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Zumo · 06-13-2002, 11:52 PM

....we get a truck cover for my truck. Well once I got over the initial shock of her suggestion I thought I would log on and see if any of you guys are using one and which one would you suggest? Right nor the truck is parked in the back yard with no coverage.

Longhorn Man · 06-13-2002, 11:56 PM

All that means is she is sick of lookin at it.

Zumo · 06-14-2002, 12:01 AM

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Originally posted by longhornmail
All that means is she is sick of lookin at it.

DOH!!

I liked to think she was concerned about it getting wet 'cause it rained today.

Thanks alot longhorn,

:p

Longhorn Man · 06-14-2002, 12:03 AM

LOL, sorry, didn't mean to rain on your parade!

*Gee_Emm* · 06-14-2002, 12:34 AM

I have the Wolf brand, it came from Summit. Its great, I have had it for 2 years, and it has sat on my truck through 2 winters. Is holding up VERY good

One word of advice though, no matter how tempting it may be NEVER try and peel ice off of it when it accumulates in the bed.

Blue_71 · 06-14-2002, 12:39 AM

gotta ask, what about the ice thing? im going to get a cover when ive got something nice enough to put it on, lol

*Gee_Emm* · 06-14-2002, 12:45 AM

Well on mime, I tryed pulling off ice that accumulated in the bed through the winter because it was pulling the cover up and the ice sticks to the fabric and it kinda seperated it a bit. I guess the fabric is made up of a few layers or something. Kinda hard to explain but its a no no to do.

Blue_71 · 06-14-2002, 12:58 AM

i think i know what your talkign about, pretty sure i did that to a tarp once

70c10 · 06-14-2002, 07:31 AM

After it rains, how fast does it dry out?

tom hand · 06-14-2002, 08:39 AM

If you are keeping it outside, the best deal is those cheapie thin ones. They are made out of something similar to nylon. They keep the sun and treesap off, but the best part is how fast they dry out after the sun comes out. Most of the better covers are made to be used indoors. They hold water forever when they get wet. I think wolf sells one for less than 40 bucks.

*Gee_Emm* · 06-14-2002, 05:54 PM

It all depends on what it is like outside after it rains on how it will dry, usually no more then a couple hours. I got mine as a gift and I think its a more top of the line model made from the evolution3 fabric I think. An important design of the fabric is that it lets moisture out but not in. I keep my truck covered all the time now, don't even have to wash it if it rains. Its grrrrrrreat.

Hutch · 06-14-2002, 07:20 PM

sounds like the perfect time to put in a pitch for the workshop/garage, what you would spend for a cover would get things started.
Just a thought you could pursue while she was in the mood.

Actually Zumo I was just hitchin on your thread so I could make a 100 post's
Thank you in advance

Zumo · 06-14-2002, 11:51 PM

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Originally posted by Hutch

Actually Zumo I was just hitchin on your thread so I could make a 100 post's
Thank you in advance

No prob man.

Actually I don't want to build the garage here. Not yet. We are going to sell our house soon. I just wanted to get some more thought on covers and such.

06-13-2002, 11:52 PM	#1
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Truck cover? Wife suggested..... ....we get a truck cover for my truck. Well once I got over the initial shock of her suggestion I thought I would log on and see if any of you guys are using one and which one would you suggest? Right nor the truck is parked in the back yard with no coverage. __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles Last edited by Zumo; 10-04-2007 at 10:08 PM.

06-14-2002, 07:31 AM	#9
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	After it rains, how fast does it dry out? __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

06-14-2002, 08:39 AM	#10
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	If you are keeping it outside, the best deal is those cheapie thin ones. They are made out of something similar to nylon. They keep the sun and treesap off, but the best part is how fast they dry out after the sun comes out. Most of the better covers are made to be used indoors. They hold water forever when they get wet. I think wolf sells one for less than 40 bucks. __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

06-14-2002, 07:20 PM	#12
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	sounds like the perfect time to put in a pitch for the workshop/garage, what you would spend for a cover would get things started. Just a thought you could pursue while she was in the mood. Actually Zumo I was just hitchin on your thread so I could make a 100 post's Thank you in advance __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

06-13-2002, 11:56 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	All that means is she is sick of lookin at it.

06-14-2002, 12:03 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	LOL, sorry, didn't mean to rain on your parade!

06-14-2002, 12:34 AM	#5
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	I have the Wolf brand, it came from Summit. Its great, I have had it for 2 years, and it has sat on my truck through 2 winters. Is holding up VERY good One word of advice though, no matter how tempting it may be NEVER try and peel ice off of it when it accumulates in the bed.

06-14-2002, 12:45 AM	#7
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	Well on mime, I tryed pulling off ice that accumulated in the bed through the winter because it was pulling the cover up and the ice sticks to the fabric and it kinda seperated it a bit. I guess the fabric is made up of a few layers or something. Kinda hard to explain but its a no no to do.

06-14-2002, 05:54 PM	#11
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	It all depends on what it is like outside after it rains on how it will dry, usually no more then a couple hours. I got mine as a gift and I think its a more top of the line model made from the evolution3 fabric I think. An important design of the fabric is that it lets moisture out but not in. I keep my truck covered all the time now, don't even have to wash it if it rains. Its grrrrrrreat.



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