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Rigging from the hood
Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2016 8:48 pm
by duck duck goose
Does anyone use a hood mounted rig rack that they would be able to share some pictures of? I wanted to try building one as I already have a cap for the bed of my truck and I think building a small rig platform to mount on the hood might be a cheaper option then scrapping the cap and getting a full on dog box/rig rack combo. I am mostly interested in seeing how you managed to attach it to your vehicle and how you keep it from wearing the paint clean off the hood.
Any other ideas are more than welcome too.
Re: Rigging from the hood
Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2016 12:00 am
by 1bludawg
I once used a luggage rack that had suction cups on it for the hood of my 1974 Ford Bronco .
Some guys just attach a piece of carpet to the hood with a eye bolt through the hood to chain the dogs to . You might not want to do that with a new pickup though . lol
Re: Rigging from the hood
Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2016 1:06 am
by david
There are hood rugs custom made in a couple shops in California. They do not require any holes in your hood and protect the hood. If you search hard enough here on BGH you will find the contact info.
Re: Rigging from the hood
Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2016 1:47 am
by david
Probably should mention that some law enforcement officers in some places consider rigging from the hood illegal.
Re: Rigging from the hood
Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2016 3:58 am
by BAR BAR 2
Why???
Tex
Re: Rigging from the hood
Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2016 5:37 am
by david
Why?
Obstructed vision; wreckless endangerment; distracted driving; lane deviation; cracked windshield; burned out tail light; animal cruelty; expired tabs; warrant for your arrest;...
I don't know why. But if they don't like it, they will think of something.
I never had a problem. And actually can not remember ever seeing a law enforcement officer while I was rigging. But I was warned about it by a Wisconsin hunter.
I always loved rigging on the hood, because it is so much fun to watch the dogs.
So much information is lost by not being able to watch them.
Re: Rigging from the hood
Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2016 3:39 pm
by catkidd
heres some numbers in calf. there old phone#s 530-524-5610 / 530-222-1780 think its franks upholstery and one more 530-222-6082 / 530-710-9340 richards upholstery they may be good number, they snap on under side of hood have a pad on back of rug center ring on them to hook chain and snaps too
Re: Rigging from the hood
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2016 2:48 pm
by duck duck goose
Very cool, thanks guys. I will look into the company in California.