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FuelCellGuy · 11-21-2004, 12:34 AM

I finally painted the bedcover and installed it tonight. I will need to come up with some weatherstrip and shocks. The reason I painted it black is because I will be painted the top section of the truck black this winter sometime. It may help me sell it easier in the spring. Later, FCG

longnlow72 · 11-21-2004, 01:47 AM

did u make it? ive been thinkin of making my own also, how tough was it? did u just make a frame then a peice of aluminum over that? the more info the Better

68LSS1 · 11-21-2004, 01:53 AM

Yes, must have more details. How much does it weigh? What type of hinge and how did you secure it? I'm definately building one also but was planning on doing it out of composite (kevlar/carbon fiber) material with a couple Autoloc actuators operated off the key fob.

CG · 11-21-2004, 01:55 AM

geeze your gonna sell that? ok im sitting down...what you gonna ask for it?

FuelCellGuy · 11-21-2004, 10:23 AM

longnlow72 and 68LSS1,
The frame is 1" square aluminum tubing. The "skin" is .090 sheet aluminum. It is attache to the frame with 3M 1" wide VHB tape (Very High Bond). The tape works great. It is hard to see in the photo but, the cover has a seam in the middle running side to side. I couldn't justify the price of one sheet of 6' x 8' aluminum. It would never get to me undamaged. The hinges are homemade and operate like a trunk hinge. That is the reason for the small section mounted to the front of the bed. I will take some more pics later today of the hinge area.

CG,
It will be reasonable. Probably in the 12,500-13,500 range. It may sell and it may not. Crews is delivering a 2WD drive Blazer frame to me next weekend. I will be converting the 4WD. I am more interested in a 2WD Blazer, than my truck. If I can get me a carport built this winter, I will probably keep both.

later, Mark

*Randy70C-10* · 11-21-2004, 11:44 AM

That looks great!!

glock35ipsc · 11-21-2004, 12:17 PM

Looks awesome!! I like the low, flat, flush look.

chevyboy55 · 11-21-2004, 01:46 PM

Fuelcell guy,
Will that tape hold up to the weather stress of a daily driver? Also what about using sheet metal as compared to aluminum? (thinking cost here) It looks awsome, Good job!!

68LSS1 · 11-21-2004, 03:29 PM

Looking forward to those pictures FuelCellGuy, TIA. About how much do you think it weighs? And do you have any links or info on the VHB tape? What were your reasons for using this as opposed to welding (since you have those capabilities)?

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-21-2004, 08:05 PM

Looks really clean.... I was wondering if that ride ever sold..

FuelCellGuy · 11-21-2004, 08:23 PM

chevyboy55,
I had another cover before this one on my truck for about a year and a half and drove it 180 miles a day, five days a week. The key is preparation. Both surfaces must be ground with 80 polishing disc. Then, Clean with lacquer thinner, put your tape on one side, peel back the corners, lay your aluminum on the frame and line it up. Then pull the tape backing off from between the frame and aluminum and apply pressure as you work your way down. I think the corrosion factor of sheetmetal would make it a poor choice.

68LSS1,
The cover weighs about 75 lbs. I used the VHB to prevent warping from welding. It is a lot easier to clean up as well. Here is a link to the 3M websites product test results page. http://multimedia.mmm.com/mws/mediaw...ccc9G&OyFqiG_- THe part number I use is 4910. I couldn't find it on the site. I get it from one of my suppliers.

Keep the questions coming. Later, FCG

**BOSS** · 11-21-2004, 08:40 PM

Mark that is looking great!

longnlow72 · 11-21-2004, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FuelCellGuy

chevyboy55,
I think the corrosion factor of sheetmetal would make it a poor choice.

Keep the questions coming. Later, FCG

how would that be a poor choice once it is primed, painted, etc it would be just like the rest of the truck

FuelCellGuy · 11-21-2004, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longnlow72

how would that be a poor choice once it is primed, painted, etc it would be just like the rest of the truck

I guess that would work but then the holding strength of the tape woujld only be as good as the paint adhesion. It might work.. Later, FCG

MrShelley · 11-21-2004, 08:53 PM

Looks awesome!

68LSS1 · 11-22-2004, 02:51 AM

That link said I didn't have access but you gave me enough info to find it thanks. Link on 3M VHB tape.
They also say the 4932/4952 works on powder paints and there are others that work on painted surfaces. Any experience with these?

co-necked · 11-22-2004, 05:49 AM

that looks great...extremely clean

68C15 · 11-22-2004, 07:49 AM

so how did you work around the area of the rear stake pockets? this is the reason I cant find an aftermarket tonnau (sp).

FuelCellGuy · 11-22-2004, 08:53 AM

68LSS1,
The 4910 is the only tape that I have had any experience with.
68C15,
I made the frame to fit in between the rear stake pocket area. The top material sticks out to catch the top of the bed rail.
Later, Mark

GreyHoundSteve · 11-22-2004, 10:40 AM

That cover looks great. I think ive seen your truck before. Im at Meacham field alot and i thought i saw a truck very similar to yours in Ft. Worth a few weeks back. I think it was parked at a metal working place but i was too busy staring at the truck to really notice. Was that you?

FuelCellGuy · 11-22-2004, 10:46 AM

It couldn't have been me, I haven't ventured that far with it yet. I am a bit apprehensive about air ride. I need to get over it. I am always worried about blowing a line or something. Later, Mark

GreyHoundSteve · 11-22-2004, 10:53 AM

I thought it might not be since the suspension and rims looked different but i also didnt think there were probably two pink 67's in TX.

71swb4x4 · 11-22-2004, 12:05 PM

pink? It's not pink. I would call it peach maybe, but definetly not pink.

GreyHoundSteve · 11-22-2004, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

pink? It's not pink. I would call it peach maybe, but definetly not pink.

Peaches are orange and red ..... it looks pink to me, maybe not cadillac pink but too close to call anything else unless you have a paint chart or box of crayons handy.

Alexis · 11-22-2004, 08:02 PM

Don't let them get you with the pink truck FCG..........i once used a camera that made my orange truck look pink. I didn't hear the end of it on the board for a long time.

P.S.

it does look pink :p

11-21-2004, 12:34 AM	#1
FuelCellGuy FUEL CELL GURU Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 993	Bedcover progress... I finally painted the bedcover and installed it tonight. I will need to come up with some weatherstrip and shocks. The reason I painted it black is because I will be painted the top section of the truck black this winter sometime. It may help me sell it easier in the spring. Later, FCG Attached Images

11-21-2004, 01:47 AM	#2
longnlow72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SW Washington Posts: 947	did u make it? ive been thinkin of making my own also, how tough was it? did u just make a frame then a peice of aluminum over that? the more info the Better __________________ 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...

11-21-2004, 01:53 AM	#3
68LSS1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,191	Yes, must have more details. How much does it weigh? What type of hinge and how did you secure it? I'm definately building one also but was planning on doing it out of composite (kevlar/carbon fiber) material with a couple Autoloc actuators operated off the key fob. __________________ '68 Short Step LS1/T56, Hydratech, Fatman Fabrications Stage III, Baer, Hot Rods to Hell, US Body, S&W, etc

11-21-2004, 10:23 AM	#5
FuelCellGuy FUEL CELL GURU Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 993	longnlow72 and 68LSS1, The frame is 1" square aluminum tubing. The "skin" is .090 sheet aluminum. It is attache to the frame with 3M 1" wide VHB tape (Very High Bond). The tape works great. It is hard to see in the photo but, the cover has a seam in the middle running side to side. I couldn't justify the price of one sheet of 6' x 8' aluminum. It would never get to me undamaged. The hinges are homemade and operate like a trunk hinge. That is the reason for the small section mounted to the front of the bed. I will take some more pics later today of the hinge area. CG, It will be reasonable. Probably in the 12,500-13,500 range. It may sell and it may not. Crews is delivering a 2WD drive Blazer frame to me next weekend. I will be converting the 4WD. I am more interested in a 2WD Blazer, than my truck. If I can get me a carport built this winter, I will probably keep both. later, Mark Attached Images

11-21-2004, 12:17 PM	#7
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11-21-2004, 01:55 AM	#4
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,995	geeze your gonna sell that? ok im sitting down...what you gonna ask for it?

11-21-2004, 11:44 AM	#6
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	That looks great!!

11-21-2004, 01:46 PM	#8
chevyboy55 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kelso,Wa Posts: 3,637	Fuelcell guy, Will that tape hold up to the weather stress of a daily driver? Also what about using sheet metal as compared to aluminum? (thinking cost here) It looks awsome, Good job!!

11-21-2004, 03:29 PM	#9
68LSS1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,191	Looking forward to those pictures FuelCellGuy, TIA. About how much do you think it weighs? And do you have any links or info on the VHB tape? What were your reasons for using this as opposed to welding (since you have those capabilities)? __________________ '68 Short Step LS1/T56, Hydratech, Fatman Fabrications Stage III, Baer, Hot Rods to Hell, US Body, S&W, etc

11-21-2004, 08:05 PM	#10
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Looks really clean.... I was wondering if that ride ever sold.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-21-2004, 08:23 PM	#11
FuelCellGuy FUEL CELL GURU Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 993	chevyboy55, I had another cover before this one on my truck for about a year and a half and drove it 180 miles a day, five days a week. The key is preparation. Both surfaces must be ground with 80 polishing disc. Then, Clean with lacquer thinner, put your tape on one side, peel back the corners, lay your aluminum on the frame and line it up. Then pull the tape backing off from between the frame and aluminum and apply pressure as you work your way down. I think the corrosion factor of sheetmetal would make it a poor choice. 68LSS1, The cover weighs about 75 lbs. I used the VHB to prevent warping from welding. It is a lot easier to clean up as well. Here is a link to the 3M websites product test results page. http://multimedia.mmm.com/mws/mediaw...ccc9G&OyFqiG_- THe part number I use is 4910. I couldn't find it on the site. I get it from one of my suppliers. Keep the questions coming. Later, FCG

11-21-2004, 08:40 PM	#12
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,893	Mark that is looking great!

11-21-2004, 08:53 PM	#15
MrShelley Too Many Clubs Club Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kilgore, Texas Posts: 443	Looks awesome! __________________ How I installed my air bags...

11-22-2004, 02:51 AM	#16
68LSS1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,191	That link said I didn't have access but you gave me enough info to find it thanks. Link on 3M VHB tape. They also say the 4932/4952 works on powder paints and there are others that work on painted surfaces. Any experience with these? __________________ '68 Short Step LS1/T56, Hydratech, Fatman Fabrications Stage III, Baer, Hot Rods to Hell, US Body, S&W, etc Last edited by 68LSS1; 11-22-2004 at 02:54 AM.

11-22-2004, 05:49 AM	#17
co-necked Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 21	that looks great...extremely clean Last edited by co-necked; 11-22-2004 at 05:53 AM.



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11-22-2004, 07:49 AM	#18
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	so how did you work around the area of the rear stake pockets? this is the reason I cant find an aftermarket tonnau (sp). __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

11-22-2004, 08:53 AM	#19
FuelCellGuy FUEL CELL GURU Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 993	68LSS1, The 4910 is the only tape that I have had any experience with. 68C15, I made the frame to fit in between the rear stake pocket area. The top material sticks out to catch the top of the bed rail. Later, Mark

11-22-2004, 10:40 AM	#20
GreyHoundSteve Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: DFW TX Posts: 769	That cover looks great. I think ive seen your truck before. Im at Meacham field alot and i thought i saw a truck very similar to yours in Ft. Worth a few weeks back. I think it was parked at a metal working place but i was too busy staring at the truck to really notice. Was that you?

11-22-2004, 10:46 AM	#21
FuelCellGuy FUEL CELL GURU Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 993	It couldn't have been me, I haven't ventured that far with it yet. I am a bit apprehensive about air ride. I need to get over it. I am always worried about blowing a line or something. Later, Mark

11-22-2004, 10:53 AM	#22
GreyHoundSteve Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: DFW TX Posts: 769	I thought it might not be since the suspension and rims looked different but i also didnt think there were probably two pink 67's in TX.

11-22-2004, 12:05 PM	#23
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	pink? It's not pink. I would call it peach maybe, but definetly not pink. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

11-22-2004, 08:02 PM	#25
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	Don't let them get you with the pink truck FCG..........i once used a camera that made my orange truck look pink. I didn't hear the end of it on the board for a long time. P.S. it does look pink :p

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