Toneau cover quick release project

[Jason Ratzburg]

Does anyone have a copy of the toneau cover quick release project. None of the pictures are working on the link. Thanks.

 

[swshawaii]

Pics gone?

 

[swshawaii]

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[Bob McDonald]

I just looked myself and the pics don't display for me either. Including with the links that Steve put in this thread.

 

[Yardsale]

Link to library with pics below.



I did a similar setup, but with 3mm climbing accessory cord and no hardware (and no metal cable slapping on the underside). Basically I connected the two sides with the cord and ran it from one side to the other. I reach in and pull the cord anywhere. I can take some pics if you want.

 

[Gavin Allan]

Don't you still have to unlock the tailgate?

 

[Richard L]

Yep, Pics are not showing.



Gavin,

Yes, you have to open the tailgate, but you don't need to use a key to open the tonneau cover when the tailgate is open.



...Rich

 

[Gavin Allan]

I can do that already without the mod. I just reach in and grab the safety release and can open my cover that way.

 

[Richard L]

Gavin,

Gen-1 Tonneau covers do not have a safety release on the rear cover half, only on the front cover. (don't ask me why....Ford's better idea, I guess?)



...Rich

 

[Gavin Allan]

Oh... Thanks. Thought I was missing something.



Lesson learned: When hauling bodies or kidnap victims in the Sport Trac, always use a Gen I Trac.

:banana:

 

[Richard L]

Gavin,

Assuming the bodies you are hauling would be dead, I don't think a safety release would matter much....:grin: However, since the Gen-1 Sport Trac does have a safety release on the front half of the tonneau cover, kidnap victims could still get out....the safety release handle is even made of a "Glow-in-the-dark" plastic...so be sure to blindfold and tie them up first...:bwahaha:



...Rich

 

[Gavin Allan]

Oh yeah, I always do. Duct tape works well...:grin:

 

[Richard L]

Gavin,

Wow, did this thread jump the track..:bwahaha:



...Rich

 

[Phill R]

I did a project for an inerior release. It is a fairly simple project. Look for it by my name under cargo bed.