[Oletrucks] tonneau covers

[Robert Fischer]

Tried to send this last week but it got hung up due to list membership 
or authorization.
Back in the late nineties I redid the wood in the bed of our daily 
driver 49 3100. I soon realized my newly installed varnished wood wasn't 
going to last too long exposed to the daily morning dew, then afternoon 
sun. I made up a framework of PVC pipe, covered with thin aluminum, and 
pivoted on the passenger side to allow opening for loading/unloading. 
Don't have a "how to" but there are a few pix at <http://Bobsplayce.net> 
click on "tonneau cover" on the left side.
Bob f

On 4/16/2010 6:58 AM, wayne osborne wrote:
> I've had a tonneau cover on my truck for 8 years or so, have been totally
> suprised that the color is still great as is not the hard cover its one with
> all the snaps around the bed sides and tailgate. I've had no bad experiences
> with it all you can see it on the truck here..
> http://chevytrucks.org/wayne/rearview.jpg
> The cover is cared for, conditioned regularly and is still very pliable. It
> does fit tighter in the winter than in the summer due to the flexibilty of
> the vinyl, be sure to use the bows inside the bed so it won't droop, this
> water will run off and not accumulate and puddle up..  I've loved mine for
> many years and looks like it'll be around for many more.  --wayne
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: oletrucks-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:oletrucks-bounces at autox.team.net]On Behalf Of kremerrak at aol.com
> Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 7:08 AM
> To: oletrucks at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Oletrucks] tonneau covers
>
>
> Please share your experiences with tonneau covers, the good, the bad and the
> ugly.  My 54 is just about on the road and I would like to install a bed
> cover
> for longer trips.
>
> All thoughts and ideas are greatly appreciated.
>
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"Nothin lasts forever cept ol Fords and natural stone"  Willie Nelson

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