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Nomads567 · 02-24-2005, 02:51 AM

I'm a new member to the 4x4 world. Just bought a 1970 C/10 Shortbed 4x4. I plan to take the roll bar out and install a tonneau cover. The reason being is that I'm getting stationed in Alaska in a few months and would like some bed protection from the snow. Does anyone know of a company who makes a fiberglass hinged tonneau cover for the '67-'72 Chevy trucks?

powell72 · 02-24-2005, 02:53 AM

That's a killer truck, welcome from Colo.

Nomads567 · 02-24-2005, 02:58 AM

Thanks powell72. I was very happy to get it. I have a 69 3/4 ton Camper Special that's been in the family since day one but it's a two wheel drive. I've always wanted a 4x4 and now I have one. Best of both worlds I guess.

powell72 · 02-24-2005, 03:00 AM

You can never go wrong with a black 67-72.

powell72 · 02-24-2005, 03:01 AM

Don't forget to post pics of the Camper Special, we love pics.

*Randy70C-10* · 02-24-2005, 03:07 AM

That 4x4 is awesome!!

71swb4x4 · 02-24-2005, 03:17 AM

Gaylord makes a really nice cover for our trucks.

Welcome to the borad - sweet truck!!

Nomads567 · 02-24-2005, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by bagged91

Sweet truck... Is that 55' a ragtop or ??? My dad has a 56' Nomad that was an old 60's gasser.

Yea, that is a 55 convertible in the picture. That is one of my dads project cars. In the same building, there is also my 57 ragtop, 55, 56 & 57 Nomads, 55 & 57 Bel Air hardtops, a few Impala converts, a 69 SS/RS Z11 pace car Camaro, a 70 Chevelle SS and some older 50's Bel Airs. There is also an old '54 Vette that my dad bought straight off of the quarter mile track (El Paso if I remember right) back in the 70's. Between my brother, father and I, we have put together quite a collection of cars through the years. Just need more time and $$$$$$ to complete some of them.

Nomads567 · 02-24-2005, 03:43 AM

71SWB4x4, That's awesome, thanks for the tip. I've been searching the web for a while now with no luck for a cover like this.

krue · 02-24-2005, 03:48 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! That's a beautiful truck.

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-24-2005, 04:05 AM

2 THE BOARD FROM WEST 10-UH-C

muddbugg72 · 02-24-2005, 04:07 AM

welcome from louisiana. thats a beautiful truck, but 55's dont like snow so just drop off here on your way to alaska!!! lol

miket · 02-24-2005, 04:12 AM

Welcome from Seattle. I grew up in Anchorage...I saw many trucks get eatin' by the winters up there. Between breakup, sand and salt, it really wreaks havoc on just about anything. I stored my trucks over the winter.

71swb4x4 · 02-24-2005, 04:34 AM

Those Gaylord covers are really nice. I do not have one (yet), but I have seen a few in person.
Portugal to Alaska - that's quite a trip!!

bagged91 · 02-24-2005, 04:36 AM

Sweet truck... Is that 55' a ragtop or ??? My dad has a 56' Nomad that was an old 60's gasser. He's been gathering parts to restorod it for close to 15 years now. Someday he will have it done!

BTW - Welcome from NJ...

L8R - Joe

**Daubs** · 02-24-2005, 09:09 AM

Welcome from NW Missouri. Nice ride.

silvertonguedevil · 02-24-2005, 09:21 AM

First of all, welcome to the board from Oregon. Second of all, Nice frickin' truck!! And third of all.....a big "HOLY CRAP" on the car collection. Wow!

I would love to see that!!

*dtlilly* · 02-24-2005, 10:18 AM

Welcome to the board... I love black trucks too! Now that is my kind of garage

ChevyDude · 02-24-2005, 10:51 AM

Nice Truck!!! Congrats and welcome!!! Ahhh but I believe your truck is a K-10...not a C-10.

**Yukon Jack** · 02-24-2005, 11:24 AM

That is a great looking truck. Would like to see more close up pics if you have them.

bagged91 · 02-24-2005, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nomads567

Yea, that is a 55 convertible in the picture. That is one of my dads project cars. In the same building, there is also my 57 ragtop, 55, 56 & 57 Nomads, 55 & 57 Bel Air hardtops, a few Impala converts, a 69 SS/RS Z11 pace car Camaro, a 70 Chevelle SS and some older 50's Bel Airs. There is also an old '54 Vette that my dad bought straight off of the quarter mile track (El Paso if I remember right) back in the 70's. Between my brother, father and I, we have put together quite a collection of cars through the years. Just need more time and $$$$$$ to complete some of them.

Nice! At least you have a building to store the stuff in. My dad closed his shop down about 12 years ago and brought all his & my stuff to his house.
Included in the "fleet" is:

40' Ford Deluxe Sdn
52' Chevy 2dr Fleetline(fastback) 6,339.9 orig miles
56' Nomad
66' Catalina
69' Bird 350 Coupe
69' Bird 400 Coupe, a/c, bench seat w/comfortweave, hoodtach, pwr trunk....
69' Bird 400 Conver 400/4spd
69' Camaro RS/SS #'s match A/C coupe
70' Bonneville 2dr Hdtp
73' Nova SS with skytop option(folding vinyl sunroof)
86' IrocZ
52' Shephard 22 foot Mahogany speedboat
65' Sportcraft 19 foot Runabout

Plus my 72 C20 Burb, his 78' Ford E100 van, 87 C10 SWB, 92 Roadmaster sdn. I have my other 2 burbs at my house.

**Canadian694x4** · 02-24-2005, 11:46 AM

Congrats on the new Truck! Welcome To the Board Too!!

02-24-2005, 02:51 AM	#1
Nomads567 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal Posts: 6	New member and just bought a 1970 4x4 I'm a new member to the 4x4 world. Just bought a 1970 C/10 Shortbed 4x4. I plan to take the roll bar out and install a tonneau cover. The reason being is that I'm getting stationed in Alaska in a few months and would like some bed protection from the snow. Does anyone know of a company who makes a fiberglass hinged tonneau cover for the '67-'72 Chevy trucks? Attached Images Last edited by Nomads567; 02-24-2005 at 02:54 AM.

02-24-2005, 02:53 AM	#2
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	That's a killer truck, welcome from Colo. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

02-24-2005, 03:00 AM	#4
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	You can never go wrong with a black 67-72. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

02-24-2005, 03:01 AM	#5
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Don't forget to post pics of the Camper Special, we love pics. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

02-24-2005, 03:17 AM	#7
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Gaylord makes a really nice cover for our trucks. Welcome to the borad - sweet truck!! __________________ 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.

02-24-2005, 02:58 AM	#3
Nomads567 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal Posts: 6	Thanks powell72. I was very happy to get it. I have a 69 3/4 ton Camper Special that's been in the family since day one but it's a two wheel drive. I've always wanted a 4x4 and now I have one. Best of both worlds I guess.

02-24-2005, 03:07 AM	#6
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	That 4x4 is awesome!!

02-24-2005, 03:43 AM	#9
Nomads567 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal Posts: 6	71SWB4x4, That's awesome, thanks for the tip. I've been searching the web for a while now with no luck for a cover like this. __________________ Workin toward my own mini salvage yard '57 Bel Air Ragtop '57 2 dr sedan '57 Nomad '63 Impala SS - 396 4sp a/c ps pb pw fact. tach '69 C/20 Camper Special - 350 a/c ps pb work horse '69 Camaro SS - 396/4spd project car

02-24-2005, 03:48 AM	#10
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! That's a beautiful truck. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

02-24-2005, 04:05 AM	#11
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,476	2 THE BOARD FROM WEST 10-UH-C __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

02-24-2005, 04:07 AM	#12
muddbugg72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: port allen louisiana Posts: 207	welcome from louisiana. thats a beautiful truck, but 55's dont like snow so just drop off here on your way to alaska!!! lol

02-24-2005, 04:12 AM	#13
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	Welcome from Seattle. I grew up in Anchorage...I saw many trucks get eatin' by the winters up there. Between breakup, sand and salt, it really wreaks havoc on just about anything. I stored my trucks over the winter. __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection

02-24-2005, 04:34 AM	#14
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Those Gaylord covers are really nice. I do not have one (yet), but I have seen a few in person. Portugal to Alaska - that's quite a trip!! __________________ 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.

02-24-2005, 04:36 AM	#15
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	Sweet truck... Is that 55' a ragtop or ??? My dad has a 56' Nomad that was an old 60's gasser. He's been gathering parts to restorod it for close to 15 years now. Someday he will have it done! BTW - Welcome from NJ... L8R - Joe __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

02-24-2005, 09:09 AM	#16
Daubs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Eastern Nebraska Posts: 611	Welcome from NW Missouri. Nice ride. __________________ '72 Chevy K-20 Crate 350, SM465, 4.10's



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02-24-2005, 09:21 AM	#17
silvertonguedevil Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seaside, Oregon Posts: 1,789	First of all, welcome to the board from Oregon. Second of all, Nice frickin' truck!! And third of all.....a big "HOLY CRAP" on the car collection. Wow! I would love to see that!! __________________ -Greg My Chevy trucks, past and present: 1962 C10 SB Fleetside 1964 C10 LB Fleetside BBW 1966 C10 SB Fleetside 1966 C10 SB Fleetside BBW 1968 C10 SB Fleetside 1971 C10 LB Fleetside 1971 C10 SB Fleetside 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1972 C10 LB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1974 C20 Cheyenne 1979 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Custom Deluxe 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Scottsdale 1986 C10 SB Fleetside Silverado 2008 Silverado 1500 4x4

02-24-2005, 10:18 AM	#18
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Welcome to the board... I love black trucks too! Now that is my kind of garage

02-24-2005, 10:51 AM	#19
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Nice Truck!!! Congrats and welcome!!! Ahhh but I believe your truck is a K-10...not a C-10. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

02-24-2005, 11:24 AM	#20
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	That is a great looking truck. Would like to see more close up pics if you have them. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

02-24-2005, 11:46 AM	#22
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,306	Congrats on the new Truck! Welcome To the Board Too!! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 20 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada! - 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 2 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 13 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 6 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

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