Toppers on 67-72's? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Drogster · 04-03-2005, 08:08 PM

Just wondering if anyone has ever put a fiberglass topper on their 67-72? I'm not talking about the really crappy old ones, but a newer one (if available). I would think with some good paint, you could get it to look pretty sweet.

Anyone?

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-03-2005, 08:23 PM

LIKE THE FLUSH MOUNT FIBERGLASS TYPE, OR A TOPPER W/ WINDOWS

RicksTrucks · 04-03-2005, 08:38 PM

I found this used topper a few years ago. Makes a great hunting and fishing truck.

Solver · 04-03-2005, 08:59 PM

I run a topper on my work truck.
I have had a few but the glasstite is just cab height and the lines seem to fit the truck better

shortymac83 · 04-03-2005, 09:13 PM

my 84 F150 came with a ghetto aluminum cap, with half the windows broken out. Well, I am NOT going to drive around a truck with one of those things, so I pulled it off and stuck it on my chevy (did it myself, they're pretty light). It looks like it's been there for 30 years...I'm kinda amazed that it looks as good as it does...

70 shorty · 04-03-2005, 09:16 PM

I took the shell off mine that came with it. I though it looked horrible with it on. I will save it though, just for whatever time I may wish I had one. I'd use it for that one job and then take it right back off.

Drogster · 04-03-2005, 10:18 PM

I was thinking that a no-window fiberglass topper, flush with the cab roof, could look pretty good if done right. Maybe not...I'm gonna photoshop one and see what it would look like.

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-03-2005, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Drogster

I was thinking that a no-window fiberglass topper, flush with the cab roof, could look pretty good if done right. Maybe not...I'm gonna photoshop one and see what it would look like.

LIKE THE MINI TRUCK STYLE, YA GONNA FILL IT UP W/ SUBS TO

longnlow72 · 04-03-2005, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

LIKE THE MINI TRUCK STYLE, YA GONNA FILL IT UP W/ SUBS TO

lets hope so

Blue Beard · 04-03-2005, 10:47 PM

Have a Gaylord tonneau on my 70...

7T2 · 04-04-2005, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue Beard

Have a Gaylord tonneau on my 70...

Anybody running a flush fiberglass tonneau on a 67-72 longbed? If so, who makes them?

sub4rvr · 04-04-2005, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 7T2

Anybody running a flush fiberglass tonneau on a 67-72 longbed? If so, who makes them?

Bill72BB has one. I don't remember the maker though.

A few 72's · 04-04-2005, 11:30 AM

Buddy of mine, has this one,
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=146874
pic's are of it on a 68-72 bed, but I don't have any of it when it was on the truck.

1-PU70 · 04-04-2005, 12:09 PM

Hers a pic of mine before the 2 tone paint

Lemield · 04-04-2005, 03:09 PM

I have a Gaylord's on my 70 CST.

busterwivell · 04-04-2005, 04:29 PM

Nobody makes them for Longhorns........you should have seen how bad mine looked with the long bed topper on my Longhorn when I bought it.

Pilgrim · 04-05-2005, 03:40 PM

1-PU70, what make is your topper? I had a Leer on my 72 that had similar side windows and was about 2 inches taller. Would like to get one for my 68. My tonneau has not worked well. Thanks.

1-PU70 · 04-05-2005, 04:41 PM

I got it used and there is no kind of ID on it. It is for a 80's Ford. They dont make them for our trucks anymore. Check out some topper places they might be able to help. It does overlap on the sids about a inch or so but the front to back is just right. Good luck.

Chris H · 04-05-2005, 04:57 PM

Here are pics of a Leer (100xl?) on a 72 K20 I had.
I still have the topper, and would gladly sell it to anyone that is interested.

It was off a 1995 Ford truck, and fits our trucks very nicely.

04-03-2005, 08:08 PM	#1
Drogster Stroke it! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Juneau, Alaska Posts: 214	Toppers on 67-72's? Just wondering if anyone has ever put a fiberglass topper on their 67-72? I'm not talking about the really crappy old ones, but a newer one (if available). I would think with some good paint, you could get it to look pretty sweet. Anyone? __________________ Drog Nitrous is for those who don't know how to build.

04-03-2005, 08:23 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	LIKE THE FLUSH MOUNT FIBERGLASS TYPE, OR A TOPPER W/ WINDOWS __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

04-03-2005, 08:38 PM	#3
RicksTrucks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Claremore, OK 74017 Posts: 2,640	Topper on a 69 SWB I found this used topper a few years ago. Makes a great hunting and fishing truck. Attached Images __________________ 68 Short Stepside C-10 69 SWB C-10 70 Flatbed C-20 70 LWB C-20 BB402 70 LWB C-10 CST 70 LWB C-10 CST 71 Short Stepside Cheyenne C-10 72 LWB C-10 72 Blazer 4x4 4spd 95 Jeep Cherokee 4x4

04-03-2005, 08:59 PM	#4
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	I run a topper on my work truck. I have had a few but the glasstite is just cab height and the lines seem to fit the truck better Attached Images __________________ 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

04-03-2005, 09:13 PM	#5
shortymac83 hmm... Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Culver, Indiana Posts: 1,631	my 84 F150 came with a ghetto aluminum cap, with half the windows broken out. Well, I am NOT going to drive around a truck with one of those things, so I pulled it off and stuck it on my chevy (did it myself, they're pretty light). It looks like it's been there for 30 years...I'm kinda amazed that it looks as good as it does... __________________ 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88 1967 Chevy C-10 stripper www.fcrperformance.com - wanna go...faster? talk to FCR.

04-03-2005, 09:16 PM	#6
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,768	I took the shell off mine that came with it. I though it looked horrible with it on. I will save it though, just for whatever time I may wish I had one. I'd use it for that one job and then take it right back off. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

04-03-2005, 10:18 PM	#7
Drogster Stroke it! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Juneau, Alaska Posts: 214	I was thinking that a no-window fiberglass topper, flush with the cab roof, could look pretty good if done right. Maybe not...I'm gonna photoshop one and see what it would look like. __________________ Drog Nitrous is for those who don't know how to build.

04-03-2005, 10:47 PM	#10
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Have a Gaylord tonneau on my 70... __________________ 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

04-04-2005, 11:30 AM	#13
A few 72's Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 705	Buddy of mine, has this one, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=146874 pic's are of it on a 68-72 bed, but I don't have any of it when it was on the truck. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB 350 / T400 1972 SWB GMC 350/T350 1972 Cheyenne 20 super "long horn". 402BB / T400 1972 Suburban C10 Deluxe 350 / T350 and a few more.. http://www.myspace.com/afew72s

04-04-2005, 12:09 PM	#14
1-PU70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 1,036	Hers a pic of mine before the 2 tone paint Attached Images __________________ 1970 CST/10 402,700R4,3:73 posi,AC,PS,PB,TLT,PW,Buckets with heaters

04-04-2005, 03:09 PM	#15
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	I have a Gaylord's on my 70 CST. Attached Images __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

04-04-2005, 04:29 PM	#16
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	Nobody makes them for Longhorns........you should have seen how bad mine looked with the long bed topper on my Longhorn when I bought it. __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

04-05-2005, 03:40 PM	#17
Pilgrim Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Crescent City, FL Posts: 492	1-PU70, what make is your topper? I had a Leer on my 72 that had similar side windows and was about 2 inches taller. Would like to get one for my 68. My tonneau has not worked well. Thanks. __________________ Bob 68 C20 Camper Special

04-05-2005, 04:41 PM	#18
1-PU70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 1,036	I got it used and there is no kind of ID on it. It is for a 80's Ford. They dont make them for our trucks anymore. Check out some topper places they might be able to help. It does overlap on the sids about a inch or so but the front to back is just right. Good luck. __________________ 1970 CST/10 402,700R4,3:73 posi,AC,PS,PB,TLT,PW,Buckets with heaters

04-05-2005, 04:57 PM	#19
Chris H 72 C30 Trailer Queen Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: SE MN, USA Posts: 794	Here are pics of a Leer (100xl?) on a 72 K20 I had. I still have the topper, and would gladly sell it to anyone that is interested. It was off a 1995 Ford truck, and fits our trucks very nicely. Attached Images



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