Canopy Mounting

[Grafiske]

So I just got a canopy that fits on the bed perfectly - it was previously mounted with C clamps (on a toyota), but judging by the lip on the bed, that won't work on my truck.

 

Is there a go to alternative for mounting beds on 720's?

 

Let me know!

 

 

[cl72wagon]

You can try these, but they are pretty close to c clamps. You should be able to find some at a canopy shop.  Any pics?

 

 

http://www.dkhardware.com/product-12977-rm608004-truck-cap-c-clamp-for-caps-with-fiberglass-rail.html?mr:trackingCode=FBD1C30F-CDE0-E111-9B44-001B21BCB944&mr:referralID=NA&mr:adType=pla&mr:ad=18074697852&mr:keyword=&mr:match=&mr:filter=40818743652&gclid=CKqZlYfpp7gCFSqCQgodfn4Amg

 

 

So I just got a canopy that fits on the bed perfectly - it was previously mounted with C clamps (on a toyota), but judging by the lip on the bed, that won't work on my truck.

 

Is there a go to alternative for mounting beds on 720's?

 

Let me know!

[datsunaholic]

An '84 720 has an external lip rail.  Clamps are for internal-lip rails, like a hardbody (or 85+ 720).  External-lip rail means drilling holes and mounting with bolts as far as I know.

[Grafiske]

Yeah it definitely has an external lip rail. Hmm I was hoping not to drill into the actual metal/body of the truck.

[]2eDeYe]

If you choose to drill, I have discovered the best canopy clamps in the world.

 

 

 

 

 

Cheap and multi use :)

[Draker]

I had the same setup as above... except mind went from lip rail --> Over canopy --> lip rail.

 

It was awful looking.. I removed everything.. But it worked.

[]2eDeYe]

This hooks into the holes in the bed rail. Once the straps are tight the canopy is on solid and no ugly straps outside. You also can still use the straps to hold stuff to the side of the bed.

 

 

I had bought hardware to bolt it on and then promptly lost them. I had to do a dump run and came up with that to hold the canopy on. I will use this method from now on, in fact we pulled the canopy off of my truck real quick like and locked it down on Nuffs truck after match drilling the 7/16 holes in his rails.

 

 

 

[wayno]

If you choose to drill, I have discovered the best canopy clamps in the world.

 

 

 

 

 

Cheap and multi use :)

 

This is a great idea, I just went out and tried it, worked great after bending the hooks just a little.  :thumbup:

[slemers]

Are those tie down straps from Harbor Freight?

I'm contemplating a canopy for my 720 too.

 

slemers

[wayno]

Are those tie down straps from Harbor Freight?

I'm contemplating a canopy for my 720 too.

 

slemers

 

Yes they are harbor freight straps, works good to, I used to use 4 bolts, now just 2 straps.

[slemers]

There is a canopy on CL I may go take a look at this weekend if the guy still has it. It's in Gresham I believe. Needs some work on the back window though.

 

slemers

[]2eDeYe]

This is a great idea, I just went out and tried it, worked great after bending the hooks just a little.  :thumbup:

 

 

I couldn't believe it worked. I've spent years fucking around with bolts and clamps and an it was so simple.

 

 

 

Are those tie down straps from Harbor Freight?

I'm contemplating a canopy for my 720 too.

 

slemers

 

 

Yep, harbor freight :lol:

[izzo]

=I drilled holes on my 720. then put the nuts and washers up in teh rail. It's kind of a pain.

 

I have a new plan of attach. The 84 and older 720s have external be hooks, that are screwed in from the inside of the bed.  Why not just fab something up to go on the inside of the bed and use the backing plate for the external tie downs.  Excuse my shitty text drawing, but look at it like thisl

 

Outside of the bed > the inside has this plate | and two screws =

 

One could simple remove that | plate, weld some steel to that, and then clamp it to that.  No holes in your bed that way.  If you don't care you could just drill it, or even weld somethign on the inside of the bed.  Some people drill holes in the bottom of the bed then run steel clear up to the canopy and then clamp it like that.