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    E-Pup Tonneau/Tonno Covers?

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    Post by Canada17 Mon Aug 22, 2016 9:11 am

    Ive seen a couple folks around here who have tonneau/tonno covers on their E-Pups. Are these custom? I havent been able to find any suppliers.

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    Post by Oscarm Mon Aug 22, 2016 1:46 pm

    Built my own. Lots of good comments at shows...email me, and I'll send you pix.:
    "melaqueoscar@gmaildotcom. (in Ontario)
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    Post by vanny Mon Aug 22, 2016 2:27 pm

    Oscar, I'd love to see those pics too! Shocked Wink If you need help posting them, just let me know. I'd be happy to help.


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    Post by Oscarm Mon Aug 22, 2016 7:51 pm

    Vanny: Site pix posting is beyond me (doh!). If you like, just email me, and I'll send you out photos and info.
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    Post by vanny Tue Aug 23, 2016 2:35 am

    Oscar, sent you a PM. with my email address.


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    Post by vanny Tue Aug 23, 2016 5:50 am

    Here's what I got from Oscar...BTW - GORGEOUS EPup!!! Very Happy cheers cheers cheers

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    Here are some basic shots of my tonneau cover project:
    I didn't want to drill any holes, and commercially available units are
    unheard of, since Epup's have so many curves and wierd dimensions.
    Started with G1S 3/8" plywood. Used plastic / cardboard to 'carve' a
    template for the swoopy corners behind the cab and at the tailgate
    (lots of fiddling here). Do it for one corner, then flip it over for
    the other side.
    I 'framed' the perimeter and cross 'joists' with 1" square aluminum
    tubing that was scrounged (used) from a commerciall signmaker's
    awning. You can see some of it in the shot with the back section
    lifted.
    The tubing is held in with a few sheet metal screws and "Lepage PL
    Premium" construction adhesive.
    I did it in 2 pieces so I could have easy access to some rear storage.
    The sections are hinged with a stainless piano hinge from 'Lee Valley
    Tools'.
    The covering is regular tonneau material, that I glued down with
    "Lepage Heavy Duty, High Temperature" spray contact cement (Home
    Depot).
    The latches I used are from an outfit called "Southco" (Google it)...a
    local stock car builder had a couple of extras for $20 each...they
    work nicely, but you may want a different look.
    Went to 'Princess Auto' for wide, self-adhesive foam gasket for truck
    campers, and applied it to the cover, NOT the truck box.
    The whole job is fussy and time-consuming, but I get nice comments on
    it. You may or may not wish to hinge the aft section (About 30" for
    mine).
    All told, I think I have about $250 in material tied up. I'm guessing
    the whole assembly weighs about 50 pounds...
    Front is held down with a couple of good quality bungee cords, you may
    want something more sophisticated?
    Big tip: The Econoline box is tapered...cut and measure plywood carefully!
    Let me know if you need specifics on materials or techniques....I've
    never done this before, but I managed to not screw it up too badly !
    With the aluminum cross joists, it's pretty strong. I think if a cute
    19 year old blonde beauty wanted to climb up on it, I think I'd let
    her!
    Oscar



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    Post by Laserwolf Tue Aug 23, 2016 11:25 am

    wow, very nice!
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    Post by jrdunn96 Tue Aug 23, 2016 7:13 pm

    Yes, indeed! My hat is off to you. I think my wife would object to the 19 year old on it. She would want her to do the dishes.
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    Post by vanny Wed Aug 24, 2016 3:16 pm

    Here's a few more pics that Oscar sent me...thought everyone would enjoy perusing them!

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    Post by Russell Wed Aug 24, 2016 7:52 pm

    That is a sweet looking truck.
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    Post by Oscarm Wed Aug 24, 2016 7:59 pm

    Thanks for the compliments guys!

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