bkahler Posted February 15 Report Posted February 15 Los posted this photo a little while ago and I noticed that it had the bed hooks that I've been looking for. The only thing I've found that's even close is priced at $24 each which I think is a tad over priced. Would any of you know where to find this style of hook for a price that won't break the bank? Quote
Los_Control Posted February 16 Report Posted February 16 I have to admit, never really thought about those. Usually the ones I do see have been broken off from use .... unless the $24 ones are better? My truck has holes drilled in 4 corners for eye bolts .... they seem to be fairly strong and what my truck had installed back in the day. I'm considering going D rings routed into the floor of the truck myself .... not period correct but very useful. The hooks in the photo, if you connect a ratchet strap to them, then apply any pressure .... right where they transform from straight to curve, you pull the curve back and they break because they are pot metal or whatever ... not steel they do not bend. I get it, you have a show pony not a working horse and the hooks are just for looks .... When I see those hooks I just remember how cheap they are and how easily they break. Quote
Los_Control Posted February 16 Report Posted February 16 Maybe I should add .... if you took some round rod and bent it to shape, then some flat steel and welded them together ... you could make some that would actually work and not break when stress was added to them. Would be a afternoon project with paint and actually have a working product. Quote
LazyK Posted February 16 Report Posted February 16 Quick google search "Ball end rope hook" brought up several options here is one from Fastenal https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.fastenal.com/product/details/0130023&ved=2ahUKEwji7bLQj8eLAxXdOTQIHenjPIMQFnoECDgQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1klnjEslSx01_tBu0r0O38 1 Quote
bkahler Posted February 16 Author Report Posted February 16 15 hours ago, Los_Control said: I have to admit, never really thought about those. Usually the ones I do see have been broken off from use .... unless the $24 ones are better? My truck has holes drilled in 4 corners for eye bolts .... they seem to be fairly strong and what my truck had installed back in the day. I'm considering going D rings routed into the floor of the truck myself .... not period correct but very useful. The hooks in the photo, if you connect a ratchet strap to them, then apply any pressure .... right where they transform from straight to curve, you pull the curve back and they break because they are pot metal or whatever ... not steel they do not bend. If the hooks are made properly they'll withstand a tremendous amount of pressure. I might be wrong in my terminology but I believe term forged hooks are what I'm looking for. 15 hours ago, Los_Control said: I get it, you have a show pony not a working horse and the hooks are just for looks .... When I see those hooks I just remember how cheap they are and how easily they break. Haha! A show pony from 15 feet, any closer and the flaws will start jumping out at you Quote
bkahler Posted February 16 Author Report Posted February 16 13 hours ago, LazyK said: Quick google search "Ball end rope hook" brought up several options here is one from Fastenal https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.fastenal.com/product/details/0130023&ved=2ahUKEwji7bLQj8eLAxXdOTQIHenjPIMQFnoECDgQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1klnjEslSx01_tBu0r0O38 Those are close to what I'm looking for. Here's a picture of one of the two that were on my original bed sides. I'd love to find two matching hooks, or four that are close to matching. I don't think I've used the search term Rope Hook before, that seems to have opened up the results quite a bit. Thanks! Quote
46BulldogDodge Posted February 17 Report Posted February 17 For a real eye-opener check out Kevin Foust's build thread of a 1941 WC on the Dodge Power Wagon Forum. Superb work with stainless on many parts including the rope hooks. He didn't cut any corners anywhere! 1 Quote
Panhead Posted February 17 Report Posted February 17 Working at the local school, I have seen these kind of hooks in the lockers. The source is “SchoolFix.com”. Called single prong side hook, they cost a whopping 60 cents. The hook dimensions are 1-7/8in. W x 3-3/4in. H, with a 3/16in. diameter. Quote
Brent B3B Posted February 25 Report Posted February 25 On 2/15/2025 at 3:27 PM, bkahler said: Los posted this photo a little while ago and I noticed that it had the bed hooks that I've been looking for. The only thing I've found that's even close is priced at $24 each which I think is a tad over priced. Would any of you know where to find this style of hook for a price that won't break the bank? What did you find? Quote
Los_Control Posted February 26 Report Posted February 26 Can always look at Home Depot in Bed and Bath section Quote
bkahler Posted Wednesday at 01:48 AM Author Report Posted Wednesday at 01:48 AM 1 hour ago, Brent B3B said: What did you find? I think so. I was at Ace Hardware a few days ago looking for bolts and noticed they had some that looked like they would work. I'll post a picture tomorrow. Quote
9 foot box Posted Wednesday at 06:00 AM Report Posted Wednesday at 06:00 AM I like the style that Panhead posted. You could check Menards for a N220533 rope hook for about $2 apiece. They have the nub on the end, that seems to be a cleaner/finished appearance. My concern would be drilling the holes, without splintering the paint. Quote
Young Ed Posted Wednesday at 12:47 PM Report Posted Wednesday at 12:47 PM Have you checked vintage jeep places or vintage power wagons? Quote
bkahler Posted Wednesday at 02:18 PM Author Report Posted Wednesday at 02:18 PM Here's a picture of the Ace Hardware Rope Hook that I bought. It's slightly different in profile than the original hooks that were on my truck but they are close enough that I'm happy with them. I do like the ball on the end of the hook. With tax I paid about $15 for four of them. 2 Quote
Brent B3B Posted Wednesday at 04:05 PM Report Posted Wednesday at 04:05 PM 1 hour ago, bkahler said: Here's a picture of the Ace Hardware Rope Hook that I bought. It's slightly different in profile than the original hooks that were on my truck but they are close enough that I'm happy with them. I do like the ball on the end of the hook. With tax I paid about $15 for four of them. Brad, that tape isn’t going to hold…. 😁 1 Quote
bkahler Posted Wednesday at 05:14 PM Author Report Posted Wednesday at 05:14 PM 1 hour ago, Brent B3B said: Brad, that tape isn’t going to hold…. 😁 I was planning on painting it green.... 😉 1 Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted Wednesday at 05:23 PM Report Posted Wednesday at 05:23 PM get something heavy enough for the task....6 of these available at the minute (3 sets of 2) Pair of 2 Amish forged black wrought iron wall J hooks metal 1 7/16" tall x1 1/4 | eBay Quote
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