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In The Ten Ring · 03-30-2015, 01:40 PM

Silly question I know, but how does one tie things down? I saw those recessed tie down hooks on the parts forum just now and those look so neat!

I remember my dad having wood running down the sides of his truck, using the stakes on the sides of the bed......is that how you'd tie things down?

Anyone have pics?

67ChevyRedneck · 03-30-2015, 01:52 PM

If you stay under 45 mph *most* things won't fly out

chip46wis · 03-30-2015, 05:30 PM

I just screw it to the wood floor---HEY IM KIDDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lou Boffa · 03-30-2015, 05:52 PM

I plan on getting & installing some of these (but for now--I'm with 67ChevyRedneck!):

GRX · 03-30-2015, 08:46 PM

Stake pocket anchors. Many types available. For tall loads I drop in a set of notched 2x4's.

**special-K** · 03-30-2015, 09:12 PM

It's hard in any pickup bed to find a good low tie-down point w/o at lest drilling screw holes. The pocket type are the best, but require cutting the floor out. There are folding rings that screw down, but you could bolt through. Not sure what their capacity limit is. I always use a trailer for motorcycles. They need straps to the floor to compress the fork and a trailer is nice and low for loading

tranz am · 03-30-2015, 09:40 PM

well I use chain links welded to the corners works great every time.

In The Ten Ring · 03-30-2015, 10:20 PM

Well good. When I get the truck going again and "in service," I'll make up a set of boards running down the sides for tie down use.

**special-K** · 03-31-2015, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tranz am

well I use chain links welded to the corners works great every time.

That is a great way to go on a steel floor. On a Stepside you could take two links, plate bottom, and through-bolt

SS Tim · 03-31-2015, 12:52 PM

GM advertising actually stated an advantage of the wood floor was you could nail down cargo to keep it from shifting.

In The Ten Ring · 03-31-2015, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS Tim

GM advertising actually stated an advantage of the wood floor was you could nail down cargo to keep it from shifting.

That is funny! Back in the day.....

Good suggestions all! My truck has a steel bed made of a single 1/8" piece of steel, held to the frame with 4 plug welded bolts. As long as I can have clearance for a 4 foot piece of sheetrock or plywood, I'd be happy with some welded-in chain links like the fellow above suggested.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 03-31-2015, 06:27 PM

I have a toolbox across the forward end of my bed. It has 2 big handles close to the edges. I run a 3/8" hemp line bowlined on the handle on one side [let's say Drvrs] and toss the line over diagonally to the Psgr Rear, where I run it under the tailgate chains, then across the back, under the Drvr tailgate chains and toss back to the Psgr toolbox handle. If I need more stability in the middle I run the rope back about halfway and loop the line under an "S" hook [like for tightening snow chains] hooked under the rolled stepside rail and across to another "S" hook and tie it off.
Easy, cheap and Old School. If you don't have the big tool box, buy the gizmo stake pocket tiedowns [as illustrated in Post #4] for the forward positions.
Also Bunji cord hooks are perfect for setting under the rolled edges of the side rails.
I could never figure out Fleetsides. Go figure?

03-30-2015, 01:40 PM	#1
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Stepsides: how do you tie things down in the bed? Silly question I know, but how does one tie things down? I saw those recessed tie down hooks on the parts forum just now and those look so neat! I remember my dad having wood running down the sides of his truck, using the stakes on the sides of the bed......is that how you'd tie things down? Anyone have pics?

03-30-2015, 01:52 PM	#2
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Stepsides: how do you tie things down in the bed? If you stay under 45 mph most things won't fly out __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

03-30-2015, 05:30 PM	#3
chip46wis Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 1,317	Re: Stepsides: how do you tie things down in the bed? I just screw it to the wood floor---HEY IM KIDDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

03-30-2015, 08:46 PM	#5
GRX Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,937	Re: Stepsides: how do you tie things down in the bed? Stake pocket anchors. Many types available. For tall loads I drop in a set of notched 2x4's. Attached Images __________________ 1969 c-10 Step Side Long Bed. I-6 250cid = = 1969 Pontiac GTO hard top. 400, 4-speed.

03-30-2015, 09:12 PM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Stepsides: how do you tie things down in the bed? It's hard in any pickup bed to find a good low tie-down point w/o at lest drilling screw holes. The pocket type are the best, but require cutting the floor out. There are folding rings that screw down, but you could bolt through. Not sure what their capacity limit is. I always use a trailer for motorcycles. They need straps to the floor to compress the fork and a trailer is nice and low for loading __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-30-2015, 05:52 PM	#4
Lou Boffa Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 733	Re: Stepsides: how do you tie things down in the bed? I plan on getting & installing some of these (but for now--I'm with 67ChevyRedneck!): Attached Images __________________ Figure out what you want--then figure out what you are willing to give up to get it.

03-30-2015, 09:40 PM	#7
tranz am Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 586	Re: Stepsides: how do you tie things down in the bed? well I use chain links welded to the corners works great every time. __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456220 Best 1/4 mile time 12.1 @ 111 w/traction issues 1969 GMC SWB 1964 chevy II Nova ht

03-30-2015, 10:20 PM	#8
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: Stepsides: how do you tie things down in the bed? Well good. When I get the truck going again and "in service," I'll make up a set of boards running down the sides for tie down use.

03-31-2015, 12:52 PM	#10
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Stepsides: how do you tie things down in the bed? GM advertising actually stated an advantage of the wood floor was you could nail down cargo to keep it from shifting. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

03-31-2015, 06:27 PM	#12
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,517	Re: Stepsides: how do you tie things down in the bed? I have a toolbox across the forward end of my bed. It has 2 big handles close to the edges. I run a 3/8" hemp line bowlined on the handle on one side [let's say Drvrs] and toss the line over diagonally to the Psgr Rear, where I run it under the tailgate chains, then across the back, under the Drvr tailgate chains and toss back to the Psgr toolbox handle. If I need more stability in the middle I run the rope back about halfway and loop the line under an "S" hook [like for tightening snow chains] hooked under the rolled stepside rail and across to another "S" hook and tie it off. Easy, cheap and Old School. If you don't have the big tool box, buy the gizmo stake pocket tiedowns [as illustrated in Post #4] for the forward positions. Also Bunji cord hooks are perfect for setting under the rolled edges of the side rails. I could never figure out Fleetsides. Go figure? __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.



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