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| | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 321 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 321 | Hi Everybody vintage Chevy truck
So am working away on Howard Knapp and I really want to tow my car trailer with it. Currently I have nothing in the back but frame rails looking out at me.
So what are you guys using for a basis for trailering and towing with these trucks?
Any insight would be great.
MikeC
1951 Chevy 3800 1-TonHoward KnappIn the Stovebolt Gallery1948 Chevy 1-Ton (sold Nov 2017)1953 Chevy 1-Ton (sold 10/1/2016) | | | | | Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 201 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 201 | Check Reese, Drawtite, Easelift or other major hitch makers' web sites. I know Reese made the 35510 model that was a universal fit. I doubt the frame will have predrilled holes, but this model has an adjustable width. Whatever you do DO NOT weld to the frame. Welding can weaken the metal and cause innumerable headaches. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 639 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 639 | I use a hitch from theae guys http://www.tbrtengineering.com/ . It fits great and bolts in using original frame holes. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 321 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 321 | Hey Twotone
Thanks for the vendor for the trailer hitch...currently someone cut about 9" off the rear frame rails...I will be adding some split 2x4 steel tube to the back to bring it back to where is was when it was built...I think the overhang on the 1 ton is like 46 15/16"...
That vendor you listed...do they stock these or are they special order???
MikeC
1951 Chevy 3800 1-TonHoward KnappIn the Stovebolt Gallery1948 Chevy 1-Ton (sold Nov 2017)1953 Chevy 1-Ton (sold 10/1/2016) | | | | | Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 7 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 7 | Well, i'm not sure about it handling the weight of a car hauler, however my 1 ton Dually came with a nifty little gadget on the rear bumper that allows a ball hitch to bolt into place. It will be perfect for smaller trailers and stuff without the commitment of a frame mounted receiver with the ball removed With the ball attached In the end, it may not be the best for what you want, however i am just helping you explore your options (Like the title suggests)
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1956 GMC 250 1 ton Dually NAPCO 4x4 W.I.P. 1952 Chevrolet 3800 1 ton Dually 4-53t Detroit Diesel swap W.I.P. 1948 GMC 250 1 ton Dually parts truck My Photos | | | | | Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 639 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 639 | | | | | | Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 362 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 362 | What are you using for a bed? If using a flat bed you could include the a 2" reciever when you build the bed. Since I wanted to be able to pull my camper with my GMC 100 I used some 6" channel for the frame of the bed, more than strong enough to support a trailer hitch and much stronger than the frame itself.Larry
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