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chris1044 · 11-28-2015, 09:00 PM

Looking to buy a new cover for my 64 SWB fleet. After purchasing one that was the "correct" size, I'm looking for input on what you guys are using that actually fits. The cover I bought was a large, claimed it was for a truck, yet is so small I can barely get it over all four corners.

What's everyone using? Happy with it? I'm looking to keep dust off the truck in a heated/covered garage more than anything...often my garage becomes a sawmill in the winter.

BR3W CITY · 11-28-2015, 10:56 PM

I have pics and the part # in my build. I used an ebay cover for a midsize SUV (like a lexus RX). Its the dust-cover type, not an outdoor storage cover or anything. Fits snugly on the front and rear, and its the right height so it doesn't drag or leave the wheels fully uncovered.

I opted for an SUV cover instead of a pickup so I can store extra's and in-process project parts in it and make extra use of my garage space.

**LostMy65** · 11-29-2015, 12:49 AM

I've also been considering a cover even though I park mine inside also.
Here is a direct link to BR3W CITY's post in his thread:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...02#post5692502

ImpalaJim · 11-29-2015, 10:33 AM

car covers are good for scratching and holding water for rusting. wouldn't have one but that's me.

66-PMD-GMC · 11-29-2015, 11:00 AM

I need an extra heavy duty cover that is built for outside.

I have 5 trucks to cover and protect from the desert sun and winter rain..

... tired of cleaning up sun baked junk tarps from harbor freight..

Any suggestions?

scuderia · 11-29-2015, 02:58 PM

Here's mine, drivers side's a bit exposed though.

BR3W CITY · 11-29-2015, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImpalaJim

car covers are good for scratching and holding water for rusting. wouldn't have one but that's me.

I think you mean tarps.

66-PMD-GMC · 11-29-2015, 07:33 PM

If a car cover scratches paint.. I'd say the paint is low quality. ..
I'm looking to cover in process trucks not completed

65chevysub · 11-29-2015, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66-PMD-GMC

I need an extra heavy duty cover that is built for outside.

I have 5 trucks to cover and protect from the desert sun and winter rain..

... tired of cleaning up sun baked junk tarps from harbor freight..

Any suggestions?

Im in the same situation up here in Cottonwood, but I need one that will cover my Suburban

spacedebris · 11-30-2015, 01:46 AM

Have you tried california car cover? A neighbor has one for his mustang that seems to be working nicely.

http://www.calcarcover.com/c_carcove...Car%20Cover/1/

You can select different materials depending on your needs. A bit more pricey than the walmart specials but IMO you get what you pay for.

Jcox68rt · 11-30-2015, 01:59 AM

I've had a Noah version of the California Car Cover on my $100k show car for 9years, it's super soft and breathes, no scratches. Little spendy but it's nearly 10years old. And first year and a half it was on the car outside under carport.

BR3W CITY · 12-01-2015, 03:24 AM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-Layer-SUV-...-/200889031247

Chris Coufal · 12-01-2015, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BR3W CITY

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-Layer-SUV-...-/200889031247

I selected 1966 C10 on that page and they show nothing compatible.

Also after googling their name, I found SEVERAL pissed off people complaining that cover fell apart within 6 months.

65 C20 · 12-01-2015, 02:17 PM

http://www.carcovers.com/covers/truc...per-shell.html
Check out Car Covers.COM
The have them for outside, inside, cheap and expensive.
Also for trucks with camper shells so should be good for suburbans.

goatless · 12-01-2015, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Coufal

I selected 1966 C10 on that page and they show nothing compatible.

Also after googling their name, I found SEVERAL pissed off people complaining that cover fell apart within 6 months.

Buy-it-Now for $23.95. I'm not surprised it fell apart.

BR3W CITY · 12-01-2015, 07:08 PM

Your not supposed to select 1966, you need to read my posts above. The cover is for a midsize SUV from the 2000's. I've had mine for 2 years, and nothing has happened to it.

Its a dust cover, for storing vehicles in the winter. If you try to put it on a car outdoors as weather protection, thats foolish. You need a boat-style cover for that, which has UV and weather protection...those usually have flannel insides and a thicker gore-tex or pvc type exterior....and yeah, those cost $100+

chris1044 · 12-02-2015, 09:18 PM

The el cheapo looks perfect for keeping dust off of it in the garage - and it looks like it fits great! Thanks for linking to the thread. If that was 2012, and you're still recommending the thing in 2015 it must be holding up OK. And luckily for me, I don't have a show truck...with a 20 footer, any cover will work just fine.

It just saves tons of time having the truck covered after you clean it. It's amazing how quickly things collect dust in a shop environment.

11-28-2015, 09:00 PM	#1
chris1044 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: MI Posts: 56	Truck covers Looking to buy a new cover for my 64 SWB fleet. After purchasing one that was the "correct" size, I'm looking for input on what you guys are using that actually fits. The cover I bought was a large, claimed it was for a truck, yet is so small I can barely get it over all four corners. What's everyone using? Happy with it? I'm looking to keep dust off the truck in a heated/covered garage more than anything...often my garage becomes a sawmill in the winter.

11-28-2015, 10:56 PM	#2
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Truck covers I have pics and the part # in my build. I used an ebay cover for a midsize SUV (like a lexus RX). Its the dust-cover type, not an outdoor storage cover or anything. Fits snugly on the front and rear, and its the right height so it doesn't drag or leave the wheels fully uncovered. I opted for an SUV cover instead of a pickup so I can store extra's and in-process project parts in it and make extra use of my garage space. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

11-29-2015, 12:49 AM	#3
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,522	Re: Truck covers I've also been considering a cover even though I park mine inside also. Here is a direct link to BR3W CITY's post in his thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...02#post5692502 __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

11-29-2015, 10:33 AM	#4
ImpalaJim Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Kewanee IL Posts: 283	Re: Truck covers car covers are good for scratching and holding water for rusting. wouldn't have one but that's me.

11-29-2015, 11:00 AM	#5
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: Truck covers I need an extra heavy duty cover that is built for outside. I have 5 trucks to cover and protect from the desert sun and winter rain.. ... tired of cleaning up sun baked junk tarps from harbor freight.. Any suggestions? __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

11-29-2015, 02:58 PM	#6
scuderia Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: SAN FRANCISCO Posts: 447	Re: Truck covers Here's mine, drivers side's a bit exposed though. Attached Images __________________ '66 C10 SWB '64 C2 roadster '38 Indian Scout Flattracker '70 Triumph T120R '81 Laverda Jota

11-29-2015, 07:33 PM	#8
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: Truck covers If a car cover scratches paint.. I'd say the paint is low quality. .. I'm looking to cover in process trucks not completed __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

11-30-2015, 01:46 AM	#10
spacedebris Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 543	Re: Truck covers Have you tried california car cover? A neighbor has one for his mustang that seems to be working nicely. http://www.calcarcover.com/c_carcove...Car%20Cover/1/ You can select different materials depending on your needs. A bit more pricey than the walmart specials but IMO you get what you pay for. __________________ 1960 c30 Apache Panel w/ '95 cummins bt6 turbo diesel (work in progress) NOTE: due to photobucket trying to extort money my photos are temporarily unavailable. currently looking for alternative to fix issue. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=523009

11-30-2015, 01:59 AM	#11
Jcox68rt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 90	Re: Truck covers I've had a Noah version of the California Car Cover on my $100k show car for 9years, it's super soft and breathes, no scratches. Little spendy but it's nearly 10years old. And first year and a half it was on the car outside under carport.

12-01-2015, 03:24 AM	#12
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Truck covers http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-Layer-SUV-...-/200889031247 __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

12-01-2015, 02:17 PM	#14
65 C20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Comox BC Posts: 337	Re: Truck covers http://www.carcovers.com/covers/truc...per-shell.html Check out Car Covers.COM The have them for outside, inside, cheap and expensive. Also for trucks with camper shells so should be good for suburbans.

12-01-2015, 07:08 PM	#16
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Truck covers Your not supposed to select 1966, you need to read my posts above. The cover is for a midsize SUV from the 2000's. I've had mine for 2 years, and nothing has happened to it. Its a dust cover, for storing vehicles in the winter. If you try to put it on a car outdoors as weather protection, thats foolish. You need a boat-style cover for that, which has UV and weather protection...those usually have flannel insides and a thicker gore-tex or pvc type exterior....and yeah, those cost $100+ __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

12-02-2015, 09:18 PM	#17
chris1044 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: MI Posts: 56	Re: Truck covers The el cheapo looks perfect for keeping dust off of it in the garage - and it looks like it fits great! Thanks for linking to the thread. If that was 2012, and you're still recommending the thing in 2015 it must be holding up OK. And luckily for me, I don't have a show truck...with a 20 footer, any cover will work just fine. It just saves tons of time having the truck covered after you clean it. It's amazing how quickly things collect dust in a shop environment.



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