need recommendations for a flush tonneau cover - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bigarmzz · 03-04-2018, 11:32 AM

i searched on here, but a lot (most) of the links were dead, or places that used to make them has went out of business

i used to have a checker pro, back in the day, and it fit great, whats out there now that looks good? anything at least vinyl that you all have any experience with? i hate to just take a $250+ leap for a vinyl tonneau and buy something that either looks like crap, or doesn't fit well

thanks

BLP86 · 03-04-2018, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bigarmzz

i searched on here, but a lot (most) of the links were dead, or places that used to make them has went out of business

i used to have a checker pro, back in the day, and it fit great, whats out there now that looks good? anything at least vinyl that you all have any experience with? i hate to just take a $250+ leap for a vinyl tonneau and buy something that either looks like crap, or doesn't fit well

thanks

bigarmzz
I can't help you with your question regarding tonneau covers but I just want to tell you that your truck looks GREAT.

bigarmzz · 03-05-2018, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BLP86

bigarmzz
I can't help you with your question regarding tonneau covers but I just want to tell you that your truck looks GREAT.

Cool, thanks man! Always nice to hear, especially from a forum member 😊

**Hart_Rod** · 03-05-2018, 10:15 AM

I know it's not a flush mount, but take a look at the Undercover brand. They work great and are lightweight (60 lbs). 2 people can remove it in 3 or 4 minutes and you can hang it on your wall.

OBTW, your truck looks awesome....again....

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**lowbrow454** · 03-06-2018, 04:24 AM

I have one of these on mine. I'm happy with it and it's good quality. It's not flush mount but I know they can do custom ones.

http://www.gaylordslids.com/
http://www.gaylordslids.com/showroom...987-short-bed/

I second BLP86. Your truck is very nice.

TexasJeff · 03-06-2018, 08:43 AM

I remember people back in the day building there own from plywood and covering with the old style astro turf. Maybe you could do something like that but cover with fiberglass.

Dayton601 · 03-06-2018, 08:44 AM

I'm not much into soft covers but these guys seem to have a nice product, my first thought was to buy one and then get a sheet of aluminum and have it welded to the frame, here is a link

http://www.crafteccovers.com/

Greenlee · 03-06-2018, 09:00 AM

I had a Nissan Titan a few years ago with a Truxed low pro I think it was called. I liked it. It sit pretty flush and rolls up when you need it out of the way. At the time I remember they also made them for 73-87 Chevy trucks because I was thinking about buying one for my 87’.

blindbug · 03-06-2018, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by lowbrow454

I have one of these on mine. I'm happy with it and it's good quality. It's not flush mount but I know they can do custom ones.

http://www.gaylordslids.com/
http://www.gaylordslids.com/showroom...987-short-bed/

I second BLP86. Your truck is very nice.

Seriously tho, lets see a picture! That cover looks nice, but the pictures on their site leave me wanting!

**lowbrow454** · 03-06-2018, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by blindbug

Seriously tho, lets see a picture! That cover looks nice, but the pictures on their site leave me wanting!

I know, I know, I should have known better than to not throw up some pics also. It was covered in snow so I pulled it in the garage to let it melt. Soon as it's dry I'll take some pictures and put them up.

**lowbrow454** · 03-07-2018, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by blindbug

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Seriously tho, lets see a picture! That cover looks nice, but the pictures on their site leave me wanting!

Best shot i could get without a lot of glare.

bigarmzz · 03-07-2018, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by lowbrow454

Best shot i could get without a lot of glare.

the gaylords cover don't look bad at all, what do they run? I'm sure there pretty high, they look like high quality.....i looked on there website but didn't see pricing.....

....don't ya hate when you go to a website and it says "call for pricing"

sweetk30 · 03-07-2018, 10:51 PM

clean old school and easy on/off i like my extang full tilt models.

here is mine on my 85 sb .

they have snaps to look like old school and work like that . but the whole thing tilts up like newer stuff and can pop out in no time 1 person .

**lowbrow454** · 03-08-2018, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by bigarmzz

the gaylords cover don't look bad at all, what do they run? I'm sure there pretty high, they look like high quality.....i looked on there website but didn't see pricing.....

....don't ya hate when you go to a website and it says "call for pricing"

So the tonneau cover was already on the truck when I got. The receipt I got with it says $1300 which is pretty high. Like I said though it is good quality and I'm happy with it. It is heavy, definitely not a one person job to take off.

blindbug · 03-08-2018, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by lowbrow454

Best shot i could get without a lot of glare.

Are the bolt heads in the rear an accessory? The site has (2) pictures... one with the bolt heads, and the other without.

**Warrens69GMC** · 03-08-2018, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by blindbug

Are the bolt heads in the rear an accessory? The site has (2) pictures... one with the bolt heads, and the other without.

The ones 3" in on both corners look like cylindrical locks.

bigarmzz · 03-08-2018, 01:57 PM

finally broke down and called gaylords...current pricing is at $1,500

bout spit out my dr pepper when he said the price....pretty sure shipping is on top of that, he said they have to build a box basically

nice looking bed covers, but geesh

**lowbrow454** · 03-08-2018, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by blindbug

Are the bolt heads in the rear an accessory? The site has (2) pictures... one with the bolt heads, and the other without.

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Originally Posted by Warrens69GMC

The ones 3" in on both corners look like cylindrical locks.

Yes those are the locks.

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Originally Posted by bigarmzz

finally broke down and called gaylords...current pricing is at $1,500

bout spit out my dr pepper when he said the price....pretty sure shipping is on top of that, he said they have to build a box basically

nice looking bed covers, but geesh

I agree they are quite spendy, already being on the truck when I bought it was definitely a plus. It's a nice truck, would look really clean with one on it. Hopefully someone else knows of a better option.

blindbug · 03-09-2018, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bigarmzz

finally broke down and called gaylords...current pricing is at $1,500

bout spit out my dr pepper when he said the price....pretty sure shipping is on top of that, he said they have to build a box basically

nice looking bed covers, but geesh

That means I would almost be spending as much on a bed cover as I did on the truck. Yep, Gaylords is out of the question for me

77GMCTruck · 03-11-2018, 11:44 AM

I have been shopping around for what fits and looks good and this site seems to have several options.

https://tonneaucoversworld.com/shop-...-k-pickup.html

77GMCTruck · 03-11-2018, 11:46 AM

I am thinking about doing one of these because I like that it looks in several locations and I can roll it back and use the bed of my truck to haul large items still.

https://tonneaucoversworld.com/shop-...-jrc12a32.html

77GMCTruck · 03-11-2018, 11:50 AM

I will say it is hard to find one that I really like.

StrokinRat · 03-11-2018, 03:10 PM

I have a Craftec and I really like it.

03-04-2018, 11:32 AM	#1
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	need recommendations for a flush tonneau cover i searched on here, but a lot (most) of the links were dead, or places that used to make them has went out of business i used to have a checker pro, back in the day, and it fit great, whats out there now that looks good? anything at least vinyl that you all have any experience with? i hate to just take a $250+ leap for a vinyl tonneau and buy something that either looks like crap, or doesn't fit well thanks Attached Images

03-05-2018, 10:15 AM	#4
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: need recommendations for a flush tonneau cover I know it's not a flush mount, but take a look at the Undercover brand. They work great and are lightweight (60 lbs). 2 people can remove it in 3 or 4 minutes and you can hang it on your wall. OBTW, your truck looks awesome....again..... Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

03-06-2018, 04:24 AM	#5
lowbrow454 Active Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 145	Re: need recommendations for a flush tonneau cover I have one of these on mine. I'm happy with it and it's good quality. It's not flush mount but I know they can do custom ones. http://www.gaylordslids.com/ http://www.gaylordslids.com/showroom...987-short-bed/ I second BLP86. Your truck is very nice. __________________ '75 C10 SWB 454 '75 K10 SWB "The Gilded Turd" '77 K5 Blazer Chalet #0661 Build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=776072 '79 K10 Bonanza

03-06-2018, 08:43 AM	#6
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Re: need recommendations for a flush tonneau cover I remember people back in the day building there own from plywood and covering with the old style astro turf. Maybe you could do something like that but cover with fiberglass. __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually

03-06-2018, 08:44 AM	#7
Dayton601 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Dayton Texas Posts: 67	Re: need recommendations for a flush tonneau cover I'm not much into soft covers but these guys seem to have a nice product, my first thought was to buy one and then get a sheet of aluminum and have it welded to the frame, here is a link http://www.crafteccovers.com/

03-06-2018, 09:00 AM	#8
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	Re: need recommendations for a flush tonneau cover I had a Nissan Titan a few years ago with a Truxed low pro I think it was called. I liked it. It sit pretty flush and rolls up when you need it out of the way. At the time I remember they also made them for 73-87 Chevy trucks because I was thinking about buying one for my 87’.

03-07-2018, 10:51 PM	#13
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: need recommendations for a flush tonneau cover clean old school and easy on/off i like my extang full tilt models. here is mine on my 85 sb . they have snaps to look like old school and work like that . but the whole thing tilts up like newer stuff and can pop out in no time 1 person . Attached Images __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

03-08-2018, 01:57 PM	#17
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	Re: need recommendations for a flush tonneau cover finally broke down and called gaylords...current pricing is at $1,500 bout spit out my dr pepper when he said the price....pretty sure shipping is on top of that, he said they have to build a box basically nice looking bed covers, but geesh

03-11-2018, 11:44 AM	#20
77GMCTruck Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 87	Re: need recommendations for a flush tonneau cover I have been shopping around for what fits and looks good and this site seems to have several options. https://tonneaucoversworld.com/shop-...-k-pickup.html

03-11-2018, 11:46 AM	#21
77GMCTruck Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 87	Re: need recommendations for a flush tonneau cover I am thinking about doing one of these because I like that it looks in several locations and I can roll it back and use the bed of my truck to haul large items still. https://tonneaucoversworld.com/shop-...-jrc12a32.html

03-11-2018, 11:50 AM	#22
77GMCTruck Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 87	Re: need recommendations for a flush tonneau cover I will say it is hard to find one that I really like.

03-11-2018, 03:10 PM	#23
StrokinRat Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Clinton,MS Posts: 234	Re: need recommendations for a flush tonneau cover I have a Craftec and I really like it. Attached Images __________________ 85 Chevy C-10 383 stroker



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