Identify this gooseneck ball hitch, please?

[Coadman]

I just bought a 2000 F-350 on Thursday this week. I purchased it from a dealer, so not much prior history was known. They had purchased it from a larger dealer who had taken in on trade for a newer truck. It has some kind of unique opening for a gooseneck ball. When I looked at it, I thought it was a flip-over ball(of course the ball didnt come with the truck! )..But, this doesnt have a round hole in the bed, but a funky looking machined cut hole. There is a 1" plate underneath that is bolted to the frame. I took some pictures with hopes that somebody in this forum can identify what type hitch this is, so I can go purchase a ball. I dont see how a slip in ball is to be fastened. Give me some insight, please!
Jim

[Big Tone]

That looks like a quick hitch,
a local guy makes them in a small shop, and he only sells to dealers. PM me and I will give you the number of a local dealer.

buy the way, the ball has a t-shaped shaft (that fits in the slot) and the upper part of the shaft has a giant threaded nut with flanges you hit with a shop hammer to tighten or loosen. Its a dang good hitch, rated at 30k, I have had them in a couple different trucks the only reason I dont still use them is the B&W is easer to remove.

[Strõkër~X]

hmmm, got me.

[Strõkër~X]

OMG it's big tone, where have you been freind?

[Ditty]

Looks like one of the removeable goose hitches. Those that you pull a pin under the truck and the ball pulls out completely. It is DEF NOT a flip-over goose hitch. (I have one and that is NOT it.)

[Hayman]

Haven't seen that one before i have B & W on mine

[Coadman]

I think Big Tone is familiar with it, Im just waiting for a PM from him to point me to a dealer!
thanks,
coadman

[Blue01F250]

that is interesting looking - let us know if he's correct

Big Tone's been around... saw him in the arcade a couple days ago..lol