Another DIY tonneau cover

[CUZICAN]

Like others, I have been disappointed in the available options for tonneau covers, so I finally took it upon myself to make my own. It is made of 5/8 plywood, some square aluminum stock on the underside for rigidity, a little body filler, wrapped in black marine grade vinyl, and held in place by the factory hardtop bolts. Hopefully it'll keep things from walking off when I have the top off.

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[Tricky Mike]

Excellent execution.

 

[WheresMyBronco]

Very clean, well done.

 

[kahunabob]

Like others, I have been disappointed in the available options for tonneau covers, so I finally took it upon myself to make my own. It is made of 5/8 plywood, some square aluminum stock on the underside for rigidity, a little body filler, wrapped in black marine grade vinyl, and held in place by the factory hardtop bolts. Hopefully it'll keep things from walking off when I have the top off.

This is great! I do not know why one of the vendors does not make a plastic/light weight version of this.

 

[Bad_Bronco]

Nice work !!! Can I make a suggestion for easy access, you may want to put a piano hinge on the rear part so that you can lift it up like a lid for more access, and if you have a taller item that you are transporting.

 

[Bigred86]

Wow really nice work!

 

[CUZICAN]

This is great! I do not know why one of the vendors does not make a plastic/light weight version of this.

I thought this would be a perfect application of the style of ABS bedcovers that undercover makes. It would be light weight and plenty strong.

 

[CUZICAN]

Nice work !!! Can I make a suggestion for easy access, you may want to put a piano hinge on the rear part so that you can lift it up like a lid for more access, and if you have a taller item that you are transporting.

I actually had that thought, but unfortunately the little side wing for the bolts on the rear section hit the roll bar stopping it from folding.

 

[Bad_Bronco]

I actually had that thought, but unfortunately the little side wing for the bolts on the rear section hit the roll bar stopping it from folding.

If you cut a new front piece, and include the two bolts on the rear piece, then you can put a hinge where you have the cut now, and be able to lift and secure from underneath. When I made mine, I used the side as a template and ran it all along the side to the tailgate. Then I made a flat top with hinges, secured under so no one can open it unless truck is unlocked. Hard to see in my pics, but it is strong, and secure when the top is on or off. Also made a top so when I have my fridge in, it is also secure when top off......

 

[broadicustomworks]

Looks great! I love it when these DIY projects people do turn out nice and finished.
Vinyl is good and taut, curved edges look great. excellent work!

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