[FC] FC towbar

[Ben's Bus]

You want a hitch installed to your Rampside. You can either get a bumper
mount hitch (I believe Clark's sells these) or have one made. I had two
made, one for each FC, using a 1 1/4" receiver taken from junked mini vans.
We cut off the ends, then made stout metal plates with holes in them that
correspond with the rear bumper mounting bolts each side of the engine in
the rear. Remove the bolts, slide the new hitch into place, and replace the
bolts. You might need to get some new grade 5 or 8 bolts if more thread
length is required. I just used my hitch yesterday to tow a utility trailer
loaded with set pieces I borrowed from the local university for my high
school's musical. BTW, the truck is loaded, too. It made quite a sight on
the highway!

Ben


----- Original Message -----
From: "Vic Howard" <vichoward at frontiernet.net>
To: <mopar at jbcs2.net>; "CORVANATICS" <corvanatics at corvair.org>
Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2006 9:19 AM
Subject: [FC] FC towbar


>
> Maybe I didn't ask the question properly, I am looking to put a towbar on
> the back of my Rampside so I can tow a utility trailer. (single axle 4'
x8')
> Thanks
> Vic Howard
>
>
> =========================================================================
>  Are you looking to tow a particular vehicle frequently?
> If so, most of the places like Harbor Freight have a tow bar that is
> Generally used to tow behind a motor home. You have to install attaching
> Points to the "towed" vehicle.
>
> Gary Swiatowy
>
> From: "Vic Howard" <vichoward at frontiernet.net>
> To: <corvanatics at corvair.org>
> Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 11:53 PM
> Subject: [FC] FC towbar
>
>
> >I know Clarks has a towbar available in their catalog but it seems to
only
> > bolt onto the bumper. Is there
> > Another type that bolts onto the frame and the bumper or will I need to
> > custom make one ?
> > Vic Howard
> > 61 Rampside
> >
>
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