Trailer hitch
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Re: Trailer hitch
Thanks.
Gene Beaird,
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Pearland, Texas
2012 Caprice 9C1
1992 B4C 1LE Camaro
2018 Tahoe PPV (her car)
1995 DGGM Impala SS
1985 Firebird - 310 LS1 C Prepared autocross car.
1980 Bluebird Wanderlodge
And some others
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Re: Trailer hitch
I know this is an old thread but I'm interested in a hitch. The shipping is a bit much. I don't need it in 3 days... It could take a month! Is there cheaper shipping options?Crazy Paul wrote:Approx US$360 new from Holden
Approx US$400 Airfreight to USA
Also, the exchange rate has gotten worse (for me) and I'm guessing the cost is higher now. Is there an update on price?
Dave B - Yargnits
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Re: Trailer hitch
You're probably better off emailing Paul directly:
crazypaul@iinet.net.au
Response might be quicker and less-frustrating.
crazypaul@iinet.net.au
Response might be quicker and less-frustrating.
Gene Beaird,
Pearland, Texas
2012 Caprice 9C1
1992 B4C 1LE Camaro
2018 Tahoe PPV (her car)
1995 DGGM Impala SS
1985 Firebird - 310 LS1 C Prepared autocross car.
1980 Bluebird Wanderlodge
And some others
Do YOU have my SPID?
Pearland, Texas
2012 Caprice 9C1
1992 B4C 1LE Camaro
2018 Tahoe PPV (her car)
1995 DGGM Impala SS
1985 Firebird - 310 LS1 C Prepared autocross car.
1980 Bluebird Wanderlodge
And some others
Do YOU have my SPID?
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Re: Trailer hitch
Just an update on my hitch I bought from Australia...make sure you get pictures and confirmation of the actual part shipped because I was the victim of bait and switch. The seller sold me the lower tow rating one that's nearly worthless to me.
-James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Life without knowledge is death in disguise."
Re: Trailer hitch
So, I didn't feel like spending $1000 on a hitch and I didn't want the lame capacity of the Curt hitch, so I made my own.
Here is a little info for anyone else that decides to do it.
The bolts for the bumper brackets are 10MMx1.50x100MM for the long ones. You want grade 10.9 (eq to Grade 8 standard)
2x3x.250 wall rectangular tubing just barely fits into the bumper bracket holes (frame rails)
You can cut the impact bar brackets off of the bumper brackets and they will fit over the 2x3 tubing.
Here is a little info for anyone else that decides to do it.
The bolts for the bumper brackets are 10MMx1.50x100MM for the long ones. You want grade 10.9 (eq to Grade 8 standard)
2x3x.250 wall rectangular tubing just barely fits into the bumper bracket holes (frame rails)
You can cut the impact bar brackets off of the bumper brackets and they will fit over the 2x3 tubing.
Re: Trailer hitch
I whipped this up in about an hour.
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- eagle-co94
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Re: Trailer hitch
Nice work!
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Re: Trailer hitch
How much to make another?
Jim
Jim
Jim Chesnutt
1968 Camaro -my first car.
1995 Black/White 9C1 Caprice
2012 Alto Gray Metallic 9C1 Caprice--The HoDag-Solo axle back exhaust, improved racing OTR CAI intake.
2013 Black/White 9C1--NADACOP-DOD Delete with BTR Stage II cam, Kooks Headers, Solo Hi-flow Cats and Header Back Mach Balanced kit, WestBendDyno tuned.
1968 Camaro -my first car.
1995 Black/White 9C1 Caprice
2012 Alto Gray Metallic 9C1 Caprice--The HoDag-Solo axle back exhaust, improved racing OTR CAI intake.
2013 Black/White 9C1--NADACOP-DOD Delete with BTR Stage II cam, Kooks Headers, Solo Hi-flow Cats and Header Back Mach Balanced kit, WestBendDyno tuned.
Re: Trailer hitch
philofab wrote:I whipped this up in about an hour.
Any pictures of on car fitment?
Jim
Jim Chesnutt
1968 Camaro -my first car.
1995 Black/White 9C1 Caprice
2012 Alto Gray Metallic 9C1 Caprice--The HoDag-Solo axle back exhaust, improved racing OTR CAI intake.
2013 Black/White 9C1--NADACOP-DOD Delete with BTR Stage II cam, Kooks Headers, Solo Hi-flow Cats and Header Back Mach Balanced kit, WestBendDyno tuned.
1968 Camaro -my first car.
1995 Black/White 9C1 Caprice
2012 Alto Gray Metallic 9C1 Caprice--The HoDag-Solo axle back exhaust, improved racing OTR CAI intake.
2013 Black/White 9C1--NADACOP-DOD Delete with BTR Stage II cam, Kooks Headers, Solo Hi-flow Cats and Header Back Mach Balanced kit, WestBendDyno tuned.
- eagle-co94
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Re: Trailer hitch
I know this is an old thread but I'm curious what solution everyone came up with for trailer harnesses? I just ordered the Hopkins 48925 from Amazon so I can install my hitch in a couple days.
-James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Life without knowledge is death in disguise."