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Technical Tow hitch on 39 Ford? Any pics? Anyone make one?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Deescott, Jul 11, 2020.

  1. Deescott
    Joined: Mar 1, 2017
    Posts: 260

    Deescott

    Hello, I’d like to put a tow hitch on my 39 Ford sedan. I’ve searched but can’t find any pics or solid info/ho tos. Anyone made one? Pics? Anyone bought one? Where? Thanks!
     
  2. lonejacklarry
    Joined: Sep 11, 2013
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    I ended up making one for my '37 Chevy coupe. If you crawl around under any car with a frame hitch you can see how they are made. Basically there are two brackets that attach to either frame rail. The center piece that holds the receiver is welded between the two. Easy? Not very as there are no pre-made hitches for old cars.

    Start with cardboard and bend them into a 2x3 angle and go from there. Unless you have a lift you will be under that car and crawling out more times than you would have ever liked.

    When you have your cardboard hitch either weld it up or take it to a welding shop for the fabrication.
     
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  3. I bought one years ago for my 36, basically same frame as a 39. My memory won’t let me remember who made it. Bolted into rear channel between frame rails and took a 2” hitch receiver. Let me rack my brain for a bit to see if I can remember. Mitch
     
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  4. 51504bat
    Joined: May 22, 2010
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    Don't know if photos from a p/u will help but this hitch was on my'39 when I bought it hitch.jpg hitch1.jpg hitch2.jpg
     
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  5. Ok, got it. Weedetr hot rod parts . If you look real close, you can see it under the rear of the body. Mitch. 20190213_154012.jpg
     
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  6. okiedokie
    Joined: Jul 5, 2005
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    Have the Weedeter on my 40.
     
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  7. Deescott
    Joined: Mar 1, 2017
    Posts: 260

    Deescott

    Thank you, I’ll check them out!
     
  8. Have a home made on my 1939 sedan.....guess I need pictures ? Don't think it ever pulled a Airstream......
     

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