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sodly · 01-12-2016, 11:47 PM

Just wondering if anyone has any of these laying around that they want to get rid of. Would like to find a set of four that looks similar to the one in this picture.

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 01-12-2016, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sodly

Just wondering if anyone has any of these laying around that they want to get rid of. Would like to find a set of four that looks similar to the one in this picture.

Those are neat. How are they held in?

sodly · 01-13-2016, 10:47 PM

Not exactly sure. I'm hoping they have some sort of bolt/washer on the bottom so no holes need to be drilled. Can anyone enlighten me?

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 01-13-2016, 11:15 PM

Okay as long as you don't have to drill holes I will get in line for a set.

Brad54 · 01-14-2016, 02:41 AM

Aren't there holes in the stake pockets?
And even if not, it seems like if the tail on them was long enough to go all the way to the bottom of the pocket, and there wasn't a lot of slop/clearance between the tail and the I.D. of the bed pocket, than just a little side pressure in any direction (like tying a rope to it and pulling the rope tight) would cant it and wedge it in place pretty securely.

They look like they'd be pretty easy to fabricate.
Now that I've seen a pic of one, I think I'll make something to slide into the pockets on the step-side I'm going to build.

-Brad

sodly · 01-14-2016, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad54

Aren't there holes in the stake pockets?
And even if not, it seems like if the tail on them was long enough to go all the way to the bottom of the pocket, and there wasn't a lot of slop/clearance between the tail and the I.D. of the bed pocket, than just a little side pressure in any direction (like tying a rope to it and pulling the rope tight) would cant it and wedge it in place pretty securely.

They look like they'd be pretty easy to fabricate.
Now that I've seen a pic of one, I think I'll make something to slide into the pockets on the step-side I'm going to build.

-Brad

I wondered the same thing. But I was hoping someone who's actually used them might chime in.

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 02-17-2016, 07:14 PM

Bump

Digger1870 · 02-19-2016, 12:55 PM

Those look like what were used to secure a slide in camper in place.

Mathew21 · 02-19-2016, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Digger1870

Those look like what were used to secure a slide in camper in place.

I was thinking the same thing. My neighbor recently took his camper off his Ford pickup and his brackets look similar to what the op posted.

Here's what his look like:

01-12-2016, 11:47 PM	#1
sodly Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,034	WTB: Vintage stake pocket tie-down brackets Just wondering if anyone has any of these laying around that they want to get rid of. Would like to find a set of four that looks similar to the one in this picture. Attached Images __________________ WANTED: * 60-66 Chevy and GMC FACTORY PHOTOGRAPHY (scans) of pickups and carryalls. *Custom Camper Club*-- Own a 65-66 Custom Camper? Join us at: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/g...hp?groupid=117

01-13-2016, 10:47 PM	#3
sodly Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,034	Re: WTB: Vintage stake pocket tie-down brackets Not exactly sure. I'm hoping they have some sort of bolt/washer on the bottom so no holes need to be drilled. Can anyone enlighten me? __________________ WANTED: * 60-66 Chevy and GMC FACTORY PHOTOGRAPHY (scans) of pickups and carryalls. *Custom Camper Club*-- Own a 65-66 Custom Camper? Join us at: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/g...hp?groupid=117

01-13-2016, 11:15 PM	#4
Classic v6 GMC's Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Arizona from Overland Park Kansas Posts: 3,968	Re: WTB: Vintage stake pocket tie-down brackets Okay as long as you don't have to drill holes I will get in line for a set. __________________ Current projects: 1966 Chevy Custom PS PB A/C BBW 283 v8 3 speed OD 1966 GMC Long Step 1966 GMC 3/4 ton Custom PS PB Sport trim 351 v6 1966 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Custom PB 305 v6 np435 1960 GMC Custom 1968 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Short Bed 1962 K20 Tow truck 1961 GMC Extended Suburban Panel and a few more

01-14-2016, 02:41 AM	#5
Brad54 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 1,458	Re: WTB: Vintage stake pocket tie-down brackets Aren't there holes in the stake pockets? And even if not, it seems like if the tail on them was long enough to go all the way to the bottom of the pocket, and there wasn't a lot of slop/clearance between the tail and the I.D. of the bed pocket, than just a little side pressure in any direction (like tying a rope to it and pulling the rope tight) would cant it and wedge it in place pretty securely. They look like they'd be pretty easy to fabricate. Now that I've seen a pic of one, I think I'll make something to slide into the pockets on the step-side I'm going to build. -Brad __________________ '61 Suburban daily driver: off the road due to 180-pound 8-pt buck! '62 K-10 long-step project '61 C30 Camper, aka "Valdez" There's no cool like Old School

02-17-2016, 07:14 PM	#7
Classic v6 GMC's Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Arizona from Overland Park Kansas Posts: 3,968	Re: WTB: Vintage stake pocket tie-down brackets Bump __________________ Current projects: 1966 Chevy Custom PS PB A/C BBW 283 v8 3 speed OD 1966 GMC Long Step 1966 GMC 3/4 ton Custom PS PB Sport trim 351 v6 1966 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Custom PB 305 v6 np435 1960 GMC Custom 1968 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Short Bed 1962 K20 Tow truck 1961 GMC Extended Suburban Panel and a few more

02-19-2016, 12:55 PM	#8
Digger1870 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Fairfield Iowa Posts: 6	Re: WTB: Vintage stake pocket tie-down brackets Those look like what were used to secure a slide in camper in place.



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