C3 trailer hitch
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Drifting
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From: San Diego, CA Website: ChrisMitchell.us
C3 trailer hitch
I'm looking for a trailer hitch that will hide behind my rear lic. plate. I did a search on this and found some of us members have one. Unfortunately I cant view the images on old posts for some reason. So if anybody has a pic that they would like to post I would be happy.
I seen the one at www.hitch-web.com but would like to see some other hidden options
And yes I know the vette is not for towing but I like to drive it in the mountains and would like to bring my small, lite, single axle camp trailer and stay a night.
Thanks,
Chris
I seen the one at www.hitch-web.com but would like to see some other hidden options
And yes I know the vette is not for towing but I like to drive it in the mountains and would like to bring my small, lite, single axle camp trailer and stay a night.
Thanks,
Chris
Melting Slicks
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From: Sealy Texas
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Re: C3 trailer hitch (77Dream)
I've been curious about a hitch, too - since Momma and I will probably be driving the '82 up to Bowling Green for Cruise-In IV. I'd like to be able to rent one of those dinky little luggage trailers to put extra stuff in to take up there. (Last time we drove up in the van, so we had TONS of room.)
Drifting
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From: Halifax, NS, Canada
Re: C3 trailer hitch (77Dream)
I just bought one on ebay this week. Here is the auction with a picture of GM's hitch for the '77. I bought one for my first '77 and towed a hardtop tent trailer with it..no problems. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2402764403
Le Mans Master
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From: I can walk to MA
Re: C3 trailer hitch (Binnie77)
Binnie, Is that the one that came stock - and hid behind the license plate ?
I'm guessing 'no' - but whadda I know ?
I thought that the 'hidden' hitch was a small receiver type that accepts
a steel bar with ball attached.
I want to do this (someday) , too. :yesnod:
I'm guessing 'no' - but whadda I know ?
I thought that the 'hidden' hitch was a small receiver type that accepts
a steel bar with ball attached.
I want to do this (someday) , too. :yesnod:
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2001
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From: Halifax, NS, Canada
Re: C3 trailer hitch (NHvette)
Binnie, Is that the one that came stock - and hid behind the license plate ?
I'm guessing 'no' - but whadda I know ?
I thought that the 'hidden' hitch was a small receiver type that accepts
a steel bar with ball attached.
I want to do this (someday) , too. :yesnod:
I'm guessing 'no' - but whadda I know ?
I thought that the 'hidden' hitch was a small receiver type that accepts
a steel bar with ball attached.
I want to do this (someday) , too. :yesnod:
C6 the C5 of tomorrow
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From: Twin Cities Minnesota
Re: C3 trailer hitch (77Dream)
Ive seen them on other Vettes but couldn't find anything decent. I ended up building my own. It's a 1" reciever. I use it to tow my 'race trailer' :smash: with two tires, tools and the camping stuff...
I don't have a spare so it was easy, but you're 77 has more room behind the frame. A 69 has literally zero.
Sorry no pics tho
I don't have a spare so it was easy, but you're 77 has more room behind the frame. A 69 has literally zero.
Sorry no pics tho
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From: Van Buren AR
Re: C3 trailer hitch (dman535)
Chris,
I think that you and I are looking for the same type of hitch. It hides behind the license plate, which folds down to expose the 2" receiver. I have been searching for one of these too. A couple of members have posted about them in the past but most people have what have been discussed on this thread. If I could get some decent pictures, I could easily make one. And I agree with you, I think the hidden receiver hitch was the type that GM offered on the Vette.
I think that you and I are looking for the same type of hitch. It hides behind the license plate, which folds down to expose the 2" receiver. I have been searching for one of these too. A couple of members have posted about them in the past but most people have what have been discussed on this thread. If I could get some decent pictures, I could easily make one. And I agree with you, I think the hidden receiver hitch was the type that GM offered on the Vette.
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From: Okeechobee Florida
Re: C3 trailer hitch (Arkansas Flash)
ive been considering this too...since our 2000 mile round trip to Carlisle last august :rolleyes:
my neihbor has an old Yamaha motorcyle trailer for sale that i think i could pick up cheap...like $100...
it needs paint and a ton of TLC but it would be a fun project...
im thinkin maybe paint it to match the car and a Corvette emblem on the rear... :yesnod:
my neihbor has an old Yamaha motorcyle trailer for sale that i think i could pick up cheap...like $100...
it needs paint and a ton of TLC but it would be a fun project...
im thinkin maybe paint it to match the car and a Corvette emblem on the rear... :yesnod: