Truck-bed rails

[ryanps]

The images below are of some rails I built for my truck-bed. They will serve only as decorative pieces (I won't be using them to tie anything down, etc...).

The design came from an issue of American Wordworker (I believe).

I haven't sanded or stained them just yet and the wood is white oak. I plan on using Epifanes (high-gloss varnish) to aid in weather/sun resistance. For the most part the truck is garaged 365 days a year.

Now I am to the point of how to mount them onto the truck bed. My truck bed did not come with pre-drilled stake holes (I believe that is what they are called).

Best case scenario would be a clamping system that would allow me to remove them (if I sell the truck or for some other unforeseen reason).
Does anyone have a source for different shape clamps? Any links would be appreciated. I might be able to fabricate some as well.

Other option would be to drill down through the top of the rail, through the truck bed and use a bolt to secure the rail.

I don't know if 3M automotive tape would be enough to hold these on?

Any thoughts greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[MikeMcCoy]

Would camper top clamps work for you?

http://www.pickupspecialties.com/Camper_shell_parts.htm

[Tom Slick]

Properly prepped 3M tape will hold hold them on if they are only decorative. That tape is considered permanent.

[dbhost]

On my old Ranger, I had a stake side sideboard rack, sort of like a plumbers rack that I built for it. The legs recessed into the bed pockets, and I drove lag bolts with fender washers through the access holes into the wood of the legs. Held secure, with full loads, including two canoes, and all the camping / paddling / duck hunting gear you could want to carry in a compact pickup. Why not go that route?

[ryanps]

Thanks guys.
I ended up using clamps designed for lighting for music DJs.
Similar to the photo.
Will post over in the Finished Projects forum.