Tonneau Cover that fits on our trucks? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

qu1cks1lver56 · 12-13-2009, 11:18 PM

After a little searching on stylin trucks, it looks like the style of tonneau cover that I wanted is too expensive and not offered for an 8ft bed. So I think I want to get something like a snap on cover, but I don't want to deal with snaps. Something like the Lund Peal N Seal is what I want to get, but I don't see one offered for an 80's Chevrolet truck. I'm also looking for one where the frame covers the bed rails and top of the tailgate, since my bed rails have some holes that didn't get fixed in paint and the top of my tailgate is a little messed up.

Anyone got any suggestions?

BLE 'BURBAN · 12-13-2009, 11:50 PM

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flamingbig10 · 12-14-2009, 01:03 AM

how about one of these
http://www.summitracing.com/search/D.../?Ns=Price|Asc
and this
http://www.summitracing.com/search/D.../?Ns=Price|Asc

qu1cks1lver56 · 12-14-2009, 01:46 AM

one of those will probably work fine. thanks

flamingbig10 · 12-14-2009, 01:53 AM

no problem

qu1cks1lver56 · 12-14-2009, 02:11 AM

is that whats on your truck? if so how do you like it? keeps the elements out decently?

BIG10 · 12-14-2009, 02:56 AM

I know you said you didn't want a snap on, but I love mine. I think it looks original to the truck. I don't haul anything in this truck, so I don't remove it, but it was a "snap" to install (pun intended). I picked it up for $40 on Craigslist including hardware. I can remove it and reinstall it in about then minutes. Wish I had a better pic. . .

flamingbig10 · 12-14-2009, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by qu1cks1lver56

is that whats on your truck? if so how do you like it? keeps the elements out decently?

I like, it does OK on keeping weather just a little water comes in

*78 Chevyrado* · 12-14-2009, 04:59 AM

A guy I knew had one that looked identical to the cover with the snaps except instead of snaps it kind of sealed shut like a zip-lock bag. He replaced the one with snaps with the zip-lock one and it was great. comes right off and on and a minute or so. I don't know what brand it was though.

Tony_SS · 12-14-2009, 11:36 AM

http://www.checkerpro.com/index.html

These guys bought out a company that made cheap, vinyl covers for our trucks, but discontinued them!

We need to put the pressure on these guys to make them again.

I had one for my old silverado and they were VERY nice for the price.. hinged too.

I plan on trying to make one myself from these pics and what I can remember about it.

benoit454 · 12-14-2009, 12:11 PM

there was one listed on ebay for 73-87 chevy trucks for $75 a day or so ago, might still be up.

Tony_SS · 12-14-2009, 12:21 PM

remember any of the description or can you find it again? I'm looking now..

Tony_SS · 12-14-2009, 12:29 PM

This is almost exactly like the one I had... I'm going to try this one out.. will let everyone know how it works.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEVY...item4a910658f8

benoit454 · 12-14-2009, 12:51 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/EXTEN...Q5fAccessories

JohnC · 12-14-2009, 02:08 PM

I have the Lund peel and seal cover on my 03, and I love it. I was like you I didn't really want the snaps, but needed a soft cover that was easy to remove when I needed to pull our gooseneck trailer. I'm pretty sure I got mine from Summit.

qu1cks1lver56 · 12-14-2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG10

I know you said you didn't want a snap on, but I love mine. I think it looks original to the truck. I don't haul anything in this truck, so I don't remove it, but it was a "snap" to install (pun intended). I picked it up for $40 on Craigslist including hardware. I can remove it and reinstall it in about then minutes. Wish I had a better pic. . .

that looks great on that truck. thats exactly what i want except no snaps.
you said you dont ever remove it, so it's fine for you, but i know me and i'll be removing mine left and right and i dont want snaps to deal with, ive had bad luck with snaps on other stuff in the past.

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Originally Posted by 78 Chevyrado

A guy I knew had one that looked identical to the cover with the snaps except instead of snaps it kind of sealed shut like a zip-lock bag. He replaced the one with snaps with the zip-lock one and it was great. comes right off and on and a minute or so. I don't know what brand it was though.

thats exactly what i want.

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Originally Posted by JohnC

I have the Lund peel and seal cover on my 03, and I love it. I was like you I didn't really want the snaps, but needed a soft cover that was easy to remove when I needed to pull our gooseneck trailer. I'm pretty sure I got mine from Summit.

you have the one i want. they look like they work really nice, and there's no snaps to mess with.

JohnC · 12-14-2009, 06:16 PM

Yeah it's really nice. The only problem I have with it is there are some plastic clips at the ends of each bow, and they keep breaking off so it won't keep the bows tight enough. Other than that it's nice.

staggerd86c-10 · 12-14-2009, 05:10 PM

anyone have pics of one installed on our style truck?

flamingbig10 · 12-14-2009, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by staggerd86c-10

anyone have pics of one installed on our style truck?

staggerd86c-10 · 12-15-2009, 10:53 AM

that looks good, i would like to see one with the covers that fit inside of the bedrails. i never thought something as easy as picking a bed cover would be such and task. I guess since i had the body shop take the stake holes out that i wouldnt want them to be covered.

staggerd86c-10 · 12-15-2009, 10:54 AM

btw flamin, what top is that? do you have any other pics of it closed? it looks really good.

JohnC · 12-15-2009, 10:57 AM

I know what you mean by such an easy task being so difficult.

I was the same way on the one on my 03.

Aaron yours looks good on there.

flamingbig10 · 12-15-2009, 10:58 AM

its a lebra ultra lift, I'll get some better pics later, and thanks

3r!c84 · 12-15-2009, 04:15 PM

can yo see mine?

qu1cks1lver56 · 12-15-2009, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84

can yo see mine?

Yep! Which one is that?

12-13-2009, 11:18 PM	#1
qu1cks1lver56 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Milton, FL Posts: 733	Tonneau Cover that fits on our trucks? After a little searching on stylin trucks, it looks like the style of tonneau cover that I wanted is too expensive and not offered for an 8ft bed. So I think I want to get something like a snap on cover, but I don't want to deal with snaps. Something like the Lund Peal N Seal is what I want to get, but I don't see one offered for an 80's Chevrolet truck. I'm also looking for one where the frame covers the bed rails and top of the tailgate, since my bed rails have some holes that didn't get fixed in paint and the top of my tailgate is a little messed up. Anyone got any suggestions?

12-13-2009, 11:50 PM	#2
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: Tonneau Cover that fits on our trucks? check out gaylords here. gaylords application guide __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

12-14-2009, 01:03 AM	#3
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Tonneau Cover that fits on our trucks? how about one of these http://www.summitracing.com/search/D.../?Ns=Price\|Asc and this http://www.summitracing.com/search/D.../?Ns=Price\|Asc __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

12-14-2009, 01:46 AM	#4
qu1cks1lver56 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Milton, FL Posts: 733	Re: Tonneau Cover that fits on our trucks? one of those will probably work fine. thanks

12-14-2009, 01:53 AM	#5
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Tonneau Cover that fits on our trucks? no problem __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

12-14-2009, 02:11 AM	#6
qu1cks1lver56 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Milton, FL Posts: 733	Re: Tonneau Cover that fits on our trucks? is that whats on your truck? if so how do you like it? keeps the elements out decently?

12-14-2009, 02:56 AM	#7
BIG10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 314	Re: Tonneau Cover that fits on our trucks? I know you said you didn't want a snap on, but I love mine. I think it looks original to the truck. I don't haul anything in this truck, so I don't remove it, but it was a "snap" to install (pun intended). I picked it up for $40 on Craigslist including hardware. I can remove it and reinstall it in about then minutes. Wish I had a better pic. . . Attached Images __________________ Jay 1978 Big 10 Silverado, 355 + 700R4 + 3.42 + factory tach + A/C + dual tanks + working cruise control = awesome highway cruiser.

12-14-2009, 04:59 AM	#9
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Tonneau Cover that fits on our trucks? A guy I knew had one that looked identical to the cover with the snaps except instead of snaps it kind of sealed shut like a zip-lock bag. He replaced the one with snaps with the zip-lock one and it was great. comes right off and on and a minute or so. I don't know what brand it was though.

12-14-2009, 11:36 AM	#10
Tony_SS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 643	Re: Tonneau Cover that fits on our trucks? http://www.checkerpro.com/index.html These guys bought out a company that made cheap, vinyl covers for our trucks, but discontinued them! We need to put the pressure on these guys to make them again. I had one for my old silverado and they were VERY nice for the price.. hinged too. I plan on trying to make one myself from these pics and what I can remember about it. Attached Images

12-14-2009, 12:11 PM	#11
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: Tonneau Cover that fits on our trucks? there was one listed on ebay for 73-87 chevy trucks for $75 a day or so ago, might still be up. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

12-14-2009, 12:21 PM	#12
Tony_SS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 643	Re: Tonneau Cover that fits on our trucks? remember any of the description or can you find it again? I'm looking now..

12-14-2009, 12:29 PM	#13
Tony_SS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 643	Re: Tonneau Cover that fits on our trucks? This is almost exactly like the one I had... I'm going to try this one out.. will let everyone know how it works. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEVY...item4a910658f8 Last edited by Tony_SS; 12-14-2009 at 12:29 PM.

12-14-2009, 12:51 PM	#14
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: Tonneau Cover that fits on our trucks? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/EXTEN...Q5fAccessories __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

12-14-2009, 02:08 PM	#15
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Tonneau Cover that fits on our trucks? I have the Lund peel and seal cover on my 03, and I love it. I was like you I didn't really want the snaps, but needed a soft cover that was easy to remove when I needed to pull our gooseneck trailer. I'm pretty sure I got mine from Summit.

12-14-2009, 06:16 PM	#17
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Tonneau Cover that fits on our trucks? Yeah it's really nice. The only problem I have with it is there are some plastic clips at the ends of each bow, and they keep breaking off so it won't keep the bows tight enough. Other than that it's nice.



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12-14-2009, 05:10 PM	#18
staggerd86c-10 Squarebody Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 713	Re: Tonneau Cover that fits on our trucks? anyone have pics of one installed on our style truck?

12-15-2009, 10:53 AM	#20
staggerd86c-10 Squarebody Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 713	Re: Tonneau Cover that fits on our trucks? that looks good, i would like to see one with the covers that fit inside of the bedrails. i never thought something as easy as picking a bed cover would be such and task. I guess since i had the body shop take the stake holes out that i wouldnt want them to be covered.

12-15-2009, 10:54 AM	#21
staggerd86c-10 Squarebody Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 713	Re: Tonneau Cover that fits on our trucks? btw flamin, what top is that? do you have any other pics of it closed? it looks really good.

12-15-2009, 10:57 AM	#22
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Tonneau Cover that fits on our trucks? I know what you mean by such an easy task being so difficult. I was the same way on the one on my 03. Aaron yours looks good on there.

12-15-2009, 10:58 AM	#23
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Tonneau Cover that fits on our trucks? its a lebra ultra lift, I'll get some better pics later, and thanks __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

12-15-2009, 04:15 PM	#24
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