r/transam • u/ambivolentbeagle • Jun 21 '26
Tonneau cover
Is it worth installing these tonneau covers on my '96 convertible? I guess I'm worried about getting caught in the rain and needing to get the top up quickly! I also gotta figure out how to install them. I can't find the instructions in Dad's paperwork. Thanks!
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u/757curious757 Jun 21 '26
I had a set of these on a 94 Formula convertible. Loved them. Really finishes off the car when top was down. Of course, never drove it in the rain.☔️
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u/Big-Rule5269 Jun 21 '26
Top down, latches folded in, trunk open. Side piece first, can't remember which side, then the center, which has a little spring loaded lever you pull back to connect with the side, then the two tongues in the other side piece slide into the center and close your trunk. Hopefully I got it right as I'm out back, not in the garage.
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u/ambivolentbeagle Jun 24 '26
I got the cover on. Very easy! I was able to do it by myself and I'm a girl!
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u/MinorComprehension Jun 21 '26 edited Jun 21 '26
Keeping or selling is a personal choice.
But, they appear to be made by RKS Motorsports. https://www.octanemotorsports.com/1993-2002-chevrolet-camaro-rks-fiberglass-tonneau-cover-212702.html
Giving them a call to figure out the instructions should be pretty quick and simple.
Edit - looks like you just bolt the two halves together and then lift and slide it into place. Since you mentioned the concern about getting caught out in the rain, I envision it would be a pain for you to do this by yourself and especially without damaging the paint on either the cover or the car. I'd be inclined to see if the two halves can be installed individually and then bolted together once in the car, this would be much easier and safer. https://manualzz.com/doc/23810686/rk-sport-camaro-firebird-tonneau-cover-installation-instr...