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

Peregrine · 05-03-2005, 02:56 PM

As a graduation present I'm being given a cover because the one that's on there is a piece of crap. I want to get the Advantage Torza Top cover because it fits my needs the best but our trucks aren't listed in the fit list. Does anyone know a equivelent late model bed that is the same size as a 72 longbed? Also if anyone has a cover they really like please tell me about it and where I can look up some info on it. Thanks!

GreyHoundSteve · 05-03-2005, 04:30 PM

a company called checkmate makes a real nice fiberglass cover for our trucks for around $500. Google checkmate tonneau and im sure the website will pop right up.

longnlow72 · 05-03-2005, 07:42 PM

www.checkerpro.com is the site

Peregrine · 05-03-2005, 10:23 PM

Thanks, I'll consider it. I am looking for something that can be easily removed and stored and a fiberglass cover is hard to do that with.

EDIT: I should read before I post, I found the soft tonneaus. Does anyone know how much drilling is involved to mount the soft, hinged ones? Thanks for the link!

**special-K** · 05-04-2005, 07:40 AM

I think they just clamp.Not 100%positive,but,I think 73-87 works.Can anyone back me up?

Peregrine · 05-04-2005, 07:53 AM

those beds are 2 or 3 inches wider than ours. If that was the case my life would be a lot easier.

Thanks though.

Jeff M. · 05-04-2005, 08:43 AM

I have a Checkmate on my '69. Really like it. But on my '01 GMC I bought a soft cover. It's the Extang Full Tilt. No drilling at all. It removes in a matter of seconds and is very light. Aluminum frame and canvas. I bought it directly from their web sight. They offered a discount and free shipping. I'm very happy about the purchase.

phlegm · 05-04-2005, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff M.

I have a Checkmate on my '69. Really like it. But on my '01 GMC I bought a soft cover. It's the Extang Full Tilt. No drilling at all. It removes in a matter of seconds and is very light. Aluminum frame and canvas. I bought it directly from their web sight. They offered a discount and free shipping. I'm very happy about the purchase.

Do you have a link? the site I found does not have pricing on it.

thx

Jeff M. · 05-04-2005, 09:17 AM

http://www.truckxpressions.com/acces...kbedcovers.htm

I don't see the 67-72 listed........

MISTERSHOTGUN · 05-04-2005, 09:20 AM

they need to make a fiberglass cover for stepsides.. Any suggestions on that?

**john** · 05-04-2005, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MISTERSHOTGUN

they need to make a fiberglass cover for stepsides.. Any suggestions on that?

look here

shifty · 05-04-2005, 02:47 PM

Check this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=154154

We've got two threads on the same topic going on right now.

FirstGen · 05-04-2005, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phlegm

Do you have a link? the site I found does not have pricing on it.

thx

http://checkerpro.com/

They are like $430 plus $100 shipping.

phlegm · 05-04-2005, 04:55 PM

I found this one online, looks just like the one in LMC, it is about 100 cheaper, I will probably order it tomorrow.

http://www.4wheelonline.com/Products...ProductId=8727

How do these do with keeping water out? I want to protect some exposed metal in the bed and cant afford to paint right now.

FirstGen · 05-04-2005, 04:58 PM

Look at the Checker soft covers they are only 150-200 bucks compared to that one at 375. I was talking about the hard covers being $420 range.
Later...

**special-K** · 05-04-2005, 05:41 PM

Go to Jim Carter`s site @ www.oldchevytrucks.com.He has them with frame for 67-72s.Available in colors for a little more.You prolly want black,though.

phlegm · 05-05-2005, 12:23 AM

Man that Price is strong, another 100 less for the checker. I wonder which one seals better against weather. I see the Tonneaumaster cover hangs over a bit more, which works for me since the rim of my bed has some holes and surface rust from other covers.

05-03-2005, 02:56 PM	#1
Peregrine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 329	tonneau cover help As a graduation present I'm being given a cover because the one that's on there is a piece of crap. I want to get the Advantage Torza Top cover because it fits my needs the best but our trucks aren't listed in the fit list. Does anyone know a equivelent late model bed that is the same size as a 72 longbed? Also if anyone has a cover they really like please tell me about it and where I can look up some info on it. Thanks! __________________ Brian 72 C10 longbed 350/th400 Let the world change you and you will change the world.

05-03-2005, 07:42 PM	#3
longnlow72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SW Washington Posts: 947	www.checkerpro.com is the site __________________ 72 Chevy lwb, cowl hood, shaved antenna, shaved bedrails, blazer tank, sidemarker fill, 1pc windows, flowmaster 40's, alpine deck, infinity 6x9's, infinity 4"ers, 2 jl audio 10w0's, grant wheel, keyless entry and alarm, more waiting to be done... Last edited by longnlow72; 05-03-2005 at 07:42 PM.

05-03-2005, 10:23 PM	#4
Peregrine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 329	Thanks, I'll consider it. I am looking for something that can be easily removed and stored and a fiberglass cover is hard to do that with. EDIT: I should read before I post, I found the soft tonneaus. Does anyone know how much drilling is involved to mount the soft, hinged ones? Thanks for the link! __________________ Brian 72 C10 longbed 350/th400 Let the world change you and you will change the world. Last edited by Peregrine; 05-03-2005 at 10:28 PM.

05-04-2005, 07:40 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	I think they just clamp.Not 100%positive,but,I think 73-87 works.Can anyone back me up? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-04-2005, 07:53 AM	#6
Peregrine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 329	those beds are 2 or 3 inches wider than ours. If that was the case my life would be a lot easier. Thanks though. __________________ Brian 72 C10 longbed 350/th400 Let the world change you and you will change the world.

05-03-2005, 04:30 PM	#2
GreyHoundSteve Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: DFW TX Posts: 769	a company called checkmate makes a real nice fiberglass cover for our trucks for around $500. Google checkmate tonneau and im sure the website will pop right up.

05-04-2005, 08:43 AM	#7
Jeff M. Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Pixley, Ca. Posts: 486	I have a Checkmate on my '69. Really like it. But on my '01 GMC I bought a soft cover. It's the Extang Full Tilt. No drilling at all. It removes in a matter of seconds and is very light. Aluminum frame and canvas. I bought it directly from their web sight. They offered a discount and free shipping. I'm very happy about the purchase. __________________ 69 C-10 CST Short Fleet, Factory Air, BB427-400 Auto-2400 stall-tilt-cruise-Tach & Vac Gagues, 4/6 drop, power one piece side windows, Eaton posi.

05-04-2005, 09:17 AM	#9
Jeff M. Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Pixley, Ca. Posts: 486	http://www.truckxpressions.com/acces...kbedcovers.htm I don't see the 67-72 listed........ __________________ 69 C-10 CST Short Fleet, Factory Air, BB427-400 Auto-2400 stall-tilt-cruise-Tach & Vac Gagues, 4/6 drop, power one piece side windows, Eaton posi.

05-04-2005, 09:20 AM	#10
MISTERSHOTGUN Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 95	they need to make a fiberglass cover for stepsides.. Any suggestions on that?

05-04-2005, 02:47 PM	#12
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Check this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=154154 We've got two threads on the same topic going on right now. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

05-04-2005, 04:55 PM	#14
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	I found this one online, looks just like the one in LMC, it is about 100 cheaper, I will probably order it tomorrow. http://www.4wheelonline.com/Products...ProductId=8727 How do these do with keeping water out? I want to protect some exposed metal in the bed and cant afford to paint right now. __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

05-04-2005, 04:58 PM	#15
FirstGen Just Don't Stop! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,239	Look at the Checker soft covers they are only 150-200 bucks compared to that one at 375. I was talking about the hard covers being $420 range. Later... __________________ 1968 C10 build in process TT LSA/6L90e/9"

05-04-2005, 05:41 PM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Go to Jim Carter`s site @ www.oldchevytrucks.com.He has them with frame for 67-72s.Available in colors for a little more.You prolly want black,though. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-05-2005, 12:23 AM	#17
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	Man that Price is strong, another 100 less for the checker. I wonder which one seals better against weather. I see the Tonneaumaster cover hangs over a bit more, which works for me since the rim of my bed has some holes and surface rust from other covers. __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

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