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Aarons72 · 04-27-2009, 11:15 PM

I'm looking for some pointers on finding an affordable tonneau cover for my 72 SWB. Has anyone used Craftec Inc? They have one for our trucks for $249...I'm just looking for something to cover my bed for daily driving...it's not a show truck or anything. I'm just looking for a black vinal one probably

wzuke · 04-27-2009, 11:48 PM

I just bought an Exstang for about $250. Nice cover with aluminum frame.

Aarons72 · 04-27-2009, 11:57 PM

Awesome! I will look them up...thanks so much

big_al_71 · 04-28-2009, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by wzuke

I just bought an Exstang for about $250. Nice cover with aluminum frame.

Could you post a pict of it on your truck?
Where did you get it from?

**70cst** · 04-28-2009, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by wzuke

I just bought an Exstang for about $250. Nice cover with aluminum frame.

That's the one I am lookin at also.

**special-K** · 04-28-2009, 07:48 AM

So $1 more is cheaper?

I`m just messin`with you.It just struck as kinda funny.I think $249/$250 is a plenty cheap range.I paid $200+/- for the custom made ones 20 years ago.I`m sure it`s way more now.

cdowns · 04-28-2009, 08:38 AM

try local upholstery shops,also places that do boat canvass

**70cst** · 04-28-2009, 08:50 AM

The #1 consideration for me is that I "DO NOT" want to drill holes to make my cover fit. Not that I have endless $$$ but after my truck gets out of its resto I am wanting a truck friendly cover.

ETsC10 · 04-28-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

The #1 consideration for me is that I "DO NOT" want to drill holes to make my cover fit. Not that I have endless $$$ but after my truck gets out of its resto I am wanting a truck friendly cover.

I got an Extang Black Max through Jegs; total of $233.98 ($224 plus oversize fee). No drilling and frame's gasket is very gentle on the truck. Extremely well made & a great warrantee.
Goofed there when ordering through Jegs though..ordered conditioner also and got charged the $11 handling fee on the $6 purchase since the cover was back ordered (about 10 days). Order just the cover and you should be fine.

BTW-I tried ordering a tonneau through TruckChamp previously, the cover was going to be months away and had a h@ll of a time getting my $ back. Absolutely terrible communications.

**70cst** · 04-28-2009, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ETsC10

I got an Extang Black Max through Jegs; total of $233.98 ($224 plus oversize fee). No drilling and frame's gasket is very gentle on the truck. Extremely well made & a great warrantee.
Goofed there when ordering through Jegs though..ordered conditioner also and got charged the $11 handling fee on the $6 purchase since the cover was back ordered (about 10 days). Order just the cover and you should be fine.

BTW-I tried ordering a tonneau through TruckChamp previously, the cover was going to be months away and had a h@ll of a time getting my $ back. Absolutely terrible communications.

Thanks for the info.

ap2002 · 04-28-2009, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ETsC10

I got an Extang Black Max through Jegs; total of $233.98 ($224 plus oversize fee). No drilling and frame's gasket is very gentle on the truck. Extremely well made & a great warrantee.
Goofed there when ordering through Jegs though..ordered conditioner also and got charged the $11 handling fee on the $6 purchase since the cover was back ordered (about 10 days). Order just the cover and you should be fine.

BTW-I tried ordering a tonneau through TruckChamp previously, the cover was going to be months away and had a h@ll of a time getting my $ back. Absolutely terrible communications.

do you happen to have a part#? and some pics of it on your truck?

do these covers sag with rain water or not?

**leddzepp** · 04-28-2009, 10:51 AM

Not inexpensive, but Gaylord's fiberglass covers are awesome. Custom fit to our trucks, can be painted to match, no drilling required, world's largest secure trunk. Mine was under $1000, factory paint matched, installed, out the door. I would say it is the best investment I made in my truck.

texanidiot25 · 04-28-2009, 10:52 AM

Just get some black spray paint and some velcro, and your set.

ETsC10 · 04-28-2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ap2002

do you happen to have a part#? and some pics of it on your truck?

do these covers sag with rain water or not?

#364-2315 at jegs for a long fleetside.
I haven't put the canvas on mine yet...had too much crap to pack around lately.

**americanmusc1e** · 04-28-2009, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by texanidiot25

Just get some black spray paint and some velcro, and your set.

I thought about that.
It would make a very nice redneck tonneau cover

Aarons72 · 04-28-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

The #1 consideration for me is that I "DO NOT" want to drill holes to make my cover fit. Not that I have endless $$$ but after my truck gets out of its resto I am wanting a truck friendly cover.

I am with you...definately no buttons or anything like that

Aarons72 · 04-28-2009, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by americanmusc1e

I thought about that.
It would make a very nice redneck tonneau cover

The redneck tonneau cover is hilarious...I love the picture...I think the cheapest option might just be saran wrap

04-27-2009, 11:48 PM	#2
wzuke Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Marion, IL Posts: 112	Re: do affordable tonneau covers exist? I just bought an Exstang for about $250. Nice cover with aluminum frame.

04-28-2009, 07:48 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: do affordable tonneau covers exist? So $1 more is cheaper? I`m just messin`with you.It just struck as kinda funny.I think $249/$250 is a plenty cheap range.I paid $200+/- for the custom made ones 20 years ago.I`m sure it`s way more now. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-28-2009, 08:38 AM	#7
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: do affordable tonneau covers exist? try local upholstery shops,also places that do boat canvass __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY Last edited by cdowns; 04-28-2009 at 08:39 AM.

04-28-2009, 08:50 AM	#8
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: do affordable tonneau covers exist? The #1 consideration for me is that I "DO NOT" want to drill holes to make my cover fit. Not that I have endless $$$ but after my truck gets out of its resto I am wanting a truck friendly cover. __________________ 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!

04-28-2009, 10:51 AM	#12
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,995	Re: do affordable tonneau covers exist? Not inexpensive, but Gaylord's fiberglass covers are awesome. Custom fit to our trucks, can be painted to match, no drilling required, world's largest secure trunk. Mine was under $1000, factory paint matched, installed, out the door. I would say it is the best investment I made in my truck. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

04-27-2009, 11:15 PM	#1
Aarons72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 233	do affordable tonneau covers exist? I'm looking for some pointers on finding an affordable tonneau cover for my 72 SWB. Has anyone used Craftec Inc? They have one for our trucks for $249...I'm just looking for something to cover my bed for daily driving...it's not a show truck or anything. I'm just looking for a black vinal one probably __________________ Aaron Anderson 1971 GMC Burban - Daily 1962 Nova

04-27-2009, 11:57 PM	#3
Aarons72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 233	Re: do affordable tonneau covers exist? Awesome! I will look them up...thanks so much __________________ Aaron Anderson 1971 GMC Burban - Daily 1962 Nova

04-28-2009, 10:52 AM	#13
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: do affordable tonneau covers exist? Just get some black spray paint and some velcro, and your set.



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