Hide Tow Package on 78 Short. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CueBall · 06-29-2010, 05:31 PM

OK start off with I was asked few question about this Image here >>>

Here Is the Question asked and My reply.

chevymotocross:

Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds
Cueball, I like what you did with the hidden tow hitch. What hitch did you use and how did you modify?

CueBall:

friend of mine did that for me we used the Pro Series Receivers by EAZ-Lift we did little cutting and welding to tuck it up when we drop the truck 3" all around. I will take some snaps shots this weekend and get them posted up.

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Now here are the Images that should answer the rest of the question...My next project with the truck is the rear end...

Ok there side view you can see where we bolt it to frame.

Angle view from the same side.

Here where we cut and weld on bed so we could drop it 3" May not look lower but it is run 17" 70s right now will be going back to 17" 40s and then you can see that its been lower.

Here view from back side of Lic plate where we cut it for chain hooks and Receiver access now your 75-76 Camaro Lic plate are all ready setup to lift up for Gas Cap They work great for Mod into your bumper for this project.

CueBall · 07-18-2010, 01:01 AM

I have been price the X-liner and Rhino bed liner and I look at the bed liner kits.. well I Don't need one the kit's and I won't pay what they are asking to do it. So I went bought gallon of the Rust-Oleum 4YLD3 Truck Bed Coating. You can spray it or roll it. I love to do it my self I have all ways been that way.So one my good buddy's and I sand down the bed to remove all rust and stuff The prep work all ways takes forever. We did three coats We start at 6am and we where done by 5pm so 11hours people. here are snap shots I would rate this type of project a 2½ and 5 being the most difficult. Reason for rate as 2½ is due to all sanding and cleaning to get the bed ready.

chevymotocross · 07-18-2010, 01:13 AM

Looks great!

**PRattenbury** · 07-18-2010, 09:20 AM

Good job. I was just sitting here thinking if they made that stuff in white it woulda been awesome.

**truckfan** · 07-18-2010, 04:25 PM

like the hitch. have been wondering how I could do that

glock35ipsc · 07-18-2010, 04:59 PM

Looks great! Always like seeing creative thinking.

And just FYI if someone doesn't yet have a hitch already, a hidden hitch for the 67-72's fits real nicely in between the frame rails with just a little notching on the hitch, so there is nothing hanging below the frame.

Davidmichael · 07-18-2010, 05:07 PM

nice job. great way to get it done.

3r!c84 · 07-18-2010, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

Looks great! Always like seeing creative thinking.

And just FYI if someone doesn't yet have a hitch already, a hidden hitch for the 67-72's fits real nicely in between the frame rails with just a little notching on the hitch, so there is nothing hanging below the frame.

got any pics or info on that

glock35ipsc · 07-18-2010, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84

got any pics or info on that

Starts on post #20.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285522

3r!c84 · 07-18-2010, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

Starts on post #20.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285522

oh yeah i seen that befor i thought u ment like more of a bolt on kit

06-29-2010, 05:31 PM	#1
CueBall Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Port Orchard Wa Posts: 9	Hide Tow Package on 78 Short. OK start off with I was asked few question about this Image here >>> Here Is the Question asked and My reply. chevymotocross: Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds Cueball, I like what you did with the hidden tow hitch. What hitch did you use and how did you modify? CueBall: friend of mine did that for me we used the Pro Series Receivers by EAZ-Lift we did little cutting and welding to tuck it up when we drop the truck 3" all around. I will take some snaps shots this weekend and get them posted up. ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Now here are the Images that should answer the rest of the question...My next project with the truck is the rear end... Ok there side view you can see where we bolt it to frame. Angle view from the same side. Here where we cut and weld on bed so we could drop it 3" May not look lower but it is run 17" 70s right now will be going back to 17" 40s and then you can see that its been lower. Here view from back side of Lic plate where we cut it for chain hooks and Receiver access now your 75-76 Camaro Lic plate are all ready setup to lift up for Gas Cap They work great for Mod into your bumper for this project. __________________ "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."

07-18-2010, 01:13 AM	#3
chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	Re: Hide Tow Package on 78 Short. Looks great! __________________ 87 Chevy 2wd SWB: 305/700r4 Dual Exhaust, K&N Filter, Injector Pod Spacer, TBI Spacer, Belltech Front Sway Bar, Corvette Servo, Western Chassis 4/6 and c-notch

07-18-2010, 09:20 AM	#4
PRattenbury Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maumelle, AR Posts: 478	Re: Hide Tow Package on 78 Short. Good job. I was just sitting here thinking if they made that stuff in white it woulda been awesome.

07-18-2010, 04:25 PM	#5
truckfan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lawrence KS Posts: 821	Re: Hide Tow Package on 78 Short. like the hitch. have been wondering how I could do that __________________ 1981 Chevy C30 440 Holmes 42K one owner miles

07-18-2010, 04:59 PM	#6
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Hide Tow Package on 78 Short. Looks great! Always like seeing creative thinking. And just FYI if someone doesn't yet have a hitch already, a hidden hitch for the 67-72's fits real nicely in between the frame rails with just a little notching on the hitch, so there is nothing hanging below the frame. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

07-18-2010, 01:01 AM	#2
CueBall Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Port Orchard Wa Posts: 9	Re: Hide Tow Package on 78 Short. I have been price the X-liner and Rhino bed liner and I look at the bed liner kits.. well I Don't need one the kit's and I won't pay what they are asking to do it. So I went bought gallon of the Rust-Oleum 4YLD3 Truck Bed Coating. You can spray it or roll it. I love to do it my self I have all ways been that way.So one my good buddy's and I sand down the bed to remove all rust and stuff The prep work all ways takes forever. We did three coats We start at 6am and we where done by 5pm so 11hours people. here are snap shots I would rate this type of project a 2½ and 5 being the most difficult. Reason for rate as 2½ is due to all sanding and cleaning to get the bed ready. __________________ "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."

07-18-2010, 05:07 PM	#7
Davidmichael Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 686	Re: Hide Tow Package on 78 Short. nice job. great way to get it done. __________________ 86 Suburban 2WD = rolled it and totaled it 83 LWB STD Cab 4x4 = went to the scrapper. Was my baby. 84 Suburban 2WD = stripped it/ scrapped it 81 8 foot bed made into a trailer 86 Suburban going to be made into a trailer 91 Suburban 4x4 = that's my baby 00 S10 Xtreme STD Cab 01 S10 ZR2



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