Hard Tonneau cover... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Lucky59 · 04-24-2003, 02:16 PM

Does anyone have or recommend a good brand of Hard Cover for a stepside truck...? I am looking for one, I dont need it right now but will eventually. What brands are good, which are not as good, and of course the most obvious question, which one is cheapest (money wise)? I know Gaylords make them but they are pretty expensive. I havent had the time to look myself and any help would be muchly appreciated.

Thanks

Lucky

nosto · 04-24-2003, 02:43 PM

I, too, am looking for the same thing. A search of the board for 'bed' and 'cover' turned up a number of threads on the topic. Here's one:Bed Cover Thread

BTW: I've been quoted a price of $825 for a Gaylords cover. They may be good, but not at that price!! The Checkmate FX(topic above) looks much better from $$$ POV (custom fit $389?)and I also like the 'flush fit', esp. in a stepside.

FWIW I priced out the cost of 2 sheets of FRP(fiberglass sheet), 40' of hefty 1" aluminum angle, piano hinge and gas struts as if I was going to build one, came to about $250-$300.

KEH · 04-24-2003, 02:50 PM

I'm also in the market for a stepside cover, and would be interested to know what you guys find.

Bill72BB · 04-24-2003, 04:29 PM

Don't know if this helps ,I've been shopping a Gaylord
http://www.fiberglasslids.com/Prices.htm

Blue Beard · 04-24-2003, 04:42 PM

Bill

Where were those prices good at:

Attached is a photo that was sent to me.
Its a gaylord lid.

Central 4 WD has a sale on them right now........

Bill72BB · 04-24-2003, 05:04 PM

Blue Beard
That outfit is here in SoCal ,don't know what shipping would be .

Blue Beard · 04-24-2003, 09:17 PM

Thanks Bill

Here in Portland Central 4WD does free delivery from down there, just don't know about the price.

Thanks again for the info...........

XXL · 04-25-2003, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by nosto
FWIW I priced out the cost of 2 sheets of FRP(fiberglass sheet), 40' of hefty 1" aluminum angle, piano hinge and gas struts as if I was going to build one, came to about $250-$300.

I'm curious where you've found FRP available. I've been looking for some for quite some time and nobody around here even knows what it is until I mention the nasty green corrugated panels at Homey Depot. I'm looking for flat (not corrugated like HD's) and 50" on the short side (for a step bed cover). Got any leads??

Thanks,

Kenneth

04-24-2003, 02:16 PM	#1
Lucky59 Do you feel Lucky...? Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 452	Hard Tonneau cover... Does anyone have or recommend a good brand of Hard Cover for a stepside truck...? I am looking for one, I dont need it right now but will eventually. What brands are good, which are not as good, and of course the most obvious question, which one is cheapest (money wise)? I know Gaylords make them but they are pretty expensive. I havent had the time to look myself and any help would be muchly appreciated. Thanks Lucky __________________ 1959 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 1969 Chevy Custom C/10 1991 S-10 Blazer Sport 2003 Dodge SX2.0 R/T 2001 Mountain Cat 800 LE

04-24-2003, 02:43 PM	#2
nosto Flamin' Bass Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Galloway, NJ, US Posts: 315	I, too, am looking for the same thing. A search of the board for 'bed' and 'cover' turned up a number of threads on the topic. Here's one:Bed Cover Thread BTW: I've been quoted a price of $825 for a Gaylords cover. They may be good, but not at that price!! The Checkmate FX(topic above) looks much better from $$$ POV (custom fit $389?)and I also like the 'flush fit', esp. in a stepside. FWIW I priced out the cost of 2 sheets of FRP(fiberglass sheet), 40' of hefty 1" aluminum angle, piano hinge and gas struts as if I was going to build one, came to about $250-$300. __________________ Rick Olson /nosto/ Galloway, NJ Pics : http://community.webshots.com/user/nosto53 1972 Triumph TR6 - full resto, now with a Toyota 5-speed 1975 F**D F-100 - rusty, but reliable 1982 HD XLH-1000 1967 C-10, shortstep, 350/M21 4spd, nitrogen tank fills fast bags on 4 corners, Toyo 255/45X20s on American Eagle 221 20X8s, shaved locks and handles, antenna, fuel filler, tiny C-notch, rear fuel tank, long headers, Edelbrock, worn 600 Holley, Checkmate flush hard cover, rear pan, custom LED taillights - painted it, too! But don't like it so I'm gonna do it again!!

04-24-2003, 02:50 PM	#3
KEH Better late than never Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 324	I'm also in the market for a stepside cover, and would be interested to know what you guys find. __________________ 1970 C/10 SWB Stepside

04-24-2003, 04:29 PM	#4
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,980	Don't know if this helps ,I've been shopping a Gaylord http://www.fiberglasslids.com/Prices.htm __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

04-24-2003, 04:42 PM	#5
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Bill Where were those prices good at: Attached is a photo that was sent to me. Its a gaylord lid. Central 4 WD has a sale on them right now........ Attached Images __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

04-24-2003, 05:04 PM	#6
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,980	Blue Beard That outfit is here in SoCal ,don't know what shipping would be . __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

04-24-2003, 09:17 PM	#7
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Thanks Bill Here in Portland Central 4WD does free delivery from down there, just don't know about the price. Thanks again for the info........... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

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