Need recomendations/PICs -- Bed cover - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

phlegm · 05-03-2005, 11:51 PM

Had some Job changes @ work that are making me nervous. Needless to say a building out back to clear room in the Garage for Ol Duke is not in the cards. So the new Idea for keeping the bed rust free is a Tonneau cover. I see two in LMC, are they worth the money? Any Recomendations out there? and of course anyone with Ideas and Pics puts me in the bonus.

Thanks again guys

chevyfarmer · 05-04-2005, 10:26 AM

I made a cover for my short box 69. I think i had 60$ into it, but quite a bit of labor. I will tell you real quick how I did it. I had some c - channel lightweight steel laying around so i welded a frame that was 1/2" smaller than the inside of the box lip and used flat head carriage bolts to secure 1/2" marine plywood to the c - channel frame. Finally covered it with tonneau cover material from a upholstery shop using some adhesive. Sounds kind of simple but it did require some labor. By far the coolest part about it is you can stand on it, put lawn chairs on it, etc. However, it is a 2 person job to remove.

NPilot1975 · 05-04-2005, 01:49 PM

I have a checkmate and really liked the fit. Once I received it, it only took about 20 min to have it mounted.

www.checkerpro.com

**john** · 05-04-2005, 02:12 PM

This is a gaylord. Keeps bed dry. They also have them now with hidden seal. John

http://www.gaylordslids.com/

Peregrine · 05-04-2005, 02:16 PM

Is that the X2000? That lid looks AWESOME. How much did it cost, the site doesn't have prices.

shifty · 05-04-2005, 02:18 PM

The lid type john shows is great. Kept someone from breaking into my truck and stealing all of my tools out of it (after the smashed my side window out and took everything else).

Honestly, that Gaylord lid looks a lot better than my SnugTop SnugLid. I'll never buy from those SnugTop bastards again. Their idea of "acceptable fiberglass ripples" is a joke.

I talked with them for several weeks trying to get reoslution after blowing $1300 on a screwless top and I just ended up selling it with the truck and taking a $1000 hit on it.

Here's an example, and I have two more if this isn't enough:

**john** · 05-04-2005, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peregrine

Is that the X2000? That lid looks AWESOME. How much did it cost, the site doesn't have prices.

You would have to call them for price. I bought mine 7 yrs ago and I think it was $695.00 then. John

joelboxt · 05-04-2005, 04:43 PM

shifty that picture almost looks like a swimming pool reflection.

haha

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-04-2005, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by joelboxt

shifty that picture almost looks like a swimming pool reflection.

haha

Lemield · 05-04-2005, 04:48 PM

I have Gaylord on my CST...I like it but it takes two people to remove it.

shifty · 05-04-2005, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joelboxt

shifty that picture almost looks like a swimming pool reflection.

haha

.... yeah, after the fat kid jumped in it!

Seriously, I will never buy from SnugTop again. I would always buy Gaylord first.

jhwkns · 05-04-2005, 10:02 PM

I made mine out of medex for about 40 bucks

kelsfine69 · 05-04-2005, 10:17 PM

What is medex?????

matthufham · 05-04-2005, 10:21 PM

is there any way to make your own flush cover with a hard top? i could use wod but i want a better quality and i have no fiberglass skill.

Peregrine · 05-04-2005, 10:24 PM

Does anyone have pictures of a checkmate instaleld on our trucks? Soft and hard one.

jhwkns · 05-04-2005, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelsfine69

What is medex?????

It's exterior grade MDF (medium density fiberboard)

useRc10 · 05-05-2005, 12:07 AM

i bought the one out of summit a few years ago but have never put it on...looks to be good quality though

NPilot1975 · 05-05-2005, 12:51 AM

Here is my Checkmate installed. They come in black or white. I got white because I plan to paint my truck orange.

Bill72BB · 05-05-2005, 12:58 AM

Another Gaylord ,

phlegm · 05-05-2005, 01:04 AM

Great advice and good looking PICs too. Funny another thread started on this same subject, but more on the soft tops the the Fglass. Any problems with the soft ones?

shifty · 05-05-2005, 02:04 AM

soft ones are not secure (can be cut open), doesn't do any good to lock them, they don't seal as thoroughly as the fiberglass does (fiberglass has a lip over the bed)....the soft ones use either velcro or brackets to attach and require ribs if you want to prevent water from beading up.

I looked at soft ones for a couple months before dropping the loot on a fiberglass unit. It's only a couple hundred more for a fiberglass one.

Oh - and you can't paint the soft ones. I think velcro is tacky and I think ribbed soft tops look dumb. I like the sleek streamlined look myself and fiberglass offers it.

lost wages · 05-05-2005, 02:11 AM

heres a checkmate cover

phlegm · 05-05-2005, 09:56 AM

That checkmate looks sharp and about 300 less then the Gaylord. how is it at sealing out water?

phlegm · 05-05-2005, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shifty

require ribs if you want to prevent water from beading up.

Thanks Shifty, and is that what I think it is in your Avitar?

Beading up where? on top of the cover or underneith, I am looking to keep the bed mostly dry For as low cost as possible. I know there will be some leakage, there is with my camper now.

NPilot1975 · 05-05-2005, 10:24 AM

phlegm-

I drove from WA to IN in Oct. Snow and rain most of the way. Everything in my bed stayed dry. It comes with enough of a seal to seal all but the front. I am sure you can get more of the seal material from them or a hardware store. In my opinion it seals great.

05-03-2005, 11:51 PM	#1
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	Need recomendations/PICs -- Bed cover Had some Job changes @ work that are making me nervous. Needless to say a building out back to clear room in the Garage for Ol Duke is not in the cards. So the new Idea for keeping the bed rust free is a Tonneau cover. I see two in LMC, are they worth the money? Any Recomendations out there? and of course anyone with Ideas and Pics puts me in the bonus. Thanks again guys __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

05-04-2005, 10:26 AM	#2
chevyfarmer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Owosso, Mi Posts: 242	I made a cover for my short box 69. I think i had 60$ into it, but quite a bit of labor. I will tell you real quick how I did it. I had some c - channel lightweight steel laying around so i welded a frame that was 1/2" smaller than the inside of the box lip and used flat head carriage bolts to secure 1/2" marine plywood to the c - channel frame. Finally covered it with tonneau cover material from a upholstery shop using some adhesive. Sounds kind of simple but it did require some labor. By far the coolest part about it is you can stand on it, put lawn chairs on it, etc. However, it is a 2 person job to remove. __________________ 67 short wide 355ci 3 on tree 69 short wide 250ci 3 on tree 68 long wide 283 3 on tree 72 2wd Blazer project 454 5 speed

05-04-2005, 01:49 PM	#3
NPilot1975 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Plymouth, MA Posts: 891	I have a checkmate and really liked the fit. Once I received it, it only took about 20 min to have it mounted. www.checkerpro.com __________________ 1972 Blazer body...need to get a thread started for the rest of the story

05-04-2005, 02:12 PM	#4
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	This is a gaylord. Keeps bed dry. They also have them now with hidden seal. John http://www.gaylordslids.com/ Attached Images __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/ Last edited by john; 05-04-2005 at 02:29 PM.

05-04-2005, 02:16 PM	#5
Peregrine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 329	Is that the X2000? That lid looks AWESOME. How much did it cost, the site doesn't have prices. __________________ Brian 72 C10 longbed 350/th400 Let the world change you and you will change the world. Last edited by Peregrine; 05-04-2005 at 02:17 PM.

05-04-2005, 02:18 PM	#6
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	The lid type john shows is great. Kept someone from breaking into my truck and stealing all of my tools out of it (after the smashed my side window out and took everything else). Honestly, that Gaylord lid looks a lot better than my SnugTop SnugLid. I'll never buy from those SnugTop bastards again. Their idea of "acceptable fiberglass ripples" is a joke. I talked with them for several weeks trying to get reoslution after blowing $1300 on a screwless top and I just ended up selling it with the truck and taking a $1000 hit on it. Here's an example, and I have two more if this isn't enough: __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM. Last edited by shifty; 05-04-2005 at 02:19 PM.

05-04-2005, 04:43 PM	#8
joelboxt 71 Cheyenne SWB Fleetside Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Posts: 403	shifty that picture almost looks like a swimming pool reflection. haha __________________

05-04-2005, 04:48 PM	#10
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	I have Gaylord on my CST...I like it but it takes two people to remove it. Attached Images __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

05-04-2005, 10:02 PM	#12
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	I made mine out of medex for about 40 bucks Attached Images __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

05-04-2005, 10:17 PM	#13
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	What is medex?????

05-04-2005, 10:21 PM	#14
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	is there any way to make your own flush cover with a hard top? i could use wod but i want a better quality and i have no fiberglass skill. Last edited by matthufham; 05-04-2005 at 10:21 PM.

05-04-2005, 10:24 PM	#15
Peregrine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 329	Does anyone have pictures of a checkmate instaleld on our trucks? Soft and hard one. __________________ Brian 72 C10 longbed 350/th400 Let the world change you and you will change the world.

05-05-2005, 12:07 AM	#17
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	i bought the one out of summit a few years ago but have never put it on...looks to be good quality though __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

05-05-2005, 12:51 AM	#18
NPilot1975 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Plymouth, MA Posts: 891	Here is my Checkmate installed. They come in black or white. I got white because I plan to paint my truck orange. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Blazer body...need to get a thread started for the rest of the story

05-05-2005, 12:58 AM	#19
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,979	Another Gaylord , Attached Images __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,



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05-05-2005, 01:04 AM	#20
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	Great advice and good looking PICs too. Funny another thread started on this same subject, but more on the soft tops the the Fglass. Any problems with the soft ones? __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

05-05-2005, 02:04 AM	#21
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	soft ones are not secure (can be cut open), doesn't do any good to lock them, they don't seal as thoroughly as the fiberglass does (fiberglass has a lip over the bed)....the soft ones use either velcro or brackets to attach and require ribs if you want to prevent water from beading up. I looked at soft ones for a couple months before dropping the loot on a fiberglass unit. It's only a couple hundred more for a fiberglass one. Oh - and you can't paint the soft ones. I think velcro is tacky and I think ribbed soft tops look dumb. I like the sleek streamlined look myself and fiberglass offers it. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

05-05-2005, 02:11 AM	#22
lost wages Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: jefferson city, mo Posts: 1,364	heres a checkmate cover Attached Images

05-05-2005, 09:56 AM	#23
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	That checkmate looks sharp and about 300 less then the Gaylord. how is it at sealing out water? __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

05-05-2005, 10:24 AM	#25
NPilot1975 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Plymouth, MA Posts: 891	phlegm- I drove from WA to IN in Oct. Snow and rain most of the way. Everything in my bed stayed dry. It comes with enough of a seal to seal all but the front. I am sure you can get more of the seal material from them or a hardware store. In my opinion it seals great. __________________ 1972 Blazer body...need to get a thread started for the rest of the story

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