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> Trailer hitch, Installed hidden hitch for bike rack and towing a teardrop trailer.
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post Oct 1 2015, 06:23 PM
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Fabricated a hitch for towing and a bike rack. The plan is to eventually get a teardrop trailer. This is the last custom engineering job before paint. I have no more excuses. Attached Image
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post Oct 1 2015, 06:28 PM
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Always thought this would be a good idea..
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post Oct 1 2015, 06:31 PM
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Nice work!

Very Stealth!

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post Oct 1 2015, 06:35 PM
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Mad skills.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Awesome Dave.
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post Oct 1 2015, 06:42 PM
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Nice, so is this just below the bumper? Garold Schaffer had one that was behind the license plate, very well done also. Oh see below
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post Oct 1 2015, 06:46 PM
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Looks good. Add some place for safety chains to hook up to.



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post Oct 1 2015, 06:55 PM
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QUOTE(914forme @ Oct 1 2015, 08:42 PM) *

Nice, so is this just below the bumper? Garold Schaffer had one that was behind the license plate, very well done also. Oh see below

I'll post pix of the slot in the bumper tomorrow. Using a hinged license plate bracket.
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post Oct 2 2015, 11:09 AM
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Looks nice Dave, I'm looking forward to seeing the car when your done (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Oct 2 2015, 11:11 AM
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post Oct 2 2015, 11:14 AM
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Bad ass! I used to drive to events with tires next to me. Much better idea.
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post Oct 2 2015, 11:27 AM
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I need one of those! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
I have a new bike rack that I love and want to put it on the 914, but it needs that hitch receiver.
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post Oct 2 2015, 11:33 AM
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post Oct 2 2015, 11:47 AM
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Am I missing what is actually holding it on? I see the receiver is welded to the plate with some gussets but how much weld holds the plate to the car? In the first pic I see two vertical welds at the rear of the plate to the car. Then I can see spots where maybe four plug welds from the top were made. Any other welding or is it not done yet?

Looking again, is it welded to the cross member at the front?
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post Oct 2 2015, 10:27 PM
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Very slick! I love the teardrop trailer designs I've seen and that's perfect for the drive/drop/drive the scenic stuff before loading up again and on to the next spot!
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post Oct 3 2015, 05:23 AM
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I'll post pics of it fully welded in later. Finishing the hinged license bracket and hit pin.
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post Oct 3 2015, 03:59 PM
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Looks awesome Dave!

Good to see the tear drop dream coming to life. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Oct 3 2015, 05:42 PM
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The right "Little guy" can be proportional.

But you'd better not be over 5'5" for this model..

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post Oct 3 2015, 05:55 PM
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Thanks guys. Don't know what model teardrop just yet. You can rent them from a local spot, so I'll try a few on for size. Here's the bike and flip up license plate. Attached Image
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post Oct 3 2015, 08:52 PM
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When you do tow a trailer where do you plan to hook the safety chains at?
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post Oct 4 2015, 05:02 AM
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I was going to put chain eyelets on the hitch insert. Now I'm reconsidering. Maybe I'll weld threaded inserts for a couple of 914 tow eyes. Thread those in when I need them.
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