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2low72 · 07-16-2005, 05:38 PM

I need one where do ya'll buy yours at?

2low72 · 07-17-2005, 10:09 AM

Ttt!!!!!!!!

fastwillie 696969 · 07-17-2005, 10:18 AM

bed and beyond

OLDROCK&ROLLER · 07-17-2005, 10:20 AM

I got mine fiberglass flush cover from checkmate. WWW.checkerpro.com

jhwkns · 07-17-2005, 10:48 AM

I made mine

70c10 · 07-17-2005, 11:37 AM

jhwkns- have any pics of the underside?.

Bill72BB · 07-17-2005, 12:48 PM

Gaylord .

tomatocity · 07-17-2005, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhwkns

I made mine

Very Nice. Do you have a materials list and a guided tour of creation?

jhwkns · 07-17-2005, 09:15 PM

I hope this helps you guys with questions. I really don't consider this cover to be in the same league as the nice manufactured units, but it looks good enough to get many compliments. I'm a carpenter by trade so this was a natural solution to my dilemma of wanting a bed cover without paying the big bucks.

The material is medex. A water resistant fiberboard that's commonly used for sign making, and similar applications. It'll cost between 20-40 dollars a sheet depending on where you buy it. You'll need two sheets. I attached the two sheets together in the center by routing a 1/4" slot on the edges to accept a tenon made of baltic birch plywood. To strengthen the joint I put three hardwood cleats on the bottom. It's pretty strong. Everything else is pretty obvious in the photos.

jhwkns · 07-17-2005, 09:16 PM

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70c10 · 07-17-2005, 10:40 PM

Pretty nice handywork you did there!. Inexpensive, functional and looks good- what's not to like?. Thanks for the post!

ClayMore_5by5 · 07-17-2005, 10:55 PM

Very Nice!!

tomatocity · 07-18-2005, 12:23 AM

very nice. I agree about the simplicity though I am sure it took planning and some of your free time. Is there a way to make it lighter and keep the integrity?

NORCAL_GUY73 · 07-18-2005, 09:25 PM

I got mine from checkmate also... pretty nice quality, but love the flush non over rail looks

phlegm · 07-19-2005, 09:10 AM

I went with the soft cover so I could remove it for load while I was out and about (already happened at church one day). Tonneau master

Cheapest place on the web...

http://www.4wheelonline.com/Products...ProductId=8724

67chevemall · 07-19-2005, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomatocity

Very Nice. Do you have a materials list and a guided tour of creation?

Is that a steel frame around the edges? With the medex attached to?

What does the medex weigh? Is it a light material?

Cheers

07-16-2005, 05:38 PM	#1
2low72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cheyenne, Wy Posts: 555	bed cover I need one where do ya'll buy yours at? __________________ 2014 GMC Yukon XL (Wifey's) 2004 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab Z71

07-17-2005, 10:09 AM	#2
2low72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cheyenne, Wy Posts: 555	Ttt!!!!!!!! __________________ 2014 GMC Yukon XL (Wifey's) 2004 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab Z71

07-17-2005, 10:18 AM	#3
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	bed and beyond __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

07-17-2005, 10:20 AM	#4
OLDROCK&ROLLER Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: WHITEVILLE N.C. Posts: 493	I got mine fiberglass flush cover from checkmate. WWW.checkerpro.com __________________ 72 CHEYENNE 10 SUPER 468/400/3.73

07-17-2005, 10:48 AM	#5
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	I made mine Attached Images __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

07-17-2005, 11:37 AM	#6
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	jhwkns- have any pics of the underside?. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

07-17-2005, 12:48 PM	#7
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07-17-2005, 09:15 PM	#9
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	I hope this helps you guys with questions. I really don't consider this cover to be in the same league as the nice manufactured units, but it looks good enough to get many compliments. I'm a carpenter by trade so this was a natural solution to my dilemma of wanting a bed cover without paying the big bucks. The material is medex. A water resistant fiberboard that's commonly used for sign making, and similar applications. It'll cost between 20-40 dollars a sheet depending on where you buy it. You'll need two sheets. I attached the two sheets together in the center by routing a 1/4" slot on the edges to accept a tenon made of baltic birch plywood. To strengthen the joint I put three hardwood cleats on the bottom. It's pretty strong. Everything else is pretty obvious in the photos. Attached Images __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

07-17-2005, 09:16 PM	#10
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	.. Attached Images __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

07-17-2005, 10:40 PM	#11
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Pretty nice handywork you did there!. Inexpensive, functional and looks good- what's not to like?. Thanks for the post! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

07-17-2005, 10:55 PM	#12
ClayMore_5by5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clever, Missouri Posts: 32	Very Nice!!

07-18-2005, 12:23 AM	#13
tomatocity Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 1,255	very nice. I agree about the simplicity though I am sure it took planning and some of your free time. Is there a way to make it lighter and keep the integrity? __________________ Got bored, sold everthing. Got bored, looking for a 1960-66 C-10. Want to build my last truck.

07-18-2005, 09:25 PM	#14
NORCAL_GUY73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ukiah, California Posts: 121	I got mine from checkmate also... pretty nice quality, but love the flush non over rail looks

07-19-2005, 09:10 AM	#15
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	I went with the soft cover so I could remove it for load while I was out and about (already happened at church one day). Tonneau master Cheapest place on the web... http://www.4wheelonline.com/Products...ProductId=8724 __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was



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