C6 Hitch
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Racer
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C6 Hitch
I know a lot of you think a trailer hitch on a Corvette is blasphemy. However, I'd like one to haul my motorcycle on a small trailer, a luggage trailer, or a bicycle carrier. Although not a forum vendor -- and I doubt any forum vendors have this yet, I was notified today that one is available soon from Hitch Web. Can a forum vendor offer this hitch at a better price?
http://www.hitch-web.com/proDescrip....e=423324&OID=8
Installation on the pdf file looks pretty clean:
http://www.hitch-web.com/hwpdf.asp?t...2%3B%3D7874tdm
Gregg.
http://www.hitch-web.com/proDescrip....e=423324&OID=8
Installation on the pdf file looks pretty clean:
http://www.hitch-web.com/hwpdf.asp?t...2%3B%3D7874tdm
Gregg.
Melting Slicks
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Now that I've got that out of my system, try this:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...78&forum_id=74
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Originally Posted by burtonbl103
Why ! 
Harry
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Originally Posted by It'sHerVette!
Now that I've got that out of my system, try this:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...78&forum_id=74
I find it interesting that the same two people jumped on this guy in this thread as well. You two are very helpful. I'm sure Gregg appreciates your input! NOT!
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Originally Posted by SCModerator
I know a lot of you think a trailer hitch on a Corvette is blasphemy. However, I'd like one to haul my motorcycle on a small trailer, a luggage trailer, or a bicycle carrier. Although not a forum vendor -- and I doubt any forum vendors have this yet, I was notified today that one is available soon from Hitch Web. Can a forum vendor offer this hitch at a better price?
http://www.hitch-web.com/proDescrip....e=423324&OID=8
Installation on the pdf file looks pretty clean:
http://www.hitch-web.com/hwpdf.asp?t...2%3B%3D7874tdm
Gregg.
http://www.hitch-web.com/proDescrip....e=423324&OID=8
Installation on the pdf file looks pretty clean:
http://www.hitch-web.com/hwpdf.asp?t...2%3B%3D7874tdm
Gregg.
I'm wondering if it will clear between the B&B Bullets. Now I can buy and tow a waverunner in style....
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Originally Posted by likev
FYI, some folks install hitches so that they can trailer tires to the track. On the C5 the hitch is basically invisible back there when you take off the ball.
Harry
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Racer
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I ordered one tonight -- looks like the same manufacturer from two vendors. It appears to fit up tight between the pipes similar to the C5 hitches. Maybe a modified C6 aftermarket cover plate will make a neat cover. Looks like you only have to drill one new hole in a non-critical area, and just enlarge a few others.
Gregg.
Gregg.
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They EMailed me today also. Installation looks kind of involved, have to drill a 1 1/2" hole in the bumper beam to fish 2 bolts (that you have to drill the holes for) thru and have to enlarge 2 existing holes in the frame rails.
I've been looking for a hitch since March, have left contact info with every company I could find, this is the first response. One is a DALAN hitch for $246.05 and the other is a CURT hitch for $237.79. I've heard of Dalan before but not Curt, anybody have any experience with either company?
I've been looking for a hitch since March, have left contact info with every company I could find, this is the first response. One is a DALAN hitch for $246.05 and the other is a CURT hitch for $237.79. I've heard of Dalan before but not Curt, anybody have any experience with either company?
Melting Slicks
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From: Northern CA
Originally Posted by Steve Germany
Just ordered mine! Thanks!
Any tips on drilling a 1 1/2 in hole???
Any tips on drilling a 1 1/2 in hole???
http://www.mkmorse.com/rm1.html
They have drill bit that fits in the center that isn't shown. The hole saw pilots on it.
You should use a big slow drill, a couple of hundred rpm max, to do it right. You could do it with a real good 3/8 inch variable speed drill and lot of patience, but it would tax the drill and you.
If you only want the hole saw to cut the one hole, you don't need the big $$$ carbide tipped jobbies. A High Speed Steel, or Bi-Metal one would last more than long enough as long as you don't run it too fast. Use some oil when you cut the hole, any oil will work although cutting oil would be better.
You could find a good enough hole saw at a Home Depot in the US, I don't know about Germany.
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From: Austin Texas
Originally Posted by SCModerator
Open the pdf for the Dalan hitch -- it's the Curt hitch with a different part number.
Whoever gets one of these first please keep us posted on the quality and ease of install
