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Texas-Trike · 06-22-2008, 06:58 AM

I'm not sure if this has been answered in a previous forum. At least I haven't found one. I have a 1972 LWB Fleetside, and I am having difficulties locating a Tonneau cover that fits it. LMC has one on there website but they no longer sell it. I am looking for one that opens with the gas shocks. Any body have any ideas?

Gray Ghost · 06-22-2008, 08:07 AM

I'll be watching this thread...someday I might want to cover the 70.

**Boog** · 06-22-2008, 09:20 AM

I did a quick search for tonneau covers and found a bunch of links pertaining to tonneau covers. Here's one. http://www.tonneaucover.com/

eightbanger · 06-22-2008, 09:23 AM

Try these..

http://www.sportmasters.com/tonneau.htm#classic

http://www.checkerpro.com/index.html

http://www.extang.com/

http://www.pace-edwards.com/ these guys only do roller, but worth a look.

Texas-Trike · 06-22-2008, 07:24 PM

I really appreciate your help. I have e-mailed a few of these places and I'll report back the results.

Thanks!

northerngmc · 06-22-2008, 09:54 PM

I would like to see pictures of covers on 67-72 trucks, so please post um if you got em!

Shak · 06-22-2008, 10:01 PM

When I finally get to that stage of my rebuild, this is the tonneau cover I am going with. Although not the cheapest, they are the best and look awesome. They specifically have them for our applications.

http://www.gaylordslids.com/x2000.php

Steve

Texas-Trike · 06-23-2008, 12:00 AM

The hard covers are nice, but I'm really looking for the soft covers. I access my bed a lot and I also put things in there that are taller than the side rails. I can roll them up if need be. If mine was strictly a show truck I would go with the Hard covers.

Thanks

Texas-Trike · 06-23-2008, 07:12 AM

The last post from "Shak" pointed me to some hard shell covers. I didn't notice at first other items Gaylord's offers but hey have the soft bedliners as well. See the link attached:

http://www.gaylordslids.com/cruiser.php

70c10 · 06-23-2008, 07:24 AM

I got my dad a soft cover for his 70' made by TonneauMasters. Very nice cover

IAFF2407 · 06-23-2008, 10:54 AM

I'll second it on the Gaylords's cover. They will also so paint it if you have a paint code number, (not a custom mix)

haysonj · 06-24-2008, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texas-Trike

The hard covers are nice, but I'm really looking for the soft covers. I access my bed a lot and I also put things in there that are taller than the side rails. I can roll them up if need be. If mine was strictly a show truck I would go with the Hard covers.

Thanks

this one will stop at any position you want and it takes more than a knife to get in

**70cst** · 06-24-2008, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by haysonj

this one will stop at any position you want and it takes more than a knife to get in

Ok..great picture and looks like a great product...but...who is the vendor? I think some type of soft bed cover would best fit my application as I haul shelled corn. mulch and othe bulky misc. items once in a while.

Gray Ghost · 06-24-2008, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haysonj

this one will stop at any position you want and it takes more than a knife to get in

That's the one I want....is that an Extang? If you don't mind....how much?

haysonj · 06-24-2008, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Gray Ghost

That's the one I want....is that an Extang? If you don't mind....how much?

It's called Bedlocker by Pace Edwards here is their web site PaceEdwards.AutoAnything.com It was about $1500 but you can install your self real easy. Mine is the electric one but they also make a manual one for less money.

69long"n"low · 06-23-2008, 11:51 AM

i ordered one from truckchamp.com im just waiting for it. prices were good to

lts70 · 06-23-2008, 02:04 PM

I got my soft cover from NAPA Auto Parts. It was in their PSE book (Performance book). They have the kind that hinge up with gas shocks or the cheaper one like mine that does not hinge.

Any one know where you can get one of these? Or is it custom?

Werewolf · 06-23-2008, 02:19 PM

Got a hard one on mine, don't know the brand unfortunately. It came with the truck, and honestly, the more I look at it, the more I think I want it gone.

lts70 · 06-23-2008, 03:04 PM

I really like the ones that are a flush mount fit that way they dont take away from the body lines. I just dont know how they would do with water seepage and have never seen a company advertise them for sale. I like this one also, it is as close to being flush but still having overlap for water that I have seen.

Jcentsr6 · 06-23-2008, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lts70

I got my soft cover from NAPA Auto Parts. It was in their PSE book (Performance book). They have the kind that hinge up with gas shocks or the cheaper one like mine that does not hinge.

Any one know where you can get one of these? Or is it custom?

Yes....I would also like to know about this one too.

Wreckless_71 · 06-23-2008, 11:26 PM

ITS70 I did all the research on that hardcover and started a thread a long time ago... It's a real high quality product and the one pictured was narrower because the guy had the steak pockets filled... They typically make them to have a wider lip to cover the pockets. They also paint match them to your paint color for free. The company makes them about an hour south of me. I don't think they'll call it water proof but with the wide lip they would be pretty good... I really wanted the hard cover because of security.

Texas-Trike · 06-24-2008, 03:31 AM

I received some feedback from Extang:

" The only cover we make for your truck, is the Revolution tonneau cover. Please visit our web site www.extang.com for details.

Jeff Foutch

Extang Customer Service"

Mark

exmonkeypunk · 06-24-2008, 04:28 AM

72' Lwb fleet.
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Fits great. Easy as pie to put on and take off. hydrolic props are nice.

Texas-Trike · 06-24-2008, 05:12 AM

Here is a link to the dealer locater for the "Revolution" tonneau cover.

http://www.extang.com/locator.html

Mark

**special-K** · 06-24-2008, 05:42 AM

There are bed covers (hard) and there are tonneau covers (soft).Jim Carter offers frame-mount Tonneau covers in colors.I`m not sure what his web address is.An custom trim shop could make one.It would be expensive.

06-22-2008, 06:58 AM	#1
Texas-Trike 1972 LWB - In Work Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 31	Tonneau Covers I'm not sure if this has been answered in a previous forum. At least I haven't found one. I have a 1972 LWB Fleetside, and I am having difficulties locating a Tonneau cover that fits it. LMC has one on there website but they no longer sell it. I am looking for one that opens with the gas shocks. Any body have any ideas? __________________ Texas-Trike

06-22-2008, 08:07 AM	#2
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: Tonneau Covers I'll be watching this thread...someday I might want to cover the 70. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

06-22-2008, 09:20 AM	#3
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,452	Re: Tonneau Covers I did a quick search for tonneau covers and found a bunch of links pertaining to tonneau covers. Here's one. http://www.tonneaucover.com/ __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

06-22-2008, 09:23 AM	#4
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: Tonneau Covers Try these.. http://www.sportmasters.com/tonneau.htm#classic http://www.checkerpro.com/index.html http://www.extang.com/ http://www.pace-edwards.com/ these guys only do roller, but worth a look. __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger

06-22-2008, 07:24 PM	#5
Texas-Trike 1972 LWB - In Work Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 31	Re: Tonneau Covers I really appreciate your help. I have e-mailed a few of these places and I'll report back the results. Thanks! __________________ Texas-Trike

06-22-2008, 09:54 PM	#6
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: Tonneau Covers I would like to see pictures of covers on 67-72 trucks, so please post um if you got em! __________________ 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!

06-22-2008, 10:01 PM	#7
Shak Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Spring Valley, CA Posts: 49	Re: Tonneau Covers When I finally get to that stage of my rebuild, this is the tonneau cover I am going with. Although not the cheapest, they are the best and look awesome. They specifically have them for our applications. http://www.gaylordslids.com/x2000.php Steve

06-23-2008, 12:00 AM	#8
Texas-Trike 1972 LWB - In Work Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 31	Re: Tonneau Covers The hard covers are nice, but I'm really looking for the soft covers. I access my bed a lot and I also put things in there that are taller than the side rails. I can roll them up if need be. If mine was strictly a show truck I would go with the Hard covers. Thanks __________________ Texas-Trike

06-23-2008, 07:12 AM	#9
Texas-Trike 1972 LWB - In Work Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 31	Re: Tonneau Covers The last post from "Shak" pointed me to some hard shell covers. I didn't notice at first other items Gaylord's offers but hey have the soft bedliners as well. See the link attached: http://www.gaylordslids.com/cruiser.php __________________ Texas-Trike Last edited by Texas-Trike; 06-23-2008 at 07:22 AM. Reason: Incorrect information

06-23-2008, 07:24 AM	#10
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: Tonneau Covers I got my dad a soft cover for his 70' made by TonneauMasters. Very nice cover __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

06-23-2008, 10:54 AM	#11
IAFF2407 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: White Rock Canada Posts: 865	Re: Tonneau Covers I'll second it on the Gaylords's cover. They will also so paint it if you have a paint code number, (not a custom mix) Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra 1972 GMC Super Custom Suburban

06-23-2008, 11:51 AM	#16
69long"n"low Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SURREY BC, CANADA Posts: 278	Re: Tonneau Covers i ordered one from truckchamp.com im just waiting for it. prices were good to __________________ - Josh Im not white trash, I'm one step above that..... more like white clutter

06-23-2008, 02:04 PM	#17
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,037	Re: Tonneau Covers I got my soft cover from NAPA Auto Parts. It was in their PSE book (Performance book). They have the kind that hinge up with gas shocks or the cheaper one like mine that does not hinge. Any one know where you can get one of these? Or is it custom? Attached Images __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance. Last edited by lts70; 06-23-2008 at 02:08 PM.

06-23-2008, 02:19 PM	#18
Werewolf Woof? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 276	Re: Tonneau Covers Got a hard one on mine, don't know the brand unfortunately. It came with the truck, and honestly, the more I look at it, the more I think I want it gone. __________________ 1968 LWB CST BB 2004 Avalanche Z71 LT3. 2003 S-10 ZR2 (hers). 1997 Astro 1992 Caprice wagon, 500k stock miles. Nursing wounds after a bad wreck. 1997 Saturn - need gas mileage from something!

06-23-2008, 03:04 PM	#19
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,037	Re: Tonneau Covers I really like the ones that are a flush mount fit that way they dont take away from the body lines. I just dont know how they would do with water seepage and have never seen a company advertise them for sale. I like this one also, it is as close to being flush but still having overlap for water that I have seen. Attached Images __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.



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06-23-2008, 11:26 PM	#21
Wreckless_71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kelso, WA Posts: 363	Re: Tonneau Covers ITS70 I did all the research on that hardcover and started a thread a long time ago... It's a real high quality product and the one pictured was narrower because the guy had the steak pockets filled... They typically make them to have a wider lip to cover the pockets. They also paint match them to your paint color for free. The company makes them about an hour south of me. I don't think they'll call it water proof but with the wide lip they would be pretty good... I really wanted the hard cover because of security. Attached Images __________________ 1972 K10 4" lift, 35’s, 383 stroker, 700r4, current project. 1971 C10 3"/5" static drop, 355/350. "La Bamba.” The current daily driver.

06-24-2008, 03:31 AM	#22
Texas-Trike 1972 LWB - In Work Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 31	Re: Tonneau Covers I received some feedback from Extang: " The only cover we make for your truck, is the Revolution tonneau cover. Please visit our web site www.extang.com for details. Jeff Foutch Extang Customer Service" Mark __________________ Texas-Trike

06-24-2008, 04:28 AM	#23
exmonkeypunk Barrito Loco Diablo Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cherry Valley, Illinois Posts: 636	Re: Tonneau Covers 72' Lwb fleet. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] Fits great. Easy as pie to put on and take off. hydrolic props are nice.

06-24-2008, 05:12 AM	#24
Texas-Trike 1972 LWB - In Work Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 31	Re: Tonneau Covers Here is a link to the dealer locater for the "Revolution" tonneau cover. http://www.extang.com/locator.html Mark __________________ Texas-Trike

06-24-2008, 05:42 AM	#25
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Tonneau Covers There are bed covers (hard) and there are tonneau covers (soft).Jim Carter offers frame-mount Tonneau covers in colors.I`m not sure what his web address is.An custom trim shop could make one.It would be expensive. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 06-24-2008 at 05:44 AM.

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