Want to put a trailer hitch on a...

'63 Falcon Wagon.




I want to build a trailer hitch for my Falcon wagon to pull a small travel trailer, a '62 Shasta Compact, maybe 1400 pounds. I figure I'll have to somehow tight it into the subframe around or in front of the gas tank. Has anybody put a trailer hitch on a falcon/ Any advice?

Thanks.

 

tffn forum

did you just but it
or were you the one selling it on craigslist
Paul

link to thread where pics came from
http://www.tffn.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=59&t=14825&hilit=trailer+hitch&start=45

 

I would think someone makes one for it... They make them for civics... And what the hell can that tow...

 

I'd double check the weight on that Shasta. I had one. A 63' if I recall. It weighed more than the space shuttle.

 

The weight on the title for our '62 Shasta Compact is 1105 pounds.

 

I just bought it. I'm thinking I'll have to upgrade the drivetrain, but i wanted to start w/ the trailer hitch.

 

upgrade suspension and brakes too. don't forget towing mirrors, and maybe a hidden rear camera.

 

They're on my list. I was wondering about towing mirrors. a hidden camera might be a good idea. Thanks.

 

You can buy a sort of "universal" class 2 receiver that is adjustable to fit different distances between frame rails.

That's what I did for my 49 GMC.

Rich

 

I was just going to suggest this.

Every trailer shop and hitch house told me I'd have to custom fab a hitch for a 60 Ford F100. "Leave the truck for a week, we'll weld something in."

Measured the width of the frame rails, did some searching online, found a "universal" hitch that fit my width and weight requirements. Drilled some holes and bolted it in.