Suspension & hard tonneau cover for 58-59 fleetside? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Grape Ap(ach)e · 11-01-2009, 01:52 PM

Looking for a hard tonneau for my 59 Fleetside.

The only company I know of is Gaylords.

(1) Are there other companies that make them?

(2) Does Gaylords or anyone else make one so that you can lower the tailgage without opening the tonneau?

(3) Does anyone have experience with the flat out engineering front and rear kits for these trucks?
Curious if the 1 inch wider 88-96 front is better or worse here than the 84-87?

63 & 64 Bowties · 11-02-2009, 08:41 AM

Not sure if they're in your area, but:
http://www.leonardusa.com/browse.cfm/2,5.html

poncho_villa · 11-02-2009, 05:15 PM

Try this also; http://www.checkerpro.com/15.html
I've also been shopping for a hard tonneu cover, but haven't settled on anything. Let me know how you make out.

OrrieG · 11-02-2009, 08:08 PM

As long as we are looking, I would like a tri-fold type like the Lund but with a hard cover so it can't be cut and will hold snow. I'd like to be able to fold back the back third and put in my dog kennel.

Grape Ap(ach)e · 11-02-2009, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 63 & 64 Bowties

Not sure if they're in your area, but:
http://www.leonardusa.com/browse.cfm/2,5.html

Don't think the tailgate can fold down without raising that one, but thanks for the link.

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Originally Posted by poncho_villa

Try this also; http://www.checkerpro.com/15.html
I've also been shopping for a hard tonneu cover, but haven't settled on anything. Let me know how you make out.

Thanks Poncho, that was exactly what I was looking for!

Anyone else have any thoughts on the Flat Out Engineering kit?

poncho_villa · 11-05-2009, 06:29 PM

I just spoke with the people at Gaylords and they sent me some pics of one they recently did for a customer. Kinda pricey but sweet.

Grape Ap(ach)e · 11-05-2009, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by poncho_villa

I just spoke with the people at Gaylords and they sent me some pics of one they recently did for a customer. Kinda pricey but sweet.

What did they quote for that?

poncho_villa · 11-05-2009, 08:42 PM

$1800 plus shipping

Grape Ap(ach)e · 11-05-2009, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by poncho_villa

$1800 plus shipping

Tri5Nerd · 11-05-2009, 11:06 PM

How difficult would something like this be to make from steel tubes and fiberglass, I'm sure it would not cost $1800 if you have some glassing skills.

Tri5

blackdiesel · 11-06-2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Grape Ap(ach)e

^^^ made my day

Grape Ap(ach)e · 11-08-2009, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by blackdiesel

^^^ made my day

I might pay that for an whole truck, or even a bed, but not a lid!
I'm pretty sure I could find a boat shop to make one for cheaper than that.

Coronas56 · 11-08-2009, 02:07 PM

Grape I used Flat out front cross member, made my own for the rear.............check out my build.............

Grape Ap(ach)e · 11-08-2009, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Coronas56

Grape I used Flat out front cross member, made my own for the rear.............check out my build.............

I've been following it.

11-01-2009, 01:52 PM	#1
Grape Ap(ach)e Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30	Suspension & hard tonneau cover for 58-59 fleetside? Looking for a hard tonneau for my 59 Fleetside. The only company I know of is Gaylords. (1) Are there other companies that make them? (2) Does Gaylords or anyone else make one so that you can lower the tailgage without opening the tonneau? (3) Does anyone have experience with the flat out engineering front and rear kits for these trucks? Curious if the 1 inch wider 88-96 front is better or worse here than the 84-87?

11-02-2009, 08:41 AM	#2
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: Supspension & hard tonneau cover for 58-59 fleetside? Not sure if they're in your area, but: http://www.leonardusa.com/browse.cfm/2,5.html __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

11-02-2009, 05:15 PM	#3
poncho_villa Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: B.C. Posts: 457	Re: Supspension & hard tonneau cover for 58-59 fleetside? Try this also; http://www.checkerpro.com/15.html I've also been shopping for a hard tonneu cover, but haven't settled on anything. Let me know how you make out. __________________ 58 Apache short fleetside ona 64 chassis:

11-02-2009, 08:08 PM	#4
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Supspension & hard tonneau cover for 58-59 fleetside? As long as we are looking, I would like a tri-fold type like the Lund but with a hard cover so it can't be cut and will hold snow. I'd like to be able to fold back the back third and put in my dog kennel. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project Last edited by OrrieG; 11-02-2009 at 08:08 PM.

11-05-2009, 06:29 PM	#6
poncho_villa Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: B.C. Posts: 457	Re: Suspension & hard tonneau cover for 58-59 fleetside? I just spoke with the people at Gaylords and they sent me some pics of one they recently did for a customer. Kinda pricey but sweet. Attached Images __________________ 58 Apache short fleetside ona 64 chassis:

11-05-2009, 08:42 PM	#8
poncho_villa Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: B.C. Posts: 457	Re: Suspension & hard tonneau cover for 58-59 fleetside? $1800 plus shipping __________________ 58 Apache short fleetside ona 64 chassis:

11-05-2009, 11:06 PM	#10
Tri5Nerd Tripple Five Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 658	Re: Suspension & hard tonneau cover for 58-59 fleetside? How difficult would something like this be to make from steel tubes and fiberglass, I'm sure it would not cost $1800 if you have some glassing skills. Tri5

11-08-2009, 02:07 PM	#13
Coronas56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tropical Minnesota Posts: 282	Re: Suspension & hard tonneau cover for 58-59 fleetside? Grape I used Flat out front cross member, made my own for the rear.............check out my build............. __________________ Semper Fi!



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