I put a 1984 Chevy Leer canopy on my 2013 Titan

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strobz

Discussion Starter · Nov 6, 2016

I managed to pick up a old Leer canopy for a 1984 Chevy. All the measurements seemed to work so I figured I'd give it shot. It surprisingly fit very well. The paint was in rough shape (obviously). 4 out of the 5 windows seemed still very water tight still. I did however take out the front window and re-weather stripped the trim. After that I painted the canopy with bed liner to match my truck and give it a bit more rigidity. Replaced the back lock with a new one and bam, a totally useable canopy. Overall, fairly happy with the project, seeing how it only cost me $240 all said and done.

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Tritonus

· #2 · Nov 6, 2016

Very nice.

I like the King Cab + canopy because I am able to set up cot in the bed and crash.

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Blackbeauty

· #3 · Nov 6, 2016

That's funny... It actually looks like it fits the Titan BETTER than it fit the Chebblie... :rofl:

Nice job on the color! :thumbsup:

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strobz

Discussion Starter · #4 · Nov 7, 2016

Tritonus said:
Very nice.

I like the King Cab + canopy because I am able to set up cot in the bed and crash.

Yup, that's my plan as well. I just need to tint the windows and start building the frame.

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Tritonus

· #5 · Nov 7, 2016

strobz said:
Yup, that's my plan as well. I just need to tint the windows and start building the frame.

What frame? Do tell. My cot is the fold up kind that I store in the back seat, with the 0 degree sleeping bag. Not the most comfortable, but better than trying to sleep in the cab.
Are you building a part time residence with all the amenities?

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strobz

Discussion Starter · #6 · Nov 7, 2016

I was thinking of something similar to this:

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DeadRiver

· #7 · Nov 7, 2016

I honestly though it was going to look terrible but you did a great job :thumbsup:

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dkmura

· #8 · Nov 7, 2016

My Titan KC LWB has had an older Leer wedge topper since 2013:

Does your Titan also have the 8' bed?

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TitanBlue

· #9 · Nov 8, 2016

VERY impressive mod!

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strobz

Discussion Starter · #10 · Nov 8, 2016

dkmura said:
My Titan KC LWB has had an older Leer wedge topper since 2013:

Does your Titan also have the 8' bed?

Hey dkmura,

Nope only the 6.5' bed. Thanks for all your help BTW for this mod. I did have to cut the back door with some tin snips.

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rambob

· #11 · Nov 8, 2016

interesting. I wonder if bed covers from that chevy model fit also?

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dkmura

· #12 · Nov 8, 2016

strobz said:
Hey dkmura,

Nope only the 6.5' bed. Thanks for all your help BTW for this mod. I did have to cut the back door with some tin snips.

You're most welcome! My 8' topper looked worse than yours, if you can believe it. It's kinda satisfying bringing these back from the dead and they actually fit (with some tinsnip mods) the Titan pretty well.

As for bed covers, you need to check them (particularly the back, near the tailgate) carefully before buying.

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Tritonus

· #13 · Nov 8, 2016

Since you did the install yourself. Was there anything electrical?
I put this strip of LEDs in the back top of the inside. It is a quick button press to turn it on. Very bright, better than the crumby light Leer came with.

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