Dechion Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Once upon a time I remember reading something on this board about someone that used a camper top from... I think it was an older s-10... that fit the MJ's box, but was a couple inches short compared to the cab. I was wondering if anyone could point me back in that direction of that thread. (tried searching, with no sucess) Anyone have a list somewhere of other trucks with the same size bed? Or am I remembering wrong, and there is no such thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinkrun Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 I believe your right about the s10 and its to bad your so far away I have a long bed one just taking up space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 http://www.comancheclub.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=21804&hilit=s10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseMJ Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 I've been looking for shells for a long time on craigslist. Most of the ads do not give the dimensions of a SWB shell. The top in the middle is 21.5 inches. The top of an S-10 is 20 inches. I've put a shell from an S-10 just for size and it's noticeably shorter and doesn't quite fit the side to side measurement so there is about an inch on either side. The SWB dimensions: 61.5" wide. Outside width, from flat part of bed rail the flat side of bed rail, not including the bevel. 75" long - outside, from front of top rail of bed to outside downturn of tailgate (aka end of bed rail). 56.25" wide - inside, from rail to rail. 21.5" tall, from top of front bed rail to top of roof. The closest I've found that fits is from the older version of Ford Ranger. Every one of those I've found has been in ratty shape. The guy in town that sells USED shells won't take measurements for me, or even let me measure them. He just asks what kind of truck I have...and then tells me he's got nuthin' for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dechion Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 the odd thing is that what I really want is a tonneau cover, so height does not really matter. If I can find a topper I would be all over it, but there is nothing within a drive I can afford to make. Closest one I have found is like 4-500 miles away. At 13 Mpg and $3 a gallon thats about $200 in gas to go fetch it. :P Sounds like I could order in a cover for an 82-93 S-10 and have it work out, though it may be a shade narrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinkrun Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Find a used tarp thats larger than what you need. Cut the frame down to fit your truck (make sure its one that can be cut) then take the tarp part to a upholstery shop and have them cut down and sew it to a custom fit they can also install snaps. A friend did this with a xtang cover that I bought him at a rummage sale for $10.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dechion Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 Actually I am really close to just making a hard cover myself out of 1/2" green treated plywood. Either that or do like my father in law did and just make a softcover myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 I have several camper tops. do you need a lwb or swb? located in caledonia, wi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dechion Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 Short bed (61" X 75") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 best pics I have of it. pic is on my old '89 mj. pm me and we can go from there.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dechion Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 Pm sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Pm sent. replied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjbliley Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 I have Tonneau I bought from Pep Boys. it fits an S10. It fits my truck great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64 Cheyenne Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I have Tonneau I bought from Pep Boys. it fits an S10. It fits my truck great. But where are the installed pics of this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjbliley Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Here is one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinkrun Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 WOW looks great how much was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dechion Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 Awesome looking top. Unfortunately I can't find anyone that still carries it. I tried googling by part number, have yet to try le bra's website. It's blocked from work, probably because it has bra in the title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjbliley Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 LeBra went under in April of 1009. There are lots of other vendors for tonneau covers. just use the vehicle specs on the label to find one that fits. This one covers well and is relatively water tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dechion Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 Thanks much. I'll be looking into one similar to this once my camper top sells (assuming it does) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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