Thanks to input from others on this board I decided to pass on a new 2000 in favor of a 2001. I picked up my 2001 red L this morning. I got a chubby as soon as I started the engine--what a ride!
I grew up with quite a few muscle cars, and the L's balance of power, handling,breaking and comfort are outstanding. The truck is sharing a bay with a black '70 Chevelle SS LS6.
Now I need help selecting a roll top cover. I am considering a Retrax or Rollnlok. I'd like something more secure than a conventional soft top,and I'd like it to do a good job keeping water out of the bed. I have read that the roll tops usually do not seal out water well.
If a hard cover is the only way to keep water out, I need one that's easy to remove and put back on.
What are your recommendations on bed covers?

 

Ooo ooo, I'm interested in this topic too! I just assumed the roll-away hard tonneaus were waterproof. Is this not so? I'm 95% sure I'm getting a Retrax, by the way. The only question now is, cash or credit?

-Ollie

 

Felonious San Dog resident,

Retrax is a great cover (biased owner) if you need to haul big stuff "on the fly." However, it is not 100% waterproof.

Blitz,

If the above requirement isn't a necessity and your looking for a hard cover, the Lo-Pro is awesome. Clonetek and Johnny Lightning have them. real nice.


pics at my Zing site of the Retrax.



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Brake Late, Dive Deep

Speedin Bob, Owner/Operator/Pilot
Lightning #2504, 6/17/99
NLOC # 438
**de-tuned for chapter two of intercooler travesty**
Magnaflow muffler, JDM driveshaft, JL Driveshaft Loop, Keyless Entry, Retrax Bed Cover, Shackles, Wet Okoles, Mobil 1/FilterMag, Clear Corners

Zing Site Speedin Bob's pics

 

*bzzzzzt* wrong answer.
i have a pro-sport bedcover from innovation industries.. johnny lightning has one also.



brooks

more pics in my zing albums

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brooks
'00 silver "L"
member NLOC #496

my zing albums - _-click here-_

clonetek@jam.rr.com

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Clonetek,
How much does your ProSport weight? Is it easy to open?

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• 2001 Lightning (WHITE)
• 2001 SuperCrew (RED)
• '90 Pro Street Mustang GT 1/4 7.50ET@185MPH.
• '23T Altered 1/4 8.90ET@150MPH.
  2001Bolt@group1320.com

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I love my Retrax. It does leak a slight bit at the corner by the tailgate. I would think that if I tried I could fix it, but it is so slight that I never tried. I always keep my gym bag full of clothes in the back and its never gotten wet. Love the versatility (misspelled?) of it. You can keep it open, closed, or lock it open in any position. Its super strong and durable too.








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2000 White Lightning
PSP & JDM custom chip
JDM 90mm Mass Air
JDM aluminum drive shaft
4.10 gears
et 1/4 mi 13.14 (before JDM parts, after JDM ???)
Retrax tannaux cover
Bedrug

'65 Mustang with 347 stroker
'67 Corvette, ZZ502/502


[This message has been edited by JagcLightning (edited 04-08-2001).]

 

the cover isnt that hard to open..
got it from innovation industries - http://www.inn-fiberglass.com/

it seems that their website is down for some reason.. (just tried to go there)
to order one call innovation industries @ (909)737-3801
cover is 850+ shipping.(it may be 895 now, the price went up) comes pre painted, carpet lining, etc.

brooks

[This message has been edited by clonetek (edited 04-08-2001).]