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**DeadheadNM** · 08-14-2014, 03:17 PM

Thought I'd try here first before purchasing new. I'm after a tonneau cover for the 8' LWB on my 72 GMC that installs with a frame and requires no drilling. Need this to protect the wood bed. Looking for a complete set-up. Thanks, Pete

**special-K** · 08-15-2014, 05:59 AM

if you don't find one used,Jim Carter in Independence,MO used to offer the frame-type in colors so you could get a white one. Hopefully still does,or maybe by now others do,too. I still have the Parchment made-to-fit tonneau cover from my old camper truck I installed for the same reason. It would be on my '72 K2500 except it has those cargo hooks in the way. That truck will look fantastic with a white cover

**TBONE1964** · 08-15-2014, 09:51 AM

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Pete, did you find a vendor that has these new? What was the price? I am interested if the price is fair. I have not found a local Michigan vendor that can help.

I agree with Tim, your truck will look very nice with a white/parchment tonneau cover

Good luck with your search,
Tom

**DeadheadNM** · 08-15-2014, 10:36 AM

Thanks for the tip Tim - I'll follow-up on that. Agree, a white/parchment cover would look good on the green/white truck.

Tom - Extang makes a snap-type cover with a frame (no drilling) in the USA (Michigan in fact!), which costs ~$255 shipped ( http://www.summitracing.com/parts/exg-2315 ). Model #2315 specify 6' vs. 8' bed.

**TBONE1964** · 08-15-2014, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Thanks for the tip Tim - I'll follow-up on that. Agree, a white/parchment cover would look good on the green/white truck.

Tom - Extang makes a snap-type cover with a frame (no drilling) in the USA (Michigan in fact!), which costs ~$255 shipped ( http://www.summitracing.com/parts/exg-2315 ). Model #2315 specify 6' vs. 8' bed.

Thank you Pete, I will look into that.

Have a good weekend,
Tom

**DeadheadNM** · 08-15-2014, 04:43 PM

To follow-up: Jim Carter no longer carries tonneau covers and Extang no longer offers colors other than black. Maybe down the road a local upholstery guy could make a parchment cover for me.

**special-K** · 08-16-2014, 07:14 AM

That's what I had figured on before I saw Carter "offered" them in colors and started using those. I used to have the old school ones made before frame-type came out. I am sure it would be easier for a trim shop to make one off an existing frame.

parkinglot · 08-16-2014, 09:37 AM

Ebay has exteng for 254.00 free shippin 8'. Also a "make offer" they didnt even respond to my $200 offer..

outlaw 3454 · 08-16-2014, 10:30 PM

any of you guys remember the 'oem' ones back in the day?
they had the plastic 'stand', the cover had a metal rod all the way around and it went over the plastic stands, i put a bunch of them on, they were really nice.
sure would like to find one of those!!

08-14-2014, 03:17 PM	#1
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,481	WTB: Tonneau cover snap type for LWB Thought I'd try here first before purchasing new. I'm after a tonneau cover for the 8' LWB on my 72 GMC that installs with a frame and requires no drilling. Need this to protect the wood bed. Looking for a complete set-up. Thanks, Pete __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

08-15-2014, 09:51 AM	#3
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: WTB: Tonneau cover snap type for LWB Subscribed: Pete, did you find a vendor that has these new? What was the price? I am interested if the price is fair. I have not found a local Michigan vendor that can help. I agree with Tim, your truck will look very nice with a white/parchment tonneau cover Good luck with your search, Tom __________________ Contact me on all of your gauge cluster needs. I specialize in restoration, repair and parts sales for 67-72 Chevy and GMC trucks. email me at tbonegarris@yahoo.com I am also a dealer for Counterpart for gauge cluster parts only. Also see my facebook page, CG&C

08-15-2014, 10:36 AM	#4
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,481	Re: WTB: Tonneau cover snap type for LWB Thanks for the tip Tim - I'll follow-up on that. Agree, a white/parchment cover would look good on the green/white truck. Tom - Extang makes a snap-type cover with a frame (no drilling) in the USA (Michigan in fact!), which costs ~$255 shipped ( http://www.summitracing.com/parts/exg-2315 ). Model #2315 specify 6' vs. 8' bed. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

08-15-2014, 04:43 PM	#6
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,481	Re: WTB: Tonneau cover snap type for LWB To follow-up: Jim Carter no longer carries tonneau covers and Extang no longer offers colors other than black. Maybe down the road a local upholstery guy could make a parchment cover for me. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

08-16-2014, 07:14 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: WTB: Tonneau cover snap type for LWB That's what I had figured on before I saw Carter "offered" them in colors and started using those. I used to have the old school ones made before frame-type came out. I am sure it would be easier for a trim shop to make one off an existing frame. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-15-2014, 05:59 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: WTB: Tonneau cover snap type for LWB if you don't find one used,Jim Carter in Independence,MO used to offer the frame-type in colors so you could get a white one. Hopefully still does,or maybe by now others do,too. I still have the Parchment made-to-fit tonneau cover from my old camper truck I installed for the same reason. It would be on my '72 K2500 except it has those cargo hooks in the way. That truck will look fantastic with a white cover __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-16-2014, 09:37 AM	#8
parkinglot Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: pittsburgh, pa Posts: 54	Re: WTB: Tonneau cover snap type for LWB Ebay has exteng for 254.00 free shippin 8'. Also a "make offer" they didnt even respond to my $200 offer.. __________________ 72 C-10 long bed 350 3OF 07 classic Z-71 xcab L-33

08-16-2014, 10:30 PM	#9
outlaw 3454 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: brandenburg ky Posts: 96	Re: WTB: Tonneau cover snap type for LWB any of you guys remember the 'oem' ones back in the day? they had the plastic 'stand', the cover had a metal rod all the way around and it went over the plastic stands, i put a bunch of them on, they were really nice. sure would like to find one of those!!

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