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jugadro · 02-24-2009, 05:48 PM

I'm looking to get a cap for the bed of my truck, but curious as to how different styles will look.

Please post pix of your trucks with caps on 'em.

1967-1972, any style!
Sleek, newer caps... older, boxy caps... WHATEVER!

Thanks so much!

oldblue1968chevy · 02-24-2009, 05:59 PM

i think they look AWFUL lol

but that sjust me lol dad loves his on his toyota

67_C-30 · 02-24-2009, 05:59 PM

We call 'em camper shells down here!

I don't have truck with one, but I do have half a truck with one!

jugadro · 02-24-2009, 06:11 PM

Haha! Thanks 67_C-30.

I see you're a Member of the 1-Ton Club... You should start a Half-Truck Club! LOL!

69halfton · 02-24-2009, 06:42 PM

i think they look awful IMO

a soft tonnau cover looks nice though..

19673ontree · 02-24-2009, 07:16 PM

here's you a nice one !

stllookn · 02-24-2009, 07:28 PM

It is a matter of taste...they look beautiful when your are camping and it starts to rain...LOL!

68_Bowtie · 02-24-2009, 08:14 PM

Here is mine a couple years ago. I have since sold the topper.

jrdv · 02-24-2009, 08:40 PM

Here is my 69 GMC. It has had a topper all its life and the inside of the bed is in excellent shape. I took the top off for a little while, but decided I wanted the bed to stay in great shape--plus it is nice for town trips since I can lock stuff up!

Stoney · 02-25-2009, 06:27 PM

Nice Truck

jugadro · 02-25-2009, 07:01 PM

Hey jrdv - that looks pretty sweet. I like the modern cap on the older truck. What brand is that?

badpeanut · 02-25-2009, 09:41 PM

Here is a '69 3/4-ton I considered buying last spring:

CG · 02-25-2009, 10:22 PM

Yeah yeah I know...its a grandpa canopy...Well Im a grandpa and I like it =). I seldom have it on though because Im always putting stuff in there thats too big and it gets in the way.

1-PU70 · 02-25-2009, 11:20 PM

Heres mine

**El Jay** · 02-26-2009, 01:47 AM

For me, I think the white shell just looks "right" on my truck.

As for the last one, I didn't like it very much, so I took it off.

green724x4 · 02-26-2009, 01:11 PM

The has since been removed.
Changed the image of the truck forever.

**nightmare** · 02-26-2009, 03:43 PM

Here's mine.

jugadro · 03-02-2009, 05:38 PM

green724x4 - You got one sweet ride - even with the "grandpa cap" - LOL!

nightmare - That setup looks mighty nice - what brand of cap is that?

El Jay - The 3rd pic is great... reminds me of something you'd see up here in Maine!

70gmcjimmy · 03-02-2009, 10:10 PM

Sure is nothing wrong with wanting/needing a topper on your truck. I used this one for many years until the aluminum was corroding away. It served as a camper, tool stowage, cargo protection, and shelter from the elements. This is a pic from 1980.

Later---DAC

**jerry moss** · 03-02-2009, 11:29 PM

here's my old beater

haysonj · 03-02-2009, 11:42 PM

Don't laugh it keeps me dry

COc10cst50th · 03-03-2009, 12:56 AM

here is my vintage topper, it is in need of restoration. i actually like the diamond X tin and sandpaper-tin combo

67CHIP72 · 03-03-2009, 01:50 AM

When I bought mine the PO's daughter had the vintage shell her Dad ran repainted. It was on saw horses behind their barn. I drove the truck home without it, but I regret it now. I just did not have anywhere to store it as I was not going to run it. I told her to sell it. Oddly enough I still have the key for it on my ring. She said keep it.

**El Jay** · 03-03-2009, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jugadro

green724x4 - You got one sweet ride - even with the "grandpa cap" - LOL!

nightmare - That setup looks mighty nice - what brand of cap is that?

El Jay - The 3rd pic is great... reminds me of something you'd see up here in Maine!

Are you up there by the Hainesville(sp?) Woods, perchance?

jugadro · 03-03-2009, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Jay

Are you up there by the Hainesville(sp?) Woods, perchance?

If I'm driving my civic, yes... I'm up by Haynesville.
If I'm driving my truck, nope... nowhere near it.
(it's amazing what the difference 36mpg and 8mpg can make!)
It's about 3 hours away.

02-24-2009, 05:48 PM	#1
jugadro that's right! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Topsham, ME, USA Posts: 101	67-72 Trucks with CAPs/TOPPERs Photos I'm looking to get a cap for the bed of my truck, but curious as to how different styles will look. Please post pix of your trucks with caps on 'em. 1967-1972, any style! Sleek, newer caps... older, boxy caps... WHATEVER! Thanks so much! __________________ 70-K20-4X4

02-24-2009, 05:59 PM	#2
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: 67-72 Trucks with CAPs/TOPPERs Photos i think they look AWFUL lol but that sjust me lol dad loves his on his toyota __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

02-24-2009, 05:59 PM	#3
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: 67-72 Trucks with CAPs/TOPPERs Photos We call 'em camper shells down here! I don't have truck with one, but I do have half a truck with one! Attached Images __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

02-24-2009, 06:11 PM	#4
jugadro that's right! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Topsham, ME, USA Posts: 101	Re: 67-72 Trucks with CAPs/TOPPERs Photos Haha! Thanks 67_C-30. I see you're a Member of the 1-Ton Club... You should start a Half-Truck Club! LOL! __________________ 70-K20-4X4

02-24-2009, 06:42 PM	#5
69halfton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: King City, Ontario, Canada Posts: 974	Re: 67-72 Trucks with CAPs/TOPPERs Photos i think they look awful IMO a soft tonnau cover looks nice though.. __________________ - Jason If you can turn, Youre not going fast enough. Favorite caption: first car to 200 mph in the 1/4 mile, no parachute, drum brakes all the way around.. ..back when men were men.

02-24-2009, 07:16 PM	#6
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: 67-72 Trucks with CAPs/TOPPERs Photos here's you a nice one ! __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

02-24-2009, 07:28 PM	#7
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: 67-72 Trucks with CAPs/TOPPERs Photos It is a matter of taste...they look beautiful when your are camping and it starts to rain...LOL! Attached Images __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

02-24-2009, 08:14 PM	#8
68_Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Claremore OK Posts: 52	Re: 67-72 Trucks with CAPs/TOPPERs Photos Here is mine a couple years ago. I have since sold the topper. Attached Images __________________ 68' SWB 355 CID since 1987 89' S15 4WD 4.3 08' VTX 1300R 08' Chevrolet HHR (Wife's ride) "That man right there is the best sprint car driver in the whole ---damned country!" 1974- Indianapolis- AJ Foyt pointing out Jan Opperman in the garage.

02-24-2009, 08:40 PM	#9
jrdv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: new mexico Posts: 948	Re: 67-72 Trucks with CAPs/TOPPERs Photos Here is my 69 GMC. It has had a topper all its life and the inside of the bed is in excellent shape. I took the top off for a little while, but decided I wanted the bed to stay in great shape--plus it is nice for town trips since I can lock stuff up! Attached Images __________________ 1972 3/4T 4x4 Chevrolet (383) 1971 c-10 SWB (400 sb) 1972 4x4 Blazer 1969 SWB 4x4 GMC Projects: 1972 stepside 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280132 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285952 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553672 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522704 Last edited by jrdv; 02-24-2009 at 08:42 PM.

02-25-2009, 06:27 PM	#10
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02-25-2009, 07:01 PM	#11
jugadro that's right! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Topsham, ME, USA Posts: 101	Re: 67-72 Trucks with CAPs/TOPPERs Photos Hey jrdv - that looks pretty sweet. I like the modern cap on the older truck. What brand is that? __________________ 70-K20-4X4

02-25-2009, 09:41 PM	#12
badpeanut Not a bad nut after all.. Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ND Posts: 1,759	Re: 67-72 Trucks with CAPs/TOPPERs Photos Here is a '69 3/4-ton I considered buying last spring: Attached Images __________________ '05 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 '72 GMC LWB 4x2 driver '72 Chevy LWB 4x4 plow truck '71 Blazer 4x4 driver '70 GMC LWB trailer

02-25-2009, 10:22 PM	#13
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,000	Re: 67-72 Trucks with CAPs/TOPPERs Photos Yeah yeah I know...its a grandpa canopy...Well Im a grandpa and I like it =). I seldom have it on though because Im always putting stuff in there thats too big and it gets in the way. Attached Images __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

02-25-2009, 11:20 PM	#14
1-PU70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 1,036	Re: 67-72 Trucks with CAPs/TOPPERs Photos Heres mine Attached Images __________________ 1970 CST/10 402,700R4,3:73 posi,AC,PS,PB,TLT,PW,Buckets with heaters

02-26-2009, 01:47 AM	#15
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: 67-72 Trucks with CAPs/TOPPERs Photos For me, I think the white shell just looks "right" on my truck. As for the last one, I didn't like it very much, so I took it off. Attached Images __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck



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02-26-2009, 01:11 PM	#16
green724x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: MI Posts: 214	Re: 67-72 Trucks with CAPs/TOPPERs Photos The has since been removed. Changed the image of the truck forever. Attached Images

03-02-2009, 05:38 PM	#18
jugadro that's right! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Topsham, ME, USA Posts: 101	Re: 67-72 Trucks with CAPs/TOPPERs Photos green724x4 - You got one sweet ride - even with the "grandpa cap" - LOL! nightmare - That setup looks mighty nice - what brand of cap is that? El Jay - The 3rd pic is great... reminds me of something you'd see up here in Maine! __________________ 70-K20-4X4

03-02-2009, 10:10 PM	#19
70gmcjimmy GMCDAC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 837	Re: 67-72 Trucks with CAPs/TOPPERs Photos Sure is nothing wrong with wanting/needing a topper on your truck. I used this one for many years until the aluminum was corroding away. It served as a camper, tool stowage, cargo protection, and shelter from the elements. This is a pic from 1980. Later---DAC Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC K5 Jimmy Custom 4X4 Mom's driver from 1971 to 2001!! Under rebuild! 1972 GMC C2500 Pickup owned since 1979 Needs a rest and refurbish! 1955 GMC 100 2nd design driven almost daily! Rest In Peace Mom. "Dolly" 7/15/23 - 5/18/09 GMC driver for 30 years!

03-02-2009, 11:29 PM	#20
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,922	Re: 67-72 Trucks with CAPs/TOPPERs Photos here's my old beater Attached Images __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

03-02-2009, 11:42 PM	#21
haysonj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Santa Maria, Ca. Posts: 1,423	Re: 67-72 Trucks with CAPs/TOPPERs Photos Don't laugh it keeps me dry Attached Images __________________ 69 Chevy 4x4 383 Power Last edited by haysonj; 03-02-2009 at 11:43 PM.

03-03-2009, 12:56 AM	#22
COc10cst50th Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: coloradical springs Posts: 29	Re: 67-72 Trucks with CAPs/TOPPERs Photos here is my vintage topper, it is in need of restoration. i actually like the diamond X tin and sandpaper-tin combo __________________ 1968 C-10 CST LWB 50th anny work in progress. Coloradical Lowlife

03-03-2009, 01:50 AM	#23
67CHIP72 STOLEN Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,022	Re: 67-72 Trucks with CAPs/TOPPERs Photos When I bought mine the PO's daughter had the vintage shell her Dad ran repainted. It was on saw horses behind their barn. I drove the truck home without it, but I regret it now. I just did not have anywhere to store it as I was not going to run it. I told her to sell it. Oddly enough I still have the key for it on my ring. She said keep it. __________________ In Search Of

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