Tonneau Cover for 60-66???

[TR65]

Hey Guys,

I am trying to find a good tonneau for our trucks. I want one for two reasons.
1. Protect my bed wood from sun and rain during daily driving.
2. Improve gas mileage (Tonneau is supposed to give you around 10% improvement due to reduced drag).

I want a soft, no drill, flush mount, tilt up, removable. There are lots of great tonneaus out there that fit the bill but not a one for our trucks that I can find. Does anyone know what the problem is with our trucks? Is it just that there aren't enough of them to make it worth while or some technical problem?

I know I can get a Gaylords hard shell, but they are heavy and expensive.

Does anyone have a good solution for our trucks?

Thanks for any input,

TR

[62 short step]

This is the one im going to get for my truck one day. Its not a flush mount though.

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cbe/full.aspx?Page=47

[protrash64]

Sounds like you'll be making one. I searched before buying a used Gaylords. I agree about the expense and weight, but they give you a 1/4'' of lowering for free.

[TR65]

Thanks 62,

That hinged one would be close enough if it comes down to it. Do you know who makes that one? I am a little leery of LMC (and Brothers and the others) because they will slip you some Chinese junk in half a heart beat. I would like to buy from the manufacturer.

TR

[62 short step]

Originally Posted by TR65

Thanks 62,

That hinged one would be close enough if it comes down to it. Do you know who makes that one? I am a little leery of LMC (and Brothers and the others) because they will slip you some Chinese junk in half a heart beat. I would like to buy from the manufacturer.

TR

I dont have a clue who makes it. I guess a phone call could solve that. Might call tomorrow if i remember.

[Clyde65]

There is one here in Texas, I am looking for the name, he has flush mount hard covers.


http://www.checkerpro.com/

[TR65]

protrash64 Re: Tonneau Cover for 60-66???

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Sounds like you'll be making one. I searched before buying a used Gaylords. I agree about the expense and weight, but they give you a 1/4'' of lowering for free.

Pro, How do like the Gaylords? (besides the free lowering)

Clyde65 Re: Tonneau Cover for 60-66???

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There is one here in Texas, I am looking for the name, he has flush mount hard covers.


http://www.checkerpro.com/

Thanks Clyde. That looks like a possible, requires drilling though.

[BR3W CITY]

Originally Posted by Clyde65

There is one here in Texas, I am looking for the name, he has flush mount hard covers.


http://www.checkerpro.com/

I had a tonneau from them back when I had my s10, but I don't think I would do it again.
1. Took a REALLY long time to get it made and sent
2. Upon arrival, it appears you could make one for about $140 in materials, all it is is aluminum window channel, which makes a frame for a layered board of fiberglass. The latches they use are rubber-type toggles, which you can get from a hardware or boat store.
3. Made noisy going down the road, never shut tightly enough. I had to use some foam window sealer around the edge of my box so it wouldn't clatter around.

[onebad65c10]

I have a cover on my 65 Short wide. I purchased it from LMC about 4 years ago. The manufacture is Tonneau Masters. I have had no problems out of it. It mounts on top of the bed no drilling, it clamps on. Its a snap and roll cover. I like this cover since I can not open my tailgate from the outside. The only thing that has happened since it has been installed on my truck was we had a lot of snow last Feburary and it slid off my garage onto the cover. It bent the bows. Once cleared off Just took the bows and rebent them back to shape.

Just my $0.02

[protrash64]

Here's a pic I found.....good view of it installed.

[chevyguys]

This company is awesome. I have used them many times over the years. Everything is made to order and Super high quality. You can also order the tonneau in canvas (which I prefer)

http://www.craftecinc.com/

[markeb01]

I had a Gaylord cover on my stepside for about 10 years. For long trips it provided the biggest trunk I’ve owned. For short trips it secured the load and allowed carrying lumber and plywood during the winter without getting the material wet. I waxed it once every couple of years, and after 10 years it still looks nearly new. After retiring I wanted to start hauling stuff and taking loads to the dumps and the cover became inconvenient so I pulled it. I would recommend them for quality and fit if a hard cover is what is desired.

[mookandairin]

Originally Posted by markeb01

I had a Gaylord cover on my stepside for about 10 years. For long trips it provided the biggest trunk I’ve owned. For short trips it secured the load and allowed carrying lumber and plywood during the winter without getting the material wet. I waxed it once every couple of years, and after 10 years it still looks nearly new. After retiring I wanted to start hauling stuff and taking loads to the dumps and the cover became inconvenient so I pulled it. I would recommend them for quality and fit if a hard cover is what is desired.
When looking for one on the used market (my money is getting short after building my chassis) what size fits the best or from what kind of truck do I look for when searching? My bed measured 80 1/8 X 58 1/4 (lip edge to lip edge) I see a ton of covers out there but have no clue what other trucks had our bed size for searching. You have an idea what I need to be looking for?
Thanks, Soda

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[The Rocknrod]

mookandairin - 1956 to 66 stepside is the same bed size and maybe up to 72? Maybe even latter.
If you go to the GM Heritage website you can download info on various years as well, dimensions ect are in the info packs. https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-...tion-kits.html