Let's see what type of bed covers are out there

[cjohnson6772]

I'm debating on whether or not to get a bed cover for my bed. Wanting to see some pics of what is out there. Soft cover, hardcover, hinged, snapped, rollup....let's see 'em. My truck is a 1972 swb fleetside factory dark blue and white.

[RPBurris]

I have your typical black vinyl tonneau cover. The rails clamp on and the cover snaps to the rails. It is weather tight and IMO dresses up the truck nicely. I think mine is by TonneauMasters. I bought it locally after trading in a cap that came with the truck when i bought it. Sorry i dont have a better pic of the cover. Good luck.

[cjohnson6772]

I have seen a few of the black tonneaus like that, but the ones I have seen have always been tight and nice in the winter, and sag in the summer and don't look as good. Does yours have that problem or does it seem to stay tight and snug all year round?

[treveiger]

My father just got a cover for the bed of his 05 dmax, its made of aluminum and folds up like 4 or 5 times and will actually lay up against the back window and its pretty much completely weather tight, i wish i knew if they made one for our trucks.
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[Andy4639]

Here is mine. It's called a US truck cover made in Rockhill SC. It's a knock off of the orignal ones made in Newton NC. Slim Line.
It's about $150.00 cheaper to.
There are some here who don't like it, but it's my truck and it serves it purpose well for me.

[gonnuts]

Mine had this white cover on it when I bought it, I don't have any good pictures of it from the back but it has white lettering on the tailgate so it looks OK.

[cjohnson6772]

Originally Posted by gonnuts

Mine had this white cover on it when I bought it, I don't have any good pictures of it from the back but it has white lettering on the tailgate so it looks OK.
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Can I get some more info on this cover? Who makes it? Where can I get one? Pleased with it? Does it sag in the summer? Sorry to ask so many questions, but I'm interested since my truck is blue and white. Thanks in advance for the info.

These are great everyone keep them coming.

[barryvanhook]

I have an Extang Revolution tonneau on mine ... it rolls up and the bows are self-contained with the tarp. The only way to go. And it doesn't sag here in the Phoenix summer. Sorry but this is the best picture I have.

Barry

[cjohnson6772]

Originally Posted by barryvanhook

I have an Extang Revolution tonneau on mine ... it rolls up and the bows are self-contained with the tarp. The only way to go. And it doesn't sag here in the Phoenix summer. Sorry but this is the best picture I have.

Barry

I really like that cover....do you have any information on where they can be bought?

[haysonj]

Mine is a Pace Edwards electric retractable, all aluminum so it keeps everything safe and dry.

[treveiger]

Originally Posted by Andy4639

Here is mine. It's called a US truck cover made in Rockhill SC. It's a knock off of the orignal ones made in Newton NC. Slim Line.
It's about $150.00 cheaper to.
There are some here who don't like it, but it's my truck and it serves it purpose well for me.

Ya know thats what you got to look at is if you like it. i dont think id put one on my truck but it does have kinda of a oldschool work truck look. How well does it hold up against weather?

[rex01atv]

heres mine Gaylord fiberglass

[gonnuts]

Originally Posted by cjohnson6772

Can I get some more info on this cover? Who makes it? Where can I get one? Pleased with it? Does it sag in the summer? Sorry to ask so many questions, but I'm interested since my truck is blue and white. Thanks in advance for the info.

These are great everyone keep them coming.

It's a "Berlin Cover", it was on the truck when I bought it so I don't know where to get one. I'm pretty happy with it, it doesn't sag but it does move around a little @ 60+ mph. The PO put an extra clamp @ the back on each side, stops it from moving but need to carry a wrench with you if you need to open it. It installs with clamps so there is no holes drilled anywhere.

[Andy4639]

Originally Posted by treveiger

Ya know thats what you got to look at is if you like it. i dont think id put one on my truck but it does have kinda of a oldschool work truck look. How well does it hold up against weather?

It's fiberglass and it's been on my truck since 1987. It is as good today as it was when I bought it. I have replaced the rubber strips on the tailgate a couple of times. I have only taken it off to have the truck painted.

[cjohnson6772]

These are really really great guys. I looked into this a few years back and there weren't too many options. It looks like the aftermarket has finally got the hint that there is a huge market for these years trucks.

I think so far I am leaning towards the extang cover for my truck. I really like the gaylords and the pace edwards, but I can't afford them at the moment :/

Hey Barry how far does that cover come onto the side rail? Does it cover the stake pockets? Pretty good as far as water tight?

[barryvanhook]

Originally Posted by cjohnson6772

I really like that cover....do you have any information on where they can be bought?

Sure thing ... I ordered mine through autoanything.com ... quick delivery ... no complaints. But if you go to extang.com, they have a dealer locator so you might find a dealer in your home town.

Barry

[cjohnson6772]

Andy I think that your cover is nice. It looks just as good as any slimline I've seen. I'm just not very big on that style for my truck, but it does look nice. I've always thought it would be cool to take a spare bed and make a trailer to tow to car shows or road trips and to have a slimline on it.

[barryvanhook]

Originally Posted by cjohnson6772

Hey Barry how far does that cover come onto the side rail? Does it cover the stake pockets? Pretty good as far as water tight?

Stake pockets??? I ain't got no stake pockets!

Actually it extends onto the side rails about a half inch beyond the tail gate on each side. And I can't speak too much about how water tight it is, as it only sees water when I wash the truck ... we don't get much rain here, and when it does rain, I'm not driving in it.

Barry

[barryvanhook]

Originally Posted by cjohnson6772

Hey Barry how far does that cover come onto the side rail? Does it cover the stake pockets? Pretty good as far as water tight?

Actually, I just found a pic where you can get an idea of the coverage.

Barry

[cjohnson6772]

Lol ok thanks. Was considering getting rid of my stake pockets when I paint my bed again....And I hear ya on not driving in the rain. I am finishing a year and a half rebuild after I smacked a ditch in the rain in mine :/ so no more slick pavement for me.

[Andy4639]

Originally Posted by cjohnson6772

Andy I think that your cover is nice. It looks just as good as any slimline I've seen. I'm just not very big on that style for my truck, but it does look nice. I've always thought it would be cool to take a spare bed and make a trailer to tow to car shows or road trips and to have a slimline on it.

Thanks, it serves it purpose well for what I needed when I bought it. I worked a lot out of town in Charlotte NC and around the Carolina's so I needed something that would lock and keep things dry! I like the cover very much now it has the filler tube attached to it also.

[hayhauler71]

Bought this Sport Masters cover 5 years ago and is very tight and never sags, came with a lifetime warranty but there out of business now

[cjohnson6772]

Anyone used the hinged unit from LMC? Or anyone know what brand that cover is?

[leddzepp]

Your truck would look sweet with one of these...

[Ackattack]

here's mine


it's a checkmate brand cover.