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tonneau cover help
As a graduation present I'm being given a cover because the one that's on there is a piece of crap. I want to get the Advantage Torza Top cover because it fits my needs the best but our trucks aren't listed in the fit list. Does anyone know a equivelent late model bed that is the same size as a 72 longbed? Also if anyone has a cover they really like please tell me about it and where I can look up some info on it. Thanks!
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a company called checkmate makes a real nice fiberglass cover for our trucks for around $500. Google checkmate tonneau and im sure the website will pop right up.
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www.checkerpro.com is the site
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Thanks, I'll consider it. I am looking for something that can be easily removed and stored and a fiberglass cover is hard to do that with.
EDIT: I should read before I post, I found the soft tonneaus. Does anyone know how much drilling is involved to mount the soft, hinged ones? Thanks for the link!
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I think they just clamp.Not 100%positive,but,I think 73-87 works.Can anyone back me up?
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those beds are 2 or 3 inches wider than ours. If that was the case my life would be a lot easier.
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I have a Checkmate on my '69. Really like it. But on my '01 GMC I bought a soft cover. It's the Extang Full Tilt. No drilling at all. It removes in a matter of seconds and is very light. Aluminum frame and canvas. I bought it directly from their web sight. They offered a discount and free shipping. I'm very happy about the purchase.
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Do you have a link? the site I found does not have pricing on it. thx
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They are like $430 plus $100 shipping.
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they need to make a fiberglass cover for stepsides.. Any suggestions on that?
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Check this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=154154
We've got two threads on the same topic going on right now.
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I found this one online, looks just like the one in LMC, it is about 100 cheaper, I will probably order it tomorrow.
http://www.4wheelonline.com/Products...ProductId=8727 How do these do with keeping water out? I want to protect some exposed metal in the bed and cant afford to paint right now.
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Look at the Checker soft covers they are only 150-200 bucks compared to that one at 375. I was talking about the hard covers being $420 range.
Later...
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Go to Jim Carter`s site @ www.oldchevytrucks.com.He has them with frame for 67-72s.Available in colors for a little more.You prolly want black,though.
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Man that Price is strong, another 100 less for the checker. I wonder which one seals better against weather. I see the Tonneaumaster cover hangs over a bit more, which works for me since the rim of my bed has some holes and surface rust from other covers.
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