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71chevylongbed · 02-16-2004, 01:00 AM

does anybody sell a hidden hitch that will work with a roll pan or will i have to make one?

krazy_texan · 02-16-2004, 01:38 AM

i think the one from early classic enterprises will work with a rollpan you might want to check though

71chevylongbed · 02-16-2004, 01:41 AM

do you know what the weight rating is on them?

Longhorn Man · 02-16-2004, 02:07 AM

Didn't tehy discontinue that one last year? (I may well be mistaken)

NPilot1975 · 02-16-2004, 08:55 AM

The one from early classics is for a truck with a bumper. It does not work with a roll pan. I designed one and had a local welding shop make it for me. I can send you pix.

71chevylongbed · 02-16-2004, 01:51 PM

i'd like to see the pics so i can make one.

Blue Beard · 02-16-2004, 02:08 PM

Have seen a couple but don't know what brand they were....

Did you try a search on the topic...?

68 Suburban · 02-16-2004, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by krazy_texan
i think the one from early classic enterprises will work with a rollpan you might want to check though

I have one of their hidden hitches and love it. They make a class 4 hitch.

68 Suburban · 02-16-2004, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Longhorn Man
Didn't tehy discontinue that one last year? (I may well be mistaken)

Your mistaken

http://www.earlyclassic.com/catalogpg28.html

71swb4x4 · 02-16-2004, 05:36 PM

I had a local shop weld one up behind my roll-pan. This weekend we pulled a car trailer with a camaro on it. Went 500 miles without a problem. I can get under there and take some pics if you want.

Only complaint I have is that they extended it too far back, so I am going to have it modified so I can fit a Blazer tank under there. But when I had it put in I didn't have plans for the Blazer tank.

Shawn

Longhorn Man · 02-16-2004, 08:13 PM

Thanks 68 Suburban, I think some one said on here they were discontinued last year...guess not.

bad69 · 02-16-2004, 10:06 PM

Try Sir Michaels.com, they have one.

Pont · 02-16-2004, 10:36 PM

Hmmm, somethings not right with the Early Classic hidden hitch. I ordered one from them (for a roll pan) and they sent it to me. When I got it, it did not line-up with the space where the license plate mounts (hung down to low) so I called them on this. They told me that they only made a hidden hitch to fit the stock rear bumper and that is what they thought I wanted so I had to send mine back. After sending it back, I had one made. Couldn't be happier with it. Cost me $75 and a 12 pack

*rage'nrat638* · 02-16-2004, 10:42 PM

OMG.....PONT. I LOVE YOUR TRUCK

71chevylongbed · 02-16-2004, 11:29 PM

i looked at the sir michaels hitches but i don't think that they will work because their license plate boxes are a lot lower than mine their boxes start half way down the roll-pan.

could i gets some pics of the hitches you guys have made so i can make one.

onelow69 · 02-17-2004, 12:51 AM

Here's mine from ECE. They say it can be used with a roll pan.

71chevylongbed · 02-17-2004, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by onelow69
Here's mine from ECE. They say it can be used with a roll pan.

Pont said that his ECE hitch was too low and from looking at the pictures it looks like it will hang out the bottom a bit

anybody got pics of the hitches they made?

Hooter · 02-17-2004, 03:53 AM

man that's a slick idea, you can even hide the tralier plug in there

Pont · 02-17-2004, 05:13 AM

71chevylongbed, this is the only pic I have of mine and it doesn't show very well how it was made and what it looks like under there. I also mounted my plug underneath to keep it out of site. Overall, couldn't be happier with the setup. Pulls my 24' travel trailer and utility trailer just fine. If it ever stops raining here, I'll get better pics........

jay6891 · 02-17-2004, 01:47 PM

I have an early classic on mine. I do have a 91 sportside bed on mine though. Fit well and I also have a blazer tank.

71chevylongbed · 02-18-2004, 01:28 AM

thanks Pont more pics would be great. once i can see what i need to build i can fabricate one in the welding shop at school.
Hey Npilot do you happen to have the dimensions of the hitch you designed?

02-16-2004, 01:00 AM	#1
71chevylongbed Got Horsepower? Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: IDAHO Posts: 406	hidden hitch does anybody sell a hidden hitch that will work with a roll pan or will i have to make one? __________________ 2001 Dodge 2500 Cummins, 4 inch lift, 35" Toyo MT's on Ultra wheels, P-Pump Conversion, AFE intake, Fass, 5 inch exhaust, Pyro,Boost,and Fuel pressure guages, and a whole bunch of other stuff "The Money Pit" SOLD-71 Chevy C10 long bed- 2/4 drop-- 350,th400, Edelbrock performer RPM intake,Edelbrock 600 CFM carb,Crower 240 cam,port and polish,Dynomax headers,HEI ignition,dual 2.5 inch exhaust with Flowmaster 50 series mufflers

02-16-2004, 01:38 AM	#2
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	i think the one from early classic enterprises will work with a rollpan you might want to check though __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

02-16-2004, 01:41 AM	#3
71chevylongbed Got Horsepower? Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: IDAHO Posts: 406	do you know what the weight rating is on them? __________________ 2001 Dodge 2500 Cummins, 4 inch lift, 35" Toyo MT's on Ultra wheels, P-Pump Conversion, AFE intake, Fass, 5 inch exhaust, Pyro,Boost,and Fuel pressure guages, and a whole bunch of other stuff "The Money Pit" SOLD-71 Chevy C10 long bed- 2/4 drop-- 350,th400, Edelbrock performer RPM intake,Edelbrock 600 CFM carb,Crower 240 cam,port and polish,Dynomax headers,HEI ignition,dual 2.5 inch exhaust with Flowmaster 50 series mufflers

02-16-2004, 08:55 AM	#5
NPilot1975 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Plymouth, MA Posts: 891	The one from early classics is for a truck with a bumper. It does not work with a roll pan. I designed one and had a local welding shop make it for me. I can send you pix. __________________ 1972 Blazer body...need to get a thread started for the rest of the story

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71chevylongbed Got Horsepower? Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: IDAHO Posts: 406	i'd like to see the pics so i can make one. __________________ 2001 Dodge 2500 Cummins, 4 inch lift, 35" Toyo MT's on Ultra wheels, P-Pump Conversion, AFE intake, Fass, 5 inch exhaust, Pyro,Boost,and Fuel pressure guages, and a whole bunch of other stuff "The Money Pit" SOLD-71 Chevy C10 long bed- 2/4 drop-- 350,th400, Edelbrock performer RPM intake,Edelbrock 600 CFM carb,Crower 240 cam,port and polish,Dynomax headers,HEI ignition,dual 2.5 inch exhaust with Flowmaster 50 series mufflers

02-16-2004, 02:07 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Didn't tehy discontinue that one last year? (I may well be mistaken)

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02-16-2004, 05:36 PM	#10
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	I had a local shop weld one up behind my roll-pan. This weekend we pulled a car trailer with a camaro on it. Went 500 miles without a problem. I can get under there and take some pics if you want. Only complaint I have is that they extended it too far back, so I am going to have it modified so I can fit a Blazer tank under there. But when I had it put in I didn't have plans for the Blazer tank. Shawn __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

02-16-2004, 08:13 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Thanks 68 Suburban, I think some one said on here they were discontinued last year...guess not.

02-16-2004, 10:06 PM	#12
bad69 Struggling Artist Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Battle Ground WA. Posts: 122	Try Sir Michaels.com, they have one. __________________ 69 1/2 ton lwb lowrider 90 C-1500 2wd 08 2500 HD 4WD 94 Grand Cherokee 49 Cadillac sedan

02-16-2004, 10:36 PM	#13
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	Hmmm, somethings not right with the Early Classic hidden hitch. I ordered one from them (for a roll pan) and they sent it to me. When I got it, it did not line-up with the space where the license plate mounts (hung down to low) so I called them on this. They told me that they only made a hidden hitch to fit the stock rear bumper and that is what they thought I wanted so I had to send mine back. After sending it back, I had one made. Couldn't be happier with it. Cost me $75 and a 12 pack Attached Images __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

02-16-2004, 10:42 PM	#14
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02-16-2004, 11:29 PM	#15
71chevylongbed Got Horsepower? Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: IDAHO Posts: 406	i looked at the sir michaels hitches but i don't think that they will work because their license plate boxes are a lot lower than mine their boxes start half way down the roll-pan. could i gets some pics of the hitches you guys have made so i can make one. __________________ 2001 Dodge 2500 Cummins, 4 inch lift, 35" Toyo MT's on Ultra wheels, P-Pump Conversion, AFE intake, Fass, 5 inch exhaust, Pyro,Boost,and Fuel pressure guages, and a whole bunch of other stuff "The Money Pit" SOLD-71 Chevy C10 long bed- 2/4 drop-- 350,th400, Edelbrock performer RPM intake,Edelbrock 600 CFM carb,Crower 240 cam,port and polish,Dynomax headers,HEI ignition,dual 2.5 inch exhaust with Flowmaster 50 series mufflers Last edited by 71chevylongbed; 02-16-2004 at 11:36 PM.

02-17-2004, 12:51 AM	#16
onelow69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Central Cal Posts: 124	Here's mine from ECE. They say it can be used with a roll pan. Attached Images __________________ 69 Chevy Truck, 350, 400trans, Lowered 3.5/6, Disc brake conv, All early classic stuff. 62 Chevy Nova 350, 700R4, 2400stall, F9in, 3.70gear, AlburnPosi, Chevelle Disc Brakes, ect.

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02-17-2004, 05:13 AM	#19
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	71chevylongbed, this is the only pic I have of mine and it doesn't show very well how it was made and what it looks like under there. I also mounted my plug underneath to keep it out of site. Overall, couldn't be happier with the setup. Pulls my 24' travel trailer and utility trailer just fine. If it ever stops raining here, I'll get better pics........ Attached Images __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

02-17-2004, 01:47 PM	#20
jay6891 Car Knocker Join Date: May 2001 Location: jefferson,arkansas Posts: 664	I have an early classic on mine. I do have a 91 sportside bed on mine though. Fit well and I also have a blazer tank. Attached Images __________________ 68 c-10,91 sportside bed,350 .030 over,4 bolt,10-1 comp,2.05 intake/1.94 exhaust,1.6 Harland Sharp roller rockers,edelbrock rpm cam and intake w/750 carb, 700r4, 3.73 gears,Jacabbs Electronic Igntion w/Accel HEI distributer and super coil. ZR-1 roll pan, filled tailights. Blazer tank. Hidden hitch. 2 1/2" Flowmaster 40's. Parts bought but not installed>> ford 9" posi with disc. CCP front and rear lowering kit 4/5. Cab corners,foor boards,rockers, cab braces, Phatom grill, Painless wiring kit.

02-18-2004, 01:28 AM	#21
71chevylongbed Got Horsepower? Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: IDAHO Posts: 406	thanks Pont more pics would be great. once i can see what i need to build i can fabricate one in the welding shop at school. Hey Npilot do you happen to have the dimensions of the hitch you designed? __________________ 2001 Dodge 2500 Cummins, 4 inch lift, 35" Toyo MT's on Ultra wheels, P-Pump Conversion, AFE intake, Fass, 5 inch exhaust, Pyro,Boost,and Fuel pressure guages, and a whole bunch of other stuff "The Money Pit" SOLD-71 Chevy C10 long bed- 2/4 drop-- 350,th400, Edelbrock performer RPM intake,Edelbrock 600 CFM carb,Crower 240 cam,port and polish,Dynomax headers,HEI ignition,dual 2.5 inch exhaust with Flowmaster 50 series mufflers

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