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Coursey · 11-03-2014, 02:26 PM

I was getting ready to redo the inside of my bed.

I was wondering if anyone has tried to add tie downs to there bed similar to what a new truck has?

Pics would be good

Thanks

**DeadheadNM** · 11-03-2014, 02:52 PM

Maybe not what you're after but GM offered accessory tie-downs that slip into the stake pockets...

sboris · 11-03-2014, 03:06 PM

Heres what i used, although i wish i would have maybe welded somthing lower in the front to hold shorter things like coolers and such.

Plasi-dipped

Coursey · 11-03-2014, 03:15 PM

sboris,

Where did you find these?

I was thinking of something similar but replace some of the bed to floor bolts with these so that the points will be lower in the bed. This would also allow them to be removed if needed in the future.

sboris · 11-03-2014, 03:28 PM

Picked these up at Northern tool. Kinda pricey, but it was exactly what i visioned. And i had a gift card

. The removable part is nice..

Steve Hafner · 11-03-2014, 03:46 PM

. . . .

I put five eyebolts on each side of my 70's floor ( on the metal lip ) . . .

. . . you can " kinda " see them in these pictures:

. . . .

Sammy · 11-03-2014, 06:59 PM

Good idea. Will help to keep stuff from scratching up the floor. Post a link for those please.

sboris · 11-03-2014, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Hafner

. . . .

I put five eyebolts on each side of my 70's floor ( on the metal lip ) . . .

. . . you can " kinda " see them in these pictures:

. . . .

Good idea on those Steve. Something I could probably add..

Steve Hafner · 11-03-2014, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by sboris

Good idea on those Steve. Something I could probably add..

They were just bought at the local hardware store . . .

I think they were stainless too.

n33k0 · 11-03-2014, 07:54 PM

The eye bolts in the floor are a neat idea! Would that work for a stepside bed? I'm trying to find a tie-down option that doesn't involve drilling into the metal bed walls.

Coursey · 11-03-2014, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sboris

Picked these up at Northern tool. Kinda pricey, but it was exactly what i visioned. And i had a gift card

. The removable part is nice..

Do you have a part #?

Did a search but couldn't find them.

sboris · 11-03-2014, 08:37 PM

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...3295_200373295

Try this

colgad · 11-03-2014, 11:06 PM

I used these stainless marine tie downs

Steve Hafner · 11-03-2014, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by n33k0

The eye bolts in the floor are a neat idea! Would that work for a stepside bed? I'm trying to find a tie-down option that doesn't involve drilling into the metal bed walls.

. . . .

Below, are some I've seen in stepside beds:

( you just have to take an original bolt out and put the eyebolt in it's place )

. . . .

69chevytrucker · 11-03-2014, 11:23 PM

i have been thinking of insettng these into my bed
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Steve Hafner · 11-03-2014, 11:32 PM

. . . .

Here's another kind I've seen:

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cleanfreak · 11-04-2014, 12:30 AM

I filled the smashed stake holes in mine , but added threaded inserts in each corner before filling , then the same in the bottom four corners , each a 3/8 long nut , welded to a floor cross member below , and the side of the pocket up top.Did it again in my 68 gmc , Won't even think twice about doing it to the 69 I'm doing this winter. I'll take pics later if you would like - Bob

In The Ten Ring · 11-04-2014, 01:53 AM

Excellent thread! I like a good looking truck but nothing I own is for "show only." Even my competition pistols must be "combat ready."

Devins-step · 11-04-2014, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 69chevytrucker

i have been thinking of insettng these into my bed
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Those look good. Where can you get those? I have been trying to decide what to put in my '72.

sboris · 11-04-2014, 07:30 AM

Alot of good ideas here.

Keith Seymore · 11-04-2014, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by sboris

Alot of good ideas here.

Agree. The "marine" pieces are a nice fit.

I have design/release responsibility for the K2XX pickup box so I'm gettin' a kick out of this thread.

K

Coursey · 11-04-2014, 09:05 AM

I found these sources

http://www.bedbolts.com/

http://usaprogrip.com/products.php?cat=4

Devins-step · 11-04-2014, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Coursey

I found these sources

http://www.bedbolts.com/

http://usaprogrip.com/products.php?cat=4

Coursey, you da man! Just the info I was looking for. My '72 Stepper will be a daily driver but I want it to look good and clean too. I will be able to find just theh right tie down now. I am leaning toward the flush mount/pop up type. Where would we be with out this forum???

no1udknow · 11-05-2014, 10:20 AM

I had a friend that used U bolts in the bed of his dodge, drilled them through the bed supports, and then dropped them in, installed the nuts, and tack welded the nuts. They sat flush with the floor and then you could just pull them up with your finger and hook a tie strap to them. They were great, simple, and cheap.

*Fitz* · 11-05-2014, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 69chevytrucker

i have been thinking of insettng these into my bed
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Discount Marine Supply has 4 1/2 Inch recessed deck cleats of 316 stainless for $36.00.

11-03-2014, 02:26 PM	#1
Coursey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Kentucky Posts: 550	Tie Downs in bed? I was getting ready to redo the inside of my bed. I was wondering if anyone has tried to add tie downs to there bed similar to what a new truck has? Pics would be good Thanks

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11-03-2014, 03:06 PM	#3
sboris Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Osceola, Ia Posts: 2,017	Re: Tie Downs in bed? Heres what i used, although i wish i would have maybe welded somthing lower in the front to hold shorter things like coolers and such. Plasi-dipped __________________ Shawn 68 chevy K/20 05 chevy 3/4 4x4 71 short step-sold 71 chevy Beauville van My build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633039

11-03-2014, 03:15 PM	#4
Coursey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Kentucky Posts: 550	Re: Tie Downs in bed? sboris, Where did you find these? I was thinking of something similar but replace some of the bed to floor bolts with these so that the points will be lower in the bed. This would also allow them to be removed if needed in the future.

11-03-2014, 03:28 PM	#5
sboris Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Osceola, Ia Posts: 2,017	Re: Tie Downs in bed? Picked these up at Northern tool. Kinda pricey, but it was exactly what i visioned. And i had a gift card . The removable part is nice.. __________________ Shawn 68 chevy K/20 05 chevy 3/4 4x4 71 short step-sold 71 chevy Beauville van My build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633039

11-03-2014, 03:46 PM	#6
Steve Hafner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northport, Alabama Posts: 1,353	Re: Tie Downs in bed? . . . . I put five eyebolts on each side of my 70's floor ( on the metal lip ) . . . . . . you can " kinda " see them in these pictures: . . . . Attached Images

11-03-2014, 06:59 PM	#7
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Tie Downs in bed? Good idea. Will help to keep stuff from scratching up the floor. Post a link for those please. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

11-03-2014, 07:54 PM	#10
n33k0 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 184	Re: Tie Downs in bed? The eye bolts in the floor are a neat idea! Would that work for a stepside bed? I'm trying to find a tie-down option that doesn't involve drilling into the metal bed walls.

11-03-2014, 08:37 PM	#12
sboris Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Osceola, Ia Posts: 2,017	Re: Tie Downs in bed? http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...3295_200373295 Try this __________________ Shawn 68 chevy K/20 05 chevy 3/4 4x4 71 short step-sold 71 chevy Beauville van My build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633039

11-03-2014, 11:06 PM	#13
colgad Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 838	Re: Tie Downs in bed? I used these stainless marine tie downs Attached Images __________________ 1967 Red, C10 Short Bed 6.0L T5 5 speed 1967 Orange and Black C50 6.2 Detroit Diesel NV4500, 2 Ton Pickup 1972 White, Chevy Blazer 2WD 67 Dog house 5.3 4L65 2016 Power Tour LH 1955 Red-Cream, Chevrolet Nomad, restoration on hold 2004 Black, Corvette Z06 LS6 convertible (Rock solid Fun) 2011/2018 Power Tour

11-03-2014, 11:23 PM	#15
69chevytrucker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 1,248	Re: Tie Downs in bed? i have been thinking of insettng these into my bed

11-03-2014, 11:32 PM	#16
Steve Hafner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northport, Alabama Posts: 1,353	Re: Tie Downs in bed? . . . . Here's another kind I've seen: . . . . Attached Images

11-04-2014, 12:30 AM	#17
cleanfreak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: port robinson ontario canada Posts: 400	Re: Tie Downs in bed? I filled the smashed stake holes in mine , but added threaded inserts in each corner before filling , then the same in the bottom four corners , each a 3/8 long nut , welded to a floor cross member below , and the side of the pocket up top.Did it again in my 68 gmc , Won't even think twice about doing it to the 69 I'm doing this winter. I'll take pics later if you would like - Bob

11-04-2014, 01:53 AM	#18
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: Tie Downs in bed? Excellent thread! I like a good looking truck but nothing I own is for "show only." Even my competition pistols must be "combat ready."

11-04-2014, 07:30 AM	#20
sboris Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Osceola, Ia Posts: 2,017	Re: Tie Downs in bed? Alot of good ideas here. __________________ Shawn 68 chevy K/20 05 chevy 3/4 4x4 71 short step-sold 71 chevy Beauville van My build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633039



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11-04-2014, 09:05 AM	#22
Coursey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Kentucky Posts: 550	Re: Tie Downs in bed? I found these sources http://www.bedbolts.com/ http://usaprogrip.com/products.php?cat=4

11-05-2014, 10:20 AM	#24
no1udknow Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Sacramento,California Posts: 696	Re: Tie Downs in bed? I had a friend that used U bolts in the bed of his dodge, drilled them through the bed supports, and then dropped them in, installed the nuts, and tack welded the nuts. They sat flush with the floor and then you could just pull them up with your finger and hook a tie strap to them. They were great, simple, and cheap. __________________ Built not bought! My dad always tried to convince me HEI was pointless! Welding is a lot like sex, you don't have to be great with the rod as long as you thoroughly prep the surface and your good at grinding My build : 68 C10 Short Bed Conversion

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