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Rufas · 07-14-2017, 11:55 PM

I have a 70 GMC LWB. I'm look for solid a bedcover, metal or fiberglass. Would also prefer a flush mount cover.

I've seen a few trucks here that have what I'm looking for. But haven't found anyone selling a bed cover for my 70 GMC.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Eric

**special-K** · 07-15-2017, 05:52 AM

Not sure about a flush cover. There may be someone making one now, but you may have been seeing pictures of Checkmate covers that are no longer being made.

Sicklajoie · 07-15-2017, 08:25 AM

I got rid of this cover 2 years ago. It's a Gaylord Lid. It was very well made, It just wasn't my style.

Rufas · 07-15-2017, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Sicklajoie

I got rid of this cover 2 years ago. It's a Gaylord Lid. It was very well made, It just wasn't my style.

Nice truck!

That's pretty much what I'm looking for. Just a few questions.

Did Gaylords do the color matching paint?

How far over the bed does the cover's lip extend?

Thanks
Eric

Sicklajoie · 07-15-2017, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Rufas

Nice truck!

That's pretty much what I'm looking for. Just a few questions.

Did Gaylords do the color matching paint?

How far over the bed does the cover's lip extend?

Thanks
Eric

It was already on the truck when I got it so I don't know about the paint.
It's a very snug fit all the way around. Enough where it rubbed a little of the paint off the bed corners.

el_fantasma · 07-15-2017, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rufas

Nice truck!

That's pretty much what I'm looking for. Just a few questions.

Did Gaylords do the color matching paint?

How far over the bed does the cover's lip extend?

Thanks
Eric

I have a Gaylord too, let me know what details you want. It came in primer and body shop matched to the body.

huntznsam · 07-15-2017, 05:16 PM

I had a Checkmate on my 52 for 15 years and I loved it. Great cover, great price. I hope someone picks up where they left off. My boss loves his Jackrabbit rollup and I'll admit it is handy:
https://tonneaucoversworld.com/pace-...r-fmc1204.html

Too pricey for my blood, I just ordered a Craftec with the Maxx vinyl and 2 extra bows to handle a snow load (had to ask for them). I can buy four for the price of one all metal roll up.

http://www.crafteccovers.com/1967-72...-Bed_p_15.html

Thanks
Huntz

Rufas · 07-15-2017, 11:26 PM

Thanks everyone for the info. The Gaylord is looking very promising. I wish I had found this info sooner. My truck just got out of painting yesterday. It's been in body shop jail since last September.

**Already Gone** · 07-16-2017, 04:28 PM

Here is link to the Gaylord website. They are one of the best out there and do color matching although they are pricey.

http://www.gaylordslids.com

Rufas · 07-16-2017, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

Here is link to the Gaylord website. They are one of the best out there and do color matching although they are pricey.

http://www.gaylordslids.com

Thanks I found the website. Looked around on it, no pricing that I could find. That usually mean lots of $$$$s.

el_fantasma · 07-16-2017, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Rufas

Thanks I found the website. Looked around on it, no pricing that I could find. That usually mean lots of $$$$s.

Mine was $1600 plus $150 shipping. Again, it came unpainted.

Rufas · 07-17-2017, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by el_fantasma

Mine was $1600 plus $150 shipping. Again, it came unpainted.

I got an email today from Charlie at Gaylord's. He quoted $1500 for a primed OG Series cover with $150 for shipping.

Thanks everyone for all the good information.

07-14-2017, 11:55 PM	#1
Rufas Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Fort Mohave, AZ Posts: 354	Bed Covers? I have a 70 GMC LWB. I'm look for solid a bedcover, metal or fiberglass. Would also prefer a flush mount cover. I've seen a few trucks here that have what I'm looking for. But haven't found anyone selling a bed cover for my 70 GMC. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Eric __________________ 1970 GMC 2500 700R Trans RideTech 4 link rear suspension - Air Bagged on all four corners 350 SBC 300hp Weiand Supercharger FiTech EFI

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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Bed Covers? Not sure about a flush cover. There may be someone making one now, but you may have been seeing pictures of Checkmate covers that are no longer being made. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-15-2017, 08:25 AM	#3
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,489	Re: Bed Covers? I got rid of this cover 2 years ago. It's a Gaylord Lid. It was very well made, It just wasn't my style. Attached Images __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

07-15-2017, 05:16 PM	#7
huntznsam Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Will Co IL Posts: 30	Re: Bed Covers? I had a Checkmate on my 52 for 15 years and I loved it. Great cover, great price. I hope someone picks up where they left off. My boss loves his Jackrabbit rollup and I'll admit it is handy: https://tonneaucoversworld.com/pace-...r-fmc1204.html Too pricey for my blood, I just ordered a Craftec with the Maxx vinyl and 2 extra bows to handle a snow load (had to ask for them). I can buy four for the price of one all metal roll up. http://www.crafteccovers.com/1967-72...-Bed_p_15.html Thanks Huntz

07-15-2017, 11:26 PM	#8
Rufas Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Fort Mohave, AZ Posts: 354	Re: Bed Covers? Thanks everyone for the info. The Gaylord is looking very promising. I wish I had found this info sooner. My truck just got out of painting yesterday. It's been in body shop jail since last September. __________________ 1970 GMC 2500 700R Trans RideTech 4 link rear suspension - Air Bagged on all four corners 350 SBC 300hp Weiand Supercharger FiTech EFI

07-16-2017, 04:28 PM	#9
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,073	Re: Bed Covers? Here is link to the Gaylord website. They are one of the best out there and do color matching although they are pricey. http://www.gaylordslids.com __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021



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