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Calgary Hitch
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 9:13 pm
by robinimpey
Has anyone had a hitch done in Calgary, other than piyeguyo? (Sent you a PM) I would rather go to someone that has built a hitch for Delica already so I know what I'm getting, both in terms of the hitch and the price.
Sorry for adding another post about hitches as there are already plenty!
Thanks!
Re: Calgary Hitch
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 12:30 pm
by Green1
Erebus also had one done as a custom job, you should ask him who did it.
Re: Calgary Hitch
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 1:32 pm
by robinimpey
Thanks Green1. My guy from NAPA is chasing down a lead for me, but if that doesn't materialize then I'll check in with Erebus. Also if you want I have the ski racks that go on that ladder that you got from me. We can hook up when you pick up your van.
Re: Calgary Hitch
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 6:40 pm
by TardisDeli
Hi Robin,
Fred is atop his deli roof rack, bolting his cases, and generally prepping for the off=road trek. I asked him your question, he says:
"The Welding Shop" in Calgary, near DeVry, got it done last autumn. Cost about $500.00 (but Piyeguyo cost only about $400.00 as not as fancy as Fred's). Tell them its a Delica, they'll know.
Jay of the TardisDeli (who deals with boat trailers daily) crawled around under it, pronounced it good, and especially liked the fact that the rear stabilizer bar stays in place (most places here remove the rear stabilizer bar).
Cheers, Christine, Administrative Assistant to Erebus aka Ruminante.
Re: Calgary Hitch
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 7:27 pm
by robinimpey
Hi Christine,
Thanks for passing along the hitch information. After all this I think we should make a post with all of this information consolidated together. I did speak with a welder here who is quite enamored with my "little" van and is going to let me know tomorrow how much and when he can do it.
Sounds like you guys had a great time on the weekend at the Tomahawk and CVI. Would have been cool to join in, but it's a bit of a road trip from Strathmore!
Re: Calgary Hitch
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 8:50 am
by CrazyFamilyof5
I had my done in Apr by The Welding Shop (273-7717) for $345 + GST, included the tongue but no wiring. Was able to work around the spare (very tight). Removed the old tube bumper (know anyone who wants it).
Got the wiring done at Hitch Warehouse (291-3566) $126.14 GST in, with Ball.
Have pictures just I can't figure out how to add them here?
Re: Calgary Hitch
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 8:51 am
by CrazyFamilyof5
Ok so picture worked
Re: Calgary Hitch
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 3:06 pm
by mararmeisto
CrazyFamilyof5 wrote:...[r]emoved the old tube bumper (know anyone who wants it)?
If it's chrome, advertise it in the Parts section of this forum. Someone snapped up mine when I put a hitch on the back of Moon Machine.
Nice looking hitch assembly, BTW.