How to secure top bows in the bed?

[ashyers]

I've heard that the top bows may be tied down in the bed of the truck, but have been unable to find instructions or a photo showing how this is done. What do I need (straps, buckles,?) and how do I arrange the bows?

With winter coming and hopefully some rain on the way I need to get the truck ready.

Andy

[T. Highway]

Here is a picture that I took at the IOLA WI show last August.



And a link to the whole thread since there are several M37 pictures. http://www.g741.org/PHPBB/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=7345

Bert

[Cal_Gary]

Nice pictures, Bert! They didn't show up in your original post for me, but worked ok here.
Gary

[ashyers]

Thanks Guys! That should do the trick .

Andy

[carolinamv]

After seeing that thread I had to go out and buy the web straps for the bow tie downs... I gotta be like you guys!

[w30bob]

Hi Guys,

So where does the long wooden stick get stored that runs down the middle of the bows when they're up?

thanks,
bob

[T. Highway]

Under the drivers seat Bob.

Bert

[topellis]

Bob,
I am not at my truck and don't have a pic... so this is from memory but I saw somewhere that the top center ridge pole has a bolt hole on or near the center. The center vertical metal piece that holds the boards above the troop seats has a hole in it and a captive nut welded inside. You can see the one on the passenger side on the pic above. The long board sits on the edge of the rail/top edge of the bed side and a bolt goes through it and into this captive nut into the vertical metal post. (on drivers side) Maybe you can figure it out from that.

HTH