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Necoa #: 1769
Location: 3(DE,NJ,PA)
Joined: Nov 09, 2003
Posts: 154
Year: 1987
Model: El Camino
Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2004 7:05 pm Post subject:
Thats good to know Justin, " Beware of the velcro" !!
Good decision on the Gaylord. _________________ Terry
87Last1;
87 El Camino Conquista 3:73 posi Stock 305
85 Monte Carlo SS 3:73 posi Stock 305 HO
86 Chevy Silverado Short Box, 350/300HP Crate Engine 700R4 3:08 Posi
1970 Monte Carlo 350/300HP 308:1 posi
Necoa #: 2224
Location: brooklyn, NY
Joined: Jan 19, 2004
Posts: 30
Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2004 9:01 pm Post subject:
Thanks everyone for the input. I'm gonna go with the snaps because i need to be able to put my bike in the back and fiber glass tops dont allow for that and velcro just doesnt seem reliable
Necoa #: 22
Location: 19(AK,ID,OR,WA)
Joined: Jan 06, 2003
Posts: 216
Year: 1968
Model: El Camino
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2004 5:05 pm Post subject:
This message is not a flame on anyone or anything, but is truly my opinion anytime someone asks me about tonneau covers.
When considering a tonneau cover- unless you are looking at the hard fiberglass covers (nice) you REALLY - REALLY- REAAAAAALLLY need to do youself a favor, hang up on OPG or any other supply house who will sell you an off the shelf item and go talk to an Upholstery Shop about a custom made one. Seriously.
How many of the operators at OPG or any other place do you think REALLY own an elcamino and have used their parts?
Most upholstery shops specialize in automotive and BOAT upholstery. What you really want is a place that works on a lot of boats.
Those guy will be EXPERTS in what kinds of retainers to use, materials available(not just vinyl guys, think CANVAS!), stitching, etc etc for waterproof & weatherproof covers.
If you talk to one of those shops, you will not be limited by what someone else has sitting on their shelf... You will get something made to order for your car.
You will probably pay double for a custom made cover, but it will be worth it- and most shops stand behind their work, if a snap comes loose, they will fix it- if the cover rips, they will fix it.
Anyway- That is my take on the matter.
_________________ Ben Rambow
NECOA#022
1968 El Camino SS396
GMPP454HO - TH400(stock stall) - 3.31 posi
Current best 13.1 @ 105mph
Necoa #: 1769
Location: 3(DE,NJ,PA)
Joined: Nov 09, 2003
Posts: 154
Year: 1987
Model: El Camino
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2004 5:14 pm Post subject:
Sounds like great advice to me ! _________________ Terry
87Last1;
87 El Camino Conquista 3:73 posi Stock 305
85 Monte Carlo SS 3:73 posi Stock 305 HO
86 Chevy Silverado Short Box, 350/300HP Crate Engine 700R4 3:08 Posi
1970 Monte Carlo 350/300HP 308:1 posi
Necoa #: 1856
Location: Aurora, IL
Joined: Nov 25, 2003
Posts: 147
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2004 9:55 am Post subject:
It would nice if somebody would stock a Factory replacement tonneau cover. Both my El Caminos had them, but they had shrunk and wouldn't fit any more. Keep them installed so they stay stretched out. _________________ Rich
1985 El Camino Conquista - sold
1983 Regal T Type
Necoa #: 1769
Location: 3(DE,NJ,PA)
Joined: Nov 09, 2003
Posts: 154
Year: 1987
Model: El Camino
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2004 1:19 pm Post subject: Snaps/Velcro
Ok!!!, I've Finally decided what I'm going to do !!
Instead of snaps or velcro,I have installed a Bed Liner
From H/C, I didn't care for it at first but it seemed to grow on me.
I don't really need a cover in the first place,and I don't like the idea of drilling holes in my ELKY. If you would like to take a look,I posted some pictures in my Album of it. Take a look and tell me what you think.Good or Bad,Pros&cons,ect.
You will find me at the 5TH Gen,page 9. See YA !!
I would post them here,But I haven't figured out how to yet !! _________________ Terry
87Last1;
87 El Camino Conquista 3:73 posi Stock 305
85 Monte Carlo SS 3:73 posi Stock 305 HO
86 Chevy Silverado Short Box, 350/300HP Crate Engine 700R4 3:08 Posi
1970 Monte Carlo 350/300HP 308:1 posi
Necoa #: 1769
Location: 3(DE,NJ,PA)
Joined: Nov 09, 2003
Posts: 154
Year: 1987
Model: El Camino
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2004 4:40 pm Post subject: Snaps/Velcro
Hi Tommy,
The liner should be fine because every other rib has non skid on it which
seems to have a good grip.But I will use a cargo bar to secure the load just to be safe.I don't want anything to slide forward and hit the rear window,you know how hard they are to find and replace.
Terry _________________ Terry
87Last1;
87 El Camino Conquista 3:73 posi Stock 305
85 Monte Carlo SS 3:73 posi Stock 305 HO
86 Chevy Silverado Short Box, 350/300HP Crate Engine 700R4 3:08 Posi
1970 Monte Carlo 350/300HP 308:1 posi
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