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87GMCChris · 10-06-2010, 05:39 PM

What i would like to know is this... What kind of truck covers are you guys using (if you use one). I don't have the luxury of having a garage. And i only drive it in the summer do to the snow here. And only on nice days... its only my cruiser/toy. The time not spent on the road, it gets covered, 1 do detur theft (sits between a gray and a white house farther back, so you don't even notice it driving by.), 2 to keep crap and dirt off it.
Thanks for your time all,

Chris

*nbpro* · 10-06-2010, 05:55 PM

Classic Parts.or california car cover

S10Fan · 10-06-2010, 06:45 PM

I bought one of these...........

http://www.covercraft.com/weathershield_hp.htm

I can post some pictures over the weekend. The cover was expensive, 450.00, but was/is worth every penny spent. Water rolls right off the cover

S10Fan · 10-10-2010, 07:35 PM

OK, here's a picture....................

tucsonjwt · 10-10-2010, 08:10 PM

On my new GMC Ext. Cab I have a Budge "Shield Gold" truck cover - $100 on Amazon - reg. cab might be less.
I have had it a few weeks - keeps rain off and blocks sun OK, so I don't need a windshield sunshield. My only complaint is that it is not a custom fit (hence, the $100 price) so it is a bit short front to back.
I have had a Covershield mid-grade and Budge economy grade on other vehicles. I would not get a cover with any kind of fleece other smooth liner because the liner rubs off and leaves debris on your vehicle (Covershield was like this, and a custom fit). The bottom of the line Budge was OK for keeping bird droppings and leaves off the vehicle, but provided no sun protection. It was nice and lightweight and big enough to cover my Pontiac G5, so I liked it a lot.
I would not spend hundreds of dollars on a cover. I would start with a cheaper cover first and see if you like dealing with a cover. Some people don't like the hassle. On a car, it is no problem. On a truck, the cover dips into the bed area, creating a lot of slack, so the cover flaps in the wind and collects water in the rain (snow, etc.). I have a bicycle empty box transverse in the GMC bed to try to keep the cover up and taught a bit.
Also, I used tarp gripper thingys with a short bungy and plastic hook to keep the edges of the tarp hooked to the bottom sides of the vehicle.
If you want a pic of the GMC cover let me know.

S10Fan · 10-10-2010, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tucsonjwt

On a truck, the cover dips into the bed area, creating a lot of slack, so the cover flaps in the wind and collects water in the rain (snow, etc.). I have a bicycle empty box transverse in the GMC bed to try to keep the cover up and taught a bit.
Also, I used tarp gripper thingys with a short bungy and plastic hook to keep the edges of the tarp hooked to the bottom sides of the vehicle.
If you want a pic of the GMC cover let me know.

I agree, I have to use my tonneu cover when using the truck cover.

Davidmichael · 10-10-2010, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S10Fan

I bought one of these...........

http://www.covercraft.com/weathershield_hp.htm

I can post some pictures over the weekend. The cover was expensive, 450.00, but was/is worth every penny spent. Water rolls right off the cover

X2. I got one for my Xtreme and loved it since the first time I used it.

bigblock73 · 10-10-2010, 11:10 PM

I only use California Car Cover Company covers...best on the market IMO.

My 73 sat outside for four MN winters under one, worked perfect!

10-06-2010, 05:39 PM	#1
87GMCChris Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: London, Ontairio Posts: 163	Truck Covers 73-87 What i would like to know is this... What kind of truck covers are you guys using (if you use one). I don't have the luxury of having a garage. And i only drive it in the summer do to the snow here. And only on nice days... its only my cruiser/toy. The time not spent on the road, it gets covered, 1 do detur theft (sits between a gray and a white house farther back, so you don't even notice it driving by.), 2 to keep crap and dirt off it. Thanks for your time all, Chris __________________ 1987 GMC Wrangler - 305TBI/TH400/Duals 1968 Camaro - Resto 2010 Ranger I only drive truck 6 months a year... Dam Canadian winters.

10-06-2010, 05:55 PM	#2
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: Truck Covers 73-87 Classic Parts.or california car cover Last edited by nbpro; 10-06-2010 at 05:59 PM.

10-06-2010, 06:45 PM	#3
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: Truck Covers 73-87 I bought one of these........... http://www.covercraft.com/weathershield_hp.htm I can post some pictures over the weekend. The cover was expensive, 450.00, but was/is worth every penny spent. Water rolls right off the cover __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

10-10-2010, 07:35 PM	#4
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: Truck Covers 73-87 OK, here's a picture.................... Attached Images __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

10-10-2010, 08:10 PM	#5
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,189	Re: Truck Covers 73-87 On my new GMC Ext. Cab I have a Budge "Shield Gold" truck cover - $100 on Amazon - reg. cab might be less. I have had it a few weeks - keeps rain off and blocks sun OK, so I don't need a windshield sunshield. My only complaint is that it is not a custom fit (hence, the $100 price) so it is a bit short front to back. I have had a Covershield mid-grade and Budge economy grade on other vehicles. I would not get a cover with any kind of fleece other smooth liner because the liner rubs off and leaves debris on your vehicle (Covershield was like this, and a custom fit). The bottom of the line Budge was OK for keeping bird droppings and leaves off the vehicle, but provided no sun protection. It was nice and lightweight and big enough to cover my Pontiac G5, so I liked it a lot. I would not spend hundreds of dollars on a cover. I would start with a cheaper cover first and see if you like dealing with a cover. Some people don't like the hassle. On a car, it is no problem. On a truck, the cover dips into the bed area, creating a lot of slack, so the cover flaps in the wind and collects water in the rain (snow, etc.). I have a bicycle empty box transverse in the GMC bed to try to keep the cover up and taught a bit. Also, I used tarp gripper thingys with a short bungy and plastic hook to keep the edges of the tarp hooked to the bottom sides of the vehicle. If you want a pic of the GMC cover let me know.

10-10-2010, 11:10 PM	#8
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Truck Covers 73-87 I only use California Car Cover Company covers...best on the market IMO. My 73 sat outside for four MN winters under one, worked perfect! __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale



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