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ol_skool_chevy · 05-26-2012, 10:48 AM

I made my own....it matches my head liner

05crewcab · 06-02-2012, 02:40 AM

Does anyone know the exact width and length dimensions of the 73-87 8-foot bed? Are they close to the size of our trucks? I am looking at getting an Advantage Torzatop http://advantagetruckaccessories.com/torzatop.php
but they only go back to 74.

I have one of these on my '05 and it's the best soft cover I have seen. No clamps, no frame, no snaps. Just 4 latches and three folds and it's off the truck.

**FirstOwner69** · 06-02-2012, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 05crewcab

Does anyone know the exact width and length dimensions of the 73-87 8-foot bed? Are they close to the size of our trucks? I am looking at getting an Advantage Torzatop http://advantagetruckaccessories.com/torzatop.php
but they only go back to 74.

I have one of these on my '05 and it's the best soft cover I have seen. No clamps, no frame, no snaps. Just 4 latches and three folds and it's off the truck.

I put a cap designed for a 73-87 on my 69 many years ago. Lengthwise it was OK. However, it extended over the bedsides 1/2" to 1" on each side. I doubt that a soft tonneau for a 73-87 would work well depending on the frame width. Sorry, I don't know the actual bed width difference.

I'm thinking of getting an Extang Full-Tilt for my truck.

CG · 05-26-2012, 10:53 AM

I never realized there were so many options for bed covers. I guess no one does the good ol snap down covers any more.

69C-10SWB · 05-26-2012, 11:32 AM

I have the old snap on cover on my 87

**special-K** · 05-27-2012, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

I never realized there were so many options for bed covers. I guess no one does the good ol snap down covers any more.

That's what I've always done. I go to my upholstery guy and have him make my tonneaus in whatever color and material I want. My '67 will get one and here is my old '71:

**special-K** · 06-02-2012, 07:22 AM

I don't know that they are exactly the same on the outer edges,but anything like caps,ladder racks,etc. made for a 67-72 will fit a 73-87. The same is true for any Fleetside all the way back to '58. It wasn't till trucks started being marketed towards car people that they went and got all goofy with dimensions,which really put the screws to the working man. I have a ladder rack I made for an '84 that has angle to fit the top of the bed front and both sides. That truck is long gone and I've been using it on my '72s for years.

502ms · 06-02-2012, 04:50 PM

What about for us Stepside bed guys?
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C5Phil · 06-02-2012, 10:43 PM

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What about for us Stepside bed guys?
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listening....

**70cst** · 06-02-2012, 10:57 PM

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What about for us Stepside bed guys?
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Its open to all trucks

Ok all...lets see some stepsides also...

PAWS 72 · 06-03-2012, 12:18 AM

I know there not our gen but didn't see any on our trucks.

**bowtie72** · 06-03-2012, 10:21 AM

My cover is a LeBra. I think? It is a snap style. I don't really care for it but it came with the truck. I do like those craftec covers!

05-26-2012, 10:48 AM	#1
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: Lets see trucks with tonneau covers.. I made my own....it matches my head liner Attached Images __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

06-02-2012, 02:40 AM	#2
05crewcab Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnetonka, MN Posts: 409	Re: Lets see trucks with tonneau covers.. Does anyone know the exact width and length dimensions of the 73-87 8-foot bed? Are they close to the size of our trucks? I am looking at getting an Advantage Torzatop http://advantagetruckaccessories.com/torzatop.php but they only go back to 74. I have one of these on my '05 and it's the best soft cover I have seen. No clamps, no frame, no snaps. Just 4 latches and three folds and it's off the truck. __________________ 1971 C-20 350/350

05-26-2012, 10:53 AM	#4
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,817	Re: Lets see trucks with tonneau covers.. I never realized there were so many options for bed covers. I guess no one does the good ol snap down covers any more. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

05-26-2012, 11:32 AM	#5
69C-10SWB Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 71	Re: Lets see trucks with tonneau covers.. I have the old snap on cover on my 87 Attached Images

06-02-2012, 07:22 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Lets see trucks with tonneau covers.. I don't know that they are exactly the same on the outer edges,but anything like caps,ladder racks,etc. made for a 67-72 will fit a 73-87. The same is true for any Fleetside all the way back to '58. It wasn't till trucks started being marketed towards car people that they went and got all goofy with dimensions,which really put the screws to the working man. I have a ladder rack I made for an '84 that has angle to fit the top of the bed front and both sides. That truck is long gone and I've been using it on my '72s for years. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-02-2012, 04:50 PM	#8
502ms Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,523	Re: Lets see trucks with tonneau covers.. What about for us Stepside bed guys? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Best Regards, Leon M. Instagram: @TheDirtyDianah Bagged \| 6.0L LS \| T-56 (6-Speed Manual) \| Turbo Burnout/Rolling Video: Chevy C10 Stepside 6.0L LSx & 6-Speed Manual

06-03-2012, 12:18 AM	#11
PAWS 72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sheffield, ALA Posts: 2,471	Re: Lets see trucks with tonneau covers.. I know there not our gen but didn't see any on our trucks. Attached Images

06-03-2012, 10:21 AM	#12
bowtie72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 361	Re: Lets see trucks with tonneau covers.. My cover is a LeBra. I think? It is a snap style. I don't really care for it but it came with the truck. I do like those craftec covers! Attached Images __________________ 1968 SWB "Little White Truck" 1972 LWB LS 4l80 "Plain Jane!!"



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