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Old Sep 27, 2011 | 11:41 AM
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Bed top/ camper...

With the winter coming up, and the fact that this is my first winter in New York, I really don't want my bed to be open and covered/filled with snow... i've tried looking on craigslist in the area, tried ebay, tried amazon, and haven't been able to find anything for our trucks other than the toneaus that just flatten at the top of the bed, and i want one that goes to the top of the cab... anyone have any suggestions? i would prefer used, since they're cheaper, but i'm not above breaking down and buying used...
 
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Old Sep 27, 2011 | 11:54 AM
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Measure your bed dimensions and put them up on CL with what you're looking for.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2011 | 01:07 PM
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I plan to buy a camper shell at some point.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2011 | 01:27 PM
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If you don't mind the drive there are several on CL Phila, PA. Should fit all Ford & GM same yrs same length, not sure about Mopar/Dodge dimensions. Could also check w/ local salvage/u-pick-it yards, usually damaged easily in the yards & they just want to unload them. Couple yards around here call the cap retailers to see if they will buy the yards caps in bulk so they can unload them for quick $$$.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2011 | 01:49 PM
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I picked one up last year off Craigslist for $100.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2011 | 02:11 PM
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yeah, the yards around here are almost non-existent, so i think i'm going to have to drive a ways to find something... guess i'll start scanning nearby state's CL... I saw one guy on here that had a soft top shell... that was pretty cool, but i wonder how it'd hold up to the snow...
 
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Old Sep 27, 2011 | 02:16 PM
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Try using "camper shell" or "canopy" for your search.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2011 | 02:30 PM
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yeah, that's half the battle, cause there's so many different names people use... lol
 
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Old Sep 27, 2011 | 11:04 PM
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On CL I usually just type in "truck parts" or "Ford truck parts" in the auto parts section get at least 3 every time. Seen them listed as cap, bed cap, bed cover, camper top, bed top, and topper.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 12:18 AM
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If you've never used it, you should try SearchTempest - The EASY way to search Craigslist

You can put your zip in and search all of the craigslists in the area.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 09:19 AM
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Cool i'll have to check that out... Thanks guys!
 
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Too bad we didn't live closer together, I bought my truck with a topper and I don't care for them much. Which is too bad cause its in awesome shape, its even white, lol.

There are a lot of MFGs of toppers or "Bed Caps" as most of them are called. They still make them new but wow are they spendy, even without paint.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Chris56ford
Too bad we didn't live closer together, I bought my truck with a topper and I don't care for them much. Which is too bad cause its in awesome shape, its even white, lol.

There are a lot of MFGs of toppers or "Bed Caps" as most of them are called. They still make them new but wow are they spendy, even without paint.
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I just scored a free camper shell on craigslist! I'm not sure if it will fit my truck or not, but the guy told me to feel free to sell it if it doesn't. It's white and 8' long, so I'm hoping it fits.
 
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Originally Posted by Chris56ford
Too bad we didn't live closer together, I bought my truck with a topper and I don't care for them much. Which is too bad cause its in awesome shape, its even white, lol.

There are a lot of MFGs of toppers or "Bed Caps" as most of them are called. They still make them new but wow are they spendy, even without paint.
well depending on how the winter goes, i may be tempted to drive out and find you! lol
 
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