[Found!] A-body Trailer hitch

[Cuprum-74]

Looking for a trailer hitch. Prefer the ones that came from the dealership back in the day.
I have a 1974 Duster, just in case someone needs the info.
(picture for reference):

 

[Cuda Al]

Not sure the dealer ever had a kit back then, there were instructions on how to make one in the back of the 67 Barracuda Owners Manual.


Alan

 

[MOPAR4Me]

Not mine, CL listing by others, maybe what you are looking for.
60-70's Vintage trailer Hitch. Universal Came off a 1971 Ford Ranchero

 

[jazak5]

some were bumper mount

 

[pa340dart]

I think I might have one like that pic. Was on my old 68 cuda
I ll look later tomorrow

 

[Alaskan_TA]

The part number is shown at the second entry down at the link below if you want to enter it into a search engine to see if any are for sale?

http://www.hamtramck-historical.com...cessories/1974/Acc_Price_List_org_Page_66.jpg

 

[Clelan]

I believe this is what a factory 74 hitch looks like. It is going on my 74 Duster.

Cley

 

[Cuda Al]

As far as i know the factory never offered a hitch even as an accessory (at least not till recent years).
Unless it has 4 points of contact to the frame rails I wouldn't trust it to tow more than a jet ski.


Alan

 

[qkcuda]

Back in the day they were all just bolted to the bumper and through the spare tire well in the trunk like that. I installed a few of them. I think they were rated at 2000 lbs and 200 lbs tongue weight. When I got this cuda, it had one welded to the frame in two places on each side. I had to cut the rear ones off to mount my exhaust hangers.

 

[Cuda Al]

Back in the day they were all just bolted to the bumper and through the spare tire well in the trunk like that. I installed a few of them. I think they were rated at 2000 lbs and 200 lbs tongue weight. When I got this cuda, it had one welded to the frame in two places on each side. I had to cut the rear ones off to mount my exhaust hangers.

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Whereas that may be true they were not a factory or dealer option.
I stand by my comment, 4 points of frame contact to be of any use.


Alan

 

[pa340dart]

Found it came off 68 cuda
That's all I know
Located in PA can take to Chrysler /Carlisle if interested

 

[halifaxhops]

I believe this is what a factory 74 hitch looks like. It is going on my 74 Duster.

Cley
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Same one that came on my 74 one owner SE with a tow package with the helper springs on the shocks.

 

[halifaxhops]

 

[Cuda Al]

The towing package did not include a hitch assembly, odd as that sounds.


Alan

 

[Ernie B]

The towing package did not include a hitch assembly, odd as that sounds.


Alan

This is a 1974 Duster hitch. I used it to tow a 15 foot speed boat with my 1974 360 Duster, back in the 70's. It installs in the place of the license plate bracket. 2000 lb. max weight, 200 lb. max tongue weight
Ernie

 

[skep419]

The dart is almost ready to tow a boat

 

[halifaxhops]

The towing package did not include a hitch assembly, odd as that sounds.


Alan

Wow that is weird, have to ask the guy I got the car from. Thanks!