Tonneau Cover - Stake Pockets

[badpeanut]

Originally Posted by DEAK71C10

The problem is your stake pockets are not covered. I ended up putting some made for late model Dodge trucks that are very close to the proper size. I got some double sided sticky tape and spent the time cutting and placing it all around the edges. I was not confident that they would stay in, especially at highway speeds and these Michigan potholes

I don't have a tonneau cover, but I used 1988-1998 Chevy truck tie downs in the stake pockets of my 1972, so that might be a good application to look for in regard to stake pocket covers.

[samkost]

A little update.
After procrastinating to choose a tonneau cover that fit well and covered the stake pockets,
I purchased an Extang Trifecta 2.0 Tri-Fold Tonneau Model #92535 for a 1973 C10
As we all know from many threads here on the site, there are not a lot tonneau options for the 67 to 72 C10/C20’s.
The Revolution and Tonno-Pro models are no longer produced/offered.
Extang only goes back and offers 1973 to 1986 square body tonneaus.
Calling Extang they could not give me specific dimensions of their cover for the 1973 C10/20.
The one man install was lightweight and a breeze. Removes easily if needed.
The fit dimension wise, was near perfect.
Finally got the bed covered.

Hope this helps someone out there on the fence about getting a tonneau cover for their 8ft C10 bed.
Thanks All,

[68 C10 Driver]

Originally Posted by samkost

A little update.
After procrastinating to choose a tonneau cover that fit well and covered the stake pockets,
I purchased an Extang Trifecta 2.0 Tri-Fold Tonneau Model #92535 for a 1973 C10
As we all know from many threads here on the site, there are not a lot tonneau options for the 67 to 72 C10/C20’s.
The Revolution and Tonno-Pro models are no longer produced/offered.
Extang only goes back and offers 1973 to 1986 square body tonneaus.
Calling Extang they could not give me specific dimensions of their cover for the 1973 C10/20.
The one man install was lightweight and a breeze. Removes easily if needed.
The fit dimension wise, was near perfect.
Finally got the bed covered.

Hope this helps someone out there on the fence about getting a tonneau cover for their 8ft C10 bed.
Thanks All,

I would be very interested to see what the mounting hardware looks like. Was there any drilling required?

[samkost]

Originally Posted by 68 C10 Driver

I would be very interested to see what the mounting hardware looks like. Was there any drilling required?

68 C10 Driver,
No drilling required.
Front of the folding tonneau (cab end) has four clamps that hand tighten, two to the rail and two safety lanyard clamps for securing the tonneau when traveling when the cover is folded up.
Tailgate end has two pull down sliding tension clamps that attach to the bed rail.
Super easy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbLVhW9JP6Y

Hopes this helps

[72c20customcamper]

Originally Posted by samkost

A little update.
After procrastinating to choose a tonneau cover that fit well and covered the stake pockets,
I purchased an Extang Trifecta 2.0 Tri-Fold Tonneau Model #92535 for a 1973 C10
As we all know from many threads here on the site, there are not a lot tonneau options for the 67 to 72 C10/C20’s.
The Revolution and Tonno-Pro models are no longer produced/offered.
Extang only goes back and offers 1973 to 1986 square body tonneaus.
Calling Extang they could not give me specific dimensions of their cover for the 1973 C10/20.
The one man install was lightweight and a breeze. Removes easily if needed.
The fit dimension wise, was near perfect.
Finally got the bed covered.

Hope this helps someone out there on the fence about getting a tonneau cover for their 8ft C10 bed.
Thanks All,

Just ordered one for my 72 thanks for the review and recommendation of the cover .

[samkost]

Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Just ordered one for my 72 thanks for the review and recommendation of the cover .

You’re welcome Mark, glad to help.

[72c20customcamper]

Had it in my Amazon cart for a week . Should be here by next Tuesday

[72c20customcamper]

Even though it’s listed as 73 to 87 it fits perfectly.

[samkost]

Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Even though it’s listed as 73 to 87 it fits perfectly.

Looking good on your nice C20 Mark.

I’m really happy with the fit, looks, ease of install and removal when needed.