55.2-59 flatbed pre-shaved stakes - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mcwinery · 10-15-2018, 01:28 AM

I'm looking for a 55 2nd series flatbed pre-shaved stakes. They are tapered 2 3/8x1 3/4 on the top and 1 7/8x1 3/4 on bottom. Prefer wood but would consider metal.
Thanks

**mongocanfly** · 10-15-2018, 07:31 AM

Uhmmmm.....cant you just make them?...thats what I remember dad and grandpaw doing.....

mcwinery · 10-15-2018, 10:16 AM

Yes. I could make them but I would rather find some already made. Preferably metal pocket stakes that won’t rot.

_Ogre · 10-15-2018, 01:00 PM

never seen 'em

always thought the flatbeds looked good with a homemade headache rack and partial side rails

**mr48chev** · 10-15-2018, 11:03 PM

I'm thinking that you are going to have to make them be they wood or metal. Not all of the flat bed stake pockets are the same size.

I've got to make at least one for my 77 dualie before I haul stuff in it again. I need to make a new set of racks but have been putting that off.

mcwinery · 01-28-2019, 06:35 PM

Still looking for Bed Stakes. It seems I will have to make them myself. Any suggestions on what wood to use. thanks in advance for suggestions.

george

**mongocanfly** · 01-28-2019, 06:40 PM

If they're just ornamental you could make them from any wood...for strength I'd go oak or hickory...
Theres some mighty fine wood with beautiful grain in it that could also be used...its really up to you...Google wood finishes images...it might help....also the finish you use can really change the way it looks

**mr48chev** · 01-30-2019, 06:51 PM

White oak or hickory would be best strength wise but I think the original cattle racks for my grandfather's 48 Chev 1 ton were made of Douglas Fir. They were built right out here in the yard where I live now and I know that my grandfather didn't spend any extra on hardwood.

Truthfully they can as exotic or as plain as you pick. Some might be stronger than others and some might be prettier if you intend to varnish them.

mcwinery · 01-31-2019, 11:07 AM

I will post a picture of what I do.

10-15-2018, 01:28 AM	#1
mcwinery Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: napa, cA Posts: 19	flatbed pre-shaved stakes I'm looking for a 55 2nd series flatbed pre-shaved stakes. They are tapered 2 3/8x1 3/4 on the top and 1 7/8x1 3/4 on bottom. Prefer wood but would consider metal. Thanks __________________ Working on 55 2nd series Chevy 3600

10-15-2018, 07:31 AM	#2
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: flatbed pre-shaved stakes Uhmmmm.....cant you just make them?...thats what I remember dad and grandpaw doing..... __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

10-15-2018, 10:16 AM	#3
mcwinery Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: napa, cA Posts: 19	Re: flatbed pre-shaved stakes Yes. I could make them but I would rather find some already made. Preferably metal pocket stakes that won’t rot. __________________ Working on 55 2nd series Chevy 3600

10-15-2018, 01:00 PM	#4
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: flatbed pre-shaved stakes never seen 'em always thought the flatbeds looked good with a homemade headache rack and partial side rails __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

10-15-2018, 11:03 PM	#5
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,711	Re: flatbed pre-shaved stakes I'm thinking that you are going to have to make them be they wood or metal. Not all of the flat bed stake pockets are the same size. I've got to make at least one for my 77 dualie before I haul stuff in it again. I need to make a new set of racks but have been putting that off. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

01-28-2019, 06:35 PM	#6
mcwinery Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: napa, cA Posts: 19	Re: flatbed pre-shaved stakes Still looking for Bed Stakes. It seems I will have to make them myself. Any suggestions on what wood to use. thanks in advance for suggestions. george __________________ Working on 55 2nd series Chevy 3600

01-28-2019, 06:40 PM	#7
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: flatbed pre-shaved stakes If they're just ornamental you could make them from any wood...for strength I'd go oak or hickory... Theres some mighty fine wood with beautiful grain in it that could also be used...its really up to you...Google wood finishes images...it might help....also the finish you use can really change the way it looks __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

01-30-2019, 06:51 PM	#8
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,711	Re: flatbed pre-shaved stakes White oak or hickory would be best strength wise but I think the original cattle racks for my grandfather's 48 Chev 1 ton were made of Douglas Fir. They were built right out here in the yard where I live now and I know that my grandfather didn't spend any extra on hardwood. Truthfully they can as exotic or as plain as you pick. Some might be stronger than others and some might be prettier if you intend to varnish them. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

01-31-2019, 11:07 AM	#9
mcwinery Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: napa, cA Posts: 19	Re: flatbed pre-shaved stakes I will post a picture of what I do. __________________ Working on 55 2nd series Chevy 3600

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