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Sidphoenix · 06-27-2007, 04:38 AM

Stupid question, but my truck isn't available right now and I need to know. The internet isn't really that helpfull either. Someone is trying to sell me a 8' tonneau cover for $30, and I'm wondering if it will fit.

I have a '72 Chevy C-10 Longbox.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 06-27-2007, 05:25 AM

shortbed is 6ft and longbed is 8ft

Longhorn Man · 06-27-2007, 05:26 AM

short is 6 1/2... long is 8 foot.

Sidphoenix · 06-27-2007, 05:28 AM

Sweet, I'll jump on that deal then. Thanks for the input, appreciate it.

Sidphoenix · 06-29-2007, 03:57 AM

Bought the cover today. It's 8 feet long, 5 feet and some change wide. Does that sound right for a 72? The rails that hold the thing in place mount underneath the sides of the bed, and come around the lip. So you figure it needs to be 5 1/2" or so from one lip of the bed to the other.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 06-29-2007, 04:03 AM

im not sure on the width but if it does fit dont forget to post up some pics of it

Sidphoenix · 06-29-2007, 04:15 AM

My truck is coming back tommorow, er today (Friday). I wanna get it all mounted and ready to go. For $50, it was an AWESOME buy. He bought it brand new 2 years ago. He said "Well, it's not in good condition, so that's why I'm selling it cheap."

I figured it had holes in it, scuffs, etc. But when I got to his house, he rolled it out and it looked perfect other than the fact that it was dirty. Even if it did have a hold or two, I could fix it for less than what a brand new one costs.

I will post some pics of the cover itself before I mount it. I get off work in 4 hours, so expect them in about 5.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 06-29-2007, 04:52 AM

thats one hell of a deal

Sidphoenix · 06-29-2007, 12:05 PM

Well, I tried to install it. I installed it backwards, which wasn't really a problem, however it's like a half an inch too small. Width wise that is....

cstm68 · 06-29-2007, 12:55 PM

is it hard or soft ??

if it is a soft cover then try to put it on on a hot day in the sun so it will strech

Sidphoenix · 06-29-2007, 01:41 PM

It's vinyl, and I dunno how much I can stretch it. It's only held on by velcro. Theres probly around a half inch on each side that's off. When my dad gets home this afternoon I will see what I can do.

Solver · 06-29-2007, 02:07 PM

Chances are that the cover, if short on the sides, was designed to fit an 88 or newer chevy. Our boxes and the older ford boxes are wider than the new ones.
Don't think you will be able to make it fit no matter how hard you stretch, if that's the case!

Solver · 06-29-2007, 02:10 PM

On a side note if it is for a newer chevy let me know as my father in law is looking for one for his truck

06-27-2007, 04:38 AM	#1
Sidphoenix Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 36	How big is my bed? Stupid question, but my truck isn't available right now and I need to know. The internet isn't really that helpfull either. Someone is trying to sell me a 8' tonneau cover for $30, and I'm wondering if it will fit. I have a '72 Chevy C-10 Longbox.

06-27-2007, 05:25 AM	#2
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: How big is my bed? shortbed is 6ft and longbed is 8ft __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

06-27-2007, 05:26 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: How big is my bed? short is 6 1/2... long is 8 foot.

06-27-2007, 05:28 AM	#4
Sidphoenix Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 36	Re: How big is my bed? Sweet, I'll jump on that deal then. Thanks for the input, appreciate it.

06-29-2007, 03:57 AM	#5
Sidphoenix Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 36	Re: How big is my bed? Bought the cover today. It's 8 feet long, 5 feet and some change wide. Does that sound right for a 72? The rails that hold the thing in place mount underneath the sides of the bed, and come around the lip. So you figure it needs to be 5 1/2" or so from one lip of the bed to the other.

06-29-2007, 04:03 AM	#6
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: How big is my bed? im not sure on the width but if it does fit dont forget to post up some pics of it __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

06-29-2007, 04:15 AM	#7
Sidphoenix Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 36	Re: How big is my bed? My truck is coming back tommorow, er today (Friday). I wanna get it all mounted and ready to go. For $50, it was an AWESOME buy. He bought it brand new 2 years ago. He said "Well, it's not in good condition, so that's why I'm selling it cheap." I figured it had holes in it, scuffs, etc. But when I got to his house, he rolled it out and it looked perfect other than the fact that it was dirty. Even if it did have a hold or two, I could fix it for less than what a brand new one costs. I will post some pics of the cover itself before I mount it. I get off work in 4 hours, so expect them in about 5.

06-29-2007, 04:52 AM	#8
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: How big is my bed? thats one hell of a deal __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

06-29-2007, 12:05 PM	#9
Sidphoenix Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 36	Re: How big is my bed? Well, I tried to install it. I installed it backwards, which wasn't really a problem, however it's like a half an inch too small. Width wise that is....

06-29-2007, 12:55 PM	#10
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: How big is my bed? is it hard or soft ?? if it is a soft cover then try to put it on on a hot day in the sun so it will strech __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

06-29-2007, 01:41 PM	#11
Sidphoenix Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 36	Re: How big is my bed? It's vinyl, and I dunno how much I can stretch it. It's only held on by velcro. Theres probly around a half inch on each side that's off. When my dad gets home this afternoon I will see what I can do.

06-29-2007, 02:07 PM	#12
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	Re: How big is my bed? Chances are that the cover, if short on the sides, was designed to fit an 88 or newer chevy. Our boxes and the older ford boxes are wider than the new ones. Don't think you will be able to make it fit no matter how hard you stretch, if that's the case! __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

06-29-2007, 02:10 PM	#13
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	Re: How big is my bed? On a side note if it is for a newer chevy let me know as my father in law is looking for one for his truck __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

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