Does anyone make a bedcover like Im looking for?

[lock]

Ive got a short step bed. I want a bed cover that is:

- solid (fiberglass, etc)
- mounts completely flat with the top of the bedsides
- fits inside the bedsides(not one of those that covers the rails)
- opens with struts
- locks
- doesnt leak


Basically I want to be able to securely store stuff in my bed and have a nice looking cover, not one that buldges up. If you know a company that makes ones like this please let me know... url too if available.

[Ackattack]

I have the same requirements, and have come to the conclusion that I'll have to make my own.

[67Fleetsidedream]

Get a peice of marine grade plywood, angle iron, box full of 1 1/2 sheet metal screws and 4 big hinges.
Cut the peice of plywood to the proper size of your bed. Cut the angle iron to the with of the front rail of your bed. Cut 4 more peices of angle iron to 4 inches. Screw the hinges to the front peice of angle iron and screw the 4 4in peices spaced evenly apart on the side rails. Once it is set in place you can remove it all and paint to your liking. In a weekend you can do this. I have seen it done on many trucks and it looks nice....

[68LSS1]

Do the Checkmate lids not fit flush or did people have issues with them leaking? I thought about doing something like 67Fleetsidedream suggested but I'm trying to keep the truck on a diet and that plywood and angle iron would add up quickly. I might try making my own fiberglass unit. Shouldn't be too hard. Make it out of plywood and skin it and the mold is 3/4 the way done. Just have to come up with an idea for sealing the sides. Maybe some aluminum extrusion or something.

[Church]

I have 4 of the Gaylord fiberglass lids. They are not exactly what you are looking for but here is the info on them.
GAYLORD'S-11001SNTN2 CHV/GMC STP SMT/BLK 54-87
Retail $950.00
Our Price $855.00 w/ free shipping!

To see the pic
http://www.gaylordslids.com/showroom...69-GMC-red.jpg

These are available by phone only.

[lock]

Hmm the Gaylords is sort of close to what Im looking for. It covers the rail tops but it looks quite nice and Im sure that helps prevent leaks.. Do those covers have locks? If so, where is it?

[Church]

Originally posted by lock
Hmm the Gaylords is sort of close to what Im looking for. It covers the rail tops but it looks quite nice and Im sure that helps prevent leaks.. Do those covers have locks? If so, where is it?

Gaylord's Truck Lid & Tonneau Cover includes two self tightening compression type locks that adds to the water tight seal and provides security for your truck bed.
They are located on the top at rear of the truck at both sides.
See pics at http://www.gaylordslids.com/classics.asp.
Although the 67-72 does not show one, Gaylord told me that this is on every lid they carry.

[Bill72BB]

Here is a pic of the Gaylord locks ,if you need more detail let me know.

[jhwkns]

I made mine. I used a waterproof medium density fibreboard product commonly called MDX. I joined two pieces together with a tenon down the center, and reinforced the bottom with some hardwood.I hinged it with 3 ea. 3 1/2" door hinges which are mounted to the cover with stainless screws and T-nuts. The other halves of the hinges are cut down and welded to the front bedrail. It locks into the post pockets using some common cam locks. I weatherstripped it with 1/4" X 1.5" adhesive backed dense foam which is also the same thickness as the collapsed hinges. This allowed the cover to lay perfectly flat on the bed rails. I finished it off by routing a radius that is similar to the bed rails on the top edge. If I want to remove the cover all I have to do is knock the hinge pins out and lift it off with the help of a friend. It's flat, smoothe, and quite sturdy. It's a little heavy. (100lbs or so) but it's fine for me.

[Martin64]

jhwkns, do you have any pics showing the inside construction?