I need ideas on how to mount shovel/axe to body panels

[nwoods]

You could contact the supplier:
http://www.milsysgroup.com/vehicleEnhancements.asp#VE8

Cool link!

[BigAl]

Does the wing nut come loose often,i could easily use a lock instead of the cotter pin!

The u shaped piece of channel in the first pic acts as a washer that the wing nuts tightens against, the wing nuts stay tight for me. Be sure to post up what you do

[dustboy]

Thin sheetmetal is not going to support that load well, especially over bumps and vibration. You'd have to spread out the load by sandwiching the sheetmetal between two large surfaces, otherwise it's eventually going to tear.

[BigAl]

Thin sheetmetal is not going to support that load well, especially over bumps and vibration. You'd have to spread out the load by sandwiching the sheetmetal between two large surfaces, otherwise it's eventually going to tear.

I agree, the picture i posted is actually on the hinge for the hood.

[motomech]

I'm actually thinking about making a "Plate" like the one shown on the hummer hood,but not as big.It will probably be about the size of the tool in trying to mount.

So if i have a 4ft tall shovel ill make a plate that is about 6 inches wide and 4ft long.That way i can weld the shovel mounts to the plate and then bolt the plate to the vehicle with sandwich plates on the back side of the fender or hood.

I really need to be able to lock this stuff up since i live in a undesirable neighborhood

[rickc]

motomech:

you should try to work out some way to lock all the tools with a single cross bar so that one lock locks them all.

[westexasrepublic]

here's what I fabricated

I like that set up. What size Quick fist are pictured?

[Maximus Ram]

I like that set up. What size Quick fist are pictured?

edit: They are the ones on the SE site stock # QF1. The nozzle clamp is much bigger. Sorry for the confusion.

[rickc]

Dave at Bluehummer has a good selection and pretty good pricing:
http://www.bluehummer.com/rubbermounts.html

[jcbrandon]

As do these fine folks, who also happen to sponsor this community:

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