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Benrs86 · 06-07-2002, 11:16 PM

hey, i need a tonneau cover to cover my new bedwood. i dont really want to drill holes, and i want a vynal one, not a fiberglass or plastic ones. any advice, which are good, which are bad, which ones leak, and so on. ANY advice or suggestions are appreciated! thanks a lot, Ben

72chevyLWB · 06-07-2002, 11:59 PM

If you come to the brookings car show I will show you mine. It is an Access cover. Its vinyl and is made locally. You will have to buy it for a 73-87 chevy pu and notch the rear of the rails to fit your truck. Thats what I had to do. I will e-mail you pics of the notching if you want or just check it out on Sunday.

J · 06-08-2002, 12:49 AM

I know you said you didn't want a fiberglass one but I really really like my checkmate flush fit cover. Only gotta drill a few small holes. Check them out, trust me! www.checkerpro.com
My 2 cents

Benrs86 · 06-08-2002, 12:41 PM

the checkmate ones arent too expensive, i like the flush fit thing too. got any pictures of it on your pickup?

72chevylwb, hopefully i will be to brookings and will check it out.

anybody else have pics of covers, or good or bad experiences with them.. thanks, Ben

Benrs86 · 06-08-2002, 08:19 PM

anybody have problems with certain covers, or good luck with other brands? THANKS, Ben

pickupman · 06-08-2002, 10:12 PM

I have one of the checkmate vinyl covers. fit flush with top aluminum frame, clamp on no holes to drill. I think it was around $165

J · 06-09-2002, 04:57 AM

I don't got a pic but mine is a hard checkmate cover. Cost about $400 plus shipping looks nice and locks up. One of the best thigs I have done to my truck.

Benrs86 · 06-09-2002, 03:16 PM

400 is a lot for my budget, then id need to get it painted. PICKUPMAN- how do you like the 165 dollar vynal checkmate cover. i like the flush fit ones. does it seal ok? is it hinged? can you lock it? thanks a lot, Ben

Benrs86 · 06-09-2002, 08:46 PM

i would like some more information about different brands before i order one. thanks a lot! Ben

pickupman · 06-09-2002, 09:16 PM

I like the cover. It doesn't stick up or anything. From the side view you can't hardly tell it is on there. It seems to seal pretty good, but the only time my truck usually sees water is when it is washed. Don't drive it too often in the rain, unless I get caught out in it. Too much detailing to do under neath. It is stationary it does not hinge up, but I think you can buy the hinge kit. Then you have to drill your bed. Bill

Benrs86 · 06-09-2002, 09:19 PM

pickupman- so how do you get in it like if you need to put something in your box? i probably wont, im spending too much time on my wood, and with my nice new paint in my box, but would i if i ever needed to haul somthing big?? snaps, velcro,??

anybody ever get the one from lmc?? thats pretty cheap.

thanks a lot, Ben

pickupman · 06-09-2002, 10:10 PM

It is pretty much a staionary unit. only way it comes off is by the 4 c-clamps style clamps. You can still operate the tailgate as far as getting into the bed.

Benrs86 · 06-09-2002, 10:18 PM

oh, ok. thanks, i think i might just order the hinged flush mount vynal one from checkmate. it looks good. thanks a lot, Ben

fnoblitt · 06-09-2002, 11:17 PM

does anyone have the contact info for checkmate ?i like to put a cover on my 69 longbed.thanks

red71cheyenne · 06-10-2002, 10:14 AM

I will send you the company name on mine tonight. It was only $180 and there are no holes to drill. The frame c-clamps to the bed sides and the cover snaps to it. Comes with weather stripping to seal the rails to the bed top. I think its finish line out of Indiana. I'll get the info tonight though. Jeff.

HvyChevy454 · 06-10-2002, 10:20 AM

red71cheyenne,
could you send me the info also im gonna get a vinyl cover but i wanted one i could unsnap to get into, thanks.
-Nic

red71cheyenne · 06-10-2002, 11:00 AM

Sure no problem. I'll get the brochure out tonight. Jeff.

Dean · 06-10-2002, 02:29 PM

I have a vinyl cover that I took off of a 72 K20 that I would love to sell. It is a very dark blue and it is for a long bed. It has the aluminum frame with no holes required. Love for it to find a new home cause it is always in my way. Located in Cincinnati Ohio if anyone is looking for one.

red71cheyenne · 06-11-2002, 12:37 AM

Ok. I was wrong about the name. Its an INDY ORIGINALS. Their number is 1-800-987-4639 and they are out of Indianapolis like I said. They had covers for all years, long or short bed. Give them a call and see if you like it. I really like mine. Jeff.

clint · 06-13-2002, 06:16 PM

I have a Lund tonneau cover on my truck. I bought it through LMC although I'm sure you could get it elsewhere. I like it, its also super easy to install with no holes to drill. It has black vinyl cover with snaps that hold it down, these are easy to snap off and roll it back. I believe i paid around 300 but you might be able to bring the price down if you didn't go through LMC.

06-07-2002, 11:16 PM	#1
Benrs86 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Brandon, SD, USA Posts: 1,292	tonneau cover???? hey, i need a tonneau cover to cover my new bedwood. i dont really want to drill holes, and i want a vynal one, not a fiberglass or plastic ones. any advice, which are good, which are bad, which ones leak, and so on. ANY advice or suggestions are appreciated! 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

06-07-2002, 11:59 PM	#2
72chevyLWB Got 20's???? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 1,451	If you come to the brookings car show I will show you mine. It is an Access cover. Its vinyl and is made locally. You will have to buy it for a 73-87 chevy pu and notch the rear of the rails to fit your truck. Thats what I had to do. I will e-mail you pics of the notching if you want or just check it out on Sunday. __________________ 99 Silverado Ex-Cab 2wd, Bagged&WhippleCharged 02 Sierra Ex-Cab 4wd 2500 HD The 72 went down the road.

06-08-2002, 12:49 AM	#3
J Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 164	I know you said you didn't want a fiberglass one but I really really like my checkmate flush fit cover. Only gotta drill a few small holes. Check them out, trust me! www.checkerpro.com My 2 cents __________________ '72 C-10 '99 Silverado '91 S-Dime

06-08-2002, 12:41 PM	#4
Benrs86 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Brandon, SD, USA Posts: 1,292	cool the checkmate ones arent too expensive, i like the flush fit thing too. got any pictures of it on your pickup? 72chevylwb, hopefully i will be to brookings and will check it out. anybody else have pics of covers, or good or bad experiences with them.. thanks, 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

06-08-2002, 08:19 PM	#5
Benrs86 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Brandon, SD, USA Posts: 1,292	anybody have problems with certain covers, or good luck with other brands? THANKS, 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

06-08-2002, 10:12 PM	#6
pickupman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Greeneville, TN Posts: 3,095	I have one of the checkmate vinyl covers. fit flush with top aluminum frame, clamp on no holes to drill. I think it was around $165 __________________ atheystruck@comcast.net 67 1/2 ton 4wd custom cab 72 1/2 ton 4wd super cheyenne 71 1/2 BB super cheyenne shortbed

06-09-2002, 04:57 AM	#7
J Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 164	I don't got a pic but mine is a hard checkmate cover. Cost about $400 plus shipping looks nice and locks up. One of the best thigs I have done to my truck. __________________ '72 C-10 '99 Silverado '91 S-Dime

06-09-2002, 03:16 PM	#8
Benrs86 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Brandon, SD, USA Posts: 1,292	400 is a lot for my budget, then id need to get it painted. PICKUPMAN- how do you like the 165 dollar vynal checkmate cover. i like the flush fit ones. does it seal ok? is it hinged? can you lock it? 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

06-09-2002, 08:46 PM	#9
Benrs86 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Brandon, SD, USA Posts: 1,292	i would like some more information about different brands before i order one. 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

06-09-2002, 09:16 PM	#10
pickupman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Greeneville, TN Posts: 3,095	I like the cover. It doesn't stick up or anything. From the side view you can't hardly tell it is on there. It seems to seal pretty good, but the only time my truck usually sees water is when it is washed. Don't drive it too often in the rain, unless I get caught out in it. Too much detailing to do under neath. It is stationary it does not hinge up, but I think you can buy the hinge kit. Then you have to drill your bed. Bill __________________ atheystruck@comcast.net 67 1/2 ton 4wd custom cab 72 1/2 ton 4wd super cheyenne 71 1/2 BB super cheyenne shortbed

06-09-2002, 09:19 PM	#11
Benrs86 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Brandon, SD, USA Posts: 1,292	pickupman- so how do you get in it like if you need to put something in your box? i probably wont, im spending too much time on my wood, and with my nice new paint in my box, but would i if i ever needed to haul somthing big?? snaps, velcro,?? anybody ever get the one from lmc?? thats pretty cheap. 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

06-09-2002, 10:10 PM	#12
pickupman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Greeneville, TN Posts: 3,095	It is pretty much a staionary unit. only way it comes off is by the 4 c-clamps style clamps. You can still operate the tailgate as far as getting into the bed. __________________ atheystruck@comcast.net 67 1/2 ton 4wd custom cab 72 1/2 ton 4wd super cheyenne 71 1/2 BB super cheyenne shortbed

06-09-2002, 10:18 PM	#13
Benrs86 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Brandon, SD, USA Posts: 1,292	oh, ok. thanks, i think i might just order the hinged flush mount vynal one from checkmate. it looks good. 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

06-09-2002, 11:17 PM	#14
fnoblitt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: southern calif.,usa Posts: 200	does anyone have the contact info for checkmate ?i like to put a cover on my 69 longbed.thanks __________________ 70 c10 stepside ,350v8, m-20 4 speed

06-10-2002, 10:14 AM	#15
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	I will send you the company name on mine tonight. It was only $180 and there are no holes to drill. The frame c-clamps to the bed sides and the cover snaps to it. Comes with weather stripping to seal the rails to the bed top. I think its finish line out of Indiana. I'll get the info tonight though. Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty



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06-10-2002, 10:20 AM	#16
HvyChevy454 Slowly getting CRSS... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 656	red71cheyenne, could you send me the info also im gonna get a vinyl cover but i wanted one i could unsnap to get into, thanks. -Nic __________________ -Nic Lutz, Fl My Team Website The Heavy Chevy Website ------------------ 72 Cheyenne 10 LWB GM 12-bolt 3.08 w/ Auburn Posi 91 454 Edel Performer RPM Intake 750 cfm carb Comp Cam 268/.495 Hedman Headers Dual 3'' Exhaust 71 Cheyenne 20 4x4 Fact. A/C PS PB Tilt Currently in the works... Speak Softly and Carry A Big Block... There is No replacement for Displacement... "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." - Mario Andretti

06-10-2002, 11:00 AM	#17
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Sure no problem. I'll get the brochure out tonight. Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

06-10-2002, 02:29 PM	#18
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	I have a vinyl cover that I took off of a 72 K20 that I would love to sell. It is a very dark blue and it is for a long bed. It has the aluminum frame with no holes required. Love for it to find a new home cause it is always in my way. Located in Cincinnati Ohio if anyone is looking for one.

06-11-2002, 12:37 AM	#19
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Ok. I was wrong about the name. Its an INDY ORIGINALS. Their number is 1-800-987-4639 and they are out of Indianapolis like I said. They had covers for all years, long or short bed. Give them a call and see if you like it. I really like mine. Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

06-13-2002, 06:16 PM	#20
clint Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Brookings SD, USA Posts: 27	I have a Lund tonneau cover on my truck. I bought it through LMC although I'm sure you could get it elsewhere. I like it, its also super easy to install with no holes to drill. It has black vinyl cover with snaps that hold it down, these are easy to snap off and roll it back. I believe i paid around 300 but you might be able to bring the price down if you didn't go through LMC. __________________ 1970 Custom Camper 402BB W/TH400 Factory Tach, AC, wood bed, Tool Box, rear leaf springs (in restoration)

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