new tonneau cover

[Bakas]

After 3 years of talking about getting one, I finally did it lol. Now I can hide all the goodies in the bed.

heres a couple pics:

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa217/chop587/tonneau2.jpg

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa217/chop587/tonneau1.jpg

[XTEN]

good idea. did you have it made?(to get it around te roll bar)

[harleyboy]

looks good where did you get it from and if I may ask how much need one for mine.

[HardinValleyMagic]

Looks good Bakas. I have one on my truck that has rails down each side and 2 cross bars. Fits tight right now in the winter. Back at the end of summer when I got the truck it seemed a little loose, from the heat making it stretch.
You can hide a lot of goodies in there now.

[wild572s10]

who ever made it did a good clean job

[Bakas]

installed it myself, took a day and a half. Harley I got it off e-bay for $50 inclding the shipping price, it was a sweet deal. Believe it or not its a velcro tonneau cover (no frame) but I still have to make bows out of some 3/16" alum flat bar, so the snow won't cave it in.

[harleyboy]

your right that isn't a bad price for that man good job on the install.

[Bakas]

thanx guys

[Shovelhead]

Looks great Bakas, I did mine back in October & I enjoying it..

[HardinValleyMagic]

Mine has rails and the snaps are square nylon. I can't tell from the pics. How does it attach.
$50 is a screaming deal! Great find!

[spacecadet]

Looks Good.

Space

[td7172]

How did you work it around roll bars, cut out slots then velcro?

[Bakas]

How did you work it around roll bars, cut out slots then velcro?


yep thats exactly what I did, just a 2" wide piece of velcro to cover up the slit. I just hope it holds up when im doing 130 down the track lol

[td7172]

Very nice!

[grimpuppy]

yep thats exactly what I did, just a 2" wide piece of velcro to cover up the slit. I just hope it holds up when im doing 130 down the track lol

The velcro is sewn on the inside of each part of my slits. And then they just velcro back together. You shouldn't have any problem. Mine doesn't come off at 121 mph.

[Bakas]

Thanks for all the comments guys!!

[Bakas]

The velcro is sewn on the inside of each part of my slits. And then they just velcro back together. You shouldn't have any problem. Mine doesn't come off at 121 mph.

thanks grim sounds good!!

[inou2]

I'd like to fab one up out of aluminum and install a wing. I searched a bunch of posts, but can't seem to find info on it. I could use some good pics.

[Bakas]

I'd like to fab one up out of aluminum and install a wing. I searched a bunch of posts, but can't seem to find info on it. I could use some good pics.

That was my original plan but since aluminum is $240 a sheet I passed on that idea.

what do you need pics of I could prob help you out?

[inou2]

Bakus, I'd like to see how the support framework is positioned, how the openings look around the roll cage down bars, and fastening/hinged for fuelcell and battery access. Next time I go to the races, I'm going to have to wander the pits for a while.

[redneckgames]

Looks great!

Definately going to be one of my next upgrades to my truck. Im wanting Something with no metal to metal contact. Velcro might be okay, but dont you have to glue it to the bed rails?

[Bakas]

hey thanks man, the velcro is sewed to the cover, and the other side is sticky so I guess you could say its glued but it wont pull the paint off. It holds good, I just hope it stays on lol

[grimpuppy]

There is an S-10 that races at my track that has an aluminum tonneau. It sits flush all the way around. I have talked to the guy several times but never asked him about the cover. I don't remember if it was 2 or 3 pieces. If he is back this spring I will try and ask him about it and get some pictures.

[85SS]

I'd like to fab one up out of aluminum and install a wing. I searched a bunch of posts, but can't seem to find info on it. I could use some good pics.

inou2 I have made one out of alum. Here are some pics. Also have a wing that I made to go on it. I can get u that pic 2. Or look on my profile at my albums. If u need more info or anything shoot me a pm.

[wild572s10]

85SS that looks clean and and light weight may have to make one, also what fasteners did you use

[85SS]

85SS that looks clean and and light weight may have to make one, also what fasteners did you use

Thanks: It is in 3 pcs, the front 2 are actually bolted in and the back section is hinged for battery, fuel and nos access.

[XTEN]

i made mine out of fiberglass.weighs a ton.

[85SS]

i made mine out of fiberglass.weighs a ton.

I was thinking of doing mine out of fiberglass but was afraid it would b heavy. So I went with all aluminum, and the complete cover weights right at 55lbs.

[stroker1]

I'm planning to do mine similar, made out of black aluminum sheet. Probably use twist lock fasteners for the rear and a hinge.