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SCOTI · 05-01-2008, 07:23 AM

Pass side completed. . …

SCOTI · 05-01-2008, 07:24 AM

Safety hook loops just below the license plate box . . ....

SCOTI · 05-01-2008, 07:25 AM

Extended ball mount installed. . ....

SCOTI · 05-01-2008, 07:26 AM

Plate & flip-down bracket installed. Flipped down & up. . ....

SCOTI · 05-01-2008, 07:28 AM

Installation complete. Plate flipped-up & ball mount installed (this is my extended ball mount that I've had for 8yrs). The new one is nice & shiny black powder-coat. . ....

SCOTI · 05-01-2008, 07:49 AM

I used existing holes @ the very rear of the frame as the starting point to locate everything. I installed bolts in these holes & clamped the opposite ends of the hitch in place w/vise-grips to make sure everything was square & cleared.

Using the holes @ the end of the frame rails, the 'edge' of the hitch flange was .500" from the edge of the frame. I made sure both sides were equal before drilling any holes.

The holes in the frame that I used to determine where to locate & drill the 'new' holes in the hitch flange were just under .500" diameter. So I drilled the flange first; squared & bolted in the hitch (end of frame rails), clamped the opposite ends of the hitch in place, then drilled the hole out in the frame using the flange hole as the guide. One side was exact, the other had to be filed just a bit. It's definitely close enough for GOV work.

andresco50 · 05-01-2008, 08:00 AM

Awesome well done man

84 400 · 05-01-2008, 08:20 AM

really nice install. I got a hidden hitch but might have to look into getting this i nsteade as it may clear my pipes better. Thats for the write up!

bigblock73 · 05-01-2008, 01:34 PM

Scoti, that is awesome...thanks for the write up!

wicked_sky_gazer · 05-01-2008, 03:26 PM

Nice work, Im subscribing to this as i plan to do the same thing to mine only with a roll pan.

manimal · 05-01-2008, 03:37 PM

AWESOME write up,thanks. Great Job!
-Lance

**N2TRUX** · 05-01-2008, 03:48 PM

Very nicely documented Scot. Thanks for sharing.

bagged81 · 05-03-2008, 04:43 AM

Looks good! When I did mine, I actually cut the mounting brackets off and made some new ones that placed mine were I needed it...inside the framerails behind the plate. My hitch was for another vehicle too though.

BaddBusa2005 · 05-15-2008, 06:53 AM

Any updates, I am going to try and pick the one up from summit this week. All I need it to do is tow my boat, and I am good

bigblock73 · 05-15-2008, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BaddBusa2005

Any updates, I am going to try and pick the one up from summit this week. All I need it to do is tow my boat, and I am good

You missed Scoti's update

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=290006

spudz · 05-15-2008, 04:51 PM

VERY NICE!!! thanks for taking the time to do a write up!

BaddBusa2005 · 05-16-2008, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock73

You missed Scoti's update

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=290006

Thank you sir.

-Ryan

*JCampbell* · 05-16-2008, 02:55 AM

Wow, pretty slick. You say the ECE hitch is a Class IV? I need a good hitch for my dually.

SCOTI · 05-16-2008, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCampbell

Wow, pretty slick. You say the ECE hitch is a Class IV? I need a good hitch for my dually.

Yes, it is a CLASS IV hitch.

randyjohn · 05-17-2008, 06:45 AM

well done. now i know exactly what i'm going to need for mine. do you have any pics of it installed from underneath?

SCOTI · 05-17-2008, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by randyjohn

well done. now i know exactly what i'm going to need for mine. do you have any pics of it installed from underneath?

I'll try & get it up in the air for some decent pics. The ones I took during/after the install are too close in proximity which compromised their clarity.

LONGHAIR · 05-17-2008, 05:08 PM

Merged for "clarity".
I just answered the question last night about "why the rule"? and the next day a perfect example surfaces. Please try to keep things together. It is fine to bring up an old post to add up-dates. It gets bumped TTT and everything is easy to follow.

Ford Assassin · 02-22-2009, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Actually, Summit does list one for trucks w/roll-pans. P/N G10-1200 is a low-profile Class-3 hitch that looks alot like ECE's & is $149.95.

I've purchased the hidden set-up from ECE so I'll take some measurements to verify & prob get the 'kit' from them.

Any idea if it would fit my '69 with a roll pan?

staggerd86c-10 · 01-29-2010, 12:28 PM

you guys think you can just get a hitch from a junk yard and just weld it to your frame? its about the same thing right? how about the plate flip thing there was a few cars that came with that so i guess you can fab something up for that too?

gchemist · 01-29-2010, 12:55 PM

I ended up welding in a 2" receiver tube. Works great!

05-01-2008, 07:23 AM	#26
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: 73 & Later 'Hidden-Hitch' Pass side completed. . … Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

05-01-2008, 07:24 AM	#27
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: 73 & Later 'Hidden-Hitch' Safety hook loops just below the license plate box . . .... Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 05-01-2008 at 07:30 AM.

05-01-2008, 07:25 AM	#28
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: 73 & Later 'Hidden-Hitch' Extended ball mount installed. . .... Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 05-01-2008 at 07:30 AM.

05-01-2008, 07:26 AM	#29
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: 73 & Later 'Hidden-Hitch' Plate & flip-down bracket installed. Flipped down & up. . .... Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 05-01-2008 at 07:30 AM.

05-01-2008, 07:28 AM	#30
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: 73 & Later 'Hidden-Hitch' Installation complete. Plate flipped-up & ball mount installed (this is my extended ball mount that I've had for 8yrs). The new one is nice & shiny black powder-coat. . .... Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 05-16-2008 at 06:12 AM.

05-01-2008, 07:49 AM	#31
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: 73 & Later 'Hidden-Hitch' I used existing holes @ the very rear of the frame as the starting point to locate everything. I installed bolts in these holes & clamped the opposite ends of the hitch in place w/vise-grips to make sure everything was square & cleared. Using the holes @ the end of the frame rails, the 'edge' of the hitch flange was .500" from the edge of the frame. I made sure both sides were equal before drilling any holes. The holes in the frame that I used to determine where to locate & drill the 'new' holes in the hitch flange were just under .500" diameter. So I drilled the flange first; squared & bolted in the hitch (end of frame rails), clamped the opposite ends of the hitch in place, then drilled the hole out in the frame using the flange hole as the guide. One side was exact, the other had to be filed just a bit. It's definitely close enough for GOV work. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 05-01-2008 at 07:58 AM.

05-01-2008, 08:00 AM	#32
andresco50 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeworth, Fl Posts: 633	Re: 73 & Later 'Hidden-Hitch' Awesome well done man __________________ 2001 silverado 2wd 2003 silverado 4wd 1975 scottsdale c10 (project)

05-01-2008, 08:20 AM	#33
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: 73 & Later 'Hidden-Hitch' really nice install. I got a hidden hitch but might have to look into getting this i nsteade as it may clear my pipes better. Thats for the write up! __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

05-01-2008, 01:34 PM	#34
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: 73 & Later 'Hidden-Hitch' Scoti, that is awesome...thanks for the write up! __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

05-01-2008, 03:26 PM	#35
wicked_sky_gazer Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: owasso oklahoma Posts: 160	Re: 73 & Later 'Hidden-Hitch' Nice work, Im subscribing to this as i plan to do the same thing to mine only with a roll pan. __________________ '81 c10 sw 355cid roller motor 350turbo with stage two shift kit, poor rear end gearing, not sure peg speed... speedo is mia.. project is temporarily on pause again... Thankyou wonderfull economy.. check it out Im not to worried i have an uncaning ability to save myself from some weeeiiirrd crap East Ok meet East Ok date Tony

05-01-2008, 03:37 PM	#36
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: 73 & Later 'Hidden-Hitch' AWESOME write up,thanks. Great Job! -Lance __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

05-01-2008, 03:48 PM	#37
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: 73 & Later 'Hidden-Hitch' Very nicely documented Scot. Thanks for sharing. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-03-2008, 04:43 AM	#38
bagged81 Signals in the bumper. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 856	Re: 73 & Later 'Hidden-Hitch' Looks good! When I did mine, I actually cut the mounting brackets off and made some new ones that placed mine were I needed it...inside the framerails behind the plate. My hitch was for another vehicle too though. __________________ Jeff C. 1981 Chevrolet Silverado - Under major construction...again. link 1962 Chevrolet Impala 4D Sedan moredoorclassics.com 1936 Ford Pickup - Frame-off in progress link 1979 Chevrolet Camper Special Flatbed link

05-15-2008, 06:53 AM	#39
BaddBusa2005 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 440	Re: Hidden Hitch for 73-87's? Any updates, I am going to try and pick the one up from summit this week. All I need it to do is tow my boat, and I am good __________________ 1981 Custom Deeluxe SWB 5.3/4L60e 3.73 and Auburn. Mustang Dyno 265hp/258tq

05-15-2008, 04:51 PM	#41
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: 73 & Later 'Hidden-Hitch' VERY NICE!!! thanks for taking the time to do a write up! __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..



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05-16-2008, 02:55 AM	#43
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: 73 & Later 'Hidden-Hitch' Wow, pretty slick. You say the ECE hitch is a Class IV? I need a good hitch for my dually.

05-17-2008, 06:45 AM	#45
randyjohn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: grand forks, nd Posts: 154	Re: 73 & Later 'Hidden-Hitch' well done. now i know exactly what i'm going to need for mine. do you have any pics of it installed from underneath? __________________ It's peanut butter jelly time. '74 GMC 3/4 TON 2WD LB

05-17-2008, 05:08 PM	#47
LONGHAIR just can't cover up my redneck Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 11,414	Re: Hidden Hitch for 73-87's? Merged for "clarity". I just answered the question last night about "why the rule"? and the next day a perfect example surfaces. Please try to keep things together. It is fine to bring up an old post to add up-dates. It gets bumped TTT and everything is easy to follow.

01-29-2010, 12:28 PM	#49
staggerd86c-10 Squarebody Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 713	Re: Hidden Hitch for 73-87's? you guys think you can just get a hitch from a junk yard and just weld it to your frame? its about the same thing right? how about the plate flip thing there was a few cars that came with that so i guess you can fab something up for that too?

01-29-2010, 12:55 PM	#50
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Hidden Hitch for 73-87's? I ended up welding in a 2" receiver tube. Works great! __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

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