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jseal-57
12-12-2012, 09:04 PM
has anyone ever put a trailer hitch on there camaro? if so what hitch did you use and where to mount it? i want one by the time i leave for the shootout so i can haul a set of tires, jack and other odds and ends to the race.
McCauleyWB
12-12-2012, 09:16 PM
I saw a video once of a Camaro hauling a BBQ pit. Still smoked the other car. Your question made me think of that, but I have never seen it personally. Wish I could help.
jseal-57
12-12-2012, 09:28 PM
ok thanks. ya i just dont want to trialer the car because it would cost alot more in fuel to drive my truck and 26' enclosed trailer when i could just drive the car with a small trailer for half the cost.
popo8
12-12-2012, 09:40 PM
Ill see if bluebottlez remembers...we did head gaskets on a ws6 formula that had a hith on it... It belonged to his buddy.


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McCauleyWB
12-12-2012, 09:56 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/94-99-CHEVROLET-CAMARO-Trailer-Hitch-79061-1994-1999-/290811691716?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43b5ba42c4

Looks like O'Reilly and the like also sell them.
Featherburner
12-12-2012, 10:22 PM
A guy on the local board had one on his SS. I don't know the brand but I could ask him if you would like. http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u3/jdhawk93/SSatramp_zpsf0152fb7.jpg
CamaroZGuy
12-12-2012, 10:24 PM
A guy on the local board had one on his SS. I don't know the brand but I could ask him if you would like. http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u3/jdhawk93/SSatramp_zpsf0152fb7.jpg


shouldn't the catfish be in the boat?
Madman337
12-12-2012, 10:53 PM
shouldn't the catfish be in the boat?

This made me laugh hahahaha
jseal-57
12-12-2012, 11:08 PM
ok thanks guys.
1sickta
02-03-2013, 02:19 AM
Here are some pics of how I did mine. Hitch is off a late model full size Chevy truck. I cut the brackets off of it and welded the plates to it. I also had to shorten the receiver a tad so the plate could go back on. I lost 18 lbs and added 25 lbs for a added weight of 7lbs I can pull a trailer.



http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s269/1sickta/5566802a.jpg


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http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s269/1sickta/2ab25b5e.jpg


http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s269/1sickta/64fed3ac.jpg


http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s269/1sickta/d7a37317.jpg


Never know its there unless I am pulling something.
NuckinFutz93
02-03-2013, 03:26 AM
Sean,
Do you have your tag flip or something?
1sickta
02-03-2013, 08:35 AM
I just take it off. I've thought about using one off my third gen. but I think it would be more trouble than it's worth to mess with the plate in the way.
popo8
02-03-2013, 11:42 AM
police dont give u any issues for not displaying the tag?


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1sickta
02-03-2013, 11:52 AM
Not yet. Even if I had it flipped up you wouldn't be able to see it.

Whats your take on it Larry?
popo8
02-03-2013, 12:15 PM
Not yet. Even if I had it flipped up you wouldn't be able to see it.

Whats your take on it Larry?

theoretically its illegal either way. can i suggest getting a dealer rubber holder. its rubber frame that u insert the plate into... it has rubber straps that u close the hatch on and it will hang where u can see it for when trailering. doesnt meet EVERY requirement for "display of registration" but its better.


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1sickta
02-03-2013, 01:38 PM
I should probably do something for the long hauls.
popo8
02-03-2013, 09:03 PM
Where are u coning from


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blackbirdws6
02-03-2013, 09:23 PM
I have a uhaul brand (think so) that came off our 24 hrs of LeMon 2000 Firebird. The original owner used it to tow a jet ski.
1sickta
02-03-2013, 09:30 PM
Where are u coning from


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WV 4.5-5 hour drive.
popo8
02-03-2013, 09:46 PM
WV 4.5-5 hour drive.

240-300 miles im guessing.

Thats alot of chance ton gett pulled over.


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1sickta
02-03-2013, 10:18 PM
I never thought about getting pulled over before. I've drove it a bunch like that. I wouldn't think they would give me to hard of a time. But I will rig something up.
popo8
02-03-2013, 10:20 PM
I never thought about getting pulled over before. I've drove it a bunch like that. I wouldn't think they would give me to hard of a time. But I will rig something up.

I hope they dont...and as a car guy, i wouldnt...but...... Not all cops are as cool as THIS GUY RIGHT HERE.


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1sickta
02-03-2013, 10:35 PM
I agree! But I know how to act when I get pulled over. Once I tell them I'm packing they tend to forget why they pulled me over in the first place ;) But I just give great respect for the law when I get caught breaking it.
popo8
02-03-2013, 10:42 PM
I agree! But I know how to act when I get pulled over. Once I tell them I'm packing they tend to forget why they pulled me over in the first place ;) But I just give great respect for the law when I get caught breaking it.

Make sure the states ur traveling thru aknowledge ur permit to carry also.


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1sickta
02-03-2013, 11:07 PM
Absolutely.
popo8
02-03-2013, 11:11 PM
Absolutely.

Cool. Just lookin out for ya.


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