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hgs_notes · 12-15-2003, 05:29 PM

Does anybody know if a bed cover from a 73 and up truck work on our trucks? I haven't measured one to see, but they must be close.

HG

twobrats71 · 12-15-2003, 05:56 PM

I don't know if a '73 cover would work on ours, but I went ahead and spent the money on one from Gaylord's Lids. Their website is www.gaylordslids.com.

It will cost a little more, but the quality and the fit of the lid is GREAT! Hope this helps...

Benrs86 · 12-15-2003, 08:33 PM

was that a soft or hard cover from gaylords? do you have a picture? thanks a lot, Ben

twobrats71 · 12-15-2003, 08:49 PM

I don't have any pics yet. I'm about 90% done with the truck and do not want to drive it until it's totally done.

The cover is fiberglass, has two large hinges located on the bed close to the cab, and a carpeted underside. It also has locks on both sides towards the rear and a light to install underneath the lid. It opens easily and flows GREAT with the lines on the truck (not big and bulky like some I've seen). I'm very pleased with it. I think it was custom made, but I'm not SURE on that (meaning that they don't just make dozens of them like they would for later model trucks). It cost around $1100 with shipping and all, but it's a GREAT looking bedcover.

As soon as I get some pics, I'll try to figure out how to post them. lol

If you need anything else, I'll be happy to give you any info on this lid I can. Like I said, costs quite a bit, but it's a great lid for OUR trucks.

**john** · 12-15-2003, 09:20 PM

Heres a pic of mine. John

twobrats71 · 12-16-2003, 12:07 AM

That looks exactly like mine. I LOVE the way it fits on the bed! I'm going to try to attach a pic of mine taken in September. Which strand would be the best to put it on?

dinnut · 12-16-2003, 12:16 AM

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Originally posted by john
Heres a pic of mine. John

sweet truck. got a picture of the whole thing????

Alaska71SWB · 12-16-2003, 02:35 AM

You can also get the Gaylord's with the black seal on the inside of the cover lip, that way there is no black line at the seam. The one on my short box fits perfectly.

Nova_Cobra64 · 12-16-2003, 10:55 AM

I had a tonneau cover on my 80 Silverado. It was about 1.5" longer and wider than it would need to be for my 69. There is enough extra there that I am going to make a plywood lid covered in the tonneau cover material.

cwilli84 · 12-16-2003, 11:16 AM

I believe from talking to people and looking in catalogs the the beds are at least diferent widths so the 73 doesn't fit properly, I think its wider than a 67-72.

hgs_notes · 12-16-2003, 12:02 PM

First off, thanks for the input. My question got answered. As far as spendind $1100 for the cover goes though, I guess if I had the money for that, I would probably finish sanding the body, replace the fenders, the dash pad, the heater control levers, carpet, seat belts, any of the other 100 misc. items left to do. But I guess after I finally get to that point and have it painted like all one color, then a very nice fiberglass cover on the bed is going to make it look better than I imagined.

Thanks again, I can't wait to get to this point,

HG

**john** · 12-16-2003, 08:06 PM

Here you go dinnut.

NORCAL_GUY73 · 12-26-2003, 09:54 AM

checkmate bed fiberglass and aluminum cover. cost roughly around 500 with shipping to northern california. love the flush look, i hate the over the edge look, it ruins the fine lines of these beds.

cag17 · 12-26-2003, 10:54 AM

I have a Chevrolet slim line cover for a 73' up and it hangs off about two inches on each side. Also it is a little longer, if you put it right on the tailgate then it rubs the cab a little.

jhwkns · 12-26-2003, 11:27 AM

El Cheapo strikes again... I built this one for less than fifty bucks

sactoC10 · 12-26-2003, 02:50 PM

What did you use? That's about my budget!

JadeEmperor · 12-27-2003, 03:33 AM

jhwkns - nice cover, good lines. what did you use? Do you have a materials list? Did you use dual action locks, what hinges? All the good stuff. (Sorry about all the questions) Love the cover. Good job

dinnut · 12-27-2003, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by john
Here you go dinnut.

beautiful truck!

Solver · 12-27-2003, 02:20 PM

Would also like details

jhwkns · 12-27-2003, 02:56 PM

I'm a carpenter by trade, so my first choice for materials was something I was familar with. I made the cover out of MDX (what it is commonly called) It's an exterior grade medium density fiberboard. I joined two pieces together in the center with a tenon of 1/4 inch hardboard, and reinforced the bottom with some hardwood cleats for integrity. It's hinged on common door hinges half of which are welded to the bed front, and the other half attached to the MDX with T-nuts and screws. I used common cabinet cam locks to secure it to the post pockets. I routed a radius on the edge that matched the bedsides. Although I haven't done it yet I plan to cover it with white vinyl upholstery fabric.It's somewhat heavy ( 80-90 lbs.), but very sturdy. I think it looks pretty good for a homemade cover. People always ask where I bought it.

12-15-2003, 05:29 PM	#1
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,115	Bed covers Does anybody know if a bed cover from a 73 and up truck work on our trucks? I haven't measured one to see, but they must be close. HG __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

12-15-2003, 05:56 PM	#2
twobrats71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Rusk, Texas Posts: 37	Bed Cover I don't know if a '73 cover would work on ours, but I went ahead and spent the money on one from Gaylord's Lids. Their website is www.gaylordslids.com. It will cost a little more, but the quality and the fit of the lid is GREAT! Hope this helps... __________________ Bryan http://community.webshots.com/user/twobrats71 1971 C-10 Short/Wide (see pics in link) Lexus Absolutely Red Air Ride American Racing Torque Thrust II's (17x8 front/17x11 rear) Chevy 350, Street & Performance Ram Jet 700R4 Transmission, 3.73 gears 4 wheel disc brakes 2 1/2" exhaust with dual Flowmasters Vintage Air Gaylord Cover Wife's Ride: 2002 Pewter Camaro SS (see pics at link)

12-15-2003, 08:33 PM	#3
Benrs86 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Brandon, SD, USA Posts: 1,292	was that a soft or hard cover from gaylords? do you have a picture? thanks a lot, Ben __________________ Brandon, SD 69 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd wide long bed with wood 3 on the tree 350 engine 4 bolt main rv cam AIM = Alphray04

12-15-2003, 08:49 PM	#4
twobrats71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Rusk, Texas Posts: 37	I don't have any pics yet. I'm about 90% done with the truck and do not want to drive it until it's totally done. The cover is fiberglass, has two large hinges located on the bed close to the cab, and a carpeted underside. It also has locks on both sides towards the rear and a light to install underneath the lid. It opens easily and flows GREAT with the lines on the truck (not big and bulky like some I've seen). I'm very pleased with it. I think it was custom made, but I'm not SURE on that (meaning that they don't just make dozens of them like they would for later model trucks). It cost around $1100 with shipping and all, but it's a GREAT looking bedcover. As soon as I get some pics, I'll try to figure out how to post them. lol If you need anything else, I'll be happy to give you any info on this lid I can. Like I said, costs quite a bit, but it's a great lid for OUR trucks. __________________ Bryan http://community.webshots.com/user/twobrats71 1971 C-10 Short/Wide (see pics in link) Lexus Absolutely Red Air Ride American Racing Torque Thrust II's (17x8 front/17x11 rear) Chevy 350, Street & Performance Ram Jet 700R4 Transmission, 3.73 gears 4 wheel disc brakes 2 1/2" exhaust with dual Flowmasters Vintage Air Gaylord Cover Wife's Ride: 2002 Pewter Camaro SS (see pics at link)

12-15-2003, 09:20 PM	#5
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Heres a pic of mine. John Attached Images __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

12-16-2003, 12:07 AM	#6
twobrats71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Rusk, Texas Posts: 37	That looks exactly like mine. I LOVE the way it fits on the bed! I'm going to try to attach a pic of mine taken in September. Which strand would be the best to put it on? __________________ Bryan http://community.webshots.com/user/twobrats71 1971 C-10 Short/Wide (see pics in link) Lexus Absolutely Red Air Ride American Racing Torque Thrust II's (17x8 front/17x11 rear) Chevy 350, Street & Performance Ram Jet 700R4 Transmission, 3.73 gears 4 wheel disc brakes 2 1/2" exhaust with dual Flowmasters Vintage Air Gaylord Cover Wife's Ride: 2002 Pewter Camaro SS (see pics at link)

12-16-2003, 02:35 AM	#8
Alaska71SWB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 70	You can also get the Gaylord's with the black seal on the inside of the cover lip, that way there is no black line at the seam. The one on my short box fits perfectly.

12-16-2003, 10:55 AM	#9
Nova_Cobra64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Melville, SK Posts: 1,145	I had a tonneau cover on my 80 Silverado. It was about 1.5" longer and wider than it would need to be for my 69. There is enough extra there that I am going to make a plywood lid covered in the tonneau cover material. __________________ 2004 Silverado - Beater 1969 GMC - In progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441683 2011 Aveo - Work commuter 2013 Crestliner Fish Hawk 1650 - The reason no work gets done on the project truck.

12-16-2003, 11:16 AM	#10
cwilli84 1FINE69 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 239	I believe from talking to people and looking in catalogs the the beds are at least diferent widths so the 73 doesn't fit properly, I think its wider than a 67-72. __________________ Had a 69 swb fleetside 350zz3 w 400turbo trans oak lined bed with rhino coated sides red exterior. SOLD

12-16-2003, 12:02 PM	#11
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,115	First off, thanks for the input. My question got answered. As far as spendind $1100 for the cover goes though, I guess if I had the money for that, I would probably finish sanding the body, replace the fenders, the dash pad, the heater control levers, carpet, seat belts, any of the other 100 misc. items left to do. But I guess after I finally get to that point and have it painted like all one color, then a very nice fiberglass cover on the bed is going to make it look better than I imagined. Thanks again, I can't wait to get to this point, HG __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

12-16-2003, 08:06 PM	#12
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Here you go dinnut. Attached Images __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

12-26-2003, 09:54 AM	#13
NORCAL_GUY73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ukiah, California Posts: 121	checkmate bed fiberglass and aluminum cover. cost roughly around 500 with shipping to northern california. love the flush look, i hate the over the edge look, it ruins the fine lines of these beds. Attached Images

12-26-2003, 10:54 AM	#14
cag17 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 140	I have a Chevrolet slim line cover for a 73' up and it hangs off about two inches on each side. Also it is a little longer, if you put it right on the tailgate then it rubs the cab a little. __________________ Bowtie Club of the Carolinas

12-26-2003, 11:27 AM	#15
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	El Cheapo strikes again... I built this one for less than fifty bucks Attached Images __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

12-26-2003, 02:50 PM	#16
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,056	What did you use? That's about my budget!



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12-27-2003, 03:33 AM	#17
JadeEmperor Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ 85018 Posts: 102	jhwkns - nice cover, good lines. what did you use? Do you have a materials list? Did you use dual action locks, what hinges? All the good stuff. (Sorry about all the questions) Love the cover. Good job __________________ Jimmie Modern Vintage Autoworks - '70 Chevy C10 - '74 Chevy C30 3+3 Dually - '04 Chevy Colorado Built, NOT, Bought. If you build it...they will ENVY! Drive Slow, Scrape Hard, or Take Your Truck and GO HOME!

12-27-2003, 02:20 PM	#19
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	Would also like details __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

12-27-2003, 02:56 PM	#20
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	I'm a carpenter by trade, so my first choice for materials was something I was familar with. I made the cover out of MDX (what it is commonly called) It's an exterior grade medium density fiberboard. I joined two pieces together in the center with a tenon of 1/4 inch hardboard, and reinforced the bottom with some hardwood cleats for integrity. It's hinged on common door hinges half of which are welded to the bed front, and the other half attached to the MDX with T-nuts and screws. I used common cabinet cam locks to secure it to the post pockets. I routed a radius on the edge that matched the bedsides. Although I haven't done it yet I plan to cover it with white vinyl upholstery fabric.It's somewhat heavy ( 80-90 lbs.), but very sturdy. I think it looks pretty good for a homemade cover. People always ask where I bought it. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

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