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Old Mar 26, 2014 | 09:21 AM
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So I'm an avid mountain biker, road biker, bmx rider, etc. I'm constantly on my bike, and I'm constantly driving places to ride at. I would really like to be able to put some bikes on my vette so I can drive it rather than using my beater to go everywhere during the summer.

So... I was wondering if anyone has ever made a custom hitch that is recessed far back behind the exhaust tips? I would like it to be hidden so that when I put a crossed flags hitch cover on, it would sit far enough back to look like a "dress up plate". I was thinking maybe having somebody cut the hitch and move the open end back a couple inches, and then using a hitch extension to put the rack on when being used.

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Old Mar 26, 2014 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by randol35
So I'm an avid mountain biker, road biker, bmx rider, etc. I'm constantly on my bike, and I'm constantly driving places to ride at. I would really like to be able to put some bikes on my vette so I can drive it rather than using my beater to go everywhere during the summer.

So... I was wondering if anyone has ever made a custom hitch that is recessed far back behind the exhaust tips? I would like it to be hidden so that when I put a crossed flags hitch cover on, it would sit far enough back to look like a "dress up plate". I was thinking maybe having somebody cut the hitch and move the open end back a couple inches, and then using a hitch extension to put the rack on when being used.

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You can buy one and bolt it on.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Curt-Class-1-Euro-Trailer-Hitch-110341-for-1997-2004-Chevrolet-Corvette-/290771395918?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ACorvette&hash=item43b353654e&vxp=mtr
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I sell Curt, and I'm tempted to order that very one in (for a little race-tire trailer), to look at.
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I know I could just install one, I just want to make it look like its not there by making it recessed inward more. I guess I'll just buy one and screw around with it...
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