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Heater63 · 08-10-2010, 02:52 PM

I am wanting to eliminate the rear most crossmember on my '63 Short Step to make more room for a fuel tank. Is it possible/good to use a trailer hitch to replace that crossmember? It seems redundant to leave it if you have a good solid hitch.
I like the idea of a hidden reciever, like you see on '67 and up. Have any of you seen one or done this on a 60-66? Built Custom made recievers??
CaptainFab?

nomrlz · 08-10-2010, 02:57 PM

this is something i'll be lookin for when the truck becomes road ready as well

steverino66 · 08-10-2010, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nomrlz

this is something i'll be lookin for when the truck becomes road ready as well

Me3. Already planning to haul parts trailer for the next project.

**aerotruk63** · 08-10-2010, 05:52 PM

Were making a hitch the old way with 1/2" X 2 1/2" flatbar.
Using a Hidden Hitch as a rear frame brace would support the bottom but not the top from twisting. May I suggest if you go that route you put a flat bar across the top of the frame to prevent it from spreading. Perhaps cap the end of the frame to prevent twisting.

Hidden Hitch Link:
http://www.hiddenhitch.com/fitguides...+ft.+Bed&Go=Go

Reese Link
http://www.reeseprod.com/

Valley Link:
http://www.vtowing.com/ApplicationLookup.aspx

Curt Link:
http://www.curtmfg.com/index.cfm

08-10-2010, 02:52 PM	#1
Heater63 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: N Texas Posts: 580	Hidden Hitch on 60-66? I am wanting to eliminate the rear most crossmember on my '63 Short Step to make more room for a fuel tank. Is it possible/good to use a trailer hitch to replace that crossmember? It seems redundant to leave it if you have a good solid hitch. I like the idea of a hidden reciever, like you see on '67 and up. Have any of you seen one or done this on a 60-66? Built Custom made recievers?? CaptainFab? __________________ 292 + TKO500

08-10-2010, 02:57 PM	#2
nomrlz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wataga,IL Posts: 666	Re: Hidden Hitch on 60-66? this is something i'll be lookin for when the truck becomes road ready as well

08-10-2010, 05:52 PM	#4
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: Hidden Hitch on 60-66? Were making a hitch the old way with 1/2" X 2 1/2" flatbar. Using a Hidden Hitch as a rear frame brace would support the bottom but not the top from twisting. May I suggest if you go that route you put a flat bar across the top of the frame to prevent it from spreading. Perhaps cap the end of the frame to prevent twisting. Hidden Hitch Link: http://www.hiddenhitch.com/fitguides...+ft.+Bed&Go=Go Reese Link http://www.reeseprod.com/ Valley Link: http://www.vtowing.com/ApplicationLookup.aspx Curt Link: http://www.curtmfg.com/index.cfm __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1 Last edited by aerotruk63; 08-10-2010 at 06:17 PM.



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