Who's got a Checkerpro CheckMateFX tonneau cover - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Brad · 08-25-2008, 01:11 PM

I'm considering buying one and looking for opinions on it. Was it worth the expense? Would you do it all over again?

http://www.checkerpro.com/checkmatefx.html
That's the one I'd like but it's 3x's the price of a soft cover and I'm having a hard time justifying the expense. If I can get someone local to go in on a second one, we'd get $30 off each. Plus they offer a military discount as well. Any locals interested?

**70cst** · 08-25-2008, 01:24 PM

http://www.extang.com/docs/revolution.html

Brad...
I am seriously looking at the Revolution Soft Cover from Extang. Thay have one for our trucks. Prices seem to be about $300 which includes shipping. Just do a web search. Good Luck

superchevy · 08-25-2008, 01:25 PM

I've had several...low profile...light weight...you will get water in the bed though, but not much...just doesn't seal like an over-the-rail cover...some don't like the unfinished fiberglass look on the top side...doesn't bother me though.
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Ackattack · 08-25-2008, 01:58 PM

Brad, I'm about to order one! I'd be willing to work with you on the order two at once.

My only problem is actually getting it (assuming you have to have them shipped to the same location) Since my truck isn't running, I don't really have a good way to transport it from the fed ex place to my house.

When I talked to the sales lady she said I'd need to measure my bed to ensure it fits right. And I'd have to order the "classic" one which is more.....I didn't ask why...but thought I'd let you know what I found out.

Brad · 08-25-2008, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by superchevy

I've had several...low profile...light weight...you will get water in the bed though, but not much...just doesn't seal like an over-the-rail cover...some don't like the unfinished fiberglass look on the top side...doesn't bother me though.
SC

hmmmmm, I could possibly make my own out of an 8x10 sheet of plywood and aluminum L shaped channel and cover it with vinyl for a lot less I'm thinking....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ackattack

Brad, I'm about to order one! I'd be willing to work with you on the order two at once.

My only problem is actually getting it (assuming you have to have them shipped to the same location) Since my truck isn't running, I don't really have a good way to transport it from the fed ex place to my house.

When I talked to the sales lady she said I'd need to measure my bed to ensure it fits right. And I'd have to order the "classic" one which is more.....I didn't ask why...but thought I'd let you know what I found out.

We could have them shipped here or shipped up there and I could pick mine up- that's the least of my worries.
I'll have to look at there 'classic' version again.
I'll be thinking about this and was only planning on ~$200 in my budget, but want to get something. Could you wait a month or two?

HOLY CRIPES! $1000 for the 'classic version' UH NO!
I may call sometime and find out the scoop on that.

Ackattack · 08-25-2008, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad

We could have them shipped here or shipped up there and I could pick mine up- that's the least of my worries.
I'll have to look at there 'classic' version again.
I'll be thinking about this and was only planning on ~$200 in my budget, but want to get something. Could you wait a month or two?

I can wait a little while. I just need it before I get it painted.

rodstored-72 · 08-25-2008, 03:08 PM

i have done both!. i have built my own & i have also bought the one you are looking at (except for a s-10). i would go for the checker one if i was to do it all over again. my homebuilt one was good, but not as good as the checker one. the fit on the checker one was pretty good thought it dose not seal up like mentioned above. mine was gel coat white & so i just bought a spray can that pretty much matched my white s-10 & sprayed it my self. had a friend help me install it & when it was all said & done i was very happy with the fit & finish. i had no complaints. it was on there for atleast two years before i sold the truck. just my thoughts.....

good luck!!

Ackattack · 08-25-2008, 05:25 PM

Mine will be garaged kept and primarily only be driven in nice weather, so I'm not too concerned about water.

08-25-2008, 01:11 PM	#1
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08-25-2008, 01:24 PM	#2
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Who's got a Checkerpro CheckMateFX tonneau cover http://www.extang.com/docs/revolution.html Brad... I am seriously looking at the Revolution Soft Cover from Extang. Thay have one for our trucks. Prices seem to be about $300 which includes shipping. Just do a web search. Good Luck __________________ 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! Last edited by 70cst; 08-25-2008 at 01:25 PM.

08-25-2008, 01:25 PM	#3
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	Re: Who's got a Checkerpro CheckMateFX tonneau cover I've had several...low profile...light weight...you will get water in the bed though, but not much...just doesn't seal like an over-the-rail cover...some don't like the unfinished fiberglass look on the top side...doesn't bother me though. SC __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

08-25-2008, 01:58 PM	#4
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: Who's got a Checkerpro CheckMateFX tonneau cover Brad, I'm about to order one! I'd be willing to work with you on the order two at once. My only problem is actually getting it (assuming you have to have them shipped to the same location) Since my truck isn't running, I don't really have a good way to transport it from the fed ex place to my house. When I talked to the sales lady she said I'd need to measure my bed to ensure it fits right. And I'd have to order the "classic" one which is more.....I didn't ask why...but thought I'd let you know what I found out. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

08-25-2008, 03:08 PM	#7
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 1,985	Re: Who's got a Checkerpro CheckMateFX tonneau cover i have done both!. i have built my own & i have also bought the one you are looking at (except for a s-10). i would go for the checker one if i was to do it all over again. my homebuilt one was good, but not as good as the checker one. the fit on the checker one was pretty good thought it dose not seal up like mentioned above. mine was gel coat white & so i just bought a spray can that pretty much matched my white s-10 & sprayed it my self. had a friend help me install it & when it was all said & done i was very happy with the fit & finish. i had no complaints. it was on there for atleast two years before i sold the truck. just my thoughts..... good luck!!

08-25-2008, 05:25 PM	#8
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: Who's got a Checkerpro CheckMateFX tonneau cover Mine will be garaged kept and primarily only be driven in nice weather, so I'm not too concerned about water. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index



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