Bed cover / tool box for '71 long bed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Lville · 04-16-2007, 08:35 AM

Hi all,

I recently bought a '71 Chevy long bed pick up with 90k original miles, just a great truck.

I'm look at my options for putting on a bed cover and maybe a bed tool box so I can have some storage. Where can I find more info, ideas, options? I'd love to find a local (Chicago, north suburbs) place to buy if anyone knows of one.

thanks
Bill Oakes
Libertyville, IL

**jerry moss** · 04-16-2007, 10:34 AM

any local parts store should be able to get you an in-bed toolbox, just get one for a mini truck so your bed cover will fit.

Psycho71 · 04-16-2007, 09:25 PM

Lowes used to carry Delta Boxes. That's where I got the last one I bought. Still in great shape after 4.5 yrs of daily use.

Jay

68C15 · 04-16-2007, 10:40 PM

I've been away from the area for about 6 years now and dont remember who sells truck accessories. maybe, just maybe Ray at Dixon Automotive could help you. 847-244-2235 tell him Todd from A1 Amoco says Hi.

hyarbour · 04-17-2007, 12:39 PM

I think I've seen them in the Summit Racing catalog; including on that has a section at the front for getting into a bed box, a below bed rail model anyway.
The link is: www.summitracing.com

Sequoyah · 04-17-2007, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lville

Hi all,

I recently bought a '71 Chevy long bed pick up with 90k original miles, just a great truck.

I'm look at my options for putting on a bed cover and maybe a bed tool box so I can have some storage. Where can I find more info, ideas, options? I'd love to find a local (Chicago, north suburbs) place to buy if anyone knows of one.

thanks
Bill Oakes
Libertyville, IL

I would have to recommend Weatherguard truck/tool boxes. I'm probably just going to build a flat bed for my truck and am going to get some under bed boxes, but they make all types of nice lockable storage for trucks and vans

btw,they have a dealer locator so you could find one close to you.

http://www.weatherguard.com/index.php

O'l Buck · 04-18-2007, 12:20 AM

Check your local farm store, tsc, orscheln, whoever....(I don't know what chains are in your area) Most of them carry decent quality tool boxes, sears also sells a craftsman in bed model that is aluminum diamond plate and looks real nice.

northerngmc · 04-18-2007, 12:33 PM

I am also looking at bed covers for my 69 GMC.

When I came across this one I thought of this post.

It is made by TruXedo www.truxedo.com/

04-16-2007, 08:35 AM	#1
Lville Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Libertyville, IL Posts: 4	Bed cover / tool box for '71 long bed Hi all, I recently bought a '71 Chevy long bed pick up with 90k original miles, just a great truck. I'm look at my options for putting on a bed cover and maybe a bed tool box so I can have some storage. Where can I find more info, ideas, options? I'd love to find a local (Chicago, north suburbs) place to buy if anyone knows of one. thanks Bill Oakes Libertyville, IL

04-16-2007, 10:34 AM	#2
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,916	Re: Bed cover / tool box for '71 long bed any local parts store should be able to get you an in-bed toolbox, just get one for a mini truck so your bed cover will fit. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

04-16-2007, 09:25 PM	#3
Psycho71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kaufman, Tx Posts: 827	Re: Bed cover / tool box for '71 long bed Lowes used to carry Delta Boxes. That's where I got the last one I bought. Still in great shape after 4.5 yrs of daily use. Jay __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. If a hammer doesn't fix it, you have an electrical problem! Slot Cars, 1:24 Scale, 100MPH@100,000RPM, fastest things on wheels!

04-16-2007, 10:40 PM	#4
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Bed cover / tool box for '71 long bed I've been away from the area for about 6 years now and dont remember who sells truck accessories. maybe, just maybe Ray at Dixon Automotive could help you. 847-244-2235 tell him Todd from A1 Amoco says Hi.

04-17-2007, 12:39 PM	#5
hyarbour Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairview, ks Posts: 203	Re: Bed cover / tool box for '71 long bed I think I've seen them in the Summit Racing catalog; including on that has a section at the front for getting into a bed box, a below bed rail model anyway. The link is: www.summitracing.com

04-18-2007, 12:20 AM	#7
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	Re: Bed cover / tool box for '71 long bed Check your local farm store, tsc, orscheln, whoever....(I don't know what chains are in your area) Most of them carry decent quality tool boxes, sears also sells a craftsman in bed model that is aluminum diamond plate and looks real nice. __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

04-18-2007, 12:33 PM	#8
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: Bed cover / tool box for '71 long bed I am also looking at bed covers for my 69 GMC. When I came across this one I thought of this post. It is made by TruXedo www.truxedo.com/ Attached Images __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!



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