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protrash64 · 11-23-2008, 12:33 AM

Nothing too exciting but a fun day of work to take care of something Ive wanted to get done for awhile. I picked up this tonneau cover over 2 years ago and havent installed it until today. The guy I got it from had restored a 66 and added this to it; took it a car show and someone offered him a bunch of $$$$$ for the truck and he sold it. The buyer didnt want the cover so he removed it. Gaylords are expensive covers and this had a beautiful red paint that I had to get rid of before installing.

Im tired from wrestling this thing around today; very heavy! Degreased it and sanded it down w/ some 400. Squirted it with some grey primer and threw it on. I'll put the struts on tomorrow.

Really nice not to have this in the way anymore!!

kyle4381 · 11-23-2008, 01:06 AM

Nice job wrestling it on there. The paint looks much nicer now

mnky30 · 11-23-2008, 01:12 AM

i like that it looks clean. been looking for one for my ride.

**scotts62** · 11-23-2008, 01:18 AM

I like that, looks good!

Dinos63 · 11-23-2008, 01:35 AM

dude thats looks sic,they are a pain to install

nice job jeff

joe231 · 11-23-2008, 01:40 AM

that looks BADASS!
nice work Jeff!

19GMC63 · 11-23-2008, 01:44 AM

sweeeet. nice work.
Love your truck.

protrash64 · 11-23-2008, 09:31 AM

Thanx guys.....I'm really happy with it; my back isnt!!! I am really surprised how clean the truck looks with it installed.

OK, everyone get off the computer and go work on something

!

502tripower · 11-23-2008, 12:24 PM

Damn, that looks good...very clean...

MEANlowGREEN · 11-23-2008, 01:43 PM

I plan on installing one on my truck as well. I've been looking at Checker Product's covers as they are flush mount. Your looks great and doesn't appear to add to the height of the bed much at all. The Checker covers don't cover the bed rails at all though which means the stake pocket holes will need to be filled but I always do that anyhow. I like yours though, Gaylord's are probably the best money can buy. Great job and a great find!

YOLO · 11-23-2008, 01:46 PM

very nice look. I like the tailgate too. That big back window looks sweet! Make sure you bring that truck my our Peoria Firefighter's Charities in January. You can get the flyer from my website or in the Southwest forum.

**Corts60** · 11-23-2008, 04:51 PM

I dig it!

TimE · 11-24-2008, 07:28 PM

Looks good on there.

Slmd92DIME · 11-24-2008, 07:33 PM

I like it a lot. Nice upgrade

kizer · 11-24-2008, 07:43 PM

Got those struts on yet? I'd like to see how/where they mount and the hinge.

If you don't mind that is.

protrash64 · 11-24-2008, 07:51 PM

Thanx for all the compliments; Ive stopped and looked at every time I walk by outside as it really surprised me how much it nicer it looks. Of course I never had a bed floor or was planning on running one.

I got lazy and was sore after wrestling around w/ that thing on Saturday. I did not put in the struts yet. Previous owner said they go 47 1/2" back to the mount. Just a triangle piece of metal.

Kizer.....there is really no hinge to speak of; sort of 'tab A goes in slot B' type thing on the front edge of the bed. You mount a little 'L' bracket and the cover has the horizontal tab that slides in. You lift the cover way up and the tab slides in. Its angled up so the cover cant be pulled off unless raised back up again. I will update this when I get them in.

kizer · 11-24-2008, 08:02 PM

Oh so the little tabs keep the top from being removed and I'm sure the weight factors in some too.

I'm not a super fan of covers, but honestly I have one on the back of my Jeep and its way cool for keeping things safe and dry. Thats why I'm kinda drawn to this.

protrash64 · 11-24-2008, 08:08 PM

I hear ya kizer...Ive got a 20gallon fuel cell and an optima battery. Its nice to have them buttoned down under there. Its also gonna hide some future upgrades which are top secret.

protrash64 · 11-24-2008, 10:37 PM

Ok.....this is due to kizer's request. I went outside and braved mid-60's temps to install my struts on the tonneau cover.

First pic is drivers side and second is the 'hinge' assembly I was describing earlier.

kizer · 11-25-2008, 01:03 AM

Mid 60's huh. Man I hope you didn't freeze out there. hahah, as well hey aren't you glad your finally done installing them.

Thanks for the photos. Now I just have finish my truck and put a cover on it some day.

502tripower · 11-25-2008, 08:15 AM

Wholly Cow...I think I spied some top secret stuff under there....

looks great.

**ChiefRocka** · 11-25-2008, 09:45 AM

That cover finishes your truck off nicely.

Dude, that is an awesome primer job bro..........

They are not light...I had to deal with one before on an F-150....not fun.

*LILRED66* · 11-25-2008, 09:50 AM

Nice addition and good documentation of your progress.

kizer · 11-25-2008, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 502tripower

Wholly Cow...I think I spied some top secret stuff under there....

looks great.

Yeah the new sound system.

protrash64 · 11-25-2008, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kizer

Yeah the new sound system.

You guys kill me.......

....that box is covering my battery

.

11-23-2008, 12:33 AM	#1
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Protrash hatch Nothing too exciting but a fun day of work to take care of something Ive wanted to get done for awhile. I picked up this tonneau cover over 2 years ago and havent installed it until today. The guy I got it from had restored a 66 and added this to it; took it a car show and someone offered him a bunch of $$$$$ for the truck and he sold it. The buyer didnt want the cover so he removed it. Gaylords are expensive covers and this had a beautiful red paint that I had to get rid of before installing. Im tired from wrestling this thing around today; very heavy! Degreased it and sanded it down w/ some 400. Squirted it with some grey primer and threw it on. I'll put the struts on tomorrow. Really nice not to have this in the way anymore!! Attached Images __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

11-23-2008, 01:06 AM	#2
kyle4381 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 416	Re: Protrash hatch Nice job wrestling it on there. The paint looks much nicer now

11-23-2008, 01:12 AM	#3
mnky30 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: santa rosa california Posts: 226	Re: Protrash hatch i like that it looks clean. been looking for one for my ride. __________________ vinnie 1960 chevy c10 frame with a 1966 cab 2002 dodge intrepid r/t 2004 chevy 2500 4 door short bed

11-23-2008, 01:18 AM	#4
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Protrash hatch I like that, looks good! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62 Last edited by scotts62; 11-23-2008 at 01:19 AM. Reason: finger keyboard malfuction...

11-23-2008, 01:35 AM	#5
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Protrash hatch dude thats looks sic,they are a pain to install nice job jeff __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

11-23-2008, 01:40 AM	#6
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Protrash hatch that looks BADASS! nice work Jeff! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

11-23-2008, 01:44 AM	#7
19GMC63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,510	Re: Protrash hatch sweeeet. nice work. Love your truck.

11-23-2008, 09:31 AM	#8
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Protrash hatch Thanx guys.....I'm really happy with it; my back isnt!!! I am really surprised how clean the truck looks with it installed. OK, everyone get off the computer and go work on something! __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

11-23-2008, 12:24 PM	#9
502tripower Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Satsop, WA Posts: 606	Re: Protrash hatch Damn, that looks good...very clean... __________________ 1963' Chev Custom Cab 502, 67' 435hp 3X2 intake, 9" 4:30 Posi 1961 Impala SS 348/350 4-speed 3:70 Posi 1961 Bel-Air Bubble Top 283 Turboglide soon to have a 348 3X2 4-speed 1950 17' Fairliner twin cockpit barrel stern 312 Y block 1X1 intake Borg Warner 1:1 gear 1957 Fleetform 14' twin cockpit barrel stern 1969 BP-125 Merc 1949 Transitier 3-wheel forklift Crosley 4-Banger 98' FXD 2002 2500HD

11-23-2008, 01:43 PM	#10
MEANlowGREEN Registered Asphalt Offender Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Asheboro, NC Posts: 166	Re: Protrash hatch I plan on installing one on my truck as well. I've been looking at Checker Product's covers as they are flush mount. Your looks great and doesn't appear to add to the height of the bed much at all. The Checker covers don't cover the bed rails at all though which means the stake pocket holes will need to be filled but I always do that anyhow. I like yours though, Gaylord's are probably the best money can buy. Great job and a great find! __________________ It's not too low unless the tires won't reach the ground anymore! 1963 C10 Short Fleetside Bed Big Back Glass 1974 C10 Short Stepside Bed 1982 S10 Shortbed 350 EFI V8 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...hp?albumid=140 http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/MEANlowGREEN http://www.motortopia.com/garage/cars/MEANlowGREEN http://www.myspace.com/jcsmeed

11-23-2008, 01:46 PM	#11
YOLO Custom Truck Lover! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 440	Re: Protrash hatch very nice look. I like the tailgate too. That big back window looks sweet! Make sure you bring that truck my our Peoria Firefighter's Charities in January. You can get the flyer from my website or in the Southwest forum. __________________ Squarebody guy

11-23-2008, 04:51 PM	#12
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Protrash hatch I dig it! __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

11-24-2008, 07:28 PM	#13
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: Protrash hatch Looks good on there.

11-24-2008, 07:33 PM	#14
Slmd92DIME Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 481	Re: Protrash hatch I like it a lot. Nice upgrade __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269019 Petitioning No Regrets MD/WV

11-24-2008, 07:43 PM	#15
kizer Its Deja Vu time again Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA Posts: 815	Re: Protrash hatch Got those struts on yet? I'd like to see how/where they mount and the hinge. If you don't mind that is. __________________ Its not pretty but its mine to figure out. The build / The Photos / Build Diary



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11-24-2008, 07:51 PM	#16
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Protrash hatch Thanx for all the compliments; Ive stopped and looked at every time I walk by outside as it really surprised me how much it nicer it looks. Of course I never had a bed floor or was planning on running one. I got lazy and was sore after wrestling around w/ that thing on Saturday. I did not put in the struts yet. Previous owner said they go 47 1/2" back to the mount. Just a triangle piece of metal. Kizer.....there is really no hinge to speak of; sort of 'tab A goes in slot B' type thing on the front edge of the bed. You mount a little 'L' bracket and the cover has the horizontal tab that slides in. You lift the cover way up and the tab slides in. Its angled up so the cover cant be pulled off unless raised back up again. I will update this when I get them in. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

11-24-2008, 08:02 PM	#17
kizer Its Deja Vu time again Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA Posts: 815	Re: Protrash hatch Oh so the little tabs keep the top from being removed and I'm sure the weight factors in some too. I'm not a super fan of covers, but honestly I have one on the back of my Jeep and its way cool for keeping things safe and dry. Thats why I'm kinda drawn to this. __________________ Its not pretty but its mine to figure out. The build / The Photos / Build Diary

11-24-2008, 08:08 PM	#18
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Protrash hatch I hear ya kizer...Ive got a 20gallon fuel cell and an optima battery. Its nice to have them buttoned down under there. Its also gonna hide some future upgrades which are top secret. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

11-24-2008, 10:37 PM	#19
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Protrash hatch Ok.....this is due to kizer's request. I went outside and braved mid-60's temps to install my struts on the tonneau cover. First pic is drivers side and second is the 'hinge' assembly I was describing earlier. Attached Images __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

11-25-2008, 01:03 AM	#20
kizer Its Deja Vu time again Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA Posts: 815	Re: Protrash hatch Mid 60's huh. Man I hope you didn't freeze out there. hahah, as well hey aren't you glad your finally done installing them. Thanks for the photos. Now I just have finish my truck and put a cover on it some day. __________________ Its not pretty but its mine to figure out. The build / The Photos / Build Diary

11-25-2008, 08:15 AM	#21
502tripower Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Satsop, WA Posts: 606	Re: Protrash hatch Wholly Cow...I think I spied some top secret stuff under there.... looks great. __________________ 1963' Chev Custom Cab 502, 67' 435hp 3X2 intake, 9" 4:30 Posi 1961 Impala SS 348/350 4-speed 3:70 Posi 1961 Bel-Air Bubble Top 283 Turboglide soon to have a 348 3X2 4-speed 1950 17' Fairliner twin cockpit barrel stern 312 Y block 1X1 intake Borg Warner 1:1 gear 1957 Fleetform 14' twin cockpit barrel stern 1969 BP-125 Merc 1949 Transitier 3-wheel forklift Crosley 4-Banger 98' FXD 2002 2500HD

11-25-2008, 09:45 AM	#22
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Protrash hatch That cover finishes your truck off nicely. Dude, that is an awesome primer job bro.......... They are not light...I had to deal with one before on an F-150....not fun. __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

11-25-2008, 09:50 AM	#23
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Protrash hatch Nice addition and good documentation of your progress.

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