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**Already Gone** · 10-27-2014, 12:07 PM

Does anyone have a Extang BlackMax Tonneau cover on their truck and if so can you ell me pros and cons of it and post some pics.

kcsa75 · 10-27-2014, 02:46 PM

I put one on my rig about a month ago. I've never had one before, so I can't really compare. But so far, I couldn't be happier.
As you've probably already figured out, there's not a lot of options for our trucks. I didn't want to spend a lot of money and this certainly fit the bill. It fits well and looks good IMO. Realtruck.com (and probably a few others) ran a special over Labor Day and I was able to save another $25 and get free shipping. All told, I think it was $228. It arrived in about three days.
I'm getting my truck ready for paint so it's probably like putting lipstick on a pig, but I decided to go ahead an install it rather than have it take up space in the garage. Directions were very straightforward and it took 30 minutes to install.

piecesparts · 10-27-2014, 04:33 PM

Extang has one issue that is evident on all of their covers, that are not a trifold design. The corner pieces will fatique and break. They are warranteed, (Which means FREE) so do not go into a flail. Just think ahead and give them the design of your cover and part number and order spares. I still extras from my Extang cover in my storage cabinet in my garage. Since my son still has an Extang, we keep them around. It is worth the effort.

Other wise the covers are worth their money, especially with the warranty. Over the years, I even had them replace the vinyl on one truck, it just under the warranty expiration date for the cover itself. The rest of the parts are LIFETIME Warranty.

Call now and get parts on hand!

72bowtiestepper · 10-27-2014, 05:03 PM

I have had one of these on my S-10 shortbed for about 12 years...still looks decent.
Does any company make a tonneau cover for a 72 shortbed stepside ?

Sammy · 10-27-2014, 07:27 PM

This one on ebay says short bed narrow dunno if they mean step side or fleet. Would have to ask them. http://www.ebay.com/itm/280859160210...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

big mike71 · 10-27-2014, 08:38 PM

Craftec tonneau covers has one for $28http://www.craftecinc.com/images/Chevy%20Stepside%2055-72.jpg9http://www.craftecinc.com/

Nirak-68step · 10-27-2014, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sammy

This one on ebay says short bed narrow dunno if they mean step side or fleet. Would have to ask them. http://www.ebay.com/itm/280859160210...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

It says fleet

big mike71 · 10-27-2014, 08:57 PM

I thought I was posting link, But I jacked it up. Craftec inc has them for $289. Here's a pic I hope.

72bowtiestepper · 10-28-2014, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big mike71

I thought I was posting link, But I jacked it up. Craftec inc has them for $289. Here's a pic I hope.

Thanks Big Mike.....that one looks good...will check it out for sure !

Lattimer · 10-28-2014, 08:48 AM

I went to my local truck accessory dealer where I get stuff for my Tundra. They said Truxedo and Extang both make covers for our trucks. I wanted a rollup type like I have on the Tundra that doesn't use the snaps. Extang uses the snaps. I had one like that before and hated it. Truxedo has the LO-Pro that they make for our trucks. It was not stocked, so it was something like 4-6 weeks delivery.

http://truxedo.com/lopro/box_cover.php?make=GM

Then I decided to mount my spare in the bad so I can't use a cover now anyways.....

10-27-2014, 12:07 PM	#1
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,154	Extang BlackMax Tonneau Cover Does anyone have a Extang BlackMax Tonneau cover on their truck and if so can you ell me pros and cons of it and post some pics. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

10-27-2014, 02:46 PM	#2
kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	Re: Extang BlackMax Tonneau Cover I put one on my rig about a month ago. I've never had one before, so I can't really compare. But so far, I couldn't be happier. As you've probably already figured out, there's not a lot of options for our trucks. I didn't want to spend a lot of money and this certainly fit the bill. It fits well and looks good IMO. Realtruck.com (and probably a few others) ran a special over Labor Day and I was able to save another $25 and get free shipping. All told, I think it was $228. It arrived in about three days. I'm getting my truck ready for paint so it's probably like putting lipstick on a pig, but I decided to go ahead an install it rather than have it take up space in the garage. Directions were very straightforward and it took 30 minutes to install. Attached Images __________________ Willie Swamp Angel Truckers '72 C10 Highlander *People who blindly follow a GPS end up on television programs on The Weather Channel. Some survive, some don't.* Last edited by kcsa75; 10-27-2014 at 02:51 PM.

10-27-2014, 04:33 PM	#3
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Extang BlackMax Tonneau Cover Extang has one issue that is evident on all of their covers, that are not a trifold design. The corner pieces will fatique and break. They are warranteed, (Which means FREE) so do not go into a flail. Just think ahead and give them the design of your cover and part number and order spares. I still extras from my Extang cover in my storage cabinet in my garage. Since my son still has an Extang, we keep them around. It is worth the effort. Other wise the covers are worth their money, especially with the warranty. Over the years, I even had them replace the vinyl on one truck, it just under the warranty expiration date for the cover itself. The rest of the parts are LIFETIME Warranty. Call now and get parts on hand! __________________ Frank

10-27-2014, 05:03 PM	#4
72bowtiestepper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Northwest NJ Posts: 684	Re: Extang BlackMax Tonneau Cover I have had one of these on my S-10 shortbed for about 12 years...still looks decent. Does any company make a tonneau cover for a 72 shortbed stepside ?

10-27-2014, 07:27 PM	#5
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Extang BlackMax Tonneau Cover This one on ebay says short bed narrow dunno if they mean step side or fleet. Would have to ask them. http://www.ebay.com/itm/280859160210...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

10-27-2014, 08:38 PM	#6
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: Extang BlackMax Tonneau Cover Craftec tonneau covers has one for $28http://www.craftecinc.com/images/Chevy%20Stepside%2055-72.jpg9http://www.craftecinc.com/ __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

10-27-2014, 08:57 PM	#8
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: Extang BlackMax Tonneau Cover I thought I was posting link, But I jacked it up. Craftec inc has them for $289. Here's a pic I hope. Attached Images __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

10-28-2014, 08:48 AM	#10
Lattimer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Mickleton, NJ Posts: 1,776	Re: Extang BlackMax Tonneau Cover I went to my local truck accessory dealer where I get stuff for my Tundra. They said Truxedo and Extang both make covers for our trucks. I wanted a rollup type like I have on the Tundra that doesn't use the snaps. Extang uses the snaps. I had one like that before and hated it. Truxedo has the LO-Pro that they make for our trucks. It was not stocked, so it was something like 4-6 weeks delivery. http://truxedo.com/lopro/box_cover.php?make=GM Then I decided to mount my spare in the bad so I can't use a cover now anyways..... __________________ Shawn 1970 Chevy C-10 SWB, 350, TKO 600 5 speed My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559881



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