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JoeKan · 04-03-2009, 10:13 PM

Hello,
I have a 3/4 ton 61 and I am trying to get a hitch for it so I can pull a trailor. The trailor place down the road said he would have to make one b/c the truck is so old and it would be almost $400! Does anyone know of any place that sells them and I can put it on so I can save some $$?
Thanks,
Joe

protrash64 · 04-03-2009, 10:47 PM

Whats the frame width??? I'd check and see if something else would be close. I have a 88-98 hitch and its the same, or close, to my 64 frame. Maybe you already tried this avenue?? Throwing it out there.....

TwiggyTheDrummer · 04-03-2009, 11:29 PM

I know that LMC has them for 63-66. It's $169 and I'm sure it wouldn't be too hard to see if it would work or not. I don't know of the frame differences.

**Captainfab** · 04-04-2009, 01:18 AM

The frames on the '60-'62's are wider than the '63-'87's.....42 inches versus 34 inches. The '88-'98's are in between in width at about 37 inches. You might take a look at ones for a f**d, they had some wide frames

Fred T · 04-04-2009, 07:08 AM

I did some searching under receiver hitches. The ones I looked at didn't list the 62 & earlier models. You might try a farm store, see if they have a universal kit.

What are you wanting to tow? In the 60s most any aftermarket bumper had a place for a ball and were used for light trailers.

JoeKan · 04-04-2009, 08:44 PM

Thanks for the responses. I am wanting to haul firewood, lawn tractor, etc. I presently do not have a bumper for it.
Joe

*LILRED66* · 04-04-2009, 08:49 PM

Purchase the Class III receiver hitch from LMC Truck in Lenexa, KS or Classic Parts in Riverside, MO. I see you are in Lansing, KS. I have access to a full-service welding shop and we can modify it to fit your frame rails. Based on buying the hitch assembly for $169.00, plus tax and the cost to modify it to fit your truck, I think you can come in under $250.00 complete. Let me know if I can help you with this project.

beefshreadder116 · 04-05-2009, 11:29 PM

you buy a stinger reciever tube from a farm store for like $35 bucks, the get some 4 inch 1/4" thick square tube to weld in between the frame rails. any muffler shop will weld it together for you. should take them less than a 1/2 hour. just show up before closing time with a half rack they shouldn't charge u much if u supply the beer.

Ham-er · 04-06-2009, 09:12 PM

I did just what fred t describes. welded on a square hitch receiver to an old aftermarket/dealer option bumper. Thats really probably all you need. I have pulled a boat to the lake with it but wouldnt recommend doing that without a real class 3 hitch.

04-03-2009, 10:13 PM	#1
JoeKan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 707	Hitch for my 61 Hello, I have a 3/4 ton 61 and I am trying to get a hitch for it so I can pull a trailor. The trailor place down the road said he would have to make one b/c the truck is so old and it would be almost $400! Does anyone know of any place that sells them and I can put it on so I can save some $$? Thanks, Joe

04-03-2009, 10:47 PM	#2
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Hitch for my 61 Whats the frame width??? I'd check and see if something else would be close. I have a 88-98 hitch and its the same, or close, to my 64 frame. Maybe you already tried this avenue?? Throwing it out there..... __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

04-03-2009, 11:29 PM	#3
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: Hitch for my 61 I know that LMC has them for 63-66. It's $169 and I'm sure it wouldn't be too hard to see if it would work or not. I don't know of the frame differences. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

04-04-2009, 01:18 AM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Hitch for my 61 The frames on the '60-'62's are wider than the '63-'87's.....42 inches versus 34 inches. The '88-'98's are in between in width at about 37 inches. You might take a look at ones for a f**d, they had some wide frames __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

04-04-2009, 07:08 AM	#5
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: Hitch for my 61 I did some searching under receiver hitches. The ones I looked at didn't list the 62 & earlier models. You might try a farm store, see if they have a universal kit. What are you wanting to tow? In the 60s most any aftermarket bumper had a place for a ball and were used for light trailers. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

04-04-2009, 08:44 PM	#6
JoeKan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 707	Re: Hitch for my 61 Thanks for the responses. I am wanting to haul firewood, lawn tractor, etc. I presently do not have a bumper for it. Joe

04-04-2009, 08:49 PM	#7
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Hitch for my 61 Purchase the Class III receiver hitch from LMC Truck in Lenexa, KS or Classic Parts in Riverside, MO. I see you are in Lansing, KS. I have access to a full-service welding shop and we can modify it to fit your frame rails. Based on buying the hitch assembly for $169.00, plus tax and the cost to modify it to fit your truck, I think you can come in under $250.00 complete. Let me know if I can help you with this project.

04-05-2009, 11:29 PM	#8
beefshreadder116 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Walla Walla, WA Posts: 160	Re: Hitch for my 61 you buy a stinger reciever tube from a farm store for like $35 bucks, the get some 4 inch 1/4" thick square tube to weld in between the frame rails. any muffler shop will weld it together for you. should take them less than a 1/2 hour. just show up before closing time with a half rack they shouldn't charge u much if u supply the beer. __________________ Projects: 66 gmc, SWB ,BBW,76 disc brakes/PS and rearend, pancaked crossmember 2 1/2" drop spindles 1 cut coil, 6" drop coils 2 " blocks c-notch with a 350.

04-06-2009, 09:12 PM	#9
Ham-er Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: north dakota Posts: 50	Re: Hitch for my 61 I did just what fred t describes. welded on a square hitch receiver to an old aftermarket/dealer option bumper. Thats really probably all you need. I have pulled a boat to the lake with it but wouldnt recommend doing that without a real class 3 hitch.

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