Re: Re: Hard tonneau covers.:RE,RE..

From: Jack Hilton III (HEMI@charter.net)
Date: Thu Feb 25 1999 - 09:52:46 EST


have a URL ?

At 10:22 PM 2/24/1999 -0700, you wrote:
> >magnum318@bewellnet.com When I looked for a hard shell for my
>'
>95, looked for about 3 months, before settling on an ARE model. I
>liked
>it the best because of the extra strengthening used in the middle
>during
>the molding process. This model has a perfect fit and finish with the
>molding and whoever does the painting did a perfect color match. I also
>got the aero wing with mine and the ARE company was the only ones who
>offered this option(which I wanted). The company offers many options such
>as interior lighting, marine carpeting to cover the underside in a few
>colors, and you also have the option to NOT have the lift handle
>installed, but they give you(at least me) the handle and screws if you
>want to install it at a later time. I have had this cover on my truck for
>2 years without any worries. You also have the option of either having it
>mounted(screwed) on or using the clamping system. This system does come
>with a frame-work, but check them out, I think you'll be pleased. The
>price for mine was around $900.00, but I wanted QUALITY and I haven't been
> disappointed. -----Original Message-----
>From: <dhowe@netarrant.net>
>To:
>dakota-truck-digest@buffnet4.buffnet.net<dakota-truck-digest@buffnet4.buffn
et.net>
>Date: Wednesday, February 24, 1999 5:04 PM
>Subject: DML: Hard tonneau covers...
>
> Anyone have direct experience with these tonneaus?
>""
>""
>""
>All are comparably priced and styled about the same. I don't care for
>the Mopar style or cost. Don't like the trim strip around the edge,
>especially the black ones. I saw a new Leer tonneau that looked like
>crap! Looked like they did the final sanding with 80 grit.
>& finish, ease of removal, how much stuff you have to clamp or screw
>to the truck and if the cover rubs the paint. I'm leaning towards The
>Colonel 'cause I can get it locally for a good price and it doesn't
>use a frame. Any other suggestions?
>Thanks!
>Dave Howe
>'99 IB CC R/T
>

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