School me on truck covers ! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Bowtie468** · 07-29-2009, 01:10 AM

Hey guys, give me your opinions, preferences and experiences with truck covers. For the most part, my shop stays pretty clean, but i'd still like to keep a cover on the truck, mainly for dust control.

I know there are tons of manufactures out there, all claiming to have something the other doesnt. 3, 4, 5 ply ? waterproof ?? Whats fact and what's bull.... ? What's needed and what's not ?? I'm not looking for the cheapest, just something that does the job and protects my paint !

BTW.. Color is Black bc/cc (incase it matters ! )

ZombieWeinerDog · 07-29-2009, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowtie468

Hey guys, give me your opinions, preferences and experiences with truck covers. For the most part, my shop stays pretty clean, but i'd still like to keep a cover on the truck, mainly for dust control.

I know there are tons of manufactures out there, all claiming to have something the other doesnt. 3, 4, 5 ply ? waterproof ?? Whats fact and what's bull.... ? What's needed and what's not ?? I'm not looking for the cheapest, just something that does the job and protects my paint !

BTW.. Color is Black bc/cc (incase it matters ! )

i have the second best lmc cover. im not very happy. it is mostly waterproof, but it is not very soft for nice paint jobs like mine. i saw a cover that you can get custom made. the company is called california car cover i think. very soft, perfect for clear coats.

**Bowtie468** · 07-30-2009, 09:57 AM

Great ! Thats the kind of info i'm looking to hear ! Anyone else ?

Ackattack · 07-30-2009, 12:07 PM

I'm looking at buying one too, but don't know which one to get either.

ZombieWeinerDog · 07-30-2009, 12:13 PM

http://www.calcarcover.com/default.aspx

yep here it is, i dont see any covers made for c10's in their, but you can get one custom made.

HarrolLS1 · 07-30-2009, 02:07 PM

http://www.calcarcover.com/cover_find2.aspx

Light duty truck (standard cab short bed)

HarrolLS1 · 07-30-2009, 02:20 PM

covercraft shows a few different types of indoor covers.
Form-fit , dust stop, tan flannel.
I have only bought the outdoor covers since I have no inside storage.... yet.

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

mclairmo · 07-30-2009, 02:30 PM

I bought two of the same ones from Butt Boys and they were nice and soft but they each disintegrated in the sun after only one year. Switched to a silver one off of Ebay and it is great. The cheap one is fine for indoors, though, just make sure it is soft enough that it will not scratch your paint and don't stack anything on top of your truck with the cover on it.

unclewatts · 07-30-2009, 07:35 PM

I got the premium 4-layer cover from Classic parts (part# 97-004 $189.95). It is made by Wolf. The cover is real heavy and fits the truck very well. I have no idea how long it will last as I just got it a few months ago and it hasn't rained since I bought it. I realize this this isn't that much help but it seems like a good substantial cover and so far I'm happy with it for the price.

mclairmo · 07-30-2009, 07:41 PM

For inside use only I would not pay more than $100 for a cover. Also, for inside use, I don't think it needs to be custom fit, it can be a generic truck cover. No wind to make it flop around.

**Jurassic-1** · 07-30-2009, 07:58 PM

I have 2 C-10 shortbed covers and a 55 chevy Belair cover all 3are from Califirnia Car Covers . The truck is a # 854 it fits perfect. I remove the antenna instead of putting a hole in it. It is an indoor cover and is called Plushweave. They make several types for indoor or outside. it was around $180.00.

**Bowtie468** · 07-31-2009, 12:34 AM

Great info ! Thanks everyone !

Daves72'GMC · 08-01-2009, 01:06 AM

I have a noah calcarcover,that I'm very happy with.very soft on the new paint and fits good,but was about $350 for my '72 gmc long bed.

FLDBRED · 08-01-2009, 02:05 PM

I also have the second best cover from LMC,I am not crazy about it,I'll see how it holds up over time!

07-29-2009, 01:10 AM	#1
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	School me on truck covers ! Hey guys, give me your opinions, preferences and experiences with truck covers. For the most part, my shop stays pretty clean, but i'd still like to keep a cover on the truck, mainly for dust control. I know there are tons of manufactures out there, all claiming to have something the other doesnt. 3, 4, 5 ply ? waterproof ?? Whats fact and what's bull.... ? What's needed and what's not ?? I'm not looking for the cheapest, just something that does the job and protects my paint ! BTW.. Color is Black bc/cc (incase it matters ! ) __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

07-30-2009, 09:57 AM	#3
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Re: School me on truck covers ! Great ! Thats the kind of info i'm looking to hear ! Anyone else ? __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

07-30-2009, 12:07 PM	#4
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: School me on truck covers ! I'm looking at buying one too, but don't know which one to get either. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

07-30-2009, 12:13 PM	#5
ZombieWeinerDog Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sparta, MI Posts: 446	Re: School me on truck covers ! http://www.calcarcover.com/default.aspx yep here it is, i dont see any covers made for c10's in their, but you can get one custom made. __________________ 1972 longbed- 454 1967 shortbed- 355

07-30-2009, 02:07 PM	#6
HarrolLS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saint Simons Island,Georgia Posts: 230	Re: School me on truck covers ! http://www.calcarcover.com/cover_find2.aspx Light duty truck (standard cab short bed) __________________ Harrol 1968 SWB 1968 SWB 4x4 1969 Suburban 1970 LWB 1970 Blazer 2002 Tahoe Inside every older person is a younger person wondering what happened

07-30-2009, 02:20 PM	#7
HarrolLS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saint Simons Island,Georgia Posts: 230	Re: School me on truck covers ! covercraft shows a few different types of indoor covers. Form-fit , dust stop, tan flannel. I have only bought the outdoor covers since I have no inside storage.... yet. http://www.covercraft.com/indoor_covers.htm __________________ Harrol 1968 SWB 1968 SWB 4x4 1969 Suburban 1970 LWB 1970 Blazer 2002 Tahoe Inside every older person is a younger person wondering what happened

07-30-2009, 02:30 PM	#8
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: School me on truck covers ! I bought two of the same ones from Butt Boys and they were nice and soft but they each disintegrated in the sun after only one year. Switched to a silver one off of Ebay and it is great. The cheap one is fine for indoors, though, just make sure it is soft enough that it will not scratch your paint and don't stack anything on top of your truck with the cover on it.

07-30-2009, 07:35 PM	#9
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: School me on truck covers ! I got the premium 4-layer cover from Classic parts (part# 97-004 $189.95). It is made by Wolf. The cover is real heavy and fits the truck very well. I have no idea how long it will last as I just got it a few months ago and it hasn't rained since I bought it. I realize this this isn't that much help but it seems like a good substantial cover and so far I'm happy with it for the price. __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)

07-30-2009, 07:41 PM	#10
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: School me on truck covers ! For inside use only I would not pay more than $100 for a cover. Also, for inside use, I don't think it needs to be custom fit, it can be a generic truck cover. No wind to make it flop around.

07-30-2009, 07:58 PM	#11
Jurassic-1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New River Arizona Posts: 1,180	Re: School me on truck covers ! I have 2 C-10 shortbed covers and a 55 chevy Belair cover all 3are from Califirnia Car Covers . The truck is a # 854 it fits perfect. I remove the antenna instead of putting a hole in it. It is an indoor cover and is called Plushweave. They make several types for indoor or outside. it was around $180.00.

07-31-2009, 12:34 AM	#12
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Re: School me on truck covers ! Great info ! Thanks everyone ! __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

08-01-2009, 01:06 AM	#13
Daves72'GMC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Asheville, N.C Posts: 952	Re: School me on truck covers ! I have a noah calcarcover,that I'm very happy with.very soft on the new paint and fits good,but was about $350 for my '72 gmc long bed.

08-01-2009, 02:05 PM	#14
FLDBRED Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CENTRAL,NJ Posts: 586	Re: School me on truck covers ! I also have the second best cover from LMC,I am not crazy about it,I'll see how it holds up over time!



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