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CaliDude76 · 09-07-2010, 07:46 PM

Hey All, thinking of going the bed cover route on my square...

can anybody who has them post pix up for me, so i can get a good idea of the different styles and colors...

dont know if i wanna do the fiberglass, or that leather-type soft stuff look..

Thanks in Advance!!

- Cali

gchemist · 09-07-2010, 07:54 PM

I have a soft cover on my truck.

http://www.youtube.com/user/silverad...16/6OOydDwbH84

Acrophobia · 09-07-2010, 08:11 PM

Check these out. Checkerpro.com

engineco713 · 09-07-2010, 08:04 PM

SOFT TRI-FOLD.....I have one on my Dodge and love it. It's what I'm getting for mine once it get done. It folds and comes off in about 60 seconds.

knightowl73 · 09-07-2010, 08:06 PM

i was thinkin the same. i might try to make one sometime soon. i dont mind the vinyl, dont want the snaps. i think i can whip up somethin light, easy to take off, and flush fit.
i had a fiberglass one on my dodge truck, after 2 months tho i took it off and sold it, too much of a pain.

CaliDude76 · 09-07-2010, 08:11 PM

what made the fiberglass one such a pain?

knightowl73 · 09-08-2010, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by CaliDude76

what made the fiberglass one such a pain?

most of the time when i actually needed my bedspace i needed the cover off, was a PITA to get off and on by myself. it was fiberglass, but still heavy. never leaked or anything like that, but when i didnt need it was the prob. then seems soon as ive went 2wks without it, and get help puttin it back on, i needed to take it off. if you are not a "packrat or junk collector" like me it might not bother you. but what if you find a really nice big stainless bbq pit on your way home one day and you got that thing on it?
ive ran into too many situations like that so ive been doing without.

*78 Chevyrado* · 09-08-2010, 10:37 AM

My old boss had one of these on our work truck... sealed really well and came open for full bed access REALLY easy. It doesnt have snaps, It closes like a zip-loc bag. We fully opened and closed that lid 2 or 3 times a day and it was quick and easy. We called it was the zip-loc cover. If I ever buy one for my current truck, it will be one of these.

http://www.tonneaucoversworld.com/ex...1973-1987.aspx

Adams74Chevy · 09-08-2010, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 78 Chevyrado

My old boss had one of these on our work truck... sealed really well and came open for full bed access REALLY easy. It doesnt have snaps, It closes like a zip-loc bag. We fully opened and closed that lid 2 or 3 times a day and it was quick and easy. We called it was the zip-loc cover. If I ever buy one for my current truck, it will be one of these.

http://www.tonneaucoversworld.com/ex...1973-1987.aspx

My BIL had one on his dodge a few years back, he loved it in the summer and hated it in the winter. It would contract during the winter due to the cold and become a pain to open or close and during the summer it was much more pliable so it wasn't hard to deal with. Now he has a trifold and loves it on his new dodge.

piecesparts · 09-08-2010, 11:50 AM

I have a hard tonneau on my 84 GMC, so I can lock it when I travel, I have a soft cover on my 91 silverado for daily use, so that I can roll it up out of the way when I need to haul something home. I also put a soft tonneau on my son's truck so that he can use it when he is away from home and would not be able to take the hard cover off.

The hard covers are a little in the way if you have something big to haul, but I have gotten where I can pack that truck really well and fit a lot of stuff under the cover.

3r!c84 · 09-08-2010, 11:55 AM

mine

*78 Chevyrado* · 09-08-2010, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Adams74Chevy

My BIL had one on his dodge a few years back, he loved it in the summer and hated it in the winter. It would contract during the winter due to the cold and become a pain to open or close and during the summer it was much more pliable so it wasn't hard to deal with. Now he has a trifold and loves it on his new dodge.

I had forgotten all about that winter problem.... he had the same thing...

CaliDude76 · 09-08-2010, 01:22 PM

Right on!!!!

Thanks alot fellas!! They ALL look sweet... I'm like a kid in a toy store.. I want em all!!!

I'm leaning towards the hard-cover though.... maybe a tan one. was thinking painting it the same color of the truck, when i get it painted...... but i might go with a lighter tan to match maybe a tan pinstripe... to break it up...

09-07-2010, 07:46 PM	#1
CaliDude76 All About the BOWTIE Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Banos, California Posts: 436	Bed Covers... Hey All, thinking of going the bed cover route on my square... can anybody who has them post pix up for me, so i can get a good idea of the different styles and colors... dont know if i wanna do the fiberglass, or that leather-type soft stuff look.. Thanks in Advance!! - Cali __________________ CaliDude76 "... Being "SQUARE".. is where it's at...." Proverbs 15:30 .... "A Cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones..." Be exceedingly blessed today, my friends!...

09-07-2010, 07:54 PM	#2
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Bed Covers... I have a soft cover on my truck. http://www.youtube.com/user/silverad...16/6OOydDwbH84 __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

09-07-2010, 08:11 PM	#3
Acrophobia Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New Port Richey, Fl Posts: 92	Re: Bed Covers... Check these out. Checkerpro.com

09-07-2010, 08:04 PM	#4
engineco713 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Port Deposit, Md Posts: 97	Re: Bed Covers... SOFT TRI-FOLD.....I have one on my Dodge and love it. It's what I'm getting for mine once it get done. It folds and comes off in about 60 seconds. __________________ 1993 Chevy Suburban 4X4 (Off duty driver) 2012 Chevy Impala SSV (Work Vehicle) 2008 Harley Road King (Play toy)

09-07-2010, 08:06 PM	#5
knightowl73 TUKE-NoBullChit Customs owner Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: La Marque, Tx Posts: 640	Re: Bed Covers... i was thinkin the same. i might try to make one sometime soon. i dont mind the vinyl, dont want the snaps. i think i can whip up somethin light, easy to take off, and flush fit. i had a fiberglass one on my dodge truck, after 2 months tho i took it off and sold it, too much of a pain. __________________ OWNER @ NBC Customs...No Bull Chit....'92 GMC C2500 ECSB 350/TH400, '57 FORD SKYLINER (My dad's for now, but its really mine-you'll NEVER see a cooler car at 7 years old lol), '42 ford rat rod shop truck (new project), 91 CHRYSLER VOYER MINIVAN (shop van for now) http://www.facebook.com/#!/nbc.customs

09-07-2010, 08:11 PM	#6
CaliDude76 All About the BOWTIE Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Banos, California Posts: 436	Re: Bed Covers... what made the fiberglass one such a pain? __________________ CaliDude76 "... Being "SQUARE".. is where it's at...." Proverbs 15:30 .... "A Cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones..." Be exceedingly blessed today, my friends!... Last edited by CaliDude76; 09-07-2010 at 08:12 PM.

09-08-2010, 10:37 AM	#8
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Bed Covers... My old boss had one of these on our work truck... sealed really well and came open for full bed access REALLY easy. It doesnt have snaps, It closes like a zip-loc bag. We fully opened and closed that lid 2 or 3 times a day and it was quick and easy. We called it was the zip-loc cover. If I ever buy one for my current truck, it will be one of these. http://www.tonneaucoversworld.com/ex...1973-1987.aspx Last edited by 78 Chevyrado; 09-08-2010 at 10:38 AM.

09-08-2010, 11:50 AM	#10
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Bed Covers... I have a hard tonneau on my 84 GMC, so I can lock it when I travel, I have a soft cover on my 91 silverado for daily use, so that I can roll it up out of the way when I need to haul something home. I also put a soft tonneau on my son's truck so that he can use it when he is away from home and would not be able to take the hard cover off. The hard covers are a little in the way if you have something big to haul, but I have gotten where I can pack that truck really well and fit a lot of stuff under the cover. Attached Images __________________ Frank

09-08-2010, 11:55 AM	#11
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09-08-2010, 01:22 PM	#13
CaliDude76 All About the BOWTIE Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Banos, California Posts: 436	Re: Bed Covers... Right on!!!! Thanks alot fellas!! They ALL look sweet... I'm like a kid in a toy store.. I want em all!!! I'm leaning towards the hard-cover though.... maybe a tan one. was thinking painting it the same color of the truck, when i get it painted...... but i might go with a lighter tan to match maybe a tan pinstripe... to break it up... __________________ CaliDude76 "... Being "SQUARE".. is where it's at...." Proverbs 15:30 .... "A Cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones..." Be exceedingly blessed today, my friends!...



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