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tim21391 · 03-07-2009, 07:39 PM

when i get my cab done and started on the bed im thinkin about getting the little things of metal that they sell and filling the stake holes in my truck... good idea/bad idea??? can i get pics please?

monte0185 · 03-07-2009, 07:53 PM

Im pretty sure thats how this one was done as all the other patches seem to be done that way. Not for sure though since I just got it.

lofly'a · 03-07-2009, 09:19 PM

if u referring to the pre-cut stake pockets pieces, save yourself a few bucks and cut your own out of some scrap body panel and weld em in.

**wesmigletz** · 03-07-2009, 11:08 PM

The previous owner of my 71 filled the stake holes. I wish he didn't, because I would like to use the holes for tie downs. I don't want stuff sliding around hen I use the truck as a truck.

firedog · 03-08-2009, 12:08 AM

did mine and i used the ones sold on ebay worked just fine and i love the smooth look

Greaser · 03-08-2009, 02:21 AM

Cut your own, it's very easy to do. Cut one to fit good, trace it for the others, then I welded in subtle u shaped hooks inside the bed for tie downs.

CG · 03-08-2009, 02:37 AM

Here is how you do it. Take one 78 Ford truck bed. Cut a chunk out of it like Frizzle is doing. Weld that chunk over the stake pocket like Eric is doing, grind smooth....simple.

oldblue1968chevy · 03-08-2009, 10:52 AM

haha cut up the ol ford for chevrolet parts

70clone · 03-09-2009, 01:52 AM

I used an old washing machine

70short · 03-09-2009, 02:11 AM

I filled mine in before paint. Looks good on a hot rod truck with a wood bed!

lofly'a · 03-09-2009, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wesmigletz

The previous owner of my 71 filled the stake holes. I wish he didn't, because I would like to use the holes for tie downs. I don't want stuff sliding around hen I use the truck as a truck.

i put my tie-downs at the bottom of the bed in all 4 corners. bought the chrome D-ring type for trailers. i have found that they are a lot more useful at the bottom of the bed because you can secure a load of any height whereas if the load is not above the height of the bed the stake holes are almost useless. i've welded up all the stake holes in my trucks since 91 when i bought my 1st new truck, and most if not all new trucks come with the tie-downs at the bottom including my avalanche which has them along the wall top and bottom on all 4 corners.

oldblue1968chevy · 03-09-2009, 11:33 AM

cut to size, and weld in.....

gonna do this sometime soon..

and gonna put the D rings at the bottom of the bed too

tim21391 · 03-09-2009, 12:23 PM

ok i think im going to do this since im painting the whole truck...might as well right... give me the custom look too

03-07-2009, 07:39 PM	#1
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	shaved stake pockets when i get my cab done and started on the bed im thinkin about getting the little things of metal that they sell and filling the stake holes in my truck... good idea/bad idea??? can i get pics please? __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

03-07-2009, 07:53 PM	#2
monte0185 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brighton, TN Posts: 1,267	Re: shaved stake pockets Im pretty sure thats how this one was done as all the other patches seem to be done that way. Not for sure though since I just got it. Attached Images __________________ A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing. Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the world together.

03-07-2009, 09:19 PM	#3
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	Re: shaved stake pockets if u referring to the pre-cut stake pockets pieces, save yourself a few bucks and cut your own out of some scrap body panel and weld em in. __________________ -02 avalanche (daily driver) -66 gto ragtop 389/400 (garage queen, hand-me-down from dad) -72 Tribute Trans Am (6.0LS/T56 6-speed) in progress -2003 YUKON (Wife's) -71 gmc swb fleet (current project, gonna shave everything, bags, stuff w/ 20's, gen III powertrain) -48 3100 SWB - 12/31/23 LONG TERM Project

03-07-2009, 11:08 PM	#4
wesmigletz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Parker, Texas Posts: 685	Re: shaved stake pockets The previous owner of my 71 filled the stake holes. I wish he didn't, because I would like to use the holes for tie downs. I don't want stuff sliding around hen I use the truck as a truck. __________________ 1970 2WD K5 1968 Camaro Conv 1967 Chevy SWB 1964 Malibu SS 1957 Corvette Pics www.picturetrail.com/wesmigletz

03-08-2009, 12:08 AM	#5
firedog Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 1,005	Re: shaved stake pockets did mine and i used the ones sold on ebay worked just fine and i love the smooth look __________________ SOLD 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet 350/350 combo Tach/tilt/buddy buckets Bagged/18" Wheels Black on Black Project "Pandemic" the Farm Rat 1927 Chevy Capitol Truck Rat rod '30 Model A Frame Dual Carb 5.3 LS http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=804162 2007 GMC 4 DOOR 2WD BUILT 5.3 STAGE 3 CAM 93 TUNE LIFTED 22X12 WHEELS 33" TIRES 2023 Jeep RENEGADE Wifes ride

03-08-2009, 02:21 AM	#6
Greaser Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worley, ID Posts: 48	Re: shaved stake pockets Cut your own, it's very easy to do. Cut one to fit good, trace it for the others, then I welded in subtle u shaped hooks inside the bed for tie downs.

03-08-2009, 02:37 AM	#7
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	Re: shaved stake pockets Here is how you do it. Take one 78 Ford truck bed. Cut a chunk out of it like Frizzle is doing. Weld that chunk over the stake pocket like Eric is doing, grind smooth....simple. Attached Images __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

03-08-2009, 10:52 AM	#8
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: shaved stake pockets haha cut up the ol ford for chevrolet parts __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

03-09-2009, 01:52 AM	#9
70clone Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: JACKSONVILLE FL Posts: 200	Re: shaved stake pockets I used an old washing machine

03-09-2009, 02:11 AM	#10
70short Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise ID Posts: 609	Re: shaved stake pockets I filled mine in before paint. Looks good on a hot rod truck with a wood bed! __________________ "72" Red CORVETTE 4-speed 350 "70" Chevy Short Bed early stages of resto. Edel 600 cfm carb Weiand Stealth Intake HEI shorty Headers 4/2 Drop 295 50R 15 TOYO on 10 inch wide corvette rally rims at all 4 corners. "CHEVY RULES"

03-09-2009, 11:33 AM	#12
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: shaved stake pockets cut to size, and weld in..... gonna do this sometime soon.. and gonna put the D rings at the bottom of the bed too __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

03-09-2009, 12:23 PM	#13
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: shaved stake pockets ok i think im going to do this since im painting the whole truck...might as well right... give me the custom look too __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796



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