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10-17-2004, 04:53 PM
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New tonneau cover on
I got lucky and found another Access tonneau cover at a swap meet this weekend and got a chance to install it today. Had to modify the mounting rails a little but she fits now. Also got a new tailgate protector for it .
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10-17-2004, 05:04 PM
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Solver, that cover looks great.I like that black truck
 Ray
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10-17-2004, 05:08 PM
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Looks like we have twins --well almost anyway
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10-18-2004, 08:43 AM
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How does that mount? Pic? Is there a frame screwed to the side of the bedrails? Looks very nice.
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10-18-2004, 05:51 PM
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Yeah they are pretty close.When mine had the original black/white paint on it,it had the bed rails too.
Ray
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10-18-2004, 09:14 PM
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What is that cover suppose to fit? Have you done one on a short bed?
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10-18-2004, 09:31 PM
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That looks sharp man!
I want a cover for my lwb so bad! I like the idea of it being sealed against weather though. |
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10-18-2004, 09:35 PM
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The two side rails clamp to the side of the bed with clamps like on a topper
front rail clamps to the side rails. Don't have a pic of it rolled up maybe tomorrow. This Tonneau cover was made by Access company and was designed to fit older style ford long box. I wasn't sure I would be able to get the rails cut right but I got the cover for $50 brand new so I figured if it wouldn't work I could always ebay it. These sell about $400 new!!!! I have never done a short bed but then again my only short bed is still in pieces in the garage and it's a stepside.
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10-18-2004, 09:38 PM
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You don't know what year ford do you?
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10-18-2004, 09:40 PM
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The Access brand covers are not totally weather tight as the stake pockets are exposed(uncovered). I would prefer a brand that does the whole top edge of the bed but my trucks have bed rails on them and these fit inside the bed rails.
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10-18-2004, 09:41 PM
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This cover was for the 73-and up stlye ford. I can get a model # for you if it helps you.
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10-18-2004, 09:45 PM
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I may need to find a short ford that year to measure the size. I had an access cover on my 2500hd and I loved it.
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10-20-2004, 02:27 PM
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I would like that model # please. You mentioned that you did not know if you could get the rails cut right... Did you have to do any modifications? I see you can use your bed rails. I have diamond plate caps, do you think I could still use this cover?
Thanks, Rich
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10-21-2004, 01:00 AM
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Had to cut a little on the back of the rails and front. I think if you used a little thicker weatherstrip between rails and inside edge of bedsides you could probably even clear your diamond plates. I'll try and take some close ups of the mounting area tomorrow
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10-21-2004, 07:45 AM
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I have a Gaylord on my shortbed, but it goes over the sides and the tailgate. No leaks and security as well.
But that one looks good installed. I suppose as for water tight or weather condition, just depends on where you live.
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