recomendations for tonneau cover - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jon_volk · 05-20-2003, 09:08 PM

lookin for a tonneau cover and would like some recomendations.

its gotta be a lift up type of cover but i cant decide on a hard or soft cover. id prefer one that doesnt require drilling also.

any suggestions?

apstguy · 05-20-2003, 09:17 PM

There are pros and cons to the drilling/not drilling. I have one that has hardware screwed onto the bed. It does put holes in the bed, but the hardware is very small. It can be easily removed by two people in less than a minute! The Non-drilling ones are held on be clamps which are a b**ch to take off. Takes at least 10 min. and you have to re-align it everytime it is taken off. Of course, no holes or rust. I personally like the drilling hard covers. It is strong and can easily be taken off if I need to haul something tall in the bed which I frequently do. I don't like soft covers because I know I would ruin it in no time.

jon_volk · 05-20-2003, 09:25 PM

so what brand hard covers should i look for? i guess ill settle for the drill type...i hate pain in the ass things.

apstguy · 05-20-2003, 09:35 PM

Gaylord's, Snuglid, & ARE are the ones I know.

Blue Beard · 05-20-2003, 10:32 PM

I recently ordered a Gaylord for my short wide.

Waiting for delivery, will post pics when installed.

Purchased the X-2000, suppose to be easy removal with a quick release.

gldevall · 05-20-2003, 10:50 PM

I have a ARE sitting in my yard waiting to get rid of. It's in great shape, I just do not want it. Any takers???? $250.00 I have pics at work, will post tomorrow.

jon_volk · 05-20-2003, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by gldevall
I have a ARE sitting in my yard waiting to get rid of. It's in great shape, I just do not want it. Any takers???? $250.00 I have pics at work, will post tomorrow.

short bed? would ya do 250 shipped to CT? Take paypal?

bigblock73 · 05-20-2003, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jon_volk

short bed? would ya do 250 shipped to CT? Take paypal?

Shipping would be killer due to size and weight...already came across this problem when I sold my Ranger's cover. Not only that but packaging would have to be done ($$).

...Jeff

gldevall · 05-21-2003, 08:21 AM

Here is the pic.

05-20-2003, 09:08 PM	#1
jon_volk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Milford, CT Posts: 242	recomendations for tonneau cover lookin for a tonneau cover and would like some recomendations. its gotta be a lift up type of cover but i cant decide on a hard or soft cover. id prefer one that doesnt require drilling also. any suggestions? __________________ 83 Monte Carlo 92 Camaro

05-20-2003, 09:17 PM	#2
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	There are pros and cons to the drilling/not drilling. I have one that has hardware screwed onto the bed. It does put holes in the bed, but the hardware is very small. It can be easily removed by two people in less than a minute! The Non-drilling ones are held on be clamps which are a b**ch to take off. Takes at least 10 min. and you have to re-align it everytime it is taken off. Of course, no holes or rust. I personally like the drilling hard covers. It is strong and can easily be taken off if I need to haul something tall in the bed which I frequently do. I don't like soft covers because I know I would ruin it in no time. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

05-20-2003, 09:25 PM	#3
jon_volk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Milford, CT Posts: 242	so what brand hard covers should i look for? i guess ill settle for the drill type...i hate pain in the ass things. __________________ 83 Monte Carlo 92 Camaro

05-20-2003, 09:35 PM	#4
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	Gaylord's, Snuglid, & ARE are the ones I know. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

05-20-2003, 10:32 PM	#5
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	I recently ordered a Gaylord for my short wide. Waiting for delivery, will post pics when installed. Purchased the X-2000, suppose to be easy removal with a quick release. __________________ 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

05-20-2003, 10:50 PM	#6
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	I have a ARE sitting in my yard waiting to get rid of. It's in great shape, I just do not want it. Any takers???? $250.00 I have pics at work, will post tomorrow. __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

05-21-2003, 08:21 AM	#9
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Here is the pic. Attached Images __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

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