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Bill72BB · 03-23-2004, 12:51 PM

Now that I got the truck painted ,I am thinking about getting a truck cover for it ,
Would like to get opinions of people who have them .
Are they worth it or more of a pain.?
We are close to the ocean so we get a lot of morning due and marine layer (fog) Mist.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 03-23-2004, 01:09 PM

I thought you mentioned that you were going to go with a Gaylord lid. I think those are nice if installed correctly. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

Perchjerker · 03-23-2004, 01:25 PM

Don't buy a BUDGE cover, they cost 100 and last 1 year if your lucky. I got burned BAAAAAAD.

Bill72BB · 03-23-2004, 01:43 PM

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Originally posted by WES
I thought you mentioned that you were going to go with a Gaylord lid. I think those are nice if installed correctly. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

Wes ,I have the Gaylord , I am looking at the covers for the whole truck to keep the dirt and what not off of it and protect the paint .
Maybe I should have said it better.

**CPNE** · 03-23-2004, 02:02 PM

I thought the same thing Wes did. Good thing I read the replys first!

I haven't any experience with man-made covers but I don't recommend the natural ones.

See pic.

If it were me, I'd eliminate all the cheap ones if you really want to protect your investment.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 03-23-2004, 02:06 PM

I thought that you had one.. I just wasn't sure about my recolection of it... Hahaha!! I wish I could give you some good advise on it. I just don't have any experience with them yet. Maybe once my Panel is done... LOL WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

70c10 · 03-23-2004, 02:17 PM

Bill,
I bought a cheap cover from Pep Boys for $60 that lasted a little over 2 years. They dry rot due to UV rays. For a nice paint job like you have, spend the money and get the best you can afford. If you have the room you may want to buy a freestanding car canopy or build a car port. I'm lucky I don't have to worry about that anymore. There are some portable types on ebay!

Mudder · 03-23-2004, 02:40 PM

try www.calcarcover.com

They have some very cool stuff.........

*Gee_Emm* · 03-23-2004, 02:43 PM

I have a nice high quality one made by Wolf. It has that special fabric that lets it breatg, One warning though, if there is ever ice stuck to it, no matter how much you want to take it off just leave it there.

I have had the cover on my truck almost 24/7 for the past 3 years and it is holding up very well.

DUTCHMAN · 03-23-2004, 04:06 PM

Look at Classic Industries they have some nice evolution covers especially for our trucks, not cheap, but I think the right fabrics.
I'm in the market for a cover for my burb.
page 156 of their catalogue

Slammed67 · 03-23-2004, 04:47 PM

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try www.calcarcover.com

I second that. I bought one from them for my '57 Bel-Air and was very please with the quality and service I received. They have many differnt style covers to choose ranging from ondoor only to outdoor use. They are actually quite easy to install once you get the hang of it. I plan to get one for my truck also after it's painted.

Blue Beard · 03-23-2004, 10:56 PM

Garage or shop.......

03-23-2004, 12:51 PM	#1
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03-23-2004, 01:09 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	I thought you mentioned that you were going to go with a Gaylord lid. I think those are nice if installed correctly. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

03-23-2004, 01:25 PM	#3
Perchjerker Beer Power!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nacogdoches, TX Posts: 280	Don't buy a BUDGE cover, they cost 100 and last 1 year if your lucky. I got burned BAAAAAAD. __________________ Rather be fishin'

03-23-2004, 02:02 PM	#5
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	I thought the same thing Wes did. Good thing I read the replys first! I haven't any experience with man-made covers but I don't recommend the natural ones. See pic. If it were me, I'd eliminate all the cheap ones if you really want to protect your investment. Attached Images __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

03-23-2004, 02:06 PM	#6
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	I thought that you had one.. I just wasn't sure about my recolection of it... Hahaha!! I wish I could give you some good advise on it. I just don't have any experience with them yet. Maybe once my Panel is done... LOL WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

03-23-2004, 02:17 PM	#7
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Bill, I bought a cheap cover from Pep Boys for $60 that lasted a little over 2 years. They dry rot due to UV rays. For a nice paint job like you have, spend the money and get the best you can afford. If you have the room you may want to buy a freestanding car canopy or build a car port. I'm lucky I don't have to worry about that anymore. There are some portable types on ebay! __________________ 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

03-23-2004, 02:40 PM	#8
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	try www.calcarcover.com They have some very cool stuff.........

03-23-2004, 02:43 PM	#9
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	I have a nice high quality one made by Wolf. It has that special fabric that lets it breatg, One warning though, if there is ever ice stuck to it, no matter how much you want to take it off just leave it there. I have had the cover on my truck almost 24/7 for the past 3 years and it is holding up very well. Last edited by Gee_Emm; 03-23-2004 at 02:52 PM.

03-23-2004, 04:06 PM	#10
DUTCHMAN Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 363	Look at Classic Industries they have some nice evolution covers especially for our trucks, not cheap, but I think the right fabrics. I'm in the market for a cover for my burb. page 156 of their catalogue __________________ 06 BMW 330d aut touring full option 83 Jeep CJ7 360 aut sold 71 GMC Suburban 67 Chevrolet C10 stepside 54 Ford F100 sold 49 Chevrolet coe 48 Ford f6 coe Strijen the Netherlands "NO MISTAKES NO PROGRESS"

03-23-2004, 10:56 PM	#12
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