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Hi,

Looking to but a tonneau cover for my 1968 2000. Does anyone have a vendor for these.

Thanks

Usual vendor sites that you can find in the Tech Wiki and RockAuto.
Linda

I think both Datsunroadsterparts.com - Dean, and Stans roadster parts have them. Go to the quick links in the upper left of this screen and then click on vendors. I bought a top from Stan and was very pleased with the quality. I suspect that he can get the tonneau's from the same source. Dean sells good stuff as well. There may be other vendors that have them also.

Thanks

Has anyone ordered a tonneau from Rock Auto? I am considering purchasing one for my 67/5 1600 since my soft top is stored in my garage. Weather here is nice year round so I just removed it but would be nice to close up the cockpit when the car is parked in a public place or out in the sun.

I did for my 68. I haven't installed it yet because the headrest pockets have to be sewn in and I need a notch cut each side for the rollbar.
Covid messed things up, not as many upholsterers.
I had my last tonneau modified for the rollbar. I can do the snaps and twisties etc myself. The tonneau comes with the hardware.
I think it is a good value. Vinyl only. Be sure you get the right one.
Linda

Rock Auto does not have pictures of them on their site. Im curious if they have a "notch" for the dash mounted rear view mirror or will I have to have it modified?

The zipper will go right down the middle so if that is where the mirror is I don’t think that will be a problem.

Linda

Is there a tutorial on the site for new tonneau installation? Ive searched the wiki and relevent posts with no luck. Just looking for any tips and tricks to save myself some time and trouble. Seems like it will be pretty straight forward but it doesnt hurt to ask the experianced.

You are in Mexico so should be cheap to have it done. Or take it to a shop and tell them you will pay to have them TELL you what to do, in what sequence, so you can do it yourself. They might do that.
There are scattered posts about tonneaus and tops being done.
Don’t forget Youtube has some similar projects to see.
Linda

My little town has about 19 thousand people. Although we have some surprisingly great mechanics in town, and even a very competent automotive painter, no upholstery shop. I have read through most of the posts about tonneaus and gathered some wisdom, but was hoping to find info about the sequence ,ect, as you mentioned above. I'll try Youtube as suggested.

One last question on the tonneau offered by Rock Auto. Does it come with the rear attachment bar that slips into the c clips or will I have to source that elsewhere or fabricate one? Also, noticed today that the rearview dash mirror is located off center on the dash so that brings up the question once again, is the tonneau designed with that in mind or will I have to modify it ? Hoping to hear from any member that has purchased one from Rock Auto specifically on these issues.

No bar included. Don’t know on mirror cutout as mine is a 68.
Linda

Thanks Linda.