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69ShortStep · 07-06-2008, 07:56 AM

Good news - My son just got a new car.
Bad news - It pushes my truck out of the garage.

Saw that LMC sells a variety of truck covers.

Has anyone had any luck with them?

Are there any others that I should consider?

Thanks in advance.

BigDaddyDave · 07-06-2008, 08:34 AM

I have one from LMC,it works great for protecting against the sun however,i have yet to find one that keeps a truck very dry on its on. Covers are like anything else,you get what you pay for,do not buy the cheapest you will regret it.

69ShortStep · 07-08-2008, 07:39 AM

Thanks BigDaddyDave.
Did you buy the top of the line cover from LMC?

Is there anyone else happy with their truck cover?

c10addict · 07-08-2008, 08:14 AM

California car cover... Love it... Man I can oly imagine my dad parking outside so I can park in the garage back when I was a kid....

67dragtruck · 07-08-2008, 08:36 AM

Get a car cover for the sons car instead of a truck cover

Tom

stingray72 · 07-08-2008, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67dragtruck

Get a car cover for the sons car instead of a truck cover

Tom

word..

myoldchevytruck · 07-08-2008, 08:48 AM

Spend the extra dough and buy a Wolf Cover. It's form fitted to your vehicle, and provides great protection from the elements. I ordered the "Noah". Here's a link:

http://www.wolfautocovers.com/Wolf-Car-Covers.html

Follow the prompts for the "Custom Fit" Cover. Good Luck

Jcentsr6 · 07-08-2008, 09:01 AM

Noah wolf....Customer made to order. I have one they are great.

70c10 · 07-08-2008, 10:45 AM

here ya go:http://store.summitracing.com/partde...iew=sku:metal:

myoldchevytruck · 07-08-2008, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70c10

here ya go:http://store.summitracing.com/partde...iew=sku:metal:

Sweat Deal for a great cover.

VA72C10 · 07-08-2008, 02:19 PM

Thanks for the links guys, i was just getting ready to look into one for mine.

Lippyp · 07-08-2008, 02:39 PM

I have a cover on mine over here in the UK as it has to live outdoors and the cab leaks, keeps it much drier and it rains a hell of a lot where I live. Its not a custom fit one but it is breathable, I had to put some boards across the bed to stop it turning into a swimming pool!

**Tim Christian** · 07-08-2008, 10:06 PM

I have a California car cover and the type LMC sells I would buy another California car cover but not LMC

72Levi · 07-08-2008, 10:37 PM

I second the Wolf car cover! Its form fitting for our trucks, keeps water out yet breathes well. The fabric is great and it fits my SWB stepside perfect.

69ShortStep · 07-09-2008, 07:32 AM

Thanks to all for all of the Info.

72Levi - Did you get the fitted Wolf Noah cover? Since you have the same style truck as I do, I want to get the exact same cover.

ChevyDude · 07-09-2008, 08:42 AM

Me too ...WOLF!!!

69ShortStep · 08-12-2008, 07:17 AM

72Levi,

Getting ready to order the cover. Did you get the fitted Wolf Noah cover? Since you have the same style truck as I do, I want to get the exact same cover.

Thanks in advance.

**70cst** · 08-12-2008, 07:23 AM

Hey 69ShortStep...I see that you are a buckeye? I live down by Zanesville and we have a number of members living in Columbus. When you get some time post some pics of your truck.

cdowns · 08-12-2008, 07:41 AM

LMC expensive

check out jcwhitney they offer a wide variety from different manufactures and i've had very good luck with the covers i've gotten from them // mostly the more you spend on a cover the better the fit and longer it lasts

**MikeB** · 08-12-2008, 09:59 AM

I have found the best bang for the buck in an all-weather cover is the NOAH fabric. It's much lighter than the Technalon, which used to be state of the art.

Search the Internet for prices. I have seen prices vary by as much as $100 for identical part numbers! LMC is generally high, as is California Car Covers. Summit Racing sells the Wolf brand at hard to beat prices and a low shipping charge.

70c10 · 08-12-2008, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69ShortStep

72Levi,

Getting ready to order the cover. Did you get the fitted Wolf Noah cover? Since you have the same style truck as I do, I want to get the exact same cover.

Thanks in advance.

"Fitted" means it has mirror pockets. The best deal I have found is the link I posted above. NOAH all the way

California covers sells the same exact one for over $100 more.

07-06-2008, 07:56 AM	#1
69ShortStep Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Canal Winchester, OH Posts: 143	Need Advise on Purchasing a Truck Cover Good news - My son just got a new car. Bad news - It pushes my truck out of the garage. Saw that LMC sells a variety of truck covers. Has anyone had any luck with them? Are there any others that I should consider? Thanks in advance.

07-06-2008, 08:34 AM	#2
BigDaddyDave RIP BigDaddyDave ~7-23-09~ You will be missed~ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Concord NC Posts: 1,361	Re: Need Advise on Purchasing a Truck Cover I have one from LMC,it works great for protecting against the sun however,i have yet to find one that keeps a truck very dry on its on. Covers are like anything else,you get what you pay for,do not buy the cheapest you will regret it. __________________ BigDaddyDave's Truck: http://www.flickr.com/photos/daves71chevy/ \| See it in Action!

07-08-2008, 07:39 AM	#3
69ShortStep Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Canal Winchester, OH Posts: 143	Re: Need Advise on Purchasing a Truck Cover Thanks BigDaddyDave. Did you buy the top of the line cover from LMC? Is there anyone else happy with their truck cover?

07-08-2008, 08:14 AM	#4
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: Need Advise on Purchasing a Truck Cover California car cover... Love it... Man I can oly imagine my dad parking outside so I can park in the garage back when I was a kid.... __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

07-08-2008, 08:36 AM	#5
67dragtruck Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bethlehem, GA, USA Posts: 389	Re: Need Advise on Purchasing a Truck Cover Get a car cover for the sons car instead of a truck cover Tom __________________ No more dragtruck for me. I'm building a new ride though. It's a '71 fleetside, 400 sbc, 700R4. Working on it now, finally. Soon to have Edelbrock Pro Flo EFI, Vintage Air, 1 piece windows, buddy buckets, etc. My new build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...17#post2861817 Best pass with the old dragtruck: 5.32 @ 131.6 mph 1/8 mile w/ a 1.25 60' Fogger/Plate 2003 Best pass with the street 406 hydraulic roller motor w/ mild plate tuneup 5.93 @ 114 mph 1/8 mile w/ a 1.29 60' 2003 or 2004

07-08-2008, 08:48 AM	#7
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Re: Need Advise on Purchasing a Truck Cover Spend the extra dough and buy a Wolf Cover. It's form fitted to your vehicle, and provides great protection from the elements. I ordered the "Noah". Here's a link: http://www.wolfautocovers.com/Wolf-Car-Covers.html Follow the prompts for the "Custom Fit" Cover. Good Luck __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors

07-08-2008, 09:01 AM	#8
Jcentsr6 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Odenton, Md Posts: 552	Re: Need Advise on Purchasing a Truck Cover Noah wolf....Customer made to order. I have one they are great. __________________ going to sell this one...looking for a SWB project next. Last edited by Jcentsr6; 07-08-2008 at 09:01 AM.

07-08-2008, 10:45 AM	#9
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: Need Advise on Purchasing a Truck Cover here ya go:http://store.summitracing.com/partde...iew=sku:metal: __________________ 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

07-08-2008, 02:19 PM	#11
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Need Advise on Purchasing a Truck Cover Thanks for the links guys, i was just getting ready to look into one for mine.

07-08-2008, 02:39 PM	#12
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: Need Advise on Purchasing a Truck Cover I have a cover on mine over here in the UK as it has to live outdoors and the cab leaks, keeps it much drier and it rains a hell of a lot where I live. Its not a custom fit one but it is breathable, I had to put some boards across the bed to stop it turning into a swimming pool! __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

07-08-2008, 10:06 PM	#13
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: Need Advise on Purchasing a Truck Cover I have a California car cover and the type LMC sells I would buy another California car cover but not LMC

07-08-2008, 10:37 PM	#14
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Re: Need Advise on Purchasing a Truck Cover I second the Wolf car cover! Its form fitting for our trucks, keeps water out yet breathes well. The fabric is great and it fits my SWB stepside perfect. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it!

07-09-2008, 07:32 AM	#15
69ShortStep Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Canal Winchester, OH Posts: 143	Re: Need Advise on Purchasing a Truck Cover Thanks to all for all of the Info. 72Levi - Did you get the fitted Wolf Noah cover? Since you have the same style truck as I do, I want to get the exact same cover. Last edited by 69ShortStep; 07-09-2008 at 07:35 AM.

07-09-2008, 08:42 AM	#16
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Need Advise on Purchasing a Truck Cover Me too ...WOLF!!! __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

08-12-2008, 07:17 AM	#17
69ShortStep Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Canal Winchester, OH Posts: 143	Re: Need Advise on Purchasing a Truck Cover 72Levi, Getting ready to order the cover. Did you get the fitted Wolf Noah cover? Since you have the same style truck as I do, I want to get the exact same cover. Thanks in advance.



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08-12-2008, 07:23 AM	#18
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Need Advise on Purchasing a Truck Cover Hey 69ShortStep...I see that you are a buckeye? I live down by Zanesville and we have a number of members living in Columbus. When you get some time post some pics of your truck. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 08-12-2008 at 07:23 AM.

08-12-2008, 07:41 AM	#19
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Need Advise on Purchasing a Truck Cover LMC expensive check out jcwhitney they offer a wide variety from different manufactures and i've had very good luck with the covers i've gotten from them // mostly the more you spend on a cover the better the fit and longer it lasts __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-12-2008, 09:59 AM	#20
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,597	Re: Need Advise on Purchasing a Truck Cover I have found the best bang for the buck in an all-weather cover is the NOAH fabric. It's much lighter than the Technalon, which used to be state of the art. Search the Internet for prices. I have seen prices vary by as much as $100 for identical part numbers! LMC is generally high, as is California Car Covers. Summit Racing sells the Wolf brand at hard to beat prices and a low shipping charge. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then! Last edited by MikeB; 08-12-2008 at 10:02 AM.

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