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76bonanza · 10-06-2005, 07:25 PM

Looking to get a bed cover thinking white to go with the top of my cab. Would like fiberglass not sure if the fabric one in white would look good or not.
Anyone have any pics or advice?

67chevemall · 10-06-2005, 10:58 PM

save for a Gaylords hardtop and that should last forever

Bill72BB · 10-07-2005, 01:30 AM

Gaylord painted to match the truck .

suville · 10-07-2005, 02:57 AM

Another option and my personal preferance is the checkmate flush fit. It will take some prep work to make it paintable (to my standards anyway) but they fit the lines of the truck better, I dont care for the big lip over the side of the bed. Aint it great difference of opinion causes races!

**basketcase** · 10-07-2005, 05:28 AM

I've been thinking about the Checkmate Flust Fit too for the same reason. I think Gaylord makes a flush fit for the stepside but it's a lot more $$. Anyone else have experience with Checkmate or Gaylord?

Tom

OLDROCK&ROLLER · 10-07-2005, 07:02 AM

Checkmate flush fit on mine. And before I get blasted they are not the "perfit"
cover there are some security issues,may leak if not installed properly and prep work for finished paint is required. Overall I think they are a good deal for the buck$ and could have new improvements since I got mine 5~6 years ago.

gator2511 · 10-07-2005, 11:22 AM

I went with gaylord. Its well made, strong and they will paint it to match your truck. I like the overlapping sides because dirt, twigs ect. will not fall down into cracks and rot. I have had it on for over a year now and never had a drop of water leak into it. (spilled a couple of beers though)

phlegm · 10-07-2005, 11:40 AM

If you are not going for a show truck, the tonneau master soft top is nice. I almost went with the hinged cover, but now that I have used mine a bunch of times, I love the snap in / snap out cover best. Biggest reason is if I want to haulsomething that takes the whole bed, I do not have to disassemble the frame, I roll the cover lay the supports in the bed or roll them up too and I am ready to go. Best Price on the web too.

http://4wheelonline.com/Products.asp...ProductID=8681

76bonanza · 10-07-2005, 11:55 AM

how much is the gaylords about and how hard to install. My truck is blue with white cab top thinking white cover would match best but not sure.

4x4Poet · 10-07-2005, 01:45 PM

I prefer the roll top covers. You get security with roll back for carrying items taller than the bed sides. Expensive, though.

gator2511 · 10-07-2005, 02:50 PM

I paid $1165 including shipping to Florida. It was painted to match my truck. The install is a snap with two people. Lots of dollars but I'm still glad I bought it. I think its worth the money.

10-06-2005, 07:25 PM	#1
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	bed cover Looking to get a bed cover thinking white to go with the top of my cab. Would like fiberglass not sure if the fabric one in white would look good or not. Anyone have any pics or advice? __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

10-07-2005, 01:30 AM	#3
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,980	Gaylord painted to match the truck . 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 ,

10-07-2005, 05:28 AM	#5
basketcase Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Edgerton OH USA Posts: 631	I've been thinking about the Checkmate Flust Fit too for the same reason. I think Gaylord makes a flush fit for the stepside but it's a lot more $$. Anyone else have experience with Checkmate or Gaylord? Tom __________________ '69 swb stepside in progress. '59 Corvette lifetime project

10-07-2005, 07:02 AM	#6
OLDROCK&ROLLER Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: WHITEVILLE N.C. Posts: 494	Checkmate flush fit on mine. And before I get blasted they are not the "perfit" cover there are some security issues,may leak if not installed properly and prep work for finished paint is required. Overall I think they are a good deal for the buck$ and could have new improvements since I got mine 5~6 years ago. Attached Images __________________ 72 CHEYENNE 10 SUPER 468/400/3.73

10-07-2005, 11:40 AM	#8
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	If you are not going for a show truck, the tonneau master soft top is nice. I almost went with the hinged cover, but now that I have used mine a bunch of times, I love the snap in / snap out cover best. Biggest reason is if I want to haulsomething that takes the whole bed, I do not have to disassemble the frame, I roll the cover lay the supports in the bed or roll them up too and I am ready to go. Best Price on the web too. http://4wheelonline.com/Products.asp...ProductID=8681 __________________ -- 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

10-06-2005, 10:58 PM	#2
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	save for a Gaylords hardtop and that should last forever

10-07-2005, 02:57 AM	#4
suville Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mtn. Home, Idaho Posts: 906	Another option and my personal preferance is the checkmate flush fit. It will take some prep work to make it paintable (to my standards anyway) but they fit the lines of the truck better, I dont care for the big lip over the side of the bed. Aint it great difference of opinion causes races!

10-07-2005, 11:22 AM	#7
gator2511 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: tampa florida Posts: 776	I went with gaylord. Its well made, strong and they will paint it to match your truck. I like the overlapping sides because dirt, twigs ect. will not fall down into cracks and rot. I have had it on for over a year now and never had a drop of water leak into it. (spilled a couple of beers though)

10-07-2005, 11:55 AM	#9
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	how much is the gaylords about and how hard to install. My truck is blue with white cab top thinking white cover would match best but not sure. __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

10-07-2005, 01:45 PM	#10
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	I prefer the roll top covers. You get security with roll back for carrying items taller than the bed sides. Expensive, though. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

10-07-2005, 02:50 PM	#11
gator2511 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: tampa florida Posts: 776	I paid $1165 including shipping to Florida. It was painted to match my truck. The install is a snap with two people. Lots of dollars but I'm still glad I bought it. I think its worth the money.



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