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kevv · 11-22-2009, 07:48 PM

does anyone know where to get a bed cover for a 71 chevy shortbed stepside not a fiberglass one

haysonj · 11-22-2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by kevv

does anyone know where to get a bed cover for a 71 chevy shortbed stepside not a fiberglass one

Pace Edwards but they aren't cheap

wzuke · 11-22-2009, 11:13 PM

Extang - Blackmax 1-800-877-2588. Call this number they are the manufacturer. - they will tell you where to get one locally and the SRP. I bought mine retail for less than $150. They have long bed and short bed. The retailer may tell you they are not available- tell them to call the factory. Aluminum frame - no holes to drill. Soft cover snaps to frame.

big_al_71 · 11-22-2009, 11:31 PM

here is a pict of mine $272.00 shipped to my door...no drilling and it is great...I can get you the info if interested...

CWS · 11-22-2009, 11:50 PM

Big Al, Who makes your cover? Which model is it?

Craig

Sport/Truck · 11-22-2009, 11:54 PM

Big Al it appears to sit even with the bed rails? Is it fiber glass or vinyl?
Thanks,
s/t

big_al_71 · 11-22-2009, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by CWS

Big Al, Who makes your cover? Which model is it?

Craig

Hey Craig
The company is Craftec....
here is a link
http://www.craftecinc.com/Products_I...php?SKU=251198

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Originally Posted by Sport/Truck

Big Al it appears to sit even with the bed rails? Is it fiber glass or vinyl?
Thanks,
s/t

It is vinyl and it does fit even with the bedsides it is the reason why I jumped on it..It looks terrific,,another member posted it and the same day I ordered mine....

Sport/Truck · 11-22-2009, 11:59 PM

Thanks for the info!
s/t

unclewatts · 11-23-2009, 02:26 AM

Hey guys, the man said he had a stepside. Fleetside tonneau covers are plentiful. It's harder to find a stepside cover especially for a longbed like mine. I'm not saying that the places suggested above can't help but I had to have mine custom made at an upholstery shop locally. Fiberglass or any hard covers are virtually non-existent for steppers.(At least longbeds)

**special-K** · 11-23-2009, 06:09 AM

I think those companies make Stepside "tonneau" covers.You cam always do the traditional thing and have an upholstery shop make you one.But,the store-bought ones are nice with the clamp-on frame.

haysonj · 11-23-2009, 09:02 AM

Here is the link to another thread on covers there's a step side in it with the Pace Edwards on it. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291387

burke117 · 11-23-2009, 10:10 AM

the bedsides (not fenders) are the same as 73-87 trucks. I have found them on ebay, through autozone,etc. hopefully this helps. would love to see photos. i have a 68 SWB stepside

67chevemall · 11-23-2009, 12:10 PM

The problem is the bed top rail is backwards with the steppers.
You have to drill with some kinds of covers which is a no go in my book.

There is a place in kansas or kentucky that custom make them.
Wish I could remember the name......
Gaylords is the way to go if you have the coin

lts70 · 11-23-2009, 12:23 PM

big_al_71 that is a nice looking cover. How does it work around the area that steps in the bed rail right at the tailgate? Do you have any closeup shots of the transition from tonneu cover to bed rail? Thanks.

big_al_71 · 11-23-2009, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by lts70

big_al_71 that is a nice looking cover. How does it work around the area that steps in the bed rail right at the tailgate? Do you have any closeup shots of the transition from tonneu cover to bed rail? Thanks.

I dont have closeup picts, the cover goes up against the tailgate but it is not water tight there is a small gap in between only at the tailgate. I could take picts tonight if you need me to. The bedcover has an aluminum frame that goes all the way around and it meets agaisnt the inside of the bed rails.

lts70 · 11-23-2009, 01:54 PM

Thanks big_al, If you have time more pictures would be great. Is it possible to pull back the vinyl portion from the frame to access the front of the bed fairly easy? I have a low profile tool box I need to get into from time to time. The tonneau cover I have now hinges like yours but it also unsnaps around the perimeter, that way I can still get to my tool box without taking the frame off. I will attach a pic.

lts70 · 12-10-2009, 04:24 PM

bump

big_al_71 · 12-10-2009, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by lts70

Thanks big_al, If you have time more pictures would be great. Is it possible to pull back the vinyl portion from the frame to access the front of the bed fairly easy? I have a low profile tool box I need to get into from time to time. The tonneau cover I have now hinges like yours but it also unsnaps around the perimeter, that way I can still get to my tool box without taking the frame off. I will attach a pic.

Sorry dont mean to hijack the thread....
No the one in my truck does not open up in the front......You can lift it and reach of the side but thats about it. sorry I had not suscribed to this thread.

11-22-2009, 07:48 PM	#1
kevv Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daly city calif Posts: 3	tonnual cover does anyone know where to get a bed cover for a 71 chevy shortbed stepside not a fiberglass one

11-22-2009, 11:13 PM	#3
wzuke Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Marion, IL Posts: 112	Re: tonnual cover Extang - Blackmax 1-800-877-2588. Call this number they are the manufacturer. - they will tell you where to get one locally and the SRP. I bought mine retail for less than $150. They have long bed and short bed. The retailer may tell you they are not available- tell them to call the factory. Aluminum frame - no holes to drill. Soft cover snaps to frame.

11-22-2009, 11:31 PM	#4
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: tonnual cover here is a pict of mine $272.00 shipped to my door...no drilling and it is great...I can get you the info if interested... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

11-22-2009, 11:50 PM	#5
CWS Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cary NC Posts: 25	Re: tonnual cover Big Al, Who makes your cover? Which model is it? Craig

11-22-2009, 11:54 PM	#6
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: tonnual cover Big Al it appears to sit even with the bed rails? Is it fiber glass or vinyl? Thanks, s/t __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe.

11-22-2009, 11:59 PM	#8
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: tonnual cover Thanks for the info! s/t __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe.

11-23-2009, 02:26 AM	#9
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: tonnual cover Hey guys, the man said he had a stepside. Fleetside tonneau covers are plentiful. It's harder to find a stepside cover especially for a longbed like mine. I'm not saying that the places suggested above can't help but I had to have mine custom made at an upholstery shop locally. Fiberglass or any hard covers are virtually non-existent for steppers.(At least longbeds) __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner) Last edited by unclewatts; 11-23-2009 at 02:27 AM.

11-23-2009, 06:09 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: tonnual cover I think those companies make Stepside "tonneau" covers.You cam always do the traditional thing and have an upholstery shop make you one.But,the store-bought ones are nice with the clamp-on frame. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-23-2009, 09:02 AM	#11
haysonj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Santa Maria, Ca. Posts: 1,423	Re: tonnual cover Here is the link to another thread on covers there's a step side in it with the Pace Edwards on it. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291387 __________________ 69 Chevy 4x4 383 Power

11-23-2009, 10:10 AM	#12
burke117 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: magna, utah Posts: 108	Re: tonnual cover the bedsides (not fenders) are the same as 73-87 trucks. I have found them on ebay, through autozone,etc. hopefully this helps. would love to see photos. i have a 68 SWB stepside

11-23-2009, 12:10 PM	#13
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: tonnual cover The problem is the bed top rail is backwards with the steppers. You have to drill with some kinds of covers which is a no go in my book. There is a place in kansas or kentucky that custom make them. Wish I could remember the name...... Gaylords is the way to go if you have the coin __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

11-23-2009, 12:23 PM	#14
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,038	Re: tonnual cover big_al_71 that is a nice looking cover. How does it work around the area that steps in the bed rail right at the tailgate? Do you have any closeup shots of the transition from tonneu cover to bed rail? Thanks. __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

11-23-2009, 01:54 PM	#16
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,038	Re: tonnual cover Thanks big_al, If you have time more pictures would be great. Is it possible to pull back the vinyl portion from the frame to access the front of the bed fairly easy? I have a low profile tool box I need to get into from time to time. The tonneau cover I have now hinges like yours but it also unsnaps around the perimeter, that way I can still get to my tool box without taking the frame off. I will attach a pic. Attached Images __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

12-10-2009, 04:24 PM	#17
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,038	Re: tonnual cover bump __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.



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