Winch mounts for front of 68 K20. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

hula · 07-13-2012, 05:16 PM

I have an early Warn Bellview winch that was mounted in the back of my truck when I got it. I want to mount it on the front. Maybe a front receiving hotch so I can remove it if I want. Any ideas or experiences?
Thanks

76k10 · 07-13-2012, 05:50 PM

Buy a welder and some steel and get to work. Have patience and triple check everything before making cuts or welds. It's alot of work, but worth it in the end. If you're wanting to do a hitch mount go to Harbor Freight. They have a selection of receiver hitch pieces that you can use to save yourself some work.

72KAY20 · 07-22-2012, 09:24 PM

Wanted a hidden receiver up front so I could slide my winch in when needed and take it off when not needed. Decided to cut a square hole in my front bumper and mount the receiver behind the bumper and weld the receiver tube and bracing in between the frame rails.

Was very happy the way it has turned out. Pictures below. Used a hinged license plate fuel fill frame from an 86 Buick regal to cover the square a cut out with a cutting wheel.

My brother and I bought a 12,000 lb Badlands winch from Harbor Freight and mounted on a cradle that slides in the receiver. Works great.

69GWC · 07-22-2012, 10:24 PM

That's a great idea and a nice job.
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hula · 07-23-2012, 01:34 AM

Very nice fabrication.
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hula · 07-23-2012, 01:35 AM

So you have any pics of the fabrication underneath?
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willett · 07-23-2012, 12:40 PM

Good job! I'm currently debating weather to do that to my '78 or go for a full fledged winch bumper
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72KAY20 · 07-23-2012, 08:08 PM

Here are some more pictures of underneath. I cut out the bumper and then painted the back with POR15. My buddy, Bill Price, did the fabricating of the square tubes and C channels underneath. Basically used a C channel on the inside of the frame on both sides with a square tube going from one C channel to the other. The square tube was cut out so the 2" receiver square stock could go through it and then welded together. A triangular brace was then welded to both sides. It was then coated with POR15 (love that stuff!).
The hitch is stealth and heavy duty enough for me.

I used Tweco welding wire quick connectors for the positive and negative cables. Highly recommend those to anybody that wants a solid connection within seconds on both of those cables. Push one into the other and twist and they lock great.

classicundercar · 07-23-2012, 09:15 PM

really nice install there. love the YOM maryland plates too

I have a pair myself!

hula · 07-31-2012, 08:23 PM

Thanks for the pics! That will help with my fabrication.

Murphy IRE · 08-01-2012, 01:39 PM

Yep, Yours is easier to work on!

Undone · 08-01-2012, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Murphy IRE

Yep, Yours is easier to work on!

What winch are you running, and would like to see how you have it mounted up.

Murphy IRE · 08-02-2012, 02:22 AM

I don't want to Hijack the thread. It's a Ramsey's commercial 8K winch. Brackets and bolted to the frame. I may have an old thread. I'll looked and bump or start a new one.

07-13-2012, 05:16 PM	#1
hula Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 72	Winch mounts for front of 68 K20. I have an early Warn Bellview winch that was mounted in the back of my truck when I got it. I want to mount it on the front. Maybe a front receiving hotch so I can remove it if I want. Any ideas or experiences? Thanks

07-13-2012, 05:50 PM	#2
76k10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 131	Re: Winch mounts for front of 68 K20. Buy a welder and some steel and get to work. Have patience and triple check everything before making cuts or welds. It's alot of work, but worth it in the end. If you're wanting to do a hitch mount go to Harbor Freight. They have a selection of receiver hitch pieces that you can use to save yourself some work.

07-22-2012, 09:24 PM	#3
72KAY20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 171	Re: Winch mounts for front of 68 K20. Wanted a hidden receiver up front so I could slide my winch in when needed and take it off when not needed. Decided to cut a square hole in my front bumper and mount the receiver behind the bumper and weld the receiver tube and bracing in between the frame rails. Was very happy the way it has turned out. Pictures below. Used a hinged license plate fuel fill frame from an 86 Buick regal to cover the square a cut out with a cutting wheel. My brother and I bought a 12,000 lb Badlands winch from Harbor Freight and mounted on a cradle that slides in the receiver. Works great. Attached Images __________________ 72Kay20 Bel Air, MD 1972 Hugger Orange K20 LWB 350, 4wd, 4spd Sm465, Dana 44, HO52 Other Toys 69 Cortez Silver Z28 86 White Buick T Type

07-22-2012, 10:24 PM	#4
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: Winch mounts for front of 68 K20. That's a great idea and a nice job. Posted via Mobile Device

07-23-2012, 01:34 AM	#5
hula Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 72	Re: Winch mounts for front of 68 K20. Very nice fabrication. Posted via Mobile Device

07-23-2012, 01:35 AM	#6
hula Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 72	Re: Winch mounts for front of 68 K20. So you have any pics of the fabrication underneath? Posted via Mobile Device

07-23-2012, 12:40 PM	#7
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Re: Winch mounts for front of 68 K20. Good job! I'm currently debating weather to do that to my '78 or go for a full fledged winch bumper Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"

07-23-2012, 08:08 PM	#8
72KAY20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 171	Re: Winch mounts for front of 68 K20. Here are some more pictures of underneath. I cut out the bumper and then painted the back with POR15. My buddy, Bill Price, did the fabricating of the square tubes and C channels underneath. Basically used a C channel on the inside of the frame on both sides with a square tube going from one C channel to the other. The square tube was cut out so the 2" receiver square stock could go through it and then welded together. A triangular brace was then welded to both sides. It was then coated with POR15 (love that stuff!). The hitch is stealth and heavy duty enough for me. I used Tweco welding wire quick connectors for the positive and negative cables. Highly recommend those to anybody that wants a solid connection within seconds on both of those cables. Push one into the other and twist and they lock great. Attached Images __________________ 72Kay20 Bel Air, MD 1972 Hugger Orange K20 LWB 350, 4wd, 4spd Sm465, Dana 44, HO52 Other Toys 69 Cortez Silver Z28 86 White Buick T Type

07-23-2012, 09:15 PM	#9
classicundercar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SS, MD Posts: 62	Re: Winch mounts for front of 68 K20. really nice install there. love the YOM maryland plates too I have a pair myself! __________________ Current: 1971 K10 lwb Past: 1972 c10 lwb 1969 c10 swb 1977 c10 lwb more old jeeps than I want to remember!

07-31-2012, 08:23 PM	#10
hula Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 72	Re: Winch mounts for front of 68 K20. Thanks for the pics! That will help with my fabrication.

08-01-2012, 01:39 PM	#11
Murphy IRE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Denver Metro, CO Posts: 385	Re: Winch mounts for front of 68 K20. Yep, Yours is easier to work on! Attached Images

08-02-2012, 02:22 AM	#13
Murphy IRE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Denver Metro, CO Posts: 385	Re: Winch mounts for front oft a new one. 68 K20. I don't want to Hijack the thread. It's a Ramsey's commercial 8K winch. Brackets and bolted to the frame. I may have an old thread. I'll looked and bump or start a new one.



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