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ol_skool_chevy · 11-07-2011, 01:19 PM

I needs something to clean up the look on my bed...so i built this simple bed cover.....Kinda Ol' skool Looking I think...........

idreama300 · 11-08-2011, 12:42 AM

That looks awesome. What did you use?

**Corts60** · 11-08-2011, 02:10 AM

I'm digging those chrome strips!

ol_skool_chevy · 11-08-2011, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ol_skool_chevy

I needs something to clean up the look on my bed...so i built this simple bed cover.....Kinda Ol' skool Looking I think...........

11/32 plywood covered with carpet foam and then covered in white vinyl and stainless strips.
All channel-in the bed with 1 x1 aluminum angle tig welded

**pdxhall** · 11-08-2011, 05:30 PM

The cover looks great. I agree, it looks ol skool. Matches the truck.

**MisterC** · 11-08-2011, 06:03 PM

Is your gas filler neck frenched? Looks like it and I like!

ol_skool_chevy · 11-08-2011, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterC

Is your gas filler neck frenched? Looks like it and I like!

No...I Just have not put the outside seal rubber in yet.....Frenched?...I wish.

ol_skool_chevy · 11-08-2011, 09:21 PM

Str8axle · 11-09-2011, 09:30 AM

Hey man, that cover is slick! I'd like to see some pix of how it's held in place and constructed if you don't mind. Been toying with this idea myself for some time now. Always open for ideas...

Dustin07 · 11-09-2011, 12:47 PM

I think with the white roof it ties in even better very innovative, and nice work dude.

do you have a build thread? I'd love to see more of your truck. What color green is that? it's almost exactly what I want as my accent color.

likaroc13 · 11-09-2011, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Dustin07

I think with the white roof it ties in even better very innovative, and nice work dude.

do you have a build thread? I'd love to see more of your truck. What color green is that? it's almost exactly what I want as my accent color.

i agree, ties in nicely and looks great!...have you tested it's weatherproof effectiveness yet?

ol_skool_chevy · 11-09-2011, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by likaroc13

i agree, ties in nicely and looks great!...have you tested it's weatherproof effectiveness yet?

The white vinyl is the same as they use in boats.............I think its pretty weatherproof

ol_skool_chevy · 11-09-2011, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Dustin07

I think with the white roof it ties in even better very innovative, and nice work dude.

do you have a build thread? I'd love to see more of your truck. What color green is that? it's almost exactly what I want as my accent color.

I never did a Tread when i built this truck.....but I have some posted on my Facebook.
Its not a Great truck....Just an Ol' skool build just the way I would have built it back in the 60's.....No drop springs and all that stuff....just clean and simple

Face Book Link : http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...9811063&type=3

ol_skool_chevy · 11-09-2011, 01:52 PM

likaroc13 · 11-09-2011, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ol_skool_chevy

The white vinyl is the same as they use in boats.............I think its pretty weatherproof

sorry, should've been more specific on my part...i was actually referring to the edges & how it fits flush down into the bed instead of lipping over...i like how yours fits inside the bed, which is why i ask....once again, nice work!

ol_skool_chevy · 11-09-2011, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by likaroc13

sorry, should've been more specific on my part...i was actually referring to the edges & how it fits flush down into the bed instead of lipping over...i like how yours fits inside the bed, which is why i ask....once again, nice work!

Oh Sorry man, I just tig welded some 1" x1" aluminum angle around the inside of the bed and screwed in with #8 x 3/4 screws. I guess I should learn to make build treads. Sorry.
Here's some photos I took today for ya

Dustin07 · 11-09-2011, 03:21 PM

its a great truck bro. who's are the other 2 next to you? club members?

being in the beautiful northwest, only thing I can think is you may need to scrub the occasional mildew off the vinyl, like our boats up here! lol

ol_skool_chevy · 11-09-2011, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Dustin07

its a great truck bro. who's are the other 2 next to you? club members?

being in the beautiful northwest, only thing I can think is you may need to scrub the occasional mildew off the vinyl, like our boats up here! lol

Ya the other two trucks are Club Members. I'm a member of the WESTSIDE ROAD RELIC'S in Hillsboro, Oregon

http://www.facebook.com/WestsideRoadRelics

Dustin07 · 11-09-2011, 03:40 PM

very cool

ol_skool_chevy · 11-13-2011, 08:11 PM

Thanks guys

11-07-2011, 01:19 PM	#1
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	New bed cover I needs something to clean up the look on my bed...so i built this simple bed cover.....Kinda Ol' skool Looking I think........... Attached Images __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

11-08-2011, 12:42 AM	#2
idreama300 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 140	Re: New bed cover That looks awesome. What did you use?

11-08-2011, 02:10 AM	#3
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11-08-2011, 05:30 PM	#5
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,079	Re: New bed cover The cover looks great. I agree, it looks ol skool. Matches the truck.

11-08-2011, 06:03 PM	#6
MisterC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 1,027	Re: New bed cover Is your gas filler neck frenched? Looks like it and I like! __________________ Poor and content is Rich...and Rich enough! - William Shakespeare 1966 C10 Custom Cab "Luigi" Big Window - SWB Fleetside 350 V-8 - Powerglide My not so much a build thread as a "Slow Progression Thread":http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486894

11-08-2011, 09:21 PM	#8
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: New bed cover Attached Images __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

11-09-2011, 09:30 AM	#9
Str8axle Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Jersey Posts: 234	Re: New bed cover Hey man, that cover is slick! I'd like to see some pix of how it's held in place and constructed if you don't mind. Been toying with this idea myself for some time now. Always open for ideas... __________________ _____________________________________________ Ray All my life, I've been told I'm a "Bad Influence"

11-09-2011, 12:47 PM	#10
Dustin07 Stirrer of the Pot Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: washington Posts: 477	Re: New bed cover I think with the white roof it ties in even better very innovative, and nice work dude. do you have a build thread? I'd love to see more of your truck. What color green is that? it's almost exactly what I want as my accent color.

11-09-2011, 01:52 PM	#14
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: New bed cover Attached Images __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

11-09-2011, 03:21 PM	#17
Dustin07 Stirrer of the Pot Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: washington Posts: 477	Re: New bed cover its a great truck bro. who's are the other 2 next to you? club members? being in the beautiful northwest, only thing I can think is you may need to scrub the occasional mildew off the vinyl, like our boats up here! lol

11-09-2011, 03:40 PM	#19
Dustin07 Stirrer of the Pot Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: washington Posts: 477	Re: New bed cover very cool

11-13-2011, 08:11 PM	#20
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: New bed cover Thanks guys __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

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