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xpickup · 12-01-2011, 07:35 AM

Atommik, I think it is like 4". Mine are based off of Jeff's 51 but I used 3" x 3" 3/16 wall tubing. I have used 16 gauge for the stake pockets. I made a template and cut them out with my plasma cutter. I put the bend on the inside to smooth them out. I plug weld them. I have also used 2" x 4" box too. I like the box the best. After they are welded on I cap the outside on. I use 1 1/2 box for the frame work. I then use aluminium angle for the board hold downs. I drill them all and weld a nut on in the inside if the stake pockets , that is way I cap them last.

oldman3, Thank you. The panel thread will be coming soon. It was good seeing your son on here now. I really like his truck too. I will be watching his build. You guys do great work.

Shannon

12-01-2011, 07:35 AM	#24
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: 1948 Chevy / S10 Atommik, I think it is like 4". Mine are based off of Jeff's 51 but I used 3" x 3" 3/16 wall tubing. I have used 16 gauge for the stake pockets. I made a template and cut them out with my plasma cutter. I put the bend on the inside to smooth them out. I plug weld them. I have also used 2" x 4" box too. I like the box the best. After they are welded on I cap the outside on. I use 1 1/2 box for the frame work. I then use aluminium angle for the board hold downs. I drill them all and weld a nut on in the inside if the stake pockets , that is way I cap them last. oldman3, Thank you. The panel thread will be coming soon. It was good seeing your son on here now. I really like his truck too. I will be watching his build. You guys do great work. Shannon