 Chevrolet Pickup, C/K Series w/6 ft. Bed
63-72 Chevrolet Pickup, C/K Series w/8 ft. Bed
73-84 Chevrolet Pickup, C/K Series w/8 ft. Bed
85-87 Chevrolet Pickup, C/K Series w/8 ft. Bed
88-91 Chevrolet Pickup, C/K Series w/8 ft. Bed 4 Dr. Crew Cab
63-72 Ford F-100, F-150, F-250, F-350
67-72 GMC Pickup, C/K Series w/6 ft. Bed
73-84 GMC Pickup, C/K Series w/6 ft. Bed
85-87 GMC Pickup, C/K Series w/6 ft. Bed
63-72 GMC Pickup, C/K Series w/8 ft. Bed
73-84 GMC Pickup, C/K Series w/8 ft. Bed
85-87 GMC Pickup, C/K Series w/8 ft. Bed
88-91 GMC Pickup, C/K Series w/8 ft. Bed 4 Dr. Crew Cab
69-75 International Pickup, Full Size

**LockDoc** · 03-20-2009, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tekno62

I found this.

From DrawTite site
Part Number: 75034
Description: Max-Frame Receiver
Class Rating: CLASS IV WC / WD: 5000 / 8000

67-91 Chevrolet/GMC Pickup/4 Dr. Crew Cab C/K Series
63-72 Ford F-100, F-150, F-250, F-350
69-75 International Pickup, Full Size

67-72 Chevrolet Pickup, C/K Series w/6 ft. Bed
73-84 Chevrolet Pickup, C/K Series w/6 ft. Bed
85-87 Chevrolet Pickup, C/K Series w/6 ft. Bed
63-72 Chevrolet Pickup, C/K Series w/8 ft. Bed
73-84 Chevrolet Pickup, C/K Series w/8 ft. Bed
85-87 Chevrolet Pickup, C/K Series w/8 ft. Bed
88-91 Chevrolet Pickup, C/K Series w/8 ft. Bed 4 Dr. Crew Cab
63-72 Ford F-100, F-150, F-250, F-350
67-72 GMC Pickup, C/K Series w/6 ft. Bed
73-84 GMC Pickup, C/K Series w/6 ft. Bed
85-87 GMC Pickup, C/K Series w/6 ft. Bed
63-72 GMC Pickup, C/K Series w/8 ft. Bed
73-84 GMC Pickup, C/K Series w/8 ft. Bed
85-87 GMC Pickup, C/K Series w/8 ft. Bed
88-91 GMC Pickup, C/K Series w/8 ft. Bed 4 Dr. Crew Cab
69-75 International Pickup, Full Size

Thanks tecno62, good info. I'm wanting a hitch for mine too.. Rep Point coming your way...

LockDoc

*MonteSS454* · 03-20-2009, 10:24 PM

Mine came with one on it and its a Draw-Tite so it does work.

msgross · 03-20-2009, 10:28 PM

I think it's 31.5" or so center hold to center hole...

big_al_71 · 03-20-2009, 11:06 PM

thats great info...

falconizer_62 · 11-05-2009, 01:47 PM

any pics of where the receiver exits the bumper? I want to keep the stock bumper and don't want the receiver under the liscense plate. It would be better behind it, then remove plate and shield to tow.

71swb4x4 · 11-05-2009, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by falconizer_62

any pics of where the receiver exits the bumper? I want to keep the stock bumper and don't want the receiver under the liscense plate. It would be better behind it, then remove plate and shield to tow.

Early Classic Enterprises sells a hitch that will do eactly what you want. Check out their website: http://www.earlyclassic.com/

falconizer_62 · 11-05-2009, 01:58 PM

You da man! That's exactly what I want (and better with the flip up plate!)
price is good as well. thanks :-)

71swb4x4 · 11-05-2009, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by falconizer_62

You da man! That's exactly what I want (and better with the flip up plate!)
price is good as well. thanks :-)

There are a lot of cool toys for these old trucks. If you stick around the board for too long you will find the money floating right out of your pocket as you buy one goodie after another.

100gold · 11-05-2009, 05:24 PM

I've looked at that hitch also. I does look like a good buy. Has anyone installed one? How did you like it?

In regards to this site emptying one's pockets, here's a site I play around on a bit that makes these trucks look like tonka toys!http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/

falconizer_62 · 11-05-2009, 06:07 PM

Cool! I love do-dads. I'm not used to having a vehicle with so much aftermarket support.
Some one has got to make a cool cupholder for one of these things....

zacut · 11-05-2009, 06:26 PM

They do make a cool cup holder, it fits in the ash tray slot with the factory door.

**leddzepp** · 11-05-2009, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by falconizer_62

Cool! I love do-dads. I'm not used to having a vehicle with so much aftermarket support.
Some one has got to make a cool cupholder for one of these things....

You are also local to a bunch of shops....check out the Truck Shop in orange, Brothers in corona, and CPP in Anaheim.

falconizer_62 · 11-06-2009, 07:34 PM

Anyone have a link to the cup holder?

Longhorn Man · 11-07-2009, 02:06 PM

try a new thread? No one will be looking for cup holder info on a hitch thread.

flashed · 11-07-2009, 09:05 PM

Year One sells a cup holder that slides into ash tray. I have one in my 72 malibu vert and another in my 72 Elcamino. Soon will get one for the 72 chevy truck.

falconizer_62 · 11-10-2009, 07:22 PM

I am going to order that tow hitch! I will let you know how it goes :-)
The flip up license plate is too cool.

flashed · 11-10-2009, 11:56 PM

You dont happen to have a license plate mount for a fleet side do you?I have checked the for sale ads with no luck. I may have to get a new one.

03-14-2009, 12:56 AM	#1
tekno62 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 265	tow hitch for 72 Looking for info on what years tow hitch will work for my 72 longbed. going to look for a used one.

03-14-2009, 10:36 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: tow hitch for 72 measure yours, and head to the junk yard

03-14-2009, 11:01 AM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: tow hitch for 72 pretty sure from early 60's thru late 80's the frames were the same width// best is to measure your frame width and go with the tape measure,you get the right width then it's just drilling a few holes to secure to frame __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-20-2009, 09:32 PM	#5
tekno62 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 265	Re: tow hitch for 72 I found this. From DrawTite site Part Number: 75034 Description: Max-Frame Receiver Class Rating: CLASS IV WC / WD: 5000 / 8000 67-91 Chevrolet/GMC Pickup/4 Dr. Crew Cab C/K Series 63-72 Ford F-100, F-150, F-250, F-350 69-75 International Pickup, Full Size 67-72 Chevrolet Pickup, C/K Series w/6 ft. Bed 73-84 Chevrolet Pickup, C/K Series w/6 ft. Bed 85-87 Chevrolet Pickup, C/K Series w/6 ft. Bed 63-72 Chevrolet Pickup, C/K Series w/8 ft. Bed 73-84 Chevrolet Pickup, C/K Series w/8 ft. Bed 85-87 Chevrolet Pickup, C/K Series w/8 ft. Bed 88-91 Chevrolet Pickup, C/K Series w/8 ft. Bed 4 Dr. Crew Cab 63-72 Ford F-100, F-150, F-250, F-350 67-72 GMC Pickup, C/K Series w/6 ft. Bed 73-84 GMC Pickup, C/K Series w/6 ft. Bed 85-87 GMC Pickup, C/K Series w/6 ft. Bed 63-72 GMC Pickup, C/K Series w/8 ft. Bed 73-84 GMC Pickup, C/K Series w/8 ft. Bed 85-87 GMC Pickup, C/K Series w/8 ft. Bed 88-91 GMC Pickup, C/K Series w/8 ft. Bed 4 Dr. Crew Cab 69-75 International Pickup, Full Size

03-20-2009, 10:24 PM	#7
MonteSS454 Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 821	Re: tow hitch for 72 Mine came with one on it and its a Draw-Tite so it does work.

03-20-2009, 10:28 PM	#8
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: tow hitch for 72 I think it's 31.5" or so center hold to center hole... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

03-20-2009, 11:06 PM	#9
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: tow hitch for 72 thats great info... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

11-05-2009, 01:47 PM	#10
falconizer_62 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: garden grove, ca Posts: 24	Re: tow hitch for 72 any pics of where the receiver exits the bumper? I want to keep the stock bumper and don't want the receiver under the liscense plate. It would be better behind it, then remove plate and shield to tow.

11-05-2009, 01:58 PM	#12
falconizer_62 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: garden grove, ca Posts: 24	Re: tow hitch for 72 You da man! That's exactly what I want (and better with the flip up plate!) price is good as well. thanks :-)

11-05-2009, 05:24 PM	#14
100gold Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Weiser,Idaho Posts: 234	Re: tow hitch for 72 I've looked at that hitch also. I does look like a good buy. Has anyone installed one? How did you like it? In regards to this site emptying one's pockets, here's a site I play around on a bit that makes these trucks look like tonka toys!http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/

11-05-2009, 06:07 PM	#15
falconizer_62 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: garden grove, ca Posts: 24	Re: tow hitch for 72 Cool! I love do-dads. I'm not used to having a vehicle with so much aftermarket support. Some one has got to make a cool cupholder for one of these things....

11-05-2009, 06:26 PM	#16
zacut 67 chevy SWB Fleetside Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 61115 Posts: 80	Re: tow hitch for 72 They do make a cool cup holder, it fits in the ash tray slot with the factory door. __________________ 67 Chevy C10 Short Wide 350/350 ... Front Discs ... ECE Lowered 2.5/4 Vintage Air ... Oak Bed Floor ... Painless Wiring Brothers 1 pc Windows ... Lokar Pedals, Shifter, E-brake Ididit Column ... VDO guages

11-06-2009, 07:34 PM	#18
falconizer_62 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: garden grove, ca Posts: 24	Re: tow hitch for 72 Anyone have a link to the cup holder?

11-07-2009, 02:06 PM	#19
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: tow hitch for 72 try a new thread? No one will be looking for cup holder info on a hitch thread.

11-07-2009, 09:05 PM	#20
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: tow hitch for 72 Year One sells a cup holder that slides into ash tray. I have one in my 72 malibu vert and another in my 72 Elcamino. Soon will get one for the 72 chevy truck.



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11-10-2009, 07:22 PM	#21
falconizer_62 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: garden grove, ca Posts: 24	Re: tow hitch for 72 I am going to order that tow hitch! I will let you know how it goes :-) The flip up license plate is too cool.

11-10-2009, 11:56 PM	#22
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: tow hitch for 72 You dont happen to have a license plate mount for a fleet side do you?I have checked the for sale ads with no luck. I may have to get a new one.

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