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taylordise · 10-29-2010, 11:28 AM

I'm thinking about getting one of these for my truck. Anyone else on here have any pictures of these installed? Also, do you recommend any other companies?

Thanks!

**Clyde65** · 10-29-2010, 11:35 AM

Those are the best, price reflect that too. My dad has one on his long bed. here is a pic.

*stich626* · 10-29-2010, 11:49 AM

I had one on my 97 f150 very nice..

taylordise · 10-29-2010, 11:55 AM

This is not a picture of my truck, but it is the kind that I want. Where it sits inside the bed for a clean look.

**john** · 10-29-2010, 02:29 PM

i Dont think the new ones have the bead on the edge.

*stich626* · 10-30-2010, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by taylordise

This is not a picture of my truck, but it is the kind that I want. Where it sits inside the bed for a clean look.

those tend to leak.. and don't lock the tailgate, the over rail/gate ones,
no one can get in your bed without unlocking the cover..

JRBECK64 · 10-29-2010, 05:12 PM

holy crap those are expensive.

JRBECK64

**Clyde65** · 10-29-2010, 05:37 PM

Yes they are! I think my dad paid like $14-1600 for his, way too much for me.

One thing I would like is to find one from another truck that fits well so I can find one of those on CL for reasonable.

taylor,

Those are made here in Texas, I have been told they look and are real cheap, Checker makes them, but IDK

John, what is your's?

69sixpackbee · 10-29-2010, 05:53 PM

Bill in Torrance has one on his truck... Billy, you out there???

haysonj · 10-29-2010, 06:19 PM

Here's one from Pace Edwards, its aluminum and retracts into the box in front. You can get them either manual or electric.

Wideopenracing15 · 10-30-2010, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by haysonj

Here's one from Pace Edwards, its aluminum and retracts into the box in front. You can get them either manual or electric.

How much was this and where did you get it?

**john** · 10-29-2010, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

Yes they are! I think my dad paid like $14-1600 for his, way too much for me.

One thing I would like is to find one from another truck that fits well so I can find one of those on CL for reasonable.

taylor,

Those are made here in Texas, I have been told they look and are real cheap, Checker makes them, but IDK

John, what is your's?

Sounds like the price has gone up. mine is a gaylord I think it was $695. in 2000.

69sixpackbee · 10-29-2010, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JRBECK64

holy crap those are expensive.

JRBECK64

Especially when you can usually find a good, used cap (camper shell) for half that

*stich626* · 10-30-2010, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by JRBECK64

holy crap those are expensive.

JRBECK64

ya, if you get the top of the line hinge system..
now before you say it's expensive..
price out other ,lesser covers then go have it painted..
gayloard are painted to match your paint code..(if a standard paint code, not a candy/custom paint)
a leer cover for my 97 f150 was cheaper to buy, then you have it painted..
so the gayload was a better deal in the end..
go price a paint job on a fiber cover..

if I can find a bed cap with no windows in the sides I'll go with that..

**Stocker** · 10-30-2010, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by stich626

price out other ,lesser covers then go have it painted..
gayloard are painted to match your paint code..(if a standard paint code, not a candy/custom paint)
a leer cover for my 97 f150 was cheaper to buy, then you have it painted..

Maybe things have changed... we looked at hard tonneaus for our Tacoma five years ago. Local dealers had A.R.E. and Leer, and both came color-matched to any standard paint code.

*stich626* · 10-30-2010, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Stocker

Maybe things have changed... we looked at hard tonneaus for our Tacoma five years ago. Local dealers had A.R.E. and Leer, and both came color-matched to any standard paint code.

they never did, the dealer has it painted at a local bodyshop..
and makes it part ofthe price..

the gaylord is, and warranty'd
the local bodyshop. well.
I've known some to scotch bright and add adhesive promoter to the can, and paint it.

**Stocker** · 10-30-2010, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by stich626

they never did, the dealer has it painted at a local bodyshop..
and makes it part ofthe price..

If you say so.... I was told it was a factory-applied finish with a factory warranty. At any rate, it's a first-rate paint job and aside from a couple tiny rock chips, still looks as good as it did five years ago when we bought it.

flashed · 10-29-2010, 10:27 PM

I put a Gaylord cover on my 72 El Camino and love it .But yes it was expensive and worth every penny.

*Shane* · 10-30-2010, 10:38 AM

anyone got a pic of a Gaylord on a stepside bed?

Lee H · 10-30-2010, 10:45 AM

I've been looking at these also. Some sites don't go back far enough on the year. Does anyone know what years/sizes to look for?

taylordise · 11-01-2010, 09:38 AM

Great, thanks for all the info guys. Gaylord no longer makes the one that fits inside the bed rails, but here is a company that i came across that makes one pretty close.

http://stslids.com/

jondancer · 09-12-2011, 10:35 PM

Any vendors on the board selling these?
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Lee H · 09-13-2011, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jondancer

Any vendors on the board selling these?
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Brothers carries them, not sure what brand there are.
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jondancer · 09-13-2011, 10:38 PM

Yeah I want the gaylords brand, iv seen them in person and they are very nice.
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Ackattack · 09-13-2011, 10:49 PM

I have one from checkmate

http://www.checkerpro.com/

10-29-2010, 11:28 AM	#1
taylordise Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nashville, tn Posts: 41	Gaylord Bed Covers I'm thinking about getting one of these for my truck. Anyone else on here have any pictures of these installed? Also, do you recommend any other companies? Thanks!

10-29-2010, 11:35 AM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,547	Re: Gaylord Bed Covers Those are the best, price reflect that too. My dad has one on his long bed. here is a pic. Attached Images __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

10-29-2010, 11:49 AM	#3
stich626 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: hingham ma Posts: 1,721	Re: Gaylord Bed Covers I had one on my 97 f150 very nice..

10-29-2010, 11:55 AM	#4
taylordise Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nashville, tn Posts: 41	Re: Gaylord Bed Covers This is not a picture of my truck, but it is the kind that I want. Where it sits inside the bed for a clean look. Attached Images

10-29-2010, 02:29 PM	#5
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Gaylord Bed Covers i Dont think the new ones have the bead on the edge. Attached Images __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

10-29-2010, 05:12 PM	#7
JRBECK64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cornelius Oregon Posts: 1,073	Re: Gaylord Bed Covers holy crap those are expensive. JRBECK64

10-29-2010, 05:37 PM	#8
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,547	Re: Gaylord Bed Covers Yes they are! I think my dad paid like $14-1600 for his, way too much for me. One thing I would like is to find one from another truck that fits well so I can find one of those on CL for reasonable. taylor, Those are made here in Texas, I have been told they look and are real cheap, Checker makes them, but IDK John, what is your's? __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!* Last edited by Clyde65; 10-29-2010 at 05:37 PM.

10-29-2010, 05:53 PM	#9
69sixpackbee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Sabinal, Texas Posts: 1,706	Re: Gaylord Bed Covers Bill in Torrance has one on his truck... Billy, you out there???

10-29-2010, 06:19 PM	#10
haysonj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Santa Maria, Ca. Posts: 1,423	Re: Gaylord Bed Covers Here's one from Pace Edwards, its aluminum and retracts into the box in front. You can get them either manual or electric. Attached Images __________________ 69 Chevy 4x4 383 Power

10-29-2010, 10:27 PM	#18
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Gaylord Bed Covers I put a Gaylord cover on my 72 El Camino and love it .But yes it was expensive and worth every penny.

10-30-2010, 10:38 AM	#19
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Gaylord Bed Covers anyone got a pic of a Gaylord on a stepside bed?

10-30-2010, 10:45 AM	#20
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,148	Re: Gaylord Bed Covers I've been looking at these also. Some sites don't go back far enough on the year. Does anyone know what years/sizes to look for? __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

11-01-2010, 09:38 AM	#21
taylordise Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nashville, tn Posts: 41	Re: Gaylord Bed Covers Great, thanks for all the info guys. Gaylord no longer makes the one that fits inside the bed rails, but here is a company that i came across that makes one pretty close. http://stslids.com/

09-12-2011, 10:35 PM	#22
jondancer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: central michigan Posts: 1,194	Re: Gaylord Bed Covers Any vendors on the board selling these? Posted via Mobile Device

09-13-2011, 10:38 PM	#24
jondancer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: central michigan Posts: 1,194	Re: Gaylord Bed Covers Yeah I want the gaylords brand, iv seen them in person and they are very nice. Posted via Mobile Device



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09-13-2011, 10:49 PM	#25
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: Gaylord Bed Covers I have one from checkmate http://www.checkerpro.com/ __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

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