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71elcamino
12-27-2004, 06:35 PM
where's the cheapest place to get a tonneau cover for my 71--thanks Danny

Iceberg76
12-28-2004, 09:24 AM
OPG was the cheapest last month when I bought mine ($110 w/ hardware & support bows included). They are special order items, so once you order it will take about two - three weeks for delivery. I checked with NPD & The El Camino Store and they also had to have them made. My kit is well made, however the aluminum support bows and front header panel will have to be cut to fit your application.
I just installed mine yesterday in about two hours. However, it is a real bugger to install a cover when it is cold (less than 50 degrees). I have a semi-heated attached garage that I thought would be warm enough. Do NOT try this at home kids! I tore the edge seam in two places with the pliers I had to use to snap it down. I guess I just wasted the savings on the bed cover now that I have to have the edge seam repaired at my local upholstery shop (when it warms up outside). I’m trying to decide if I want to unsnap it today and install my support bows. It is sunny, but still quite cold for playing with large pieces of vinyl.