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D500Jim
Posted 2007-09-10 11:37 AM (#96101)
Subject: Trailer Hitch



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As you can see in the accompanying picture, I need a trailer hitch...
Not a time correct one, but a good and safe one, a class II or III.
Of course I can have it custom made, but I was thinking about a generic one, ready to bolt on.
Does anybody have any experience with this? Know of any company that does this?





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narleycharlie
Posted 2007-09-10 11:47 PM (#96209 - in reply to #96101)
Subject: Re: Trailer Hitch


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Most of the generic stuff now are reciever hitches , You know the ones with the square tube . Try typing in www.pepboys.com and surf some of the truck supply companies . I have one that came off of my 59 Ply but you would have to drill holes in your bumper , and I wouldn t want to see you do that to that fine car . Nice car .
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Fins/413
Posted 2007-09-11 7:13 AM (#96235 - in reply to #96101)
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Have you looked in JC Whitney? They used to have everything.
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Rodger
Posted 2007-09-11 11:07 AM (#96246 - in reply to #96101)
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I have several cars of this era and non of them had an fractory or after-market frame mounted hitch as we know in today's world. Even the 1967 Factory Towing Brochure lets one know how to get an hitch made up at the local metal shop.

We have an 1970 Air Stream Overlander-InterNational that I like to pull. I'll make an scetch with all needed data if you want of what I have.

Since the AS Club uses CB Channel 14 at rallies and the such, I seeked out some 23 Channel CB's to have that ole tyme look and I use the Keyley-Hayes ( K-H ) hydralic style trailer brake controller for the same reason.

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D500Jim
Posted 2007-09-11 11:23 AM (#96248 - in reply to #96246)
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Rodger - 2007-09-11 5:07 PM Even the 1967 Factory Towing Brochure lets one know how to get an hitch made up at the local metal shop. We have an 1970 Air Stream Overlander-InterNational that I like to pull. I'll make an scetch with all needed data if you want of what I have. Since the AS Club uses CB Channel 14 at rallies and the such, I seeked out some 23 Channel CB's to have that ole tyme look and I use the Keyley-Hayes ( K-H ) hydralic style trailer brake controller for the same reason. Rodger & Gabby COS

Hi Rodger,

I would very much like to receive that sketch. Could you PM me?

Also very much interested in thay 1967 Towing Brochure.

And even more interested in your (off topic) AS experience!



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D500Jim
Posted 2007-09-11 11:26 AM (#96249 - in reply to #96235)
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Fins/413 - 2007-09-11 1:13 PM Have you looked in JC Whitney?

I forgot, but just did.

They have a universal type, for Trucks. Not a bad idea, such a universal type, but I'm still hoping for that ready to bolt on...

Other possibility might be an 'almost ready to bolt on', needing only some cutting and welding to fit.

 

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Rodger
Posted 2007-09-17 12:39 PM (#96936 - in reply to #96101)
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I have been away for the last week. I'll send you the requested information later this week ( when I slow down ).

http://www.rmvac.org/2004VACRallyReport/2004RM-VAC2.html

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59savoy
Posted 2007-09-25 6:37 PM (#97907 - in reply to #96235)
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Fins/413 - 2007-09-11 6:13 AM

Have you looked in JC Whitney? They used to have everything.


"used to" being the operative words. i can't find a single useable thing there.
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50scars
Posted 2007-09-25 7:36 PM (#97924 - in reply to #96101)
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Go to a place that sells trailers and have them look at your car. They can fit a modern Class II or Class III hitch to your car that will work, and not mess up the bumper. Then you can use a proper height ball mount that will allow you to tow your trailer level, so it rides correctly. I'd suggest one with torsion bars; they cost more, but spread the load of your trailer over the full length of the car, not just on the rear axel. Also, get a swing away trailer jack, instead of one that retracts only so far. This keeps you from bending it, or busting it off, which occurs only at really inconvenient times, like in the dark, when it is raining, cold, and you need to go someplace without the trailer.


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Rodger
Posted 2007-09-27 10:48 AM (#98154 - in reply to #96101)
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The attached hitch information is from an 1967 Dealers Towing Brochure that I have. I have an friend who has a 1973 Fury III with the Factory Tow Accessery's and the hitch is still an local metal shop fab when the car was new.

If the file is to large just think of an H design with an - sticking out toward's the bumper ( but not attached to it ). The upper & lower parts of the H are to attach to the rear frame rails. The bar between the l and l has about two -three inches of clearance from the gas tank. The - section under the bumper has the square tubing welded to it for the side in part.

The Factory Brochure states this is good for towing up to 5,500 pounds ( remember this is for an uni-bodied car ). They also state to use the 3.23 ratio rear gears.

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Rodger
Posted 2007-09-27 10:50 AM (#98155 - in reply to #96101)
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Send me to school, but ...

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RoyalGate
Posted 2007-09-28 5:37 PM (#98348 - in reply to #96101)
Subject: RE: Trailer Hitch



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Jim,
Every time I look at this thread and see your picture at the beginning
I wonder to myself, "HOW IN THE HELL DOES HE GET THAT TRAILER
IN AND OUT OF THAT CAR PORT?" That looks like a really tight fit, if
you are parking it with the car, or do you put it away by hand?? That
tree looks like it makes the whole job a real pain in the ass. Ever thought
of cutting it down?? I can recommend a good company! HA HA HA
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D500Jim
Posted 2007-09-29 2:50 AM (#98411 - in reply to #98348)
Subject: RE: Trailer Hitch



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RoyalGate - 2007-09-28 11:37 PM That tree looks like it makes the whole job a real pain in the ass. Ever thought of cutting it down??

Larry,
See that Light Pole on the other side? I moved that one at least five feet, to widen the entrance. During day time, of course.
Though it's a tree on my property, trees are better protected here in The Netherlands then people, so it seems nowadays. And to be honest with you: I like them too. Except for what is coming down during a hot dayBecause we’re living in such a tiny little country, we’re pretty much accustomed to tight fits too! The trailer cannot really be moved by hand, having a tongue weight of 300 lbs. So, yes, I backed it in, with the parking assist (my good loving wife!). But there’s still a foot or so left…

Now, back to the topic, the Hitch.

I have had some wonderful idea’s and think I am going to have one custom made. A  box type, what will stiffen out the frame and make it a class V hitch too! When I’m (it’s) done, I’ll let you all know/see.



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D500Jim
Posted 2007-12-17 3:40 AM (#107452 - in reply to #96101)
Subject: Multi-Fit Hitch Receiver



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OK, meanwhile I've learned it's better called a hitch receiver, instead of a trailer hitch.
But anyway, I found something which is very usable: a Reese brand class III-IV so-called multi-fit. Part number 37042.
Depending on your car, it's a class III or class IV. I take it that with our cars it's a class III...
This is no longer available new, from Reese. But there's always one on eBay, NIB. They go for about $50. Shipping varies, but I paid $18 UPS ground. And BTW, it should come with the original bolts and nuts, because these are special high grade, not normally for sale at your local hardware store.
Width and mounting height are adjustable.




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Powerflite
Posted 2020-10-20 1:19 PM (#604688 - in reply to #98411)
Subject: Re: Trailer Hitch



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What hitch is a good match for the '57-'59 years? I am looking to put a hitch on my '58 DeSoto. I measure the inside frame width, where it needs to mount, to be 35 3/8" on the '57 frame and 35 5/8" on the '58 frame, so it requires something more narrow. I have a '95-'03 Ford Windstar minivan hitch that looks to be the right width, but it bends upward at the front of it so that would need to be modified. Anyone found anything better than that other than an adjustable universal style? I would prefer to not use a universal version to save weight on it.

I found that a Reese No. 51024 for a '97-'02 Lincoln Navigator or Ford Expedition worked out really well for the '55-'56 Plymouth. The '55-'56 cars mount on the outside of the frame and require a much wider hitch than the '57-'59 cars. I just had to shorten the side mounts on it and drill some holes in the sides for easy mounting points. Pretty easy to make it look like it was made for the car.

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