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Tonneau cover question for BT7

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bighealeysource

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The tonneau cover that came with my recently acquired BT7
has what to me appears to be an unusual extra snap that
fits around the windshield post to snap onto a chrome
snap that would be mounted on the top of the fender. I have
never seen this but could see how it would fit tighter than
the tonneau covers without it. It's a piece of the vinyl
about 4 inches long that simply wraps around the post.
Anyone ever see one like this ? I have no desire to drill
a hole in my fender to install a snap but just curious.
Also, the correct tonneau cover for a BT7 would have the
stiffener pieces, correct ? This one does not but otherwise
looks correct.
Thanks,
Mike
 
Never.

I would not drill a hole and fit another snap. My car came with stiffener bars.

Cheers

Mark
 
I purchased an after market tonneau back in 1982 that was exactly as you described. Each side had a little tounge that when around the side of each window post and although it did not have a snap installed, it was clear that was the intention. It also did not have pockets for the stiffeners. I never istalled the snaps so I can't comment on how effective they were. I will say the tonneau lasted until 2005 when I replaced it with a more correct unit from Moss. I prefer the look of the tonneau with the stiffeners and cross bar like the original.
 
Thanks for the replies y'all. Guess I know about how old
this tonneau might be but still in great shape. I agree
with drilling no holes into my fenders. I'll just continue to
use it until it gives up the ghost.
Thanks,
Mike
 
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