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1985-GMC · 11-03-2009, 05:22 PM

Does anyone have one one of these, their made by Can-Back. http://www.can-back.com/
The blue truck was the cover of 4 wheel & off road in june 2005 that's where i first saw them. I really like the look of them but they cost $1400 for a long bed and theirs no way im paying that, so has anyone tried making one similar?

1985-GMC · 11-03-2009, 05:49 PM

Oops I just noticed I put this in the build section can someone move this to the regular 1973-1987 Board. Thanks

74 C-30 · 11-03-2009, 07:34 PM

hmmm...you could make the hoops from conduit tubing, just bend to match the shape of the cab. mount some larger diameter pipe in the bed to secure it. find a piece of canvas and put some grommets in... it think to make it would only cost time

tvblazer78 · 11-03-2009, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

Oops I just noticed I put this in the build section can someone move this to the regular 1973-1987 Board. Thanks

Here you go...

**old Rusty C10** · 11-03-2009, 10:30 PM

you could prolly get a boat shop to make the canvas for you if you cant do it yourself the tubing should be pretty straightforward

1985-GMC · 11-03-2009, 11:39 PM

Yeah it would probably be pretty easy to make the frame, the hardest part would be making the canvas top for it. Does any one other than me like the look of it?

Driveway Dreams · 11-04-2009, 01:29 AM

It looks like it is similar to the Softopper canvas tops for the Blazers that a guy out here has. His was the Prototype for a company that makes them here in CO.

67stepsideC10 · 11-04-2009, 01:31 AM

Saw them recommend something like that on an episode of Truck U yesterday. Looks like a cool idea. The one the showed folds up toward the front, kinda like the opposite of a convertible top, and allows you to use the bed.

11-03-2009, 05:22 PM	#1
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Can-Back Canvas Camper Shell Does anyone have one one of these, their made by Can-Back. http://www.can-back.com/ The blue truck was the cover of 4 wheel & off road in june 2005 that's where i first saw them. I really like the look of them but they cost $1400 for a long bed and theirs no way im paying that, so has anyone tried making one similar? Attached Images __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress) Last edited by 1985-GMC; 11-03-2009 at 05:26 PM.

11-03-2009, 05:49 PM	#2
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Can-Back Canvas Camper Shell Oops I just noticed I put this in the build section can someone move this to the regular 1973-1987 Board. Thanks __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

11-03-2009, 07:34 PM	#3
74 C-30 Dually Pride Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NH Posts: 540	Re: Can-Back Canvas Camper Shell hmmm...you could make the hoops from conduit tubing, just bend to match the shape of the cab. mount some larger diameter pipe in the bed to secure it. find a piece of canvas and put some grommets in... it think to make it would only cost time __________________ If I have to explain, you wouldn't understand. '74 Chevy C-30 350/4 speed/dually '94 Ford Ranger

11-03-2009, 10:30 PM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,259	Re: Can-Back Canvas Camper Shell you could prolly get a boat shop to make the canvas for you if you cant do it yourself the tubing should be pretty straightforward __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

11-03-2009, 11:39 PM	#6
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Can-Back Canvas Camper Shell Yeah it would probably be pretty easy to make the frame, the hardest part would be making the canvas top for it. Does any one other than me like the look of it? __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

11-04-2009, 01:29 AM	#7
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Can-Back Canvas Camper Shell It looks like it is similar to the Softopper canvas tops for the Blazers that a guy out here has. His was the Prototype for a company that makes them here in CO. Attached Images __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here. Last edited by Driveway Dreams; 11-04-2009 at 01:35 AM.

11-04-2009, 01:31 AM	#8
67stepsideC10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 45	Re: Can-Back Canvas Camper Shell Saw them recommend something like that on an episode of Truck U yesterday. Looks like a cool idea. The one the showed folds up toward the front, kinda like the opposite of a convertible top, and allows you to use the bed.



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