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Street Smart · 10-23-2012, 08:22 PM

I just got another C10, it`s a `67 LWB pickup. It had a tonneau bed cover with the snaps on the outside and the bows that get placed from bed rail to bed rail.
Silly question but i figured id ask anyway, what are the chances of finding a cover that lines up with the snaps that are already on the truck??? There are 16 snaps on each bed side/corners, 9 on the tailgate.

Any help would be appreciated, hopefully a brand name that someone has used.

Andy4639 · 10-23-2012, 08:58 PM

Sorry can't help with the bed cover but nice truck u have. I like it!

Street Smart · 10-23-2012, 09:02 PM

Thank you sir!

ChevLoRay · 10-23-2012, 09:25 PM

Maybe an upholstery shop will make one for you and put the snaps in the right place. It may be what was done when those were put on your truck.

Tuff Gong · 10-24-2012, 12:16 AM

I have the same type of cover on my 71. I can see if there is a label or I can even take measurements if you want. Your truck looks amazing. Lets see some more pics.
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SS Tim · 10-24-2012, 01:38 AM

Being as it has four sets of the Taylor Made style bow brackets I'd say it was a custom. There are a couple of things that may help though. Does it have a grooved front rail across the bed or holes for it? Are there snap or twist studs across the front? Do the existing snap studs have a screw, pop rivet or an intergral screw holding them in? You are going to likely need a custom cover made to fit. Here is another post that has some good information in it including links for bows.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537486

Street Smart · 10-24-2012, 08:20 AM

The front of the bed also has snaps on it, the are held by small stainless phillips head screws. 11 snaps on the front rail.
Thanks Tim for the link!

Street Smart · 10-24-2012, 01:11 PM

Thanks Brian, let me know.

SS Tim · 10-24-2012, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Street Smart

The front of the bed also has snaps on it, the are held by small stainless phillips head screws. 11 snaps on the front rail.
Thanks Tim for the link!

With screws across the front it is probably a very old installation. The earlier expensive twist posts were my preferred method in front until the rope rails became common. That is not to say it wasn't done later but the snaps and screws were the old way. The snap studs with the integral screw were more expensive but much safer to install without a screwdriver slip. Pop rivets were often used and while not cheaper they were faster. Good luck and I hope you can come up with a local source. Me I'd look for some upholsterer who's shop looks like a movie prop from fifty years ago. Also unless you really need a vinyl shine try and have it made from boat top or convertible top material for durability.

Street Smart · 10-24-2012, 03:54 PM

According to a log that came with the truck it was painted in 1989, so I`d say it was installed around that time. I know a local shop that can make it, but i still need to source the support bars. Thanks for the help guys!

SS Tim · 10-24-2012, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Street Smart

According to a log that came with the truck it was painted in 1989, so I`d say it was installed around that time. I know a local shop that can make it, but i still need to source the support bars. Thanks for the help guys!

They were burried way down on the page, but here are my links for Taylor Made so you can ID what you want and find a dealer. In the end it may be cheaper for you to spec. these and have the shop order them.

http://www.taylormadeproducts.com/catalog/

http://www.taylormadeproducts.com/catalog/

SS Tim · 10-24-2012, 04:34 PM

Full corrected wooden bow product link, sorry about that.

http://www.boatcovers.cc/cgi-bin/catalog.pl?item_id=135

Street Smart · 10-24-2012, 07:38 PM

very kool, thanks!

10-23-2012, 08:22 PM	#1
Street Smart Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brooklyn N.Y. Posts: 819	Bed cover question... I just got another C10, it`s a `67 LWB pickup. It had a tonneau bed cover with the snaps on the outside and the bows that get placed from bed rail to bed rail. Silly question but i figured id ask anyway, what are the chances of finding a cover that lines up with the snaps that are already on the truck??? There are 16 snaps on each bed side/corners, 9 on the tailgate. Any help would be appreciated, hopefully a brand name that someone has used. __________________ 1967 GMC Suburban, Supercharged 6.2 LS with a 6l80e , my 11 second tow vehicle! pic in my profile 1987 GMC CrewCab Dually 6.0 LS/6L90e, new tow pig. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...=74049&cat=500

10-23-2012, 08:58 PM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Bed cover question... Sorry can't help with the bed cover but nice truck u have. I like it! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-23-2012, 09:02 PM	#3
Street Smart Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brooklyn N.Y. Posts: 819	Re: Bed cover question... Thank you sir! __________________ 1967 GMC Suburban, Supercharged 6.2 LS with a 6l80e , my 11 second tow vehicle! pic in my profile 1987 GMC CrewCab Dually 6.0 LS/6L90e, new tow pig. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...=74049&cat=500

10-23-2012, 09:25 PM	#4
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Bed cover question... Maybe an upholstery shop will make one for you and put the snaps in the right place. It may be what was done when those were put on your truck. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

10-24-2012, 12:16 AM	#5
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: Bed cover question... I have the same type of cover on my 71. I can see if there is a label or I can even take measurements if you want. Your truck looks amazing. Lets see some more pics. Posted via Mobile Device

10-24-2012, 01:38 AM	#6
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,504	Re: Bed cover question... Being as it has four sets of the Taylor Made style bow brackets I'd say it was a custom. There are a couple of things that may help though. Does it have a grooved front rail across the bed or holes for it? Are there snap or twist studs across the front? Do the existing snap studs have a screw, pop rivet or an intergral screw holding them in? You are going to likely need a custom cover made to fit. Here is another post that has some good information in it including links for bows. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537486 __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

10-24-2012, 08:20 AM	#7
Street Smart Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brooklyn N.Y. Posts: 819	Re: Bed cover question... The front of the bed also has snaps on it, the are held by small stainless phillips head screws. 11 snaps on the front rail. Thanks Tim for the link! __________________ 1967 GMC Suburban, Supercharged 6.2 LS with a 6l80e , my 11 second tow vehicle! pic in my profile 1987 GMC CrewCab Dually 6.0 LS/6L90e, new tow pig. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...=74049&cat=500

10-24-2012, 01:11 PM	#8
Street Smart Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brooklyn N.Y. Posts: 819	Re: Bed cover question... Thanks Brian, let me know. __________________ 1967 GMC Suburban, Supercharged 6.2 LS with a 6l80e , my 11 second tow vehicle! pic in my profile 1987 GMC CrewCab Dually 6.0 LS/6L90e, new tow pig. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...=74049&cat=500

10-24-2012, 03:54 PM	#10
Street Smart Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brooklyn N.Y. Posts: 819	Re: Bed cover question... According to a log that came with the truck it was painted in 1989, so I`d say it was installed around that time. I know a local shop that can make it, but i still need to source the support bars. Thanks for the help guys! __________________ 1967 GMC Suburban, Supercharged 6.2 LS with a 6l80e , my 11 second tow vehicle! pic in my profile 1987 GMC CrewCab Dually 6.0 LS/6L90e, new tow pig. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...=74049&cat=500

10-24-2012, 04:34 PM	#12
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,504	Re: Bed cover question... Full corrected wooden bow product link, sorry about that. http://www.boatcovers.cc/cgi-bin/catalog.pl?item_id=135 __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

10-24-2012, 07:38 PM	#13
Street Smart Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brooklyn N.Y. Posts: 819	Re: Bed cover question... very kool, thanks! __________________ 1967 GMC Suburban, Supercharged 6.2 LS with a 6l80e , my 11 second tow vehicle! pic in my profile 1987 GMC CrewCab Dually 6.0 LS/6L90e, new tow pig. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...=74049&cat=500



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