Snap Tonneau....can I make my own? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

lukbrw · 05-10-2009, 04:43 PM

I have a 76 stepside. Back in the day when we first built it, we had a custom snap tonneau cover put on. Of course the snaps are put right into the bed. After 15 years the vinyl cover is shot. Seems to be no one does vinyl around here, but could I make my own? A local store sells the snap rivets and gun for tarps, would it be possible to just get some vinyl and go to town?

The other option would be to have a shop that does custom canvas boat covers with snaps.

But if someone has done their own vinyl top....send some info.

**N2TRUX** · 05-10-2009, 11:30 PM

Having seen it done back in the day, I suggest you have a shop build you one.

**old Rusty C10** · 05-11-2009, 08:24 AM

the ones ive seen where there were no supporting rods were canvas back in the day. Now the kits are cheap enough tho that you can use with the vynal covers and the ontop of the rails frame but if you have a whole bunch of snaps screwed to the bedsides that isnt going to look too nice

blazer2007 · 05-11-2009, 10:02 AM

You have to buy uv rated vinyl or others will fade,and last time I checked uv vinyl wasn,t cheap

lukbrw · 05-11-2009, 01:33 PM

Found a place 40 miles away that will do it for $175. I think I'll leave it in their hands.

05-10-2009, 04:43 PM	#1
lukbrw Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 94	Snap Tonneau....can I make my own? I have a 76 stepside. Back in the day when we first built it, we had a custom snap tonneau cover put on. Of course the snaps are put right into the bed. After 15 years the vinyl cover is shot. Seems to be no one does vinyl around here, but could I make my own? A local store sells the snap rivets and gun for tarps, would it be possible to just get some vinyl and go to town? The other option would be to have a shop that does custom canvas boat covers with snaps. But if someone has done their own vinyl top....send some info.

05-10-2009, 11:30 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Snap Tonneau....can I make my own? Having seen it done back in the day, I suggest you have a shop build you one. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-11-2009, 08:24 AM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: Snap Tonneau....can I make my own? the ones ive seen where there were no supporting rods were canvas back in the day. Now the kits are cheap enough tho that you can use with the vynal covers and the ontop of the rails frame but if you have a whole bunch of snaps screwed to the bedsides that isnt going to look too nice __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

05-11-2009, 10:02 AM	#4
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: Snap Tonneau....can I make my own? You have to buy uv rated vinyl or others will fade,and last time I checked uv vinyl wasn,t cheap

05-11-2009, 01:33 PM	#5
lukbrw Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 94	Re: Snap Tonneau....can I make my own? Found a place 40 miles away that will do it for $175. I think I'll leave it in their hands.



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