Who has a trailer hitch on their SS? If so what brand and are you happy with the fit? Does it clear exhaust, etc.? Looking at building a small trailer for luggage and cleaning supplies, etc. for going to shows, also can be used for hauling the race tires.
Bob N.
Posted by Steve da Wrench (Member # 1301) on :
We have one, and maybe HTWLSS can show you some pics of it. Unfortunatly for you, I made it myself! I can give you some hints if you want to make one, but its a BIG job. Otherwise, I am sure you can find one around, as I have seen them. Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
The Hidden-Hitch and DrawTite brands aren't very hidden though.
Check with a local GM or Chevrolet dealer for the Camaro Accessories Guide. I think the hitch recommendation for the Camaro is listed there.
Steve made a custom hideaway hitch for our SS. It's behind our license plate and is not seen at all when not in use.
Here's a pic of it up close.
Posted by lilredss (Member # 1969) on :
Thanks for the replies. I have a class 3 Hidden Hitch on my pick up and used a Draw Tite on the old station wagon that was used for the tow car before being replaced by a truck.
I just looking for information from people that had different hitches, where they could said don't get brand y because it scapes on pulling out of the driveway or don't use brand x because the right exhaust pipe hits it. That kind of information. Guess not many people have hitches on their SS's.
Did a search on the net and they don't tell you much beside price. Considering I be towing less than a 1000 lbs., I probably end up making my own.
Bob N. 02 Camaro SS 68 Camaro SS/RS
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Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
Mike Furtaw has one on his '99 SS. I think it's the Hidden Hitch brand. I haven't heard any complaints from him. He tows a utility trailer to the track w/his spare tires, tools, etc. in it.
Posted by ohkyguy (Member # 1890) on :
I have a hiden hitch brand. no complaints. it took about 1.5 hours to install. The directions say 15 minutes NOT!! So as long as you dont have the single exhaust you will be fine
Posted by lilredss (Member # 1969) on :
Thanks!
Posted by FireChicken (Member # 2067) on :
What is about the most you could pull with an Fcar? Just small cargo trailers, or could you pull like a waverunner or two on a trailer?
Posted by DGOETZ (Member # 1846) on :
Sounds like another DGoetz Product.
Brilliant, simply brilliant Steve da Wrench what did you attach it to?
Bob you need to get one of those nifty trailers that looks like a Camaro. Hmmm now where have I seen one of those?
Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
quote:Originally posted by DGOETZ: Bob you need to get one of those nifty trailers that looks like a Camaro. Hmmm now where have I seen one of those?
Posted by FireChicken (Member # 2067) on :
quote:Originally posted by HTWLSS:
quote:Originally posted by DGOETZ: Bob you need to get one of those nifty trailers that looks like a Camaro. Hmmm now where have I seen one of those?
Teri, I STILL think that is the coolest mod I have ever seen.
Posted by lilredss (Member # 1969) on :
Originally posted by DGOETZ: Bob you need to get one of those nifty trailers that looks like a Camaro.
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Yes that exactly what I need, but it's not likely to happen. Have decided to wait until after BG to put my hitch on, that way I can look at any hitches that are at BG and decide which one I want. Don are you serious about making a hitch????
Just got back from a few days in Fla. Trip down wasn't to bad, but with everything the wife wanted to bring back it was a little crowded in the car coming home. Got to get that trailer built.
Posted by lilredss (Member # 1969) on :
quote:What is about the most you could pull with an Fcar? Just small cargo trailers, or could you pull like a waverunner or two on a trailer?
The owners manual says that you can tow 2000 pounds with a tongue weight of 200 pounds. Going to Bowling Green in June, I saw a 6 clyinder 4th gen Camaro towing a prettty good size boat. Was quite a bit over 2000 pounds, I wouldn't want to do it, but he was. I'm wanting to build a small trailer to put my race tires on and a suitcase or 2 for when I go to events like BG, or the next time we go to Fla to see the in-laws.
Posted by Steve da Wrench (Member # 1301) on :
quote:Originally posted by DGOETZ: Sounds like another DGoetz Product.
Brilliant, simply brilliant Steve da Wrench what did you attach it to?
Bob you need to get one of those nifty trailers that looks like a Camaro. Hmmm now where have I seen one of those?
I made it sandwich the original sheet metal in the back of the car, with strengthening plates on the inside. 4 bolts on each side of the car go into existing stock factory holes, with no mods to the car. You do have to cut the cwap out of the fiberglass and plastic crush/bumper support pieces, and a small hole behind the license plate in the bumper cover, but thats it. Then it has bolt on gussets that go foreward and attatch to the exhaust hanger bolt holes to keep it from twisting the rear of the body down. We towed the SST, fully loaded at about 1500 lbs with no problems at all....... even raced a mustang once (fully loaded) and still beat him Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
quote:Originally posted by FireChicken: Teri, I STILL think that is the coolest mod I have ever seen.
Thanks.
Steve wanted one for years for his '68 convertible, but never ran across a good rear end of a car to do it.
We were at a local salvage yard looking for an extra set of door panels for our SS when we came across a '95 Convertible 6-cyl whose front end was toast. The back end was fine, so we bought it and that started us on a "Monster SST". Final fit & finish has been put off for money reasons, but we have a friend who says he could help us have it pretty and smooth in a weekend. Then it needs a new hinge for the front engineered (for easier opening). Then all we'd need is to get it painted. See, the projects never end at our house! We have half a dozen lined up. My Chevelle, Steve's El Camino, the 1955 vintage travel trailer, the '98 SLP car, Steve's other '68 Camaro, and the entire interior of the garage, including utilities. UGH!
Posted by FireChicken (Member # 2067) on :
quote:Originally posted by Steve da Wrench:
quote:Originally posted by DGOETZ: Sounds like another DGoetz Product.
Brilliant, simply brilliant Steve da Wrench what did you attach it to?
Bob you need to get one of those nifty trailers that looks like a Camaro. Hmmm now where have I seen one of those?
I made it sandwich the original sheet metal in the back of the car, with strengthening plates on the inside. 4 bolts on each side of the car go into existing stock factory holes, with no mods to the car. You do have to cut the cwap out of the fiberglass and plastic crush/bumper support pieces, and a small hole behind the license plate in the bumper cover, but thats it. Then it has bolt on gussets that go foreward and attatch to the exhaust hanger bolt holes to keep it from twisting the rear of the body down. We towed the SST, fully loaded at about 1500 lbs with no problems at all....... even raced a mustang once (fully loaded) and still beat him
thats not too shabby. Not at all.
Posted by DGOETZ (Member # 1846) on :
OK I am serious about this as well as the roll bar. It took me a year to get a prototype of the SFC's so don't look for this next week
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See, the projects never end at our house! We have half a dozen lined up. My Chevelle, Steve's El Camino, the 1955 vintage travel trailer, the '98 SLP car, Steve's other '68 Camaro, and the entire interior of the garage, including utilities. UGH!
