Tonneau Covers And Trailer Hitches - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Ed F · 03-01-2016, 09:22 PM

Let's see what you are using for tonneau covers and trailer hitches. Please include pictures, brands and models. Pros and cons, what works, what doesn't and why.

RustyBucket · 03-01-2016, 11:21 PM

http://www.gaylordslids.com/

hard bed covers, happy with mine on 2wd Blazer

Mick Je · 03-02-2016, 02:25 AM

Gaylord cover and hide-a-hitch behind the license plate.

'68 Newtricks · 03-02-2016, 04:04 AM

Bought my hidden hitch from CPP. I like that it mounts to the side of the frame instead of the bottom, but this meant I had to modify the bumper brackets a little. Not hard, just wasn't prepared for it.

Ed F · 03-02-2016, 08:27 AM

The hidden hitch sounds great!
Do you have the hinged license plate bracket?
What were the modifications to the bumper brackets?
How did you tie into the wiring harness?
Keep the pictures coming please.

**special-K** · 03-02-2016, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Mick Je

Gaylord cover and hide-a-hitch behind the license plate.

WOW!!! Thanks for showing a fine example of what the short bed only guys are cutting themselves short on with a fine example of a mildly customized era correct beauty!

I still have the custom made tonneau cover I had put on the Custom Camper Cheyenne I had, to protect the wood with camper removed and to lend to the "era vibe" I was after. I would have put it on my K2500, but it has cool cargo hooks in the way

**70cst** · 03-02-2016, 09:28 AM

Xtang

original-71 · 03-02-2016, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Ed F

The hidden hitch sounds great!
Do you have the hinged license plate bracket?
What were the modifications to the bumper brackets?
How did you tie into the wiring harness?
Keep the pictures coming please.

Early Classic Enterprise has everything you need in a kit.

**Already Gone** · 03-02-2016, 12:28 PM

Here is link to the ECE kit. As far as wiring goes they include a wiring harness that just plugs into your existing ( stock ) wiring harness. I put a hitch on my last truck and there is one going on my latest truck.

http://www.earlyclassic.com/catalog....iver%20Hitches

Ed F · 03-02-2016, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

Xtang

I had an Xtang on my '13 until I put the cap on. I liked it a lot. Is yours the trifold type? Looks like it doesn't quite cover the stake pockets?

**70cst** · 03-03-2016, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Ed F

I had an Xtang on my '13 until I put the cap on. I liked it a lot. Is yours the trifold type? Looks like it doesn't quite cover the stake pockets?

It covers the pockets - it rolls up. This cover is about 6 yrs old.

Ed F · 03-03-2016, 08:05 PM

It sure looks nice!

Platinum00 · 03-03-2016, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by '68 Newtricks

Bought my hidden hitch from CPP. I like that it mounts to the side of the frame instead of the bottom, but this meant I had to modify the bumper brackets a little. Not hard, just wasn't prepared for it.

This Answered my question is it possible to have a hidden hitch with the gas tank relocated.

'68 Newtricks · 03-03-2016, 09:44 PM

Its a little tougher with the hitches that mount to the bottom of the frame. You would end up bolting through the hitch, frame, tank, and then backing plate.

87Skier · 03-04-2016, 12:53 AM

I've got an Early Classic Hidden hitch for my Jimmy.

Very good hitch and complete kit. Was a little difficult to install with the tank in since the one for the Blazer/Jimmy bolts to the bottom of the frame and there is barely any room to get a wrench between the frame and tank.

I was really surprised that I could reuse my gas tank skid plate, and only needed to slightly open up the holes.

My only complaint is that it is just barely visible under the bumper on the side plates. I feel like these could have been rounded off so that they weren't as noticeable, but that is being really nit-picky, and mine isn't a show truck anyway.

Ed F · 03-04-2016, 08:38 PM

Can I assume that the hidden hitches work well with a stock spare tire and carrier? I really like the idea of having one on the Highlander.

Mick Je · 03-04-2016, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed F

Can I assume that the hidden hitches work well with a stock spare tire and carrier? I really like the idea of having one on the Highlander.

Yes they do, everything clears on my truck with the stock spare tire.

Platinum00 · 03-05-2016, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by '68 Newtricks

Its a little tougher with the hitches that mount to the bottom of the frame. You would end up bolting through the hitch, frame, tank, and then backing plate.

Wonder if I welded it in instead of bolting it. I will have to play around when I get back. I m looking at the HD poly tank.

Ed F · 03-08-2016, 06:32 PM

Let's bump this back to the top and include bed mats and Bed Rugs.

ArkansasDave69 · 03-12-2016, 06:24 PM

I didn't really want to drop 150 or 200 bucks for a hitch, so I made my own. Just had to drill the holes in the trucks frame to mount it. I made it out of 3/8 plate and square tubing. Triple passed with 7018 rods. Added gussets on the back side that you can't see for added strength and support

chevy72blu · 03-12-2016, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ArkansasDave69

I didn't really want to drop 150 or 200 bucks for a hitch, so I made my own. Just had to drill the holes in the trucks frame to mount it. I made it out of 3/8 plate and square tubing. Triple passed with 7018 rods. Added gussets on the back side that you can't see for added strength and support

Pretty sure the rest of the truck will give up before that hitch bracket does!!

eric67c10 · 03-15-2016, 06:47 PM

Cover from LMC

Ed F · 03-31-2016, 07:01 PM

Bump

Ed F · 05-07-2016, 08:17 PM

Ttt

DBK81 · 05-07-2016, 08:31 PM

I have a truxedo cover and it does well, a little dusty in this picture though.

03-01-2016, 09:22 PM	#1
Ed F Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Holland Mi. Posts: 302	Tonneau Covers And Trailer Hitches Let's see what you are using for tonneau covers and trailer hitches. Please include pictures, brands and models. Pros and cons, what works, what doesn't and why.

03-01-2016, 11:21 PM	#2
RustyBucket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 1,050	Re: Tonneau Covers And Trailer Hitches http://www.gaylordslids.com/ hard bed covers, happy with mine on 2wd Blazer Attached Images __________________ Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!!

03-02-2016, 02:25 AM	#3
Mick Je Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Redondo Beach California Posts: 146	Re: Tonneau Covers And Trailer Hitches Gaylord cover and hide-a-hitch behind the license plate. Attached Images __________________ 343 NEVER FORGET 9-11 FIGHT ON!!! GO USC!!! PROUD OWNER OF A 1970 1/2 TON

03-02-2016, 04:04 AM	#4
'68 Newtricks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Los Angeles area :( Posts: 499	Re: Tonneau Covers And Trailer Hitches Bought my hidden hitch from CPP. I like that it mounts to the side of the frame instead of the bottom, but this meant I had to modify the bumper brackets a little. Not hard, just wasn't prepared for it. __________________ '68 C10 SWB '85 K30 Blazer

03-02-2016, 08:27 AM	#5
Ed F Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Holland Mi. Posts: 302	Re: Tonneau Covers And Trailer Hitches The hidden hitch sounds great! Do you have the hinged license plate bracket? What were the modifications to the bumper brackets? How did you tie into the wiring harness? Keep the pictures coming please.

03-02-2016, 09:28 AM	#7
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Tonneau Covers And Trailer Hitches Xtang Attached Images __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

03-02-2016, 12:28 PM	#9
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,119	Re: Tonneau Covers And Trailer Hitches Here is link to the ECE kit. As far as wiring goes they include a wiring harness that just plugs into your existing ( stock ) wiring harness. I put a hitch on my last truck and there is one going on my latest truck. http://www.earlyclassic.com/catalog....iver%20Hitches __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

03-03-2016, 08:05 PM	#12
Ed F Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Holland Mi. Posts: 302	Re: Tonneau Covers And Trailer Hitches It sure looks nice!

03-03-2016, 09:44 PM	#14
'68 Newtricks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Los Angeles area :( Posts: 499	Re: Tonneau Covers And Trailer Hitches Its a little tougher with the hitches that mount to the bottom of the frame. You would end up bolting through the hitch, frame, tank, and then backing plate. __________________ '68 C10 SWB '85 K30 Blazer

03-04-2016, 12:53 AM	#15
87Skier Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 712	Re: Tonneau Covers And Trailer Hitches I've got an Early Classic Hidden hitch for my Jimmy. Very good hitch and complete kit. Was a little difficult to install with the tank in since the one for the Blazer/Jimmy bolts to the bottom of the frame and there is barely any room to get a wrench between the frame and tank. I was really surprised that I could reuse my gas tank skid plate, and only needed to slightly open up the holes. My only complaint is that it is just barely visible under the bumper on the side plates. I feel like these could have been rounded off so that they weren't as noticeable, but that is being really nit-picky, and mine isn't a show truck anyway. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy Custom 4.8L (L20)/6L90E/NP205 1989 Chevy Suburban V2500 350/Turbo 400/4.11 gears 1996 Chevy Suburban K1500 350/4L60E

03-04-2016, 08:38 PM	#16
Ed F Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Holland Mi. Posts: 302	Re: Tonneau Covers And Trailer Hitches Can I assume that the hidden hitches work well with a stock spare tire and carrier? I really like the idea of having one on the Highlander.

03-08-2016, 06:32 PM	#19
Ed F Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Holland Mi. Posts: 302	Re: Tonneau Covers And Trailer Hitches Let's bump this back to the top and include bed mats and Bed Rugs.

03-12-2016, 06:24 PM	#20
ArkansasDave69 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Van Buren, Ar Posts: 8	Re: Tonneau Covers And Trailer Hitches I didn't really want to drop 150 or 200 bucks for a hitch, so I made my own. Just had to drill the holes in the trucks frame to mount it. I made it out of 3/8 plate and square tubing. Triple passed with 7018 rods. Added gussets on the back side that you can't see for added strength and support Attached Images __________________ Play hide and seek, make a grand a week!

03-15-2016, 06:47 PM	#22
eric67c10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: oakland Posts: 21	Re: Tonneau Covers And Trailer Hitches Cover from LMC

03-31-2016, 07:01 PM	#23
Ed F Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Holland Mi. Posts: 302	Re: Tonneau Covers And Trailer Hitches Bump



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05-07-2016, 08:17 PM	#24
Ed F Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Holland Mi. Posts: 302	Re: Tonneau Covers And Trailer Hitches Ttt

05-07-2016, 08:31 PM	#25
DBK81 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 357	Re: Tonneau Covers And Trailer Hitches I have a truxedo cover and it does well, a little dusty in this picture though. __________________ 1972 C10 - It might be old, but it's not slow

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