stepside tonneau cover? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jim walker · 08-26-2004, 08:55 PM

anyone make a tonneau cover for a stepside without drilling holes for snaps? thanks.

Joe67 · 08-26-2004, 09:34 PM

I believe there are hard tonneau covers that go over the bedrails.

67ChevyC10Stepside · 08-26-2004, 10:20 PM

i would be interested in knowing this too.

Pilgrim · 08-27-2004, 05:06 PM

I got one for my 69 short step from an upholserer. It had a metal frame that carried the snaps. However, I did have to drill four holes through the rails. I epoxied around the holes, painted, then used stainless bolts and wing nuts. It looked good an came off easily.

Is this for your medium green shortstep? Gonna get one for your trailer, too? Would be a nice combination.

Kas68c10 · 08-29-2004, 09:41 PM

I have one by http://www.checkerpro.com/custom_classic.html , seems to work fine, I did havw to drill 4 holes in the aluminum frame and then use the stake pockets to hold it down. I would reccommend them and I think they carry short-wides in sock. I had to order mine and they charged $10 extra.....

67chevemall · 08-29-2004, 10:28 PM

This tread has always amazed me! The $ you can make off a nice
bed cover that rocks is stunning. The Checkmate beds are a prime example!
A bed cover on a 67-72 pick up is a great upgrade! Reasons are endless!
I was very close to driving my Chey to KNTY on a Sat. morning to get one on there! Checkmate is a good deal!

I like trying to build new ones with new hidges, with new materials.
The one I have now, is from a 98 Ram long box. I used the vinal and steel bars to come up with a sweet sheet that fits like a hard top but is soft man!
Cut and paste really! The frame is from hard wood ends and the metal ones down the sides with wood lone the bottom for the staples. Alot of staples on the inside holding the vinal.

If your rich get the gaylords or the Brothers ! $800.00

Keep em going!

**lock** · 08-30-2004, 03:25 PM

Its the Checkmate waterproof? I need one to complete seal in my bed.

Kas68c10 · 08-30-2004, 09:15 PM

I dont think it leaks, it has a gasket seal on the bottom of it. I have had water in my bed but I think it is due to only having 4 holes to hold it down and my bed rails not being in great condition.

67chevemall · 08-31-2004, 07:05 AM

She no leak. The worst part about some of them is the condensation
under the rails builds rust. Some I've tried you have to open them up in the sun after rain or wash or misty mornings.

08-26-2004, 08:55 PM	#1
jim walker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 156	stepside tonneau cover? anyone make a tonneau cover for a stepside without drilling holes for snaps? thanks.

08-26-2004, 09:34 PM	#2
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	I believe there are hard tonneau covers that go over the bedrails. __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

08-26-2004, 10:20 PM	#3
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,034	i would be interested in knowing this too. __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

08-27-2004, 05:06 PM	#4
Pilgrim Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Crescent City, FL Posts: 492	I got one for my 69 short step from an upholserer. It had a metal frame that carried the snaps. However, I did have to drill four holes through the rails. I epoxied around the holes, painted, then used stainless bolts and wing nuts. It looked good an came off easily. Is this for your medium green shortstep? Gonna get one for your trailer, too? Would be a nice combination. __________________ Bob 68 C20 Camper Special

08-29-2004, 09:41 PM	#5
Kas68c10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Freeland,Michigan,USA Posts: 312	I have one by http://www.checkerpro.com/custom_classic.html , seems to work fine, I did havw to drill 4 holes in the aluminum frame and then use the stake pockets to hold it down. I would reccommend them and I think they carry short-wides in sock. I had to order mine and they charged $10 extra..... __________________ 1968 SWB Stepside, 250,pwr disc brake and tilt pwr steering, 5 spd tranny, HEI,Accel coil,K&N filter,Seat from a later truck with built in seatbelts, front and rear sway bars, moved gas tank to under the bed, headman hedders, new chrome bumpers,one wire alternator,Weber k550cub carburator...WORK IN PROGRESS, Freeland MI , Just bought a 72 Jimmy!!!!!!!!!!!

08-29-2004, 10:28 PM	#6
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	This tread has always amazed me! The $ you can make off a nice bed cover that rocks is stunning. The Checkmate beds are a prime example! A bed cover on a 67-72 pick up is a great upgrade! Reasons are endless! I was very close to driving my Chey to KNTY on a Sat. morning to get one on there! Checkmate is a good deal! I like trying to build new ones with new hidges, with new materials. The one I have now, is from a 98 Ram long box. I used the vinal and steel bars to come up with a sweet sheet that fits like a hard top but is soft man! Cut and paste really! The frame is from hard wood ends and the metal ones down the sides with wood lone the bottom for the staples. Alot of staples on the inside holding the vinal. If your rich get the gaylords or the Brothers ! $800.00 Keep em going! __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD Last edited by 67chevemall; 07-09-2010 at 02:29 PM.

08-30-2004, 03:25 PM	#7
lock Insert funny comment. Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Concord NC Posts: 621	Its the Checkmate waterproof? I need one to complete seal in my bed. __________________ ------------ - Mark -My Build Thread... -68 C10, LT1 - Undergoing Frame off resto -86 IROC-Z T72 turbo 355, M6 -70 Camaro http://www.iroc-ss.com

08-30-2004, 09:15 PM	#8
Kas68c10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Freeland,Michigan,USA Posts: 312	I dont think it leaks, it has a gasket seal on the bottom of it. I have had water in my bed but I think it is due to only having 4 holes to hold it down and my bed rails not being in great condition. __________________ 1968 SWB Stepside, 250,pwr disc brake and tilt pwr steering, 5 spd tranny, HEI,Accel coil,K&N filter,Seat from a later truck with built in seatbelts, front and rear sway bars, moved gas tank to under the bed, headman hedders, new chrome bumpers,one wire alternator,Weber k550cub carburator...WORK IN PROGRESS, Freeland MI , Just bought a 72 Jimmy!!!!!!!!!!!

08-31-2004, 07:05 AM	#9
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	She no leak. The worst part about some of them is the condensation under the rails builds rust. Some I've tried you have to open them up in the sun after rain or wash or misty mornings. __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD



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