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fdbdw · 10-27-2018, 02:34 PM

Looking to buy a tonneau cover, 70 c-10 short bed.
Looking at the craftec hinged cover, only thing I don’t like about the Craftec is how the bow frame shows through the top. Also looking at the Extang revolution and the Tuxedo lopro QT.
Any opinions on these or others, pictures always help.
Priorities are fit, low profile looks, no drilling, cost is always a concern but not highest priority.

Thank you

**AussieinNC** · 10-27-2018, 06:56 PM

I would stay away from the Tuxedo model as it uses velcro to seal the cover to the frame...

As you are in Colorado the cold weather etc could be an issue...

I have used Extang products on both my trucks...one is a Revolution model, the other is the bowed style BlackMax model...you just have to keep the snaps lubed with a wipe of silicon spray every now and then.

lutronjim · 10-27-2018, 09:44 PM

Maybe I'm looking at wrong place but I can't find where either vendor has anything for 1970???

fdbdw · 10-27-2018, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by lutronjim

Maybe I'm looking at wrong place but I can't find where either vendor has anything for 1970???

I found them on Carid and Auto Anything

**Pro299** · 10-27-2018, 10:18 PM

I have had the Lopro QT for about a year. Fits good and can be adjusted to tighten it up if it's ever needed. I like that the cover can be rolled to the front if I ever need to use the bed for something that wenT fit under it. It's reasonably water tight. I get a little bit of water between the cover seal and the front of the bed if I'm driving in a heavy rain. Overall I like it.

**Already Gone** · 10-28-2018, 08:00 AM

https://www.extang.com/?gclid=CjwKCA...BoCVAMQAvD_BwE

Here is Extangs site. Surf through and you will see they make covers for long and short boxes 67-72's.

panhead59 · 10-28-2018, 08:38 AM

Went to extangs site. Could not find any that went back to 67-72. Closesr one went to 73. If they're there, i can't find them either.

**DA71Grande** · 10-28-2018, 08:50 AM

I also have the TruXedo Lo Pro on my 2016 and never had any problems with it and will be getting one for the c20

https://tonneaucoversworld.com/v/che...kup-1500/1971/

bigdog55 · 10-28-2018, 08:58 AM

I found one with the snaps on that site.

panhead59 · 10-28-2018, 09:33 AM

You're right
One with snaps is there!

fdbdw · 10-28-2018, 11:13 AM

https://www.carid.com/1970-chevy-ck-...onneau-covers/

Carid has multiple brands for 70-short bed

**Already Gone** · 10-28-2018, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by panhead59

Went to extangs site. Could not find any that went back to 67-72. Closesr one went to 73. If they're there, i can't find them either.

https://www.extang.com/search.html#!...%3DBLACK%20MAX

**Already Gone** · 10-28-2018, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

https://www.extang.com/search.html#!...%3DBLACK%20MAX

https://www.extang.com/search.html#!...q%3DREVOLUTION

fdbdw · 10-31-2018, 07:24 PM

I think I’m gonna go with the Extang Revolution. I haven’t purchased it yet, anyone have experience or pictures of it.

CRUSH2.0 · 10-31-2018, 08:51 PM

Dont me to steal the thread but what is a good one for a K1500? long bed?

DEAK71C10 · 10-31-2018, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by fdbdw

I think I’m gonna go with the Extang Revolution. I haven’t purchased it yet, anyone have experience or pictures of it.

The Revolution looks very good, and the one I'm thinking of getting. I won't be using it for purpose, but rather the best looking cover. I don't want snaps or velcro, and I want it flat. This one looks sharp.

https://www.extang.com/i-24870410-19...%7Cyear%3D1971

Brentwe · 10-31-2018, 09:37 PM

I use a truxedo on my ram, no problem with the velcro closures and like the roll up. Anybody come across one for a short box stepside, don't want to screw snaps to the bed.

fdbdw · 11-01-2018, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEAK71C10

The Revolution looks very good, and the one I'm thinking of getting. I won't be using it for purpose, but rather the best looking cover. I don't want snaps or velcro, and I want it flat. This one looks sharp.

https://www.extang.com/i-24870410-19...%7Cyear%3D1971

That’s where I’m coming from and the same reasons I’ve decided on the Extang

**Mryan** · 11-01-2018, 09:32 AM

I bought the Extang cover with the snaps and although it works ok I regret the snaps and likely will purchase another without in the future.

**AussieinNC** · 11-01-2018, 09:07 PM

I have the snap type Extang cover and have had some issues with the snaps...
I find if I spray the snap button where it snaps over the stud section with silicon spray once a month the stuck snap issue is greatly reduced.

If you rip a snap stud out of the cover, you can replace the snaps and sockets easily with supplies from car cover companies...or in my case, I buy off of Amazon....

The snaps are all standard 1/2" boat cover style and come in chrome or black finish.

10-27-2018, 02:34 PM	#1
fdbdw Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: colorado springs Posts: 479	Bed cover help Looking to buy a tonneau cover, 70 c-10 short bed. Looking at the craftec hinged cover, only thing I don’t like about the Craftec is how the bow frame shows through the top. Also looking at the Extang revolution and the Tuxedo lopro QT. Any opinions on these or others, pictures always help. Priorities are fit, low profile looks, no drilling, cost is always a concern but not highest priority. Thank you

10-27-2018, 06:56 PM	#2
AussieinNC Moderator Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 2,204	Re: Bed cover help I would stay away from the Tuxedo model as it uses velcro to seal the cover to the frame... As you are in Colorado the cold weather etc could be an issue... I have used Extang products on both my trucks...one is a Revolution model, the other is the bowed style BlackMax model...you just have to keep the snaps lubed with a wipe of silicon spray every now and then. __________________ Family and country before all others... 2006 Chevy Silverado (Daily Driver) 2012 Chevy Equinox

10-27-2018, 09:44 PM	#3
lutronjim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Dunwoody,Ga Posts: 443	Re: Bed cover help Maybe I'm looking at wrong place but I can't find where either vendor has anything for 1970???

10-27-2018, 10:18 PM	#5
Pro299 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 75	Re: Bed cover help I have had the Lopro QT for about a year. Fits good and can be adjusted to tighten it up if it's ever needed. I like that the cover can be rolled to the front if I ever need to use the bed for something that wenT fit under it. It's reasonably water tight. I get a little bit of water between the cover seal and the front of the bed if I'm driving in a heavy rain. Overall I like it.

10-28-2018, 08:00 AM	#6
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,139	Re: Bed cover help https://www.extang.com/?gclid=CjwKCA...BoCVAMQAvD_BwE Here is Extangs site. Surf through and you will see they make covers for long and short boxes 67-72's. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

10-28-2018, 08:38 AM	#7
panhead59 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vinton, Va. Posts: 493	Re: Bed cover help Went to extangs site. Could not find any that went back to 67-72. Closesr one went to 73. If they're there, i can't find them either. __________________ "You are not forgotten" USMC 75-79 (Aviation Ordnance Tech- F-4 Phantom) 1959 H-D Panhead. Owned since 1978. Currently with son in Lawton, OK. 1968 Chevy Custom SWB pick up. Fleetside. Lowered 4/6. Totally refurbished. 1966 Pontiac GTO. 4 speed. Saved original 389. Now has slightly built 455 engine. 355 rear gears. Very fun to drive !

10-28-2018, 08:50 AM	#8
DA71Grande Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Liberty Twp, Ohio Posts: 342	Re: Bed cover help I also have the TruXedo Lo Pro on my 2016 and never had any problems with it and will be getting one for the c20 https://tonneaucoversworld.com/v/che...kup-1500/1971/ __________________ Doug 71 Sierra Grande C25 16 Sierra 2500HD All Terrain 23 Chevy Tahoe Z71 https://paypal.me/digdug7131?locale.x=en_US

10-28-2018, 08:58 AM	#9
bigdog55 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: TX Posts: 122	Re: Bed cover help I found one with the snaps on that site. __________________ Brian

10-28-2018, 09:33 AM	#10
panhead59 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vinton, Va. Posts: 493	Re: Bed cover help You're right One with snaps is there! __________________ "You are not forgotten" USMC 75-79 (Aviation Ordnance Tech- F-4 Phantom) 1959 H-D Panhead. Owned since 1978. Currently with son in Lawton, OK. 1968 Chevy Custom SWB pick up. Fleetside. Lowered 4/6. Totally refurbished. 1966 Pontiac GTO. 4 speed. Saved original 389. Now has slightly built 455 engine. 355 rear gears. Very fun to drive !

10-28-2018, 11:13 AM	#11
fdbdw Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: colorado springs Posts: 479	Re: Bed cover help https://www.carid.com/1970-chevy-ck-...onneau-covers/ Carid has multiple brands for 70-short bed

10-31-2018, 07:24 PM	#14
fdbdw Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: colorado springs Posts: 479	Re: Bed cover help I think I’m gonna go with the Extang Revolution. I haven’t purchased it yet, anyone have experience or pictures of it.

10-31-2018, 08:51 PM	#15
CRUSH2.0 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Rochester Mi Posts: 93	Re: Bed cover help Dont me to steal the thread but what is a good one for a K1500? long bed?

10-31-2018, 09:37 PM	#17
Brentwe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Chetwynd, BC Posts: 58	Re: Bed cover help I use a truxedo on my ram, no problem with the velcro closures and like the roll up. Anybody come across one for a short box stepside, don't want to screw snaps to the bed. __________________ Brent W 66 short step 4 x 4

11-01-2018, 09:32 AM	#19
Mryan Active Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Madison WI Posts: 146	Re: Bed cover help I bought the Extang cover with the snaps and although it works ok I regret the snaps and likely will purchase another without in the future.

11-01-2018, 09:07 PM	#20
AussieinNC Moderator Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 2,204	Re: Bed cover help I have the snap type Extang cover and have had some issues with the snaps... I find if I spray the snap button where it snaps over the stud section with silicon spray once a month the stuck snap issue is greatly reduced. If you rip a snap stud out of the cover, you can replace the snaps and sockets easily with supplies from car cover companies...or in my case, I buy off of Amazon.... The snaps are all standard 1/2" boat cover style and come in chrome or black finish. __________________ Family and country before all others... 2006 Chevy Silverado (Daily Driver) 2012 Chevy Equinox



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