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Re: Trailer hitch for a 1955-59 3100 4x4
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Originally Posted by _Ogre
IDK. Fabricating a trailer hitch is probably the most basic thing to build. I have lots of scrap to fabricate with, but even buying all the steel new you can probably spend ⅓ the cost of the Reese hitch and end up with a better look and fit
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True but we actually don't know what 1957Napcofan has to work with as for welders, fab equipment or skills. You don't need the equipment to "restore" a truck as you do to "build" a truck. I've known a number of guys who have restored rigs to original who can't weld and don't own a welder but are very handy with wrenches.
I'd probably take measurements off my frame, check FB marketplace for some reasonable price used ones or check the local pull your own parts yard for one that may not need more than a couple of new holes drilled in it or a little grinder work. That doesn't work for everyone.
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My ongoing truck projects:
48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six.
71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant.
77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.
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