Tonneau FOR US LONG BED PEOPLE - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

69Rumbler · 11-02-2022, 05:01 PM

i look on here and found some info , but hasnt been a post in a while . wanted to see if anyone found any roll up of tri fold style Tonneau covers for our trucks. tired the F350 one to day and it was not wide enough . needed 3 " more ( thats what she said joke ) wanted to if any one had a luck finding anything out there that will fit out beds . not looking for the https://www.crafteccovers.com/ style ones .

Thanks !

**Already Gone** · 11-02-2022, 07:47 PM

I put a Truxedo LoPro Roll up cover on mine last year. Easy install with 2 people and fits great. https://truxedo.com/truck-bed-covers...let/c10-pickup

**kwmech** · 11-02-2022, 08:27 PM

How does that work in the snow if you take the truck out of the garage?

**Already Gone** · 11-02-2022, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by kwmech

How does that work in the snow if you take the truck out of the garage?

Truck sits inside from Late October till mid/end of April so never gets snow on it. It ribbed but the ribs are integrated into the cover so drop the tailgate undo the latches and she rolls right up to the back of the cab.

purple gas · 11-02-2022, 10:21 PM

I've had several truxedo roll up tonneau covers, they perform well in Canadian winters . I've had a foot or more of snow on them and just sweep it off, no problem.
At really cold ( -35° c or worse ) they get a little tight. It's good to adjust them so there's a little more slack to releive the tension when they shrink slightly.
On my '67 I bought a 2nd had unit that was originally on a 2008 dodge.
Ok, it's not perfect.
Length on the long box is spot on. Width at the front is perfect.
The dodge had a tapered bed though. At the back it's about 5" narrow.
I cut a couple 2x6's from a point to about 2.5" and used them as shims inside the top of the bed sides. I clamped the frame for the tonneau on and it works great.
For now the wood is painted black but I'll dress it up some way next spring..
I got the truxrdo for $200.
It ain't show quality but it looks good, functions as it should and saved me a ton of money.

tdangle · 11-03-2022, 01:03 PM

I just put one on. Tonno Pro tri-fold. for a 73 chevy long bed. Bought off Amazon $277. Fits great.

Picture is crooked, but you get the idea.

ChevyGuyNC · 11-12-2022, 10:22 AM

I couldn't get the Truxedo LoPro to ever fit right on my 72... Not to mention it caused such a bad exhaust drone in the cab that I took it off. $400 sitting on a shelf in the garage... smh

purple gas · 11-12-2022, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ChevyGuyNC

it caused such a bad exhaust drone in the cab that I took it off.

That's interesting about the change in exhaust sound.
I've never noticed that in my modern trucks. The cabs have a lot better insulation and sound treatment material though.
Being a stereo nerd obsessed with sound and what affects it now I'm going to have to do an A / B comparison on my '67. That will have to wait until spring now though.

Joyridin · 11-13-2022, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdangle

I just put one on. Tonno Pro tri-fold. for a 73 chevy long bed. Bought off Amazon $277. Fits great.

Picture is crooked, but you get the idea.

I bought one of these for my 68 SWB. It fit really nice. It was listed for 73-84, but it fits really nice on the 67-72 trucks also.

Trio · 03-25-2023, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdangle

I just put one on. Tonno Pro tri-fold. for a 73 chevy long bed. Bought off Amazon $277. Fits great.

Picture is crooked, but you get the idea.

@tdangle do you have the TonnoPro model number?

**70cst** · 03-26-2023, 07:54 AM

Extang Revolution soft cover.

Joyridin · 03-26-2023, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trio

@tdangle do you have the TonnoPro model number?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M4915FO...ding=UTF8&th=1

Trio · 03-26-2023, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Joyridin

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M4915FO...ding=UTF8&th=1

Thank you sir.

**special-K** · 03-27-2023, 06:51 AM

I'm old school. I was having tonneau covers made for my trucks before the concept of frame insert style came to be. I get an upholstery shop to make them. You guys will cringe at the thought of all those 1/16" holes for snaps drilled into the bed. But like I said, I'm old school and I do my trucks period correct. I actually like seeing the snaps along the edge when the tonneau is removed. And the wholes are no problem to close up if I decided I wanted to change it. My '72 had cargo hooks screwed into the bedsides when I got it and I like those, too. I still have a parchment tonneau stashed. I think it would look great on my white truck with the cargo hooks.

I do also like the these modern design frame-mount tonneaus.

11-02-2022, 05:01 PM	#1
69Rumbler Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 903	Tonneau FOR US LONG BED PEOPLE i look on here and found some info , but hasnt been a post in a while . wanted to see if anyone found any roll up of tri fold style Tonneau covers for our trucks. tired the F350 one to day and it was not wide enough . needed 3 " more ( thats what she said joke ) wanted to if any one had a luck finding anything out there that will fit out beds . not looking for the https://www.crafteccovers.com/ style ones . Thanks ! __________________ 1969 C20 CUSTOM "RUMBLEr"

11-02-2022, 07:47 PM	#2
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,139	Re: Tonneau FOR US LONG BED PEOPLE I put a Truxedo LoPro Roll up cover on mine last year. Easy install with 2 people and fits great. https://truxedo.com/truck-bed-covers...let/c10-pickup Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

11-02-2022, 08:27 PM	#3
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,595	Re: Tonneau FOR US LONG BED PEOPLE How does that work in the snow if you take the truck out of the garage?

11-02-2022, 10:21 PM	#5
purple gas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: saskatoon, planet earth Posts: 694	Re: Tonneau FOR US LONG BED PEOPLE I've had several truxedo roll up tonneau covers, they perform well in Canadian winters . I've had a foot or more of snow on them and just sweep it off, no problem. At really cold ( -35° c or worse ) they get a little tight. It's good to adjust them so there's a little more slack to releive the tension when they shrink slightly. On my '67 I bought a 2nd had unit that was originally on a 2008 dodge. Ok, it's not perfect. Length on the long box is spot on. Width at the front is perfect. The dodge had a tapered bed though. At the back it's about 5" narrow. I cut a couple 2x6's from a point to about 2.5" and used them as shims inside the top of the bed sides. I clamped the frame for the tonneau on and it works great. For now the wood is painted black but I'll dress it up some way next spring.. I got the truxrdo for $200. It ain't show quality but it looks good, functions as it should and saved me a ton of money. Attached Images __________________ I got a bench seat baby, you don't have to sit over there. Last edited by purple gas; 11-02-2022 at 10:34 PM. Reason: Spelling

11-03-2022, 01:03 PM	#6
tdangle Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jurupa Valley, Ca Posts: 1,210	Re: Tonneau FOR US LONG BED PEOPLE I just put one on. Tonno Pro tri-fold. for a 73 chevy long bed. Bought off Amazon $277. Fits great. Picture is crooked, but you get the idea. Attached Images __________________ Terry 1970 Custom Camper/C20 , GM Crate 350/7004R, Dana 60, factory AC

11-12-2022, 10:22 AM	#7
ChevyGuyNC Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 143	Re: Tonneau FOR US LONG BED PEOPLE I couldn't get the Truxedo LoPro to ever fit right on my 72... Not to mention it caused such a bad exhaust drone in the cab that I took it off. $400 sitting on a shelf in the garage... smh __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super LWB, 350V8, AC, PS, PB, all original 46k survivor

03-26-2023, 07:54 AM	#11
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Tonneau FOR US LONG BED PEOPLE Extang Revolution soft cover. Attached Images __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

03-27-2023, 06:51 AM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Tonneau FOR US LONG BED PEOPLE I'm old school. I was having tonneau covers made for my trucks before the concept of frame insert style came to be. I get an upholstery shop to make them. You guys will cringe at the thought of all those 1/16" holes for snaps drilled into the bed. But like I said, I'm old school and I do my trucks period correct. I actually like seeing the snaps along the edge when the tonneau is removed. And the wholes are no problem to close up if I decided I wanted to change it. My '72 had cargo hooks screwed into the bedsides when I got it and I like those, too. I still have a parchment tonneau stashed. I think it would look great on my white truck with the cargo hooks. I do also like the these modern design frame-mount tonneaus. Attached Images __________________ "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 ~

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