Hard tonneau cover stepside - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mStrand_68 · 11-17-2005, 05:49 PM

Hello, I'm looking for a hard tonneau cover for my '68 c10 stepside. I bagged it and the tanks and compressors, fuel cell, ect. are in the bed. All I can find are soft covers. I want to paint the cover. Anyway does anyone know where to get one? Thanks for you help...

-M-

shifty · 11-17-2005, 05:55 PM

Whatever you do, avoid SnugLid.

I would call Gaylords (Google for their website) and ask them. I think they're down in Cali.

I think a lot of the guys in TX recently got Checkmate lids...not sure if they're soft though. I think they were less than $600 though. Gaylords will cost $800+

"67"StepSide · 11-17-2005, 05:57 PM

I think pro picks has what your looking for..

67ChevyRedneck · 11-17-2005, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shifty

Whatever you do, avoid SnugLid.

Just curious, but why?

Not something I really want to do, but don't think I've ever seen it done.... anyone have pics of one done, it does sound like a neat idea

mStrand_68 · 11-17-2005, 06:35 PM

Found a checkmate for $369 plus shipping, called gaylord, they are $1200 and the guy said checkmates are junk. $400 verses $1200 though. Don't have $1200 for a cover. I will check on the pro picks...

-M-

76bonanza · 11-17-2005, 06:40 PM

Checkmates are nice had one on my 72, not as nice as gaylords but wow 1200.00 anyone have pics of a soft cover on a 68 fleete?

mStrand_68 · 11-17-2005, 06:49 PM

Can't find pro picks tonneau covers anywhere. Got a website?

This is a headache, I think I might just make one out of sheetmetal or aluminum. Anyone done this?

-M-

PanelDeland · 11-17-2005, 07:23 PM

The Checkmate ones I have seen were pretty good.I also like that they are a flush fit.I know you used to be able to go to Kentucky and pick them up installed for about $369.00 or you had to pay shipping and install it yourself.

"67"StepSide · 11-17-2005, 09:32 PM

sorry I mispelled it www.pros-pick.com I checked they do have them.

Joe67 · 11-17-2005, 10:31 PM

Do these sit outside the bedrails or inside?
What about scuffing and scratching the paint where they sit?

riden2low · 11-17-2005, 10:42 PM

I had checkmate on a stepside and it was ok. Here in the NW we get our rain and I noticed leaking in side even tho all the seals were in tack. It sagged in the center a bit and would puddle. I have a short wide and have Gaylords on it. No leaking but the fiberglass has small bubbles here and there. So when I have the truck painted it will all have to be repaired. So each one has it faults unless you are the lucky guy who gets a nice one. I like checkmate for the low profile and yet I like gaylords because they are heavy and well built.

**N2TRUX** · 11-17-2005, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shifty

Whatever you do, avoid SnugLid.+

Ok, now we have to know why...

phantom dually · 11-17-2005, 11:41 PM

Checkmate is not bad at all. They take a little more paint prep to make em look good.

11-17-2005, 05:49 PM	#1
mStrand_68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: washington Posts: 3	Hard tonneau cover stepside Hello, I'm looking for a hard tonneau cover for my '68 c10 stepside. I bagged it and the tanks and compressors, fuel cell, ect. are in the bed. All I can find are soft covers. I want to paint the cover. Anyway does anyone know where to get one? Thanks for you help... -M-

11-17-2005, 05:55 PM	#2
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Hard tonneau cover stepside Whatever you do, avoid SnugLid. I would call Gaylords (Google for their website) and ask them. I think they're down in Cali. I think a lot of the guys in TX recently got Checkmate lids...not sure if they're soft though. I think they were less than $600 though. Gaylords will cost $800+ __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

11-17-2005, 05:57 PM	#3
"67"StepSide Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: connecticut Posts: 263	Re: Hard tonneau cover stepside I think pro picks has what your looking for..

11-17-2005, 06:35 PM	#5
mStrand_68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: washington Posts: 3	Re: Hard tonneau cover stepside Found a checkmate for $369 plus shipping, called gaylord, they are $1200 and the guy said checkmates are junk. $400 verses $1200 though. Don't have $1200 for a cover. I will check on the pro picks... -M-

11-17-2005, 06:40 PM	#6
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	Re: Hard tonneau cover stepside Checkmates are nice had one on my 72, not as nice as gaylords but wow 1200.00 anyone have pics of a soft cover on a 68 fleete? __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

11-17-2005, 06:49 PM	#7
mStrand_68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: washington Posts: 3	Re: Hard tonneau cover stepside Can't find pro picks tonneau covers anywhere. Got a website? This is a headache, I think I might just make one out of sheetmetal or aluminum. Anyone done this? -M- Last edited by mStrand_68; 11-17-2005 at 06:50 PM.

11-17-2005, 07:23 PM	#8
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Hard tonneau cover stepside The Checkmate ones I have seen were pretty good.I also like that they are a flush fit.I know you used to be able to go to Kentucky and pick them up installed for about $369.00 or you had to pay shipping and install it yourself. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

11-17-2005, 09:32 PM	#9
"67"StepSide Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: connecticut Posts: 263	Re: Hard tonneau cover stepside sorry I mispelled it www.pros-pick.com I checked they do have them.

11-17-2005, 10:31 PM	#10
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Re: Hard tonneau cover stepside Do these sit outside the bedrails or inside? What about scuffing and scratching the paint where they sit? __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

11-17-2005, 10:42 PM	#11
riden2low Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Portland OR. Posts: 86	Re: Hard tonneau cover stepside I had checkmate on a stepside and it was ok. Here in the NW we get our rain and I noticed leaking in side even tho all the seals were in tack. It sagged in the center a bit and would puddle. I have a short wide and have Gaylords on it. No leaking but the fiberglass has small bubbles here and there. So when I have the truck painted it will all have to be repaired. So each one has it faults unless you are the lucky guy who gets a nice one. I like checkmate for the low profile and yet I like gaylords because they are heavy and well built. __________________ 68 Chevy short wide air cab 4/6 on the drop 327 small block Front disc Frame "c" sectioned Gaylord bed cover

11-17-2005, 11:41 PM	#13
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Re: Hard tonneau cover stepside Checkmate is not bad at all. They take a little more paint prep to make em look good. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448



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