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Blazefighter · 01-24-2011, 09:44 PM

I have a Scale Flatbed that I built to haul my 1.9 comp rig. Now that its built I am trying to figure out what would be something I could use for a tie down loop on the deck of the flatbed? Its mode of 16 guage steel so i'm not worried about strength at all.

Also, is there anyone that makes scale ratchet straps or how would you guys think I could go about making some complete with th ratchet mechanism (it doesnt have to work though)

Heres a pic, thanks for the input.

team3six · 01-24-2011, 09:51 PM

I could probably make them look scale. they wouldnt be fuctional, but they would look it.

Blazefighter · 01-24-2011, 10:23 PM

No they dont have to work, just look the part.

Jer · 01-24-2011, 10:34 PM

You could always make the ratchet look real, and have the strap be a bungee type material so they could be tight.

team3six · 01-24-2011, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Blazefighter

No they dont have to work, just look the part.

Well if your intrested, please let me know. as you can see by my website. I make some pretty sweet items. I think I can pleasently suprise you.

Jer · 01-24-2011, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by team3six

Well if your intrested, please let me know. as you can see by my website. I make some pretty sweet items. I think I can pleasently suprise you.

and humble

, correct though. I just can't wait to get some stuff when I get my scaler to the point it needs finishing touches.

Blazefighter · 01-25-2011, 09:29 AM

Thanks I'll probably hit you up

Any ideas on a strong loop to attach to the corners of the deck?

team3six · 01-25-2011, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Blazefighter

Thanks I'll probably hit you up

Any ideas on a strong loop to attach to the corners of the deck?

I would make a hook just like the real deal. Depending on how many staid. Your probably looking at $40.00 for 2. That would include the strap, hooks for both ends, and simulated racchets.

Blazefighter · 01-25-2011, 01:54 PM

Sweet, I'll shoot you a PM when I'm ready to do it, Thanks!

My question above was about the loops on the decking itself. What the straps would hook to on the flatbed. Any ideas?

team3six · 01-25-2011, 06:15 PM

Well, you say its made of metal.
You can have little oval slots cut along the edge of the platform for the hooks to mount to.
Or
I can try and make something that you can bolt down so the hooks grab that.
I'll see what I can do in a drawing.

team3six · 01-25-2011, 07:36 PM

here ya go. this is what I had in mind.
Not sure how easy this is for you to do, but this would work.

team3six · 01-25-2011, 07:49 PM

Or option 2

gba442 · 01-25-2011, 09:27 PM

http://gardentrucking.com/ sells screw type binders with grab hooks about $10.25 a piece. they look good. I found them under chains an hooks. nice rig's

0lllllll0 · 01-25-2011, 10:37 PM

Norm, I would like to see your working ratchet straps. I would like a couple of those.

team3six · 01-25-2011, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 0lllllll0

Norm, I would like to see your working ratchet straps. I would like a couple of those.

Ohhh these wont work bro, I could make them like that but then it would be $80+ for each strap.. It would be more for looks then anything. I was supposed to do some of these for Crawlin coles last year for his scaler with the 2 tires side by side in the rear. plans changed. so I have the idea still, just never put them into place.

Blazefighter · 01-26-2011, 08:58 AM

Probably option 2 Norm. Those loops from gardentrucking are exactly what I had pictured though. I was also thinking of just bolting some small eye bolts to the truck. they would stick up but it mmight be a little more cost effective. I am focusing more on a sweet looking strap.

What about length Norm? Do I need to send you the length I think I will need?

team3six · 01-26-2011, 10:27 AM

Yeah, I would need the lengths and color straps.

The lenghts should be from mounting point, over the object being winched down just taunnt to the mounting plate position.

JRock · 01-26-2011, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by gba442

http://gardentrucking.com/ sells screw type binders with grab hooks about $10.25 a piece. they look good. I found them under chains an hooks. nice rig's

x2, This is a great site for a lot of scale things

sumquak · 01-26-2011, 06:14 PM

this is how i made bungee hooks using electrical disconnects. i pry open crimp a little then belt sand to the width i need, then bend. i slot where they attach.

this might work with the team3six idea for you. hope this helps

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BigSki · 01-26-2011, 10:40 PM

Get some 1/8" bar stock and bend up some 'D' rings for the deck and braze them in place.

01-24-2011, 09:44 PM	#1
Blazefighter Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 230	What to use for vehicle tie down loops? I have a Scale Flatbed that I built to haul my 1.9 comp rig. Now that its built I am trying to figure out what would be something I could use for a tie down loop on the deck of the flatbed? Its mode of 16 guage steel so i'm not worried about strength at all. Also, is there anyone that makes scale ratchet straps or how would you guys think I could go about making some complete with th ratchet mechanism (it doesnt have to work though) Heres a pic, thanks for the input.

01-26-2011, 06:14 PM	#19
sumquak Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: RC Blackhole Posts: 513	this is how i made bungee hooks using electrical disconnects. i pry open crimp a little then belt sand to the width i need, then bend. i slot where they attach. this might work with the team3six idea for you. hope this helps Attachment 153951 Attachment 153952 Attachment 153953 Last edited by sumquak; 10-27-2011 at 07:14 PM.

01-24-2011, 09:51 PM	#2
team3six www.team3sixrc.com Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scalerville Posts: 4,506	I could probably make them look scale. they wouldnt be fuctional, but they would look it.

01-24-2011, 10:23 PM	#3
Blazefighter Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 230	No they dont have to work, just look the part.

01-24-2011, 10:34 PM	#4
Jer Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Salt Lake Posts: 605	You could always make the ratchet look real, and have the strap be a bungee type material so they could be tight.

01-25-2011, 09:29 AM	#7
Blazefighter Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 230	Thanks I'll probably hit you up Any ideas on a strong loop to attach to the corners of the deck?

01-25-2011, 01:54 PM	#9
Blazefighter Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 230	Sweet, I'll shoot you a PM when I'm ready to do it, Thanks! My question above was about the loops on the decking itself. What the straps would hook to on the flatbed. Any ideas?

01-25-2011, 06:15 PM	#10
team3six www.team3sixrc.com Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scalerville Posts: 4,506	Well, you say its made of metal. You can have little oval slots cut along the edge of the platform for the hooks to mount to. Or I can try and make something that you can bolt down so the hooks grab that. I'll see what I can do in a drawing.

01-25-2011, 07:36 PM	#11
team3six www.team3sixrc.com Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scalerville Posts: 4,506	here ya go. this is what I had in mind. Not sure how easy this is for you to do, but this would work.

01-25-2011, 07:49 PM	#12
team3six www.team3sixrc.com Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scalerville Posts: 4,506	Or option 2

01-25-2011, 09:27 PM	#13
gba442 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st.paul Posts: 238	http://gardentrucking.com/ sells screw type binders with grab hooks about $10.25 a piece. they look good. I found them under chains an hooks. nice rig's

01-25-2011, 10:37 PM	#14
0lllllll0 Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Denver Posts: 591	Norm, I would like to see your working ratchet straps. I would like a couple of those.

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01-26-2011, 08:58 AM	#16
Blazefighter Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 230	Probably option 2 Norm. Those loops from gardentrucking are exactly what I had pictured though. I was also thinking of just bolting some small eye bolts to the truck. they would stick up but it mmight be a little more cost effective. I am focusing more on a sweet looking strap. What about length Norm? Do I need to send you the length I think I will need?

01-26-2011, 10:27 AM	#17
team3six www.team3sixrc.com Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scalerville Posts: 4,506	Yeah, I would need the lengths and color straps. The lenghts should be from mounting point, over the object being winched down just taunnt to the mounting plate position.

01-26-2011, 10:40 PM	#20
BigSki I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 4,442	Get some 1/8" bar stock and bend up some 'D' rings for the deck and braze them in place.

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