Home Made Diamond Plate Tonneau Cover

I just wanted to say thanks to the topic starter.

Since 3 months I have been busy preparing and getting stuff to make it and now, today, I finished making it.

I absolutely love the simple design.

I made a few minor changes but the basic is the same

Following some pics (i hope you can see them, had trouble uploading them directly to forum)

https://flic.kr/p/HCZbEp

https://flic.kr/p/HdGQd3

Greetz,

Joery

 

Great job, man.
Since I gave my shell to my daughter, I think I will be doing the same.

 

Funny what you find...old archives. I too am getting ready to modify my old Diamondback cover to fit my new truck.

Anyone know what is the best way to cut straight with .080 aluminum? Circular saw?

 

With the right blade and a stationary guide

 

With those open key holes you better not need to remove it during the winter here in Illinois. Wonder how long those lock tumblers will work after getting wet repeatedly when it rains?

Nice idea though!

 

Dang! I know a whole lot of firefighters that would envy all that diamond plate! Nice!