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Hard Shell Tonneau Cover
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From: Redmond, WA
Hard Shell Tonneau Cover
I've always wanted one of these, and I finally picked one up!! 
The before shot, with canopy.
Afterwards, with the new hardshell snug top.
This cover came off of a two-tone red and silver '93 F-150. I have considered paint matching the cover, but the two color scheme has grown on me over the past week. I think I'll keep the cover silver, for now at least.
By the way, from a former canopy owner to anyone considering a hard shell. I love the new access to all of my bed (without having to crawl inside). Once the twin hydraulic pistons engage as you open it an inch, the cover opens on its own. Pull down on the cover slightly, and it shuts with ease.
The setup has dual locks, and the tailgate cannot be opened without releasing the locks. Its much lighter than a canopy, and comes off the bed in seconds with two 1/2" nuts. The canopy will sit for now. At least until hunting season, when the dog gets her thrown setup again back there.
Yeay for Craigslist!! $250 score for the Teal mobile!
M
The before shot, with canopy.
Afterwards, with the new hardshell snug top.
This cover came off of a two-tone red and silver '93 F-150. I have considered paint matching the cover, but the two color scheme has grown on me over the past week. I think I'll keep the cover silver, for now at least.
By the way, from a former canopy owner to anyone considering a hard shell. I love the new access to all of my bed (without having to crawl inside). Once the twin hydraulic pistons engage as you open it an inch, the cover opens on its own. Pull down on the cover slightly, and it shuts with ease.
The setup has dual locks, and the tailgate cannot be opened without releasing the locks. Its much lighter than a canopy, and comes off the bed in seconds with two 1/2" nuts. The canopy will sit for now. At least until hunting season, when the dog gets her thrown setup again back there.
Yeay for Craigslist!! $250 score for the Teal mobile!
M
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Originally Posted by mikeyswood
I came to love my hard cover on my 94. I hope you enjoy yours.
Mike
Mike
I can't believe I used the canopy for that long............
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From: Davis & Newcastle, CA
I love it man. I recently took the shell off of my truck for the first time since I bought it and I LOVE IT. Looks so much better. I'm still gonna keep the shell and carpet kit around for the convenience factor.
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From: Hampton,Va
I like the shell cover over the canopy , but i am a Bare bed guy , I have it to for my job ,with the ladder racks and all.When I bought the truck it had a canopy on it , I still have it, If I ever plan on going on a long trip I'll throw it on for luggage and stuff.
Mike
Gonna post pics of canopy on truck it won't let me!
Mike
Gonna post pics of canopy on truck it won't let me!
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I have a snug top one off my short bed fits nice. I got tired of removing to haul every week so its just been sitting. I got it advertised. But hope you like it .
I need a cap to keep tools dry.
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I need a cap to keep tools dry.
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From: Hampton,Va
Originally Posted by ncguy23
Not to hijack the thread by any means, but I have the opportunity to pick up a shell for cheap (50 bucks cheap)
I doubt itd work but how do they fit with a toolbox?
I doubt itd work but how do they fit with a toolbox?
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