| [GMCnet] receiver hitch [message #141049] |
Fri, 26 August 2011 08:40  |
john arbuckle
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Does anyone have a receiver hitch o there GMC and if so where did you
find one that fit or did you get one and fab it to fit the GMC. I am
in drastic need of a 2 inch receiver hitch and was looking for some
options. Help again would be great. we are making great progress on
our refurb and are looking forward to taking it on a trip. will send
pics on completion.
Thank you
John Arbuckle
1976 Palm Beach
Tucson AZ
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| Re: [GMCnet] receiver hitch [message #141071 is a reply to message #141049] |
Fri, 26 August 2011 12:06  |
Carl S.
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John,
Depending on what you want to tow, I have a class I (1-1/4") receiver hitch that I took off my coach, that you can have if you want it. It is a bumper mount hitch that the PO used to tow an early model Tracker. I didn't trust it for my Jeep trailer, and fabricated my own through-the-bumper hitch instead.
Here is a pic from the PO's album:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=11848&cat=4043
It has four mounting points. Two on the rear cross-member and two on the bumper. I guess it would be sufficient for towing a small, light vehicle or trailer. That's what Bruce did.
you can call me at five2o 24o 983six
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: [GMCnet] receiver hitch [message #141158 is a reply to message #141049] |
Fri, 26 August 2011 22:55 |
Ken Henderson
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My through the bumper hitch was designed for motor vehicle towing, not for
trailer towing, so would not be suitable for heavy vertical loads. It's
proven more than adequate for 12 years and probably 60,000 miles of 3500#
4-down towing. At a cost of <$100.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=3287
Ken H.
Americus, GA
'76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI+ & EBL
www.gmcwipersetc.com
On Fri, Aug 26, 2011 at 9:40 AM, john arbuckle <jarbuckle1209@gmail.com>wrote:
> Does anyone have a receiver hitch o there GMC and if so where did you
> find one that fit or did you get one and fab it to fit the GMC. I am
> in drastic need of a 2 inch receiver hitch and was looking for some
> options. Help again would be great. we are making great progress on
> our refurb and are looking forward to taking it on a trip. will send
> pics on completion.
>
> Thank you
> John Arbuckle
> 1976 Palm Beach
> Tucson AZ
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| Re: [GMCnet] receiver hitch [message #141171 is a reply to message #141158] |
Sat, 27 August 2011 03:51 |
Mr ERFisher
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You just made that up :)
Yup
Nice job
Gene
On Aug 26, 2011, at 8:55 PM, Ken Henderson <hend4800@bellsouth.net> wrote:
> My through the bumper hitch was designed for motor vehicle towing, not for
> trailer towing, so would not be suitable for heavy vertical loads. It's
> proven more than adequate for 12 years and probably 60,000 miles of 3500#
> 4-down towing. At a cost of <$100.
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=3287
>
> Ken H.
> Americus, GA
> '76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI+ & EBL
> www.gmcwipersetc.com
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>
>
> On Fri, Aug 26, 2011 at 9:40 AM, john arbuckle <jarbuckle1209@gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Does anyone have a receiver hitch o there GMC and if so where did you
>> find one that fit or did you get one and fab it to fit the GMC. I am
>> in drastic need of a 2 inch receiver hitch and was looking for some
>> options. Help again would be great. we are making great progress on
>> our refurb and are looking forward to taking it on a trip. will send
>> pics on completion.
>>
>> Thank you
>> John Arbuckle
>> 1976 Palm Beach
>> Tucson AZ
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| Re: [GMCnet] receiver hitch [message #141176 is a reply to message #141171] |
Sat, 27 August 2011 07:07 |
Ken Henderson
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No, really, about $25 for the receiver tube, all the rest from the welding
shop. The cost was actually <<$100, but I factored in the materials cost
increase. :-)
Ken H.
On Sat, Aug 27, 2011 at 4:51 AM, Mr.ref <mr.erfisher@gmail.com> wrote:
> You just made that up :)
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> Yup
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> Nice job
> Gene
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> On Aug 26, 2011, at 8:55 PM, Ken Henderson <hend4800@bellsouth.net> wrote:
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> > My through the bumper hitch was designed for motor vehicle towing, not
> for
> > trailer towing, so would not be suitable for heavy vertical loads. It's
> > proven more than adequate for 12 years and probably 60,000 miles of 3500#
> > 4-down towing. At a cost of <$100.
> >
> > http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=3287
> >
> >
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] receiver hitch [message #141299 is a reply to message #141158] |
Sat, 27 August 2011 23:58 |
john arbuckle
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So what I am looking for is a hitch that will hold 600 lbs plus
downwards. I am going to put a receiver hitch motorcycle carrier on
the rear. Any suggestions. Any help would be great.
John Arbuckle
1976 Palm Beach
Tucson AZ.
On Fri, Aug 26, 2011 at 8:55 PM, Ken Henderson <hend4800@bellsouth.net> wrote:
> My through the bumper hitch was designed for motor vehicle towing, not for
> trailer towing, so would not be suitable for heavy vertical loads. It's
> proven more than adequate for 12 years and probably 60,000 miles of 3500#
> 4-down towing. At a cost of <$100.
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=3287
>
> Ken H.
> Americus, GA
> '76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI+ & EBL
> www.gmcwipersetc.com
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>
>
> On Fri, Aug 26, 2011 at 9:40 AM, john arbuckle <jarbuckle1209@gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Does anyone have a receiver hitch o there GMC and if so where did you
>> find one that fit or did you get one and fab it to fit the GMC. I am
>> in drastic need of a 2 inch receiver hitch and was looking for some
>> options. Help again would be great. we are making great progress on
>> our refurb and are looking forward to taking it on a trip. will send
>> pics on completion.
>>
>> Thank you
>> John Arbuckle
>> 1976 Palm Beach
>> Tucson AZ
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| Re: [GMCnet] receiver hitch [message #141300 is a reply to message #141299] |
Sun, 28 August 2011 00:07 |
Ken Burton
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| john arbuckle wrote on Sat, 27 August 2011 23:58 |
So what I am looking for is a hitch that will hold 600 lbs plus
downwards. I am going to put a receiver hitch motorcycle carrier on
the rear. Any suggestions. Any help would be great.
John Arbuckle
1976 Palm Beach
Tucson AZ.
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Contact Blaine Merrell. I carry a 450 pound motorcycle on about a 50 pound carrier for a total of about 500 pounds on my Blaine Merrell through the bumper receiver hitch.
http://www.bdub.net/blainemerrell/index.html
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: [GMCnet] receiver hitch [message #141302 is a reply to message #141301] |
Sun, 28 August 2011 00:26 |
Ken Burton
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No, I do not know the cost. Mine is many years old and the price of steel has gone up appreciably since then. Just give Blaine a call. I know the last time I talked to him he was making a new batch at the time. He ought to have a few available for the GMCMI rally in a couple of weeks.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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