DIY Tonneau Cover? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Tony_SS · 01-20-2009, 12:43 PM

Hi Guys, has anyone made their own tonneau cover?

I'm wanting to do a soft flip up cover... I was thinking black vinyl and an aluminum frame with tube supports.

But I'm open to any ideas!

flamingbig10 · 01-20-2009, 01:25 PM

this is the one I have http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

Tony_SS · 01-20-2009, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flamingbig10

this is the one I have http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

That's exactly what I'm looking for... how do you like it?

flamingbig10 · 01-20-2009, 02:07 PM

I like it, installed fairly easy, keeps the water out, except there is a small gap at the top of the tailgate, but a extra strip of weather stripping fixed that

**Captkaos** · 01-20-2009, 02:13 PM

I have an Extang fulltilt on mine

Malo83 · 01-21-2009, 01:55 PM

Does anybody make a Flush Fit tonno for our trucks???

wicked_sky_gazer · 01-21-2009, 02:10 PM

Pace-Edwards makes one that is a roll top that is flush mount, i'm going with thiers thay are pretty slick... pricy though

baggedcten · 01-21-2009, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malo83

Does anybody make a Flush Fit tonno for our trucks???

a vinyl one? on summit there one they sell i was going to get from lebra (i think) it was a flush mount but they told me it will be at least 6 weeks to get one.

Wild83C10 · 01-22-2009, 10:15 AM

What about a cover for the stepsides? I don't want to spend 1k for a fiberglass cover. I would like a regular soft cover. I have an older button one now, but it needs to be replaced.

Tony_SS · 01-22-2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Wild83C10

What about a cover for the stepsides? I don't want to spend 1k for a fiberglass cover. I would like a regular soft cover. I have an older button one now, but it needs to be replaced.

That's why I suggested as a DIY project. Why should I pay $250 or more when you can get the materials for less than $100 probably. I had a soft flush one on my old Silverado and it was a pretty basic setup.

Smoke_Dog · 01-22-2009, 09:40 PM

I personally seen this one but can't make up my mind!
RUGGED COVER: www.ruggedliner.com

cadillacart · 06-13-2009, 04:22 PM

I think this thread reviving. I'm picturing an aluminum hard cover or even just a soft vinyl one that is easy to put together. Come to think of it, I think I had a diy on a toyota hilux I had. It was built out of aluminum tubing and angle pieces. I wonder how expensive something like that would be?

hmm, gears are turning now.

pig rig · 06-13-2009, 10:13 PM

I made one out of aluminum using 1" sq tube and a 1/8" sheet it worked great I'm thinking of making one for my crew cab

staggerd86c-10 · 06-24-2009, 06:50 PM

someone on this forum has a flush tonneau that looks bad ass but i cant remember who and i remember him posting that he made it himself too, it sat inside the bed rails.

Scootin 81 C20 · 06-24-2009, 08:39 PM

Is there any way to make a DIY snap cover? I'm wanting to put one on mine, but I don't think I should have to pay $300+ for one that could take weeks to get here. I like the look of the snap style.

killthewabbit · 06-24-2009, 09:45 PM

75silverstep built a pretty cool hard one that he covered with vinyl for his stepside. He had L-channel angle iron bolted on the inside of the bedsides, if I recall correctly.

01-20-2009, 12:43 PM	#1
Tony_SS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 643	DIY Tonneau Cover? Hi Guys, has anyone made their own tonneau cover? I'm wanting to do a soft flip up cover... I was thinking black vinyl and an aluminum frame with tube supports. But I'm open to any ideas!

01-20-2009, 01:25 PM	#2
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: DIY Tonneau Cover? this is the one I have http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

01-20-2009, 02:07 PM	#4
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: DIY Tonneau Cover? I like it, installed fairly easy, keeps the water out, except there is a small gap at the top of the tailgate, but a extra strip of weather stripping fixed that __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

01-20-2009, 02:13 PM	#5
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: DIY Tonneau Cover? I have an Extang fulltilt on mine __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

01-21-2009, 01:55 PM	#6
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: DIY Tonneau Cover? Does anybody make a Flush Fit tonno for our trucks???

01-21-2009, 02:10 PM	#7
wicked_sky_gazer Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: owasso oklahoma Posts: 160	Re: DIY Tonneau Cover? Pace-Edwards makes one that is a roll top that is flush mount, i'm going with thiers thay are pretty slick... pricy though __________________ '81 c10 sw 355cid roller motor 350turbo with stage two shift kit, poor rear end gearing, not sure peg speed... speedo is mia.. project is temporarily on pause again... Thankyou wonderfull economy.. check it out Im not to worried i have an uncaning ability to save myself from some weeeiiirrd crap East Ok meet East Ok date Tony

01-22-2009, 10:15 AM	#9
Wild83C10 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 910	Re: DIY Tonneau Cover? What about a cover for the stepsides? I don't want to spend 1k for a fiberglass cover. I would like a regular soft cover. I have an older button one now, but it needs to be replaced. __________________ 83 C10 Stepside (SOLD, it was a blast!) 383 MASS-FLO EFI/TKO II 600/3.90 Posi 10 bolt S475 and C4 DM running, fine tuning turbo= Douchebag Racing: Runs Fine all the Time

01-22-2009, 09:40 PM	#11
Smoke_Dog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hickory, NC native, but stuck in Valdosta, Ga Posts: 615	Re: DIY Tonneau Cover? I personally seen this one but can't make up my mind! RUGGED COVER: www.ruggedliner.com

06-13-2009, 04:22 PM	#12
cadillacart 1972 C/20 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 273	Re: DIY Tonneau Cover? I think this thread reviving. I'm picturing an aluminum hard cover or even just a soft vinyl one that is easy to put together. Come to think of it, I think I had a diy on a toyota hilux I had. It was built out of aluminum tubing and angle pieces. I wonder how expensive something like that would be? hmm, gears are turning now.

06-13-2009, 10:13 PM	#13
pig rig Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: washington the state Posts: 730	Re: DIY Tonneau Cover? I made one out of aluminum using 1" sq tube and a 1/8" sheet it worked great I'm thinking of making one for my crew cab __________________ my sports car rolls on six wheels only because I'm to fat to get in and out of new corvette http://hubgarage.s3.amazonaws.com/ph...ped_detail.JPG

06-24-2009, 06:50 PM	#14
staggerd86c-10 Squarebody Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 713	Re: DIY Tonneau Cover? someone on this forum has a flush tonneau that looks bad ass but i cant remember who and i remember him posting that he made it himself too, it sat inside the bed rails.

06-24-2009, 08:39 PM	#15
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: DIY Tonneau Cover? Is there any way to make a DIY snap cover? I'm wanting to put one on mine, but I don't think I should have to pay $300+ for one that could take weeks to get here. I like the look of the snap style. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

06-24-2009, 09:45 PM	#16
killthewabbit Spear and magic helmet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,226	Re: DIY Tonneau Cover? 75silverstep built a pretty cool hard one that he covered with vinyl for his stepside. He had L-channel angle iron bolted on the inside of the bedsides, if I recall correctly. __________________ -- Will



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