Installed my Longbed Tonneau - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

theslawdawg · 10-24-2010, 11:36 AM

Well...here are some pictures of my tonneau cover I just installed for my 8ft longbed. This is an Extang (Black max model) cover and I am pretty impressed with it considering how little I paid for it (around 220). The frame assembled quicker than a kid's toy, and the only minor difficulty was snapping the cover down, which requires a little bit of grip strength. The cover needed to stretch a bit but since I live in Monterey, there's no luck waiting for sunlight to heat the cover up a little for an easier stretch. Overall, installation only took my around 30-45 minutes to complete.

As for the cover, I didn't need anything fancy, just something to keep my bed out of sight and provide a little bit of protection.

big_al_71 · 10-24-2010, 11:40 AM

Looks very good!!!!

KEL · 10-24-2010, 11:58 AM

also like the way the new frames attach to the rails with no drilling or scratching.

rcrahn · 10-24-2010, 12:08 PM

Boy, that looks great!
Where did you purchase it?
I have a longbed and looking at different options.

theslawdawg · 10-24-2010, 01:00 PM

I purchased mine at:

http://4wheelonline.com/Categories.aspx?CategoryId=1785

They were pretty good, had it delivered in less than two weeks. All the auto/truck places on the web have pretty much the same exact price for these so it all depends on your location and how quick they can ship. This company offered free shipping, but most of them do.

The clamps provided clamp right onto the side rail. Not bad for 200 bucks. There is also a good long term warranty on the frame and the cover as well.

Us Longbed folks don't get too many choices for soft covers!

swamp rat · 10-24-2010, 01:14 PM

Lots less than a fiberglass one!

shiner2001 · 10-24-2010, 04:50 PM

How easy it to go on/off with this one? Does it just unsnap all the way around? I was wondering about attachment for the front and rear. I like the looks of this one alot and very well may have just found my next purchase for the truck! Also, is the tailgate operational without having to unfasten anything?

Thanks for the pics...good looking truck too!

**70cst** · 10-24-2010, 04:56 PM

Nice looking. I need to buy a Tonneau Bed Cover but it's on the back burner for now. I need to buy a set of 15" TT II's first. Nice addition.

eightbanger · 10-24-2010, 06:01 PM

Looks good mate, I'm a bed cover fan just keeps things looking tidy.

theslawdawg · 10-24-2010, 07:49 PM

The cover snaps right off completely, or wherever you need it to come off. Also, it does not interfere with the tailgate operation. The metal clamps that attach to the side rails (for a longbed, there are four on each side) are tightened down with a simple Allen head screw for each and come off quite easily. The only attachments are on the sides, not the front or rear.

69GMCor70Chevy · 10-24-2010, 08:04 PM

Nice!!! I have the lund version on my truck but it looks exactly the same. A nice investment in my books.

shiner2001 · 11-11-2010, 06:33 AM

Just ordered mine...I'm sure I'll get bored and make a new thread about it as I install it

cerjio · 11-11-2010, 10:20 AM

I just went to that web site can you tell me what model number you orderd ? I want one from mine an the price is right ! thanks

shiner2001 · 11-11-2010, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cerjio

I just went to that web site can you tell me what model number you orderd ? I want one from mine an the price is right ! thanks

Mine is EXT-BM2315, and that's for the Long Bed. They also have the short bed available (EXT-BM2310).

10-24-2010, 11:36 AM	#1
theslawdawg Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: VA Beach, VA Posts: 67	Installed my Longbed Tonneau Well...here are some pictures of my tonneau cover I just installed for my 8ft longbed. This is an Extang (Black max model) cover and I am pretty impressed with it considering how little I paid for it (around 220). The frame assembled quicker than a kid's toy, and the only minor difficulty was snapping the cover down, which requires a little bit of grip strength. The cover needed to stretch a bit but since I live in Monterey, there's no luck waiting for sunlight to heat the cover up a little for an easier stretch. Overall, installation only took my around 30-45 minutes to complete. As for the cover, I didn't need anything fancy, just something to keep my bed out of sight and provide a little bit of protection. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevy C10

10-24-2010, 11:40 AM	#2
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Installed my Longbed Tonneau Looks very good!!!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-24-2010, 11:58 AM	#3
KEL 72 GMC Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wells, Maine Posts: 534	Re: Installed my Longbed Tonneau also like the way the new frames attach to the rails with no drilling or scratching.

10-24-2010, 12:08 PM	#4
rcrahn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The West Posts: 767	Re: Installed my Longbed Tonneau Boy, that looks great! Where did you purchase it? I have a longbed and looking at different options.

10-24-2010, 01:00 PM	#5
theslawdawg Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: VA Beach, VA Posts: 67	Re: Installed my Longbed Tonneau I purchased mine at: http://4wheelonline.com/Categories.aspx?CategoryId=1785 They were pretty good, had it delivered in less than two weeks. All the auto/truck places on the web have pretty much the same exact price for these so it all depends on your location and how quick they can ship. This company offered free shipping, but most of them do. The clamps provided clamp right onto the side rail. Not bad for 200 bucks. There is also a good long term warranty on the frame and the cover as well. Us Longbed folks don't get too many choices for soft covers! __________________ 1972 Chevy C10

10-24-2010, 01:14 PM	#6
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Installed my Longbed Tonneau Lots less than a fiberglass one! __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

10-24-2010, 04:50 PM	#7
shiner2001 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 222	Re: Installed my Longbed Tonneau How easy it to go on/off with this one? Does it just unsnap all the way around? I was wondering about attachment for the front and rear. I like the looks of this one alot and very well may have just found my next purchase for the truck! Also, is the tailgate operational without having to unfasten anything? Thanks for the pics...good looking truck too! __________________ Derek 72 Chevy Cheyenne Super LWB 454 SS LS6 90 GMC Suburban V2500 350 ----------- 64 Chevy El Camino 357 73 Jeep Wagoneer 360 78 Jeep Cherokee 360 79 Scout II 345 88 Jeep Wrangler 4.2L 91 Jeep Wrangler 4.3L 98 Lincoln Mark VIII 4.6L 01 GMC Yukon 5.3L *"If it's not broken, fix it 'till it is!"*

10-24-2010, 04:56 PM	#8
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Installed my Longbed Tonneau Nice looking. I need to buy a Tonneau Bed Cover but it's on the back burner for now. I need to buy a set of 15" TT II's first. Nice addition. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

10-24-2010, 06:01 PM	#9
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: Installed my Longbed Tonneau Looks good mate, I'm a bed cover fan just keeps things looking tidy. __________________ 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

10-24-2010, 07:49 PM	#10
theslawdawg Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: VA Beach, VA Posts: 67	Re: Installed my Longbed Tonneau The cover snaps right off completely, or wherever you need it to come off. Also, it does not interfere with the tailgate operation. The metal clamps that attach to the side rails (for a longbed, there are four on each side) are tightened down with a simple Allen head screw for each and come off quite easily. The only attachments are on the sides, not the front or rear. __________________ 1972 Chevy C10 Last edited by theslawdawg; 10-24-2010 at 07:50 PM.

10-24-2010, 08:04 PM	#11
69GMCor70Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Greenwater Lake, SK Posts: 175	Re: Installed my Longbed Tonneau Nice!!! I have the lund version on my truck but it looks exactly the same. A nice investment in my books. __________________ 68 Camaro - 327 Original Red on Red Car 69 GMC LWB - Built 350 a Blast To Drive 69 GMC LWB - "Green Machine" One Family Truck 70 Mercury Marauder - Future Project

11-11-2010, 06:33 AM	#12
shiner2001 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 222	Re: Installed my Longbed Tonneau Just ordered mine...I'm sure I'll get bored and make a new thread about it as I install it __________________ Derek 72 Chevy Cheyenne Super LWB 454 SS LS6 90 GMC Suburban V2500 350 ----------- 64 Chevy El Camino 357 73 Jeep Wagoneer 360 78 Jeep Cherokee 360 79 Scout II 345 88 Jeep Wrangler 4.2L 91 Jeep Wrangler 4.3L 98 Lincoln Mark VIII 4.6L 01 GMC Yukon 5.3L *"If it's not broken, fix it 'till it is!"*

11-11-2010, 10:20 AM	#13
cerjio Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: coffeyville, Kansas Posts: 195	Re: Installed my Longbed Tonneau I just went to that web site can you tell me what model number you orderd ? I want one from mine an the price is right ! thanks

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