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joe231 · 02-24-2011, 12:26 AM

Who has one?
How do you like it?
Can someone get some measurements for me?
I need to know the distance from the front of the crosstube to the rear of the receiver tube.
SCOTI on here put one on a 73-87, I'm also wanting to put one on my square CCSB but want to make sure it will fit between my 'burb tank and sport bumper before I order one.
thanks!
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OldSkool71 · 02-24-2011, 01:31 AM

I have one...haven't used it...but definately like the way it mounts up there...even with my fuel tank...I like it so far...

wwotr · 02-24-2011, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by joe231

Who has one?
How do you like it?
Can someone get some measurements for me?
I need to know the distance from the front of the crosstube to the rear of the receiver tube.
SCOTI on here put one on a 73-87, I'm also wanting to put one on my square CCSB but want to make sure it will fit between my 'burb tank and sport bumper before I order one.
thanks!
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My Truck came with one that the PO installed.
I'd like to get rid of it. I'm NEVER gonna tow anything with it.
Just seems like weighted/Wasted mewtal on my Truck.

joe231 · 02-24-2011, 08:42 AM

Thanks for the input!
Can one of you guys take a measurement for me?

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Originally Posted by wwotr

My Truck came with one that the PO installed.
I'd like to get rid of it. I'm NEVER gonna tow anything with it.
Just seems like weighted/Wasted mewtal on my Truck.

Let me know if you wanna sell it and the hinged license plate holder.
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flashed · 02-24-2011, 01:54 PM

I just ordered a new kit yesterday for my old beater from Carolina Classics .It includes the hitch,hardware,slide in bar,and wiring harness and the fold down plate cover .Everything but the ball ,and I have that .

joe231 · 02-24-2011, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by flashed

I just ordered a new kit yesterday for my old beater from Carolina Classics .It includes the hitch,hardware,slide in bar,and wiring harness and the fold down plate cover .Everything but the ball ,and I have that .

Cool,
Is it the same kit early classic sells? How much? Got a link?
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flashed · 02-24-2011, 03:44 PM

Dont remember the exact total but around $250 shipped ($40 of that was shipping),Their prices were better on phone than online.Dont have a link (sorry) ,but customer service was great .I just asked for his best price for the kit. You can buy just the hitch for considerably less ,but I needed it all.

joe231 · 02-24-2011, 03:51 PM

Flashed,
Thanks for the info.
I'll do some looking online
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Vintage Windmills · 02-24-2011, 04:27 PM

You might want to read this http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=444294&page=2

joe231 · 02-24-2011, 08:40 PM

I've already done the research, that was a high speed accident where the trailer took the full force of the impact. What hitch would survive that?
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flashed · 02-24-2011, 11:31 PM

I read that too but decided the same as you that no hitch wouls stand up to that .I wont be towing loads like that either ,just a 6x12 utility trailer from time to time.

flashed · 02-26-2011, 12:46 AM

My hitch should arrive next tuesday ,dont know when it will get installed.

joe231 · 02-26-2011, 12:59 AM

Cool!
I ordered mine today, shipping was @$15-20 cheaper through Carolina classics, so that's where I ordered it from. Hopefully I'll see it late next week.

flashed, how long did they say for shipping?
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flashed · 02-26-2011, 01:06 AM

Mine is being shipped from California and delivery is set for Tuesday of next week.

joe231 · 02-26-2011, 01:19 AM

You ordered it this past Wednesday?
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flashed · 02-26-2011, 08:09 AM

Yes I ordered last Wednesday ,but I was wrong on the delivery day .It is sceduled to arrive on Wednesday next week. Might not take that long for yours as youre closer.

joe231 · 02-26-2011, 09:58 AM

Cool
Thanks for the info!
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6772owner · 02-26-2011, 03:42 PM

I have one on my 67' K10 and love it, fit great, looks good (what you can see of it!) and I have towed a little with it. What dimensions do you need?

joe231 · 02-26-2011, 05:49 PM

I think I have the dimensions i need. I was trying to get the length of the receiver tube front to back. I finally heard back from Early Classics, they said it is 4 3/4" long

6772owner · 02-26-2011, 05:58 PM

Ok cool, glad you have the information you need, enjoy!

joe231 · 02-26-2011, 07:46 PM

Yeah, I think I'm good
If it doesn't work when I get it, I'll just have to make it work

Thanks!
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flashed · 02-26-2011, 11:06 PM

Im looking forward to getting mine ,Ive been stashing a few dollars to buy it with for a while .Now Im getting a list of much needed rust repair panels together to really get started.

flashed · 03-03-2011, 10:48 AM

I received my Hidden Hitch yesterday and clamped it into place ,it is going to be great when installed sometime in the future .I had hoped to not have to drill all 6 holes for it but that will be a little easier soon. My truck gos to the body shop today for tear down to start rust repair.As soon as the bed comes off Im going up to install the hitch. The quality off the hitch looks good ,and the welds look strong .

6772owner · 03-03-2011, 11:27 AM

The drilling is a little tedious, I used Rota-Broach bits for mine (basically a spot weld cutter based bit that cuts out like a hole saw, very round holes and cuts through like butter) I have never had a quality issue with anything I have ourchased from ECE, great company/people.

joe231 · 03-03-2011, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by flashed

I received my Hidden Hitch yesterday and clamped it into place ,it is going to be great when installed sometime in the future .I had hoped to not have to drill all 6 holes for it but that will be a little easier soon. My truck gos to the body shop today for tear down to start rust repair.As soon as the bed comes off Im going up to install the hitch. The quality off the hitch looks good ,and the welds look strong .

Right on!

Mine is suppose to be delivered tomorrow.
I'm gonna try to get it installed this weekend.

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The drilling is a little tedious, I used Rota-Broach bits for mine (basically a spot weld cutter based bit that cuts out like a hole saw, very round holes and cuts through like butter) I have never had a quality issue with anything I have ourchased from ECE, great company/people.

That's cool,
Where do you get those bits?
I'm thinking I may use my uni-bit to drill my frame.
I'm pretty sure I will need to drill all 6 holes, and I'm either going to have to drop my gas tank or fab up some threaded backers that I can fish in between the tank.
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02-24-2011, 12:26 AM	#1
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Early classic's hidden hitch Who has one? How do you like it? Can someone get some measurements for me? I need to know the distance from the front of the crosstube to the rear of the receiver tube. SCOTI on here put one on a 73-87, I'm also wanting to put one on my square CCSB but want to make sure it will fit between my 'burb tank and sport bumper before I order one. thanks! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

02-24-2011, 01:31 AM	#2
OldSkool71 C/10 CLUB MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 993	Re: Early classic's hidden hitch I have one...haven't used it...but definately like the way it mounts up there...even with my fuel tank...I like it so far... __________________ -Ron-

02-24-2011, 01:54 PM	#5
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Early classic's hidden hitch I just ordered a new kit yesterday for my old beater from Carolina Classics .It includes the hitch,hardware,slide in bar,and wiring harness and the fold down plate cover .Everything but the ball ,and I have that .

02-24-2011, 03:44 PM	#7
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Early classic's hidden hitch Dont remember the exact total but around $250 shipped ($40 of that was shipping),Their prices were better on phone than online.Dont have a link (sorry) ,but customer service was great .I just asked for his best price for the kit. You can buy just the hitch for considerably less ,but I needed it all.

02-24-2011, 03:51 PM	#8
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Early classic's hidden hitch Flashed, Thanks for the info. I'll do some looking online Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

02-24-2011, 04:27 PM	#9
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: Early classic's hidden hitch You might want to read this http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=444294&page=2 __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6 Last edited by Vintage Windmills; 02-24-2011 at 04:27 PM.

02-24-2011, 08:40 PM	#10
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Early classic's hidden hitch I've already done the research, that was a high speed accident where the trailer took the full force of the impact. What hitch would survive that? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 02-24-2011 at 08:40 PM.

02-24-2011, 11:31 PM	#11
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Early classic's hidden hitch I read that too but decided the same as you that no hitch wouls stand up to that .I wont be towing loads like that either ,just a 6x12 utility trailer from time to time.

02-26-2011, 12:46 AM	#12
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Early classic's hidden hitch My hitch should arrive next tuesday ,dont know when it will get installed.

02-26-2011, 12:59 AM	#13
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Early classic's hidden hitch Cool! I ordered mine today, shipping was @$15-20 cheaper through Carolina classics, so that's where I ordered it from. Hopefully I'll see it late next week. flashed, how long did they say for shipping? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

02-26-2011, 01:06 AM	#14
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Early classic's hidden hitch Mine is being shipped from California and delivery is set for Tuesday of next week.

02-26-2011, 01:19 AM	#15
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Early classic's hidden hitch You ordered it this past Wednesday? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

02-26-2011, 08:09 AM	#16
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Early classic's hidden hitch Yes I ordered last Wednesday ,but I was wrong on the delivery day .It is sceduled to arrive on Wednesday next week. Might not take that long for yours as youre closer.

02-26-2011, 09:58 AM	#17
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Early classic's hidden hitch Cool Thanks for the info! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

02-26-2011, 03:42 PM	#18
6772owner Gearhead Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,193	Re: Early classic's hidden hitch I have one on my 67' K10 and love it, fit great, looks good (what you can see of it!) and I have towed a little with it. What dimensions do you need? __________________ 2002 Saturn SL2, My D/D 2019 Ford Fusion SE, Ecoboost - Wife's D/D 1993 Camaro Z28, A4, CAI, Cat-Back Exhaust Project C10 (my 72' C10 w/96' LT1, 700R4, bagged F&R, 18's (for now), Short/Fleet) -- SOLD! Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313644



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02-26-2011, 05:49 PM	#19
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Early classic's hidden hitch I think I have the dimensions i need. I was trying to get the length of the receiver tube front to back. I finally heard back from Early Classics, they said it is 4 3/4" long __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

02-26-2011, 05:58 PM	#20
6772owner Gearhead Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,193	Re: Early classic's hidden hitch Ok cool, glad you have the information you need, enjoy! __________________ 2002 Saturn SL2, My D/D 2019 Ford Fusion SE, Ecoboost - Wife's D/D 1993 Camaro Z28, A4, CAI, Cat-Back Exhaust Project C10 (my 72' C10 w/96' LT1, 700R4, bagged F&R, 18's (for now), Short/Fleet) -- SOLD! Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313644

02-26-2011, 07:46 PM	#21
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Early classic's hidden hitch Yeah, I think I'm good If it doesn't work when I get it, I'll just have to make it work Thanks! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

02-26-2011, 11:06 PM	#22
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Early classic's hidden hitch Im looking forward to getting mine ,Ive been stashing a few dollars to buy it with for a while .Now Im getting a list of much needed rust repair panels together to really get started.

03-03-2011, 10:48 AM	#23
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Early classic's hidden hitch I received my Hidden Hitch yesterday and clamped it into place ,it is going to be great when installed sometime in the future .I had hoped to not have to drill all 6 holes for it but that will be a little easier soon. My truck gos to the body shop today for tear down to start rust repair.As soon as the bed comes off Im going up to install the hitch. The quality off the hitch looks good ,and the welds look strong .

03-03-2011, 11:27 AM	#24
6772owner Gearhead Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,193	Re: Early classic's hidden hitch The drilling is a little tedious, I used Rota-Broach bits for mine (basically a spot weld cutter based bit that cuts out like a hole saw, very round holes and cuts through like butter) I have never had a quality issue with anything I have ourchased from ECE, great company/people. __________________ 2002 Saturn SL2, My D/D 2019 Ford Fusion SE, Ecoboost - Wife's D/D 1993 Camaro Z28, A4, CAI, Cat-Back Exhaust Project C10 (my 72' C10 w/96' LT1, 700R4, bagged F&R, 18's (for now), Short/Fleet) -- SOLD! Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313644

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