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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: scorpion on June 21, 2012, 07:45:26 am
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Anyone ever try to put a post 87 topper on a pre 87 bed? I think the later models have a tapered bed where as the earlier models have parallel bed rails but didn't turn up details on a search. Anyone know? I like those BAK Industries Bak-Flip bed covers but they only offer them for the 88 and newer body styles. Wondering if there's any shot at modifying one to fit or not.
Thanks
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Won't work. The 88 on up is much more narrow and won't able to be attached to the bed unless you put a 1x6 on the bed and lay the cap on it. I've seen it done both ways and it really isn't a good look. My $.02
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Won't work. The 88 on up is much more narrow and won't able to be attached to the bed unless you put a 1x6 on the bed and lay the cap on it. I've seen it done both ways and it really isn't a good look. My $.02
x2 on what Zieg said. It really does not look good when the topper is smaller than the bed.
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Thanks guys, that's what I needed to know. I called BAK Industries and I managed to speak to so done who's paid to read from a cue card. "we don't take custom orders and we don't up have one that will fit your truck.". There wasn't anyone I could talk to about which pieces might work or even give me hints. I'll have to settle for "it ain't possible".
Wish I had a neighbor that had one so I could try to dup it...
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Check your local Craigslist. Obviously the 73-87 GM truck caps work best but if it is for a 8 foot bed the 1980-1996 Ford F-Series toppers fit fairly well. I've had both...