Tonneau cover options for Short Fleetside trucks?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Grizz1963 · 12-24-2014, 03:42 AM

Right..........

I do need some advice, alternate thinking or simple solutions.

I have now made it this far with my truck.

Leaving me with this lot.

However, it would mean leaving the holes drilled all the way around the loadbed which in turn ultimately rust out at some point, and if I am going to repaint the truck, it is not ideal.

Looked like this till this week.

So what options are there out there to replace the press studs, but keep the functionality of the cover, and the look??

One idea I had was strips of ally with the studs fitted to then, with ally posts that fit into the post holes, but then I do not know how I would secure the rear of the cover.

I have searched for roller shutter type covers that may fit inside the frame of the load body, but found very little.

Ideally I do not want a rigid lift up type cover, as one needs to store it so we here when not in use.

Ideas, suggestions are all welcome.

lee64 · 12-24-2014, 07:01 AM

Rian, check out a company called Truxedo. They have a decent looking low profile roll-up one.

**Clyde65** · 12-24-2014, 09:00 AM

You can contact Gaylords but be prepared to mortgage the house, they are $1k here in the states, I cant even imagine what they would be shipped to you across the pond!

I have heard great things about Extang

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Extang-2320-...-/331028550006

Grizz1963 · 12-25-2014, 03:43 PM

Thanks guys.

I am going to look at various options.

**Palf70Step** · 12-25-2014, 05:06 PM

What about the soft tonneau again, but on a frame.
http://www.autoanything.com/tonneau-...-tonneau-cover

Grizz1963 · 12-25-2014, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

What about the soft tonneau again, but on a frame.
http://www.autoanything.com/tonneau-...-tonneau-cover

BILL !!!

You just cost me money.......

I think you got my answer. Looks good from here.

Thank you.

**Palf70Step** · 12-25-2014, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grizz1963

BILL !!!

You just cost me money.......

I think you got my answer. Looks good from here.

Thank you.

Glad to help. You'll have to let me know how it works out cause I was thinking of one for my 64, but I haven't saved up my pennies yet.

62 short step · 12-26-2014, 10:59 AM

That's what I put on my 61 4x4.

3 On Da Tree · 12-26-2014, 11:41 AM

Nice and clean looking.
Looks like it fits like a glove.

Grizz1963 · 12-26-2014, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 62 short step

That's what I put on my 61 4x4.

Thanks for posting.

Are you able to show more detail of the underside and fitting please?

Also, how are you finding living with it ??

62 short step · 12-26-2014, 05:45 PM

Wish I had more pics, sold the truck about 4 years ago.

Grizz1963 · 12-26-2014, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 62 short step

Wish I had more pics, sold the truck about 4 years ago.

OK. Thanks.

Take it you were happy with function.

62 short step · 12-26-2014, 10:04 PM

Oh yes, I would and will buy another!

12-24-2014, 03:42 AM	#1
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,575	Tonneau cover options for Short Fleetside trucks?? Right.......... I do need some advice, alternate thinking or simple solutions. I have now made it this far with my truck. Leaving me with this lot. However, it would mean leaving the holes drilled all the way around the loadbed which in turn ultimately rust out at some point, and if I am going to repaint the truck, it is not ideal. Looked like this till this week. So what options are there out there to replace the press studs, but keep the functionality of the cover, and the look?? One idea I had was strips of ally with the studs fitted to then, with ally posts that fit into the post holes, but then I do not know how I would secure the rear of the cover. I have searched for roller shutter type covers that may fit inside the frame of the load body, but found very little. Ideally I do not want a rigid lift up type cover, as one needs to store it so we here when not in use. Ideas, suggestions are all welcome. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

12-24-2014, 07:01 AM	#2
lee64 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Topeka KS Posts: 82	Re: Tonneau cover options for Short Fleetside trucks?? Rian, check out a company called Truxedo. They have a decent looking low profile roll-up one.

12-24-2014, 09:00 AM	#3
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Tonneau cover options for Short Fleetside trucks?? You can contact Gaylords but be prepared to mortgage the house, they are $1k here in the states, I cant even imagine what they would be shipped to you across the pond! I have heard great things about Extang http://www.ebay.com/itm/Extang-2320-...-/331028550006 __________________ 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!*

12-25-2014, 03:43 PM	#4
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,575	Re: Tonneau cover options for Short Fleetside trucks?? Thanks guys. I am going to look at various options. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

12-25-2014, 05:06 PM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,223	Re: Tonneau cover options for Short Fleetside trucks?? What about the soft tonneau again, but on a frame. http://www.autoanything.com/tonneau-...-tonneau-cover __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-26-2014, 10:59 AM	#8
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Tonneau cover options for Short Fleetside trucks?? That's what I put on my 61 4x4. __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

12-26-2014, 11:41 AM	#9
3 On Da Tree Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vadnais Heights MN Posts: 68	Re: Tonneau cover options for Short Fleetside trucks?? Nice and clean looking. Looks like it fits like a glove.

12-26-2014, 05:45 PM	#11
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Tonneau cover options for Short Fleetside trucks?? Wish I had more pics, sold the truck about 4 years ago. __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

12-26-2014, 10:04 PM	#13
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Tonneau cover options for Short Fleetside trucks?? Oh yes, I would and will buy another! __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20



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