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02-09-07, 05:55 PM
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| First Post w/ Pics - tonneau cover
I've been smurfing around this forum for a while, soaking up as much 80 knowledge as possible. Figured I'd finally put up a post and say 'hey'.
I've had my '95 cruiser for little over 5 years now. Picked it up in Minnesota, had it in Wisconsin for a bit, and now we're in California (loved that drive!). It's pure white (best color IMO  ) and mostly stock, no major mods (georges LEDs, cup holder, bilsteins...).
A bit after discovering this forum, I realized my cruiser was kinda unique in that it has a tonneau cover. After I bought it I didn't think much of it. I hadn't realized that few 80s have the covers.
Searching the forum I've only found one post that mentions tonneau covers. So attached are some pics of the cover in my rig.
You'll see that the pieces holding the cover in the back are gray vs. the oak interior. I have the original oak holders but they weren't very secure and I replaced them. CDan (you rock!) could only get gray as oak is not available any more.
I can't tell you all how helpful this forum has been and hopefully I'll be able to give some back! 
Mike
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02-09-07, 06:21 PM
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| I have never seen one before, but was surprised that they were not an option (that I knew of...). Did yours come with your LC?
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02-09-07, 06:24 PM
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| a buddy of ine has one on his 4 runners, i wonder if theyd fit in an 80? hmm | |
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02-09-07, 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by firetruck41  I have never seen one before, but was surprised that they were not an option (that I knew of...). Did yours come with your LC? |
Yep, it had the cover when I bought it. The cover and holders are all Toyota.
It is possible the PO had it installed, but from what I've heard and read, it would have been big $$ to swap out the side trim panels as they'd need to be replaced to work with the holders.
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02-09-07, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by firetruck41 I have never seen one before, but was surprised that they were not an option (that I knew of...). Did yours come with your LC? | If Mr T priced them similar to the second gen 4Runner tonneaus ($800), Im sure they didn't exactly fly off the parts counters' shelves.
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02-09-07, 07:56 PM
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| i bet it was only an option if you didnt have the 3rd row
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02-09-07, 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by sseaman i bet it was only an option if you didnt have the 3rd row | Looks like this one did have the third row seats- the bolt holes show on the wheel wells.
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Originally Posted by NorCal Cruiser Looks like this one did have the third row seats- the bolt holes show on the wheel wells. | And sliding rear windows.........
My guess is it was some sort of dealer installed option. Only Dan can say for sure though.
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| Wolvie- you've been here almost a year and this is your first post!?! Wow, you have some real self control! 
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02-09-07, 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Wolvie It's pure white (best color IMO ) ... | Actually, its common knowledge that the Dark Green (Dark Emerald Pearl, 6M1) 80's are the best color.
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02-09-07, 10:45 PM
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| Not to rain on the stock cover parade, but all that was needed to install that were the 4 attachments screwed on - not all new side panels - right? I suspect that's just a Toyota cargo cover from another model, or another market (most likely). Mot?
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Originally Posted by IdahoDoug ...
PS - X2 on the Emerald Green. Check the FAQ or do a search. | Did a quick search and found the posts that you were looking for? Quote:
Originally Posted by Beowulf There are only facts:
Fact 1. Green sucks
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Originally Posted by Beowulf There is nothing wrong with the dark green (6M1) that an $8,000 complete repaint in another color won't fix.
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Originally Posted by Beowulf Further questioning of TPTB at Kelly Blue Book discovered there is a $5,000 DEDUCTION in value for those unfortunate enough to own the undisputed ugliest color ever used on a production automobile. My advice is not to check that box and declare your truck as "Aquamarine." I know that sounds gahye but it's better than taking the hit a bile green 80 brings. The green is also more expensive to insure because no body shop has ever been able to duplicate that Gawdawful color.
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Originally Posted by Beowulf The 40th Anniversary edition in 1997 required either vomit green or antique sage..
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Originally Posted by Beowulf 40ths were only available in 2 colors; Putrid Green and Sage. A lot of unlucky guys get stuck with the putrid green as it was available throughout the US production. The beautiful Sage color was only offered in '97 and only with the 40th anniversary models.
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Originally Posted by Beowulf If it were mine, I would use this opportunity to paint the whole truck some pleasing color like WHITE, instead of that sickly green. (What was Mr Toyoda thinking???)
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Originally Posted by Beowulf any color but that hideous green,
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Originally Posted by Tools R Us Did a quick search and found the posts that you were looking for? | Yours as well as -B-'s posts could quite easily disappear.......... 
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Originally Posted by reffug Yours as well as -B-'s posts could quite easily disappear.......... | Witness the violence inherent in the system! Help! Help! I'm being repressed!
BTW..... Welcome, interesting features you have there! Do you still have the tumble seats?
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Originally Posted by p8nt Witness the violence inherent in the system! Help! Help! I'm being repressed! | I have yet to begin to repress.
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02-10-07, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by p8nt BTW..... Welcome, interesting features you have there! Do you still have the tumble seats? | No 3rd row seats. The truck came w/o 'em. Quote:
Originally Posted by IdahoDoug all that was needed to install that were the 4 attachments screwed on - not all new side panels - right? | I talked w/ Dan about this when I ordered the replacement holders as he was curious about the vehicle's history, and he mentioned that the side panels would have needed to be replaced. Where the bracket holds the cover, there's actually a notch in the panel and the bracket fastens up to metal rather than on top of the plastic.
MoGas, good call on the sliding glass. My understanding is that cruisers shipped w/ tonneau covers had solid glass, so I think you're right in that it was probably a dealer installed option.
Having the cover isn't bad, but personally I wouldn't have paid big $$ to have it vs the seats...
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02-10-07, 09:28 AM
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| Did a search and found this post.
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Originally Posted by cruiserdan The inner quarter trim panels are also different. THey have moulded cutouts for the mounting of the cover. | Quote:
Originally Posted by cruiserdan The 500 dollar figure would not include the quarter trim panels. The retractor alone is north of 350 bucks. | Ouch! Glad they didn't try to inflate my cost of the truck based on this!
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02-10-07, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Wolvie No 3rd row seats. The truck came w/o 'em. |
That particular vehicle was originally built with third row seats and the seats were removed before you got the vehicle.
Original third-row-delete vehicles have smooth wheel wells, no striker wells in the floor, flat quarter glass and no privacy tint.
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| Kevin, the problem with qouting B- on his hatered for Green is he is color blind
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Originally Posted by Romer Kevin, the problem with qouting B- on his hatered for Green is he is color blind |  I thought he is our resident expert on color?
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