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Soft topper Fastback Aerodynamic Bed Cage, tonnaue cover version!

Discussion in 'Tonneau Covers, Caps and Shells' started by surfandturf, Dec 16, 2018.

  1. Jan 12, 2019 at 6:04 PM
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  2. Jan 22, 2019 at 8:49 AM
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  3. Jan 22, 2019 at 9:09 AM
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    Thanks, I'm working on the sides and tonneau now but it's too cold in the garage right now. Should be done in a couple weeks
     
  4. Jan 22, 2019 at 9:27 AM
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    I'm excited to see how this looks when its complete!
     
  5. Jan 24, 2019 at 12:01 PM
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    Could not have said it better! Subbed!
     
  6. Jan 24, 2019 at 12:49 PM
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    I'm getting some upholstery help on the tonnaue. I dont have a sewing machine and the experience to cut this thing up. Met with a guy yesterday and he's ready to start on the project in feb. Stay tuned
     
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  7. Jan 24, 2019 at 12:51 PM
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    I'm debating on using tonneau material on the sides and using snaps so it could be removable vs the 1/8" rubber matte which I was planning on securing with washers and button head screws.
     
  8. Jan 24, 2019 at 12:51 PM
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    I like the tonneau and snaps idea, more like a softopper.
     
  9. Jan 24, 2019 at 1:05 PM
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    The materials would also match. I'm also trying to make it as water tight as possible
     
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  10. Jan 29, 2019 at 9:29 PM
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    Go for the soft topper style. Being modular/easily removable is the soft topper's greatest strength.
     
  11. Jan 30, 2019 at 1:49 PM
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    seconded
     
  12. Feb 4, 2019 at 4:13 PM
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    Update pics tomorrow...upolstry shop finished the tonneau modification. The side materials are in the basement ready to go.
     
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  13. Feb 5, 2019 at 8:17 AM
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    Update is going to have to wait till the 15th. I was at the upolstry shop this morning and not 100% happy with what they had done. They missed 3 key things that I provided in notes before the start of the job. Devil is in the details! Stay tuned
     
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  14. Feb 5, 2019 at 6:35 PM
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    Cool. Looking forward for the update.
     
  15. Feb 6, 2019 at 7:40 AM
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    Agreed!
     
  16. Feb 9, 2019 at 6:00 AM
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  17. Feb 16, 2019 at 11:33 AM
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    Update 2/16: cover and sides are on!

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  18. Feb 16, 2019 at 11:52 AM
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    Need to consider powder coat vs rattlecan bedliner on this thing next
     
  19. Feb 16, 2019 at 12:29 PM
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    Looks great with the cover
     
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  20. Feb 18, 2019 at 6:06 AM
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    Very nice!! :thumbsup:
     

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