Another EK Ute on SA Roads

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That looks really good - a bit of heat and it will tension up nice - the other one just didn't look right at all. :starr: :starr: :starr:
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Very interesting Stephen. I’m debating whether to fill the existing holes in my ute and place new fasteners to suit one of the eBay ones, leave the holes and hope the eBay tonneau fasteners are in the right spot or get one made up. Any advice greatly appreciated.


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Errol62 wrote: Tue Oct 15, 2019 7:46 am Very interesting Stephen. I’m debating whether to fill the existing holes in my ute and place new fasteners to suit one of the eBay ones, leave the holes and hope the eBay tonneau fasteners are in the right spot or get one made up. Any advice greatly appreciated.


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I welded the holes up and had a new flat tonneau made with press studs holding it down , looks heaps neater IMHO.
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This one I believe is original cover - I’m going to get another made so I can save this one as they are so few and far between but havent found a good match to the vinyl as yet Image


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Blacky wrote:
Errol62 wrote: Tue Oct 15, 2019 7:46 am Very interesting Stephen. I’m debating whether to fill the existing holes in my ute and place new fasteners to suit one of the eBay ones, leave the holes and hope the eBay tonneau fasteners are in the right spot or get one made up. Any advice greatly appreciated.


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I welded the holes up and had a new flat tonneau made with press studs holding it down , looks heaps neater IMHO.
Like the idea of the flat tonneau Blacky. Might have a chat to the trimmer.


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Stephen and Rob yours both look good and I like the lift a dots. Did have ideas of a satin black custom hard lid. One day....zzz.........


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Errol62 wrote: Tue Oct 15, 2019 2:41 pm
Blacky wrote:
Errol62 wrote: Tue Oct 15, 2019 7:46 am Very interesting Stephen. I’m debating whether to fill the existing holes in my ute and place new fasteners to suit one of the eBay ones, leave the holes and hope the eBay tonneau fasteners are in the right spot or get one made up. Any advice greatly appreciated.


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I welded the holes up and had a new flat tonneau made with press studs holding it down , looks heaps neater IMHO.
Like the idea of the flat tonneau Blacky. Might have a chat to the trimmer.


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They do the flat style tonneau covers too, same price

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TONNEAU-COV ... Sw~jxb1s0R
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Errol62 wrote: Tue Oct 15, 2019 7:46 am Very interesting Stephen. I’m debating whether to fill the existing holes in my ute and place new fasteners to suit one of the eBay ones, leave the holes and hope the eBay tonneau fasteners are in the right spot or get one made up. Any advice greatly appreciated.


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Clay,
You can order the tonneau cover blank and they supply your preferred fittings separate for you to fit (included in the price). That way you can place the fixings where you want to suit your ute. That is what I did. You just need the tool to fit the press studs. You are welcome to borrow my tools.

I can bring my new tonneau cover down to your place and we can throw it on your ute and see what you think. I guess if your thinking about filling holes now is the time.

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Harv wrote: Tue Oct 15, 2019 7:16 am That first tonneau looks to be a little small. Wonder if it was a one-off, or came from another Holden. The second one looks very neat.

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Not sure Harv,
Just think it had shrunk with age and lost its water proofing :(

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Hey Stephen that’d be great. Strath Swap this Sunday you going?

Yes they get old and dry and shrink like us.


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Hi Clay;
I have purchased the same flat tonneau as Blacky but not fitted it yet his looks really nice with no overhang down the sides and no elastic loops etc and the guys on ebay that Blacky mentioned are the ones I dealt with great to deal with, good quality, affordable price and they also made my headlining.
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FireKraka wrote:Hi Clay;
I have purchased the same flat tonneau as Blacky but not fitted it yet his looks really nice with no overhang down the sides and no elastic loops etc and the guys on ebay that Blacky mentioned are the ones I dealt with great to deal with, good quality, affordable price and they also made my headlining.
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Thanks Neil
Good to know
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mine was made by the same bloke that did FireKrakas interior in his ute
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Errol62 wrote: Tue Oct 15, 2019 11:11 pm Hey Stephen that’d be great. Strath Swap this Sunday you going?

Yes they get old and dry and shrink like us.


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Can't make it to the swap meet this weekend but should be able to tee up a visit in the near future.
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