Truck Caps, Camper Shells, Toppers... call them what you will, lets see them - Page 6 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sweetk30 · 11-25-2020, 10:20 PM

my buddy brings 2 2x4's with him and his utility trailer to pull his fiberglass cap for summer camper towing season .

we use my 2 post lift and pick it off otherwise its a 3 -4 man job to be safe .

and he has a short bed box .

1976gmc20 · 11-26-2020, 04:15 PM

Back in the old days we just bolted them down, usually 8 bolts on a long bed.

I'm pretty sure that I put my first cab-high, unlined, aluminum shell on the pickup by myself. I had been manhandling it for weeks in the rebuild process. I think that I just tipped it up and got under it and balanced it on my shoulders by myself. It's a lot easier with at least two people, though.

Desert1957 · 11-28-2020, 10:19 AM

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808_67C10 · 12-01-2020, 04:15 PM

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808_67C10 · 12-01-2020, 04:18 PM

I used to take my aluminum cap on/off by myself. Basically squat underneath it and lift while holding the cross bar. I'd put a blanket on each side of my bed so I wouldnt scratch the truck then, slide the blanket out when it was close to where its gonna sit... then, clamp her down... had a couple sketch moments but, 2 people is max, all you need... or if it has racks, could use pull straps and eye hooks in the garage. Used to take my jeep top on and off that way.

ilnvyb360 · 04-29-2021, 11:55 AM

Bringing this thread back up....

84 400 · 05-01-2021, 10:15 PM

Here is my cap. Off a newer ford truck. Not a perfect fit but close...

400/400 · 05-01-2021, 11:19 PM

I’ve been running an alum. topper for a couple years. Sure is nice to keep the bed dry.

Skyd Ram · 08-04-2023, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by THI

My Survivors - 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix and 1978 Chevy C20 Camper Special

That is the way I found both of them - not bad for Michigan

Scrolling through this thread after doing a Google search and couldn't help noticing the parking lot at Hagerty Insurance. Then I realized that you are here in Traverse City. I was just up there with my 67 for Cars and Coffee this morning.

**THI** · 08-06-2023, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Skyd Ram

Scrolling through this thread after doing a Google search and couldn't help noticing the parking lot at Hagerty Insurance. Then I realized that you are here in Traverse City. I was just up there with my 67 for Cars and Coffee this morning.

I have not been since before COVID, my Friday hours changed and can no longer make it to Cars & Coffee. I should try to stop by anyway some Friday morning!

72c20customcamper · 08-10-2023, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by robs71

Had this cap made recently in Denver Pa by a company called Beco Truck Caps..Fellow has been making caps for a long time and has many jigs and plans from the past...Very nice workmanship....

And its held up very well . I’ve owned the truck for 3 years

11-25-2020, 10:20 PM	#126
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: Truck Caps, Camper Shells, Toppers... call them what you will, lets see them my buddy brings 2 2x4's with him and his utility trailer to pull his fiberglass cap for summer camper towing season . we use my 2 post lift and pick it off otherwise its a 3 -4 man job to be safe . and he has a short bed box . __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

11-26-2020, 04:15 PM	#127
1976gmc20 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Montana Posts: 3,696	Re: Truck Caps, Camper Shells, Toppers... call them what you will, lets see them Back in the old days we just bolted them down, usually 8 bolts on a long bed. I'm pretty sure that I put my first cab-high, unlined, aluminum shell on the pickup by myself. I had been manhandling it for weeks in the rebuild process. I think that I just tipped it up and got under it and balanced it on my shoulders by myself. It's a lot easier with at least two people, though. __________________ Current/past Chevy/GMC trucks: 1958 Chevy C-60; 1965 GMC C-50; 1965 Chevy C-10; 1971 Chevy K-10; 1973 Chevy K-20; 1976 GMC C-20; 1977 Chevy C-10 Suburban; 1980 Chevy K-10; 1989 Chevy K1500; 1991 GMC V1500 Suburban; 2016 Chevy K2500 HD Other vehicles: 1988 Jeep XJ; 2011 Toyota 4Runner

11-28-2020, 10:19 AM	#128
Desert1957 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Freedom Pa. Posts: 1,335	Re: Truck Caps, Camper Shells, Toppers... call them what you will, lets see them My 87 __________________ Desert

12-01-2020, 04:15 PM	#129
808_67C10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hilo, Hawaii Posts: 1,051	Re: Truck Caps, Camper Shells, Toppers... call them what you will, lets see them ... __________________ Frank (Hilo, Hawaii) Trucks, Tacos, and Beer go together like Peanut Butter and Ladies! 85 C/10 SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760383 67 C/10 SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489298 79 K5 Blazer SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=657461

12-01-2020, 04:18 PM	#130
808_67C10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hilo, Hawaii Posts: 1,051	Re: Truck Caps, Camper Shells, Toppers... call them what you will, lets see them I used to take my aluminum cap on/off by myself. Basically squat underneath it and lift while holding the cross bar. I'd put a blanket on each side of my bed so I wouldnt scratch the truck then, slide the blanket out when it was close to where its gonna sit... then, clamp her down... had a couple sketch moments but, 2 people is max, all you need... or if it has racks, could use pull straps and eye hooks in the garage. Used to take my jeep top on and off that way. __________________ Frank (Hilo, Hawaii) Trucks, Tacos, and Beer go together like Peanut Butter and Ladies! 85 C/10 SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760383 67 C/10 SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489298 79 K5 Blazer SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=657461

04-29-2021, 11:55 AM	#131
ilnvyb360 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Whidbey Island, WA Posts: 49	Re: Truck Caps, Camper Shells, Toppers... call them what you will, lets see them Bringing this thread back up.... Attached Images

05-01-2021, 10:15 PM	#132
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Truck Caps, Camper Shells, Toppers... call them what you will, lets see them Here is my cap. Off a newer ford truck. Not a perfect fit but close... Attached Images __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

05-01-2021, 11:19 PM	#133
400/400 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Central MN Posts: 288	Re: Truck Caps, Camper Shells, Toppers... call them what you will, lets see them I’ve been running an alum. topper for a couple years. Sure is nice to keep the bed dry. Attached Images __________________ -400/400 1979 K25 350/SM465/205/44HD/14FF 1985 K20 400/400/208/10/14 1987 V10 TBI350/700R4/208/10/10 '85 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643968



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