Tonneau cover recommendation

[Islandlife78]

I’m looking for a tonneau cover for my 1978 Chevy short box. What brand and style have people used. Pros/cons??

 

[1STLS1]

I ordered a Craftec for my step side. It's been assembled, waiting for me to finish the truck, sitting in the spare bed room since Covid but still think it's a good choice.

1955-87 Chevy Stepside 6' SWB | Craftec Covers

www.crafteccovers.com

1973-87 C Series 6' Short Bed Fleetside-251103

www.crafteccovers.com

 

[Chevy 88]

There is a guy in Portland that custom makes them. He goes by the name "Meth Breath".

 

[Bennyt]

How secure does it need to be?
What's the main purpose?

Basically 2-3 different styles and 2-3 materials.

Roll-up- flexible for loads
Tri-fold- flexible for loads
1 piece- Looks the best IMO but PITA if you have to haul anything oversize. My sister had one on her F150 and she had to remove probably once a month to haul bikes, bbq, etc

Vinyl- easily can be broke into $
Aluminum- secure $$$$
ABS/ fiberglass- $$$

For my last new truck, I used a tri-fold hard tonneau. It was like a giant trunk that was locked secure, weather tight, and I could fold it up in sections or entirely for hauling different items.

For my '77, I am considering Pros-Pick but I plan to buy a Mar-K tool box so don't know if it will work. Just needs to secure luggage for road trips or car shows but still looks nice.

I plan to buy a hard tri-fold for my CC DRW as I use it for hauling, travel, etc.

 

[1STLS1]

How secure does it need to be?
What's the main purpose?

Basically 2-3 different styles and 2-3 materials.

Roll-up- flexible for loads
Tri-fold- flexible for loads
1 piece- Looks the best IMO but PITA if you have to haul anything oversize. My sister had one on her F150 and she had to remove probably once a month to haul bikes, bbq, etc

Vinyl- easily can be broke into $
Aluminum- secure $$$$
ABS/ fiberglass- $$$

For my last new truck, I used a tri-fold hard tonneau. It was like a giant trunk that was locked secure, weather tight, and I could fold it up in sections or entirely for hauling different items.

For my '77, I am considering Pros-Pick but I plan to buy a Mar-K tool box so don't know if it will work. Just needs to secure luggage for road trips or car shows but still looks nice.

I plan to buy a hard tri-fold for my CC DRW as I use it for hauling, travel, etc.

Ben, I hate to be the bearer of bad news but, Mar K went out of business. If somebody has that box you want in stock, grab it. 4/1/25 was their last day and from what I gather it wasn't pretty.

 

[Bennyt]

Ben, I hate to be the bearer of bad news but, Mar K went out of business. If somebody has that box you want in stock, grab it. 4/1/25 was their last day and from what I gather it wasn't pretty.

Wow, thanks Michael, I didn't know. Sucks as they were the only place for a lot of items. They had the highest quality side trim for our trucks. And they were the only place that had the bolts I needed for our '77 bed. They were supposed to come out with the fleet side toolbox this fall and I was going to order 2. I'm going to call around and see if anyone has the step side box I can adapt.

 

[Bloodhound1981]

This is a tri-fold soft cover I'll be getting soon. It was highly recommended to me.

Extang Trifecta 2.0

The best selling soft Tri-Fold cover just got better. The Trifecta 2.0 has softer curves and sleek design that creates smoother, more contoured, low profile appearance. The tarp is constructed of heavy-duty, leather grained fabric with an integrated corner tuck system that has improved tarp...

www.tonneaufactoryoutlet.com

 

[SquareRoot]

There is a guy in Portland that custom makes them. He goes by the name "Meth Breath".

There's one in every crowd.

 

[TotalyHucked]

I have a tri-fold Tonno Pro on my truck, had it for 5 years and it's been great. Still looks great and is completely water tight other than where I have the karate chop in the center of my tailgate.

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[Doppleganger]

Tonno Pro Tonno Fold, Soft Folding Truck Bed Tonneau Cover | 42-111 | Fits 1973-1987 GM C10 8' Bed

They make them for all lengths. Works great.

 

[Johnny Atomic]

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i love my. Craftec. pain in the butt to put together, but worth it.

 

[Keith Seymore]

This is a tri-fold soft cover I'll be getting soon. It was highly recommended to me.

Extang Trifecta 2.0

The best selling soft Tri-Fold cover just got better. The Trifecta 2.0 has softer curves and sleek design that creates smoother, more contoured, low profile appearance. The tarp is constructed of heavy-duty, leather grained fabric with an integrated corner tuck system that has improved tarp...

www.tonneaufactoryoutlet.com

This is what I have on my daily.

K

 

[Stoichiometric]

Wow, thanks Michael, I didn't know. Sucks as they were the only place for a lot of items. They had the highest quality side trim for our trucks, and while I was also looking into a utv cover, they were the only place that had the bolts I needed for our '77 bed. They were supposed to come out with the fleet side toolbox this fall and I was going to order 2. I'm going to call around and see if anyone has the step side box I can adapt.

For a 1978 Chevy short box, popular tonneau cover choices include soft roll-up covers like TruXedo, which are affordable and easy to install but offer less security, tri-fold hard covers such as BakFlip that provide better protection while still allowing easy access to the bed, and retractable hard covers like Retrax, which give the best security and a sleek look but are more expensive. The choice depends on whether you prioritize cost, convenience, or maximum security.

 

[fimbrez]

This is a tri-fold soft cover I'll be getting soon. It was highly recommended to me.

Extang Trifecta 2.0

The best selling soft Tri-Fold cover just got better. The Trifecta 2.0 has softer curves and sleek design that creates smoother, more contoured, low profile appearance. The tarp is constructed of heavy-duty, leather grained fabric with an integrated corner tuck system that has improved tarp...

www.tonneaufactoryoutlet.com

Any photo update on how it looks on your c10?

 

[fimbrez]

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i love my. Craftec. pain in the butt to put together, but worth it.

Any chance to see more photos of the bed cover and is it foldable?