Those are stock, but are supposed to be bent down vertically so you can put a piece of wood (stake) for extending the bed sides, or whatever. There should also be a stop about half way down the stake pocket and bolt holes front to back to secure that stake if you used one.


Kevin
1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
Busting rust since the mid-60's
If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.