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-251103

www.crafteccovers.com

 

[Edelbrock]

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.