Tail Gate Chain Covers

I just made a set of these today out of 1" Wildland Fire Hose. I thought they looked better then inter-tube covers. They can even be painted if you want to match the Jeep Color. They are kind of like the Old Style Canvas Covers from a long time ago. Mark

 

Looks nice. Don't forget the hole in the bottom middle.

 

Funny you said that, this morning I was thinking the same thing that it needed a hole to let the water out that will collect. I am going to heat up a punch and melt a round hole in the hose to do just that! Great idea. Mark

 

Looks good. Where'd you get the hose?

 

I like it. I also like your link for attaching to the tailgate. I have seen several different methods, but they all seem to be a hassle to get throught the gate. Your design looks simple and effective.

 

I made my own hook for the Gate. I took a real long chain link and cut the weld out and formed it on a anvel. I did not like the one that came with the Jeep. This one will only come un-hooked if you turn it all the way up and twist it out. The old one could come un-hooked to easy. It also stays in place flat when hooked. Mark

 

I am a Contract Fire Fighter so I have fire hoses and I had a 1" hose that was damaged so I am using sections of it. You can't just buy the hose by the foot and they come in 50 ft lengths. Lots of 1.5 inch on EBay but very little 1 inch hose listed. Mark

 

If you would be so kind would you sell me a pair i like them better than the ones you see on ebay

 

I can do that for you no problem at all.
Email me at bigpawspantry.com and I can send you a pair(covers) for $10.00 which includes the shipping. Are you wanting the covers or the chain hooks or complete chains & covers?? Mark Hendershot

 

Hmmm. Might have to take you up on that offer! My brother's a FF as well, so I'm gonna check and see if they have any old hose first. But I'm gonna need a set for the Deuce as well as the Jeep. I'll let you know.

 

No problem I still have hose left and have shipped Dukes out this morning. I only need to know how long the Deuce chains are I know the Jeeps. Just let me know. I have enought hose to make up about 6 plus sets of chain covers. Mark

 

Okies. I gotta get home tonight and check to see if 1" will be enough for the Deuce anyway - I *think* so, but I'm not real sure. Length isn't much longer than the Jeeps, but I'll measure that as well to be sure.

 

The 1 inch measurement is the inside of the hose when round. If it is a snug fit a little dish soap and a peice of wire to pull them thru works great. I had 5/8" PEE Hose on the Jeep chains but it was way to tight and caused the chains to stay in a arch. The 1 inch hose I have has a very thin rubber inside liner some has thick rubber and harder to form a nice loop. Mark

 

Got mine yesterday they are perfect left then nataral gives a little old stile (BLING) thanks again

 

I got mine as well the other day. They look great. Now all I need to do is get some chain and I can get rid of the padlocks that I have had on there for years and actually be able to open the tailgate. Tailgates are supposed to open, right??

Thanks again.

 

Thanks I know my Tail Gate now opens again. Handy since I made a storage area in the back to put stuff in like my doors when it get hot! Mark

 

Glad they got there and worked out OK for you. Mark

 

I got some chains and some hooks, painted your covers black, and installed them yesterday. They look great. Now my tailgate is actually a tailgate again!!

Thanks again.

 

Looks real good.

You should start selling these on eBay, Mark!

 

Man they do look nice painted black! Think I will remove mine and paint them also just because. I need to locate some more Fire Hose today just sent out the last set today I had on hand!! Thanks for the picture post of them on. Mark