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ThunderBolt
04-11-2008, 09:41 PM
I saw one red Lightnig w/ an ATV in the bed around 11:00AM. I believe it might have been in the Ennis area. The other one was in Wylie. I beleve it was a white 99/00.

Overall the ride wasn't bad. The people at T&T were great! They took their time installing my new tonneau and did a great job. The tonneau is a great deal, especially if you live in the Dallas area as there's 100.00 discount off the price of the tonneau.

Ron.
FRDRCING
04-11-2008, 10:23 PM
This thread is worthless with out pics. of the new cover.
charlie
04-12-2008, 08:42 AM
Man ya should have called, we could have met for lunch.


Charlie
Chris94L
04-12-2008, 10:00 AM
Pretty sure thats the same white one I have seen all over Rowlett
ThunderBolt
04-12-2008, 01:40 PM
Man ya should have called, we could have met for lunch.


Charlie

I lost your number. I should have called ahead. It would have been nice.
ThunderBolt
04-12-2008, 01:43 PM
I just finished laying carpet on the bottom portion of the cover. Here are some pics.

BTW, Checkmate is under new ownership. The outfit moved from Oklahoma to the Dallas area. I believe the owner mention he opened the doors for business this past October.

http://www.svt-enthusiast.com/modules/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=album447
Chris94L
04-12-2008, 02:02 PM
Looks nice. I believe they were originally out of Kentucky though, not Oklahoma? Anyway their shop in Farmersville is right next to my friend's dad's shop.
ThunderBolt
04-12-2008, 02:04 PM
Now that I think about you are right.

Thanks.
ZeusSVT
04-12-2008, 02:05 PM
I just finished laying carpet on the bottom portion of the cover. Here are some pics.

BTW, Checkmate is under new ownership. The outfit moved from Oklahoma to the Dallas area. I believe the owner mention he opened the doors for business this past October.

http://www.svt-enthusiast.com/modules/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=album447


Very nice Ron, love the look of that cover. And those wheels are growing on me more and more everyday I see pics of your truck. :tu:
FRDRCING
04-12-2008, 02:20 PM
Looks Good Ron:tu:
ThunderBolt
04-12-2008, 03:44 PM
Thanks fellas. I'll take a few more pics once I reinstall the tonneau on the truck.
ThunderBolt
04-12-2008, 05:12 PM
New pics added.
ZeusSVT
04-12-2008, 05:27 PM
New pics added.


Is that the high gloss black one, or did you have to shine it up??
ThunderBolt
04-12-2008, 05:38 PM
Is that the high gloss black one, or did you have to shine it up??

It's actually the semi-gloss version. It's just really clean. I'm considering match painting the tonneau w/ smooth rails and adding a Cervinis wing.
ZeusSVT
04-12-2008, 05:59 PM
It's actually the semi-gloss version. It's just really clean. I'm considering match painting the tonneau w/ smooth rails and adding a Cervinis wing.

Very nice, good to know that place is right up the road here from Frisco....might have to go that route some day. That is if I can talk my self into getting rid of the snug lid. That might be difficult for me though. :eek2:
ThunderBolt
04-12-2008, 06:03 PM
It's pretty hard to beat a snug top. These tonneaus weigh in at 50Lbs. I removed it myself to install the carpet.
L8 APEX
04-12-2008, 11:57 PM
I'd definitely paint it something. It looks like an economy cover for sure. Needs a tool box now.:D

I am of two schools on bed covers.
Either do a roll up like a Retrax or go for the gold of a glass lid like Snuglid or I prefer the one with the wing on it.:bows
my2002lightning
04-13-2008, 01:13 AM
Looking sharp, Ron! :tu: What is your shop's url/contact info?
dboat
04-13-2008, 03:07 AM
Ron, painted or not, I think it looks good either way.. I looked real hard at those before I went with a Snuglid several years ago.. they both have their advantages. But I could have been happy with one like yours. I do like the smooth look across the top.

Dana
ThunderBolt
04-13-2008, 07:27 AM
Looking sharp, Ron! :tu: What is your shop's url/contact info?

Here you go.

http://www.checkerpro.com/

Thanks fellas.
smbony9
04-16-2008, 10:56 PM
Thanks fellas. I'll take a few more pics once I reinstall the tonneau on the truck.
hey how much was the cover and where did you get it
ThunderBolt
04-17-2008, 03:38 AM
it's 489.00 plus tax if you pick it up. The facility is located in Farmersville Tx.
99WhiteBeast
04-18-2008, 04:40 PM
Ron,
You didn't mention why you switched- strictly weight? Or ease of taking on and off yourself ?
ThunderBolt
04-18-2008, 04:49 PM
I wanted some type of pop up cover. One that my wife could help me take off in a pinch. I also wanted to try something different. I'm not concerned with weight reduction at this point and I'm not sure where I'm going performance wise on this truck. I think if I go the built route I will sell this truck to do so. It's much cheaper that way.

Ron.