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jay-dawg · 01-04-2005, 07:02 PM

Howzit guys and gals!

For those of you who have a car/truck cover for your truck, just wanted to know:

1) Is it a generic truck cover or custom?
2) Does it fit well?
3) How much did it cost?
4) How much weather protection does it give?
5) Where did you get it?

Right now, Iâ€™m looking for something to cover my truck with. Itâ€™s apart and Iâ€™m in the process of getting the front suspension back on. When itâ€™s on, Iâ€™ll be rolling it out of the garage and onto the driveway. Iâ€™d like to keep it covered to keep the neighbors happy and deter some lookyâ€“loos. I donâ€™t want to spend too much since the body still has rust and needs to be worked on, but I need decent weather protection.

Let me know what you got and your opinion on your choice.

Thanks in advance.

Jay

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-04-2005, 07:11 PM

Well, I Can't Help Ya, But Others Will Chime In, Mine Came From
Wallyworld, It's For A Caprice, I Used To Have A 96 Impalla Ss,
It Fits Over "GQ" Nicely, But It's Strictly A Indoor Cover Only

jamis · 01-04-2005, 07:16 PM

Any cheap one will do. you dont want to spend a lot of money because it will need to be trashed when youve finshed the truck because at the rust and sand will stick to the inside of the cover and scartch your finshed paint job in no time. To keep it water proff you will need to soak it in scotch guard or some other fabric sealer. But since it still a project dont worry to much about the elements.

Blue Beard · 01-04-2005, 08:00 PM

Try

http://www.ecklerstrucks.com

On the back page of the latest catalog are covers for 55-72 long and short bed.

**Mudder** · 01-04-2005, 08:16 PM

I dont have a car cover but if I ever did get on I would talk to these people.

http://calcarcover.com/cover_main.aspx

70c10 · 01-04-2005, 08:31 PM

I recently bought a Noah model from Auto accessories direct for $189.95 plus free shipping. They were about $100 cheaper than anybody else.
http://204.228.150.1/products/index....=297452856wocc

724wdcopper · 01-04-2005, 08:36 PM

you're telling me NONE of you have a truck under a blue poly tarp?!

$10 bucks at any hardware store will cover anything!

**Canadian694x4** · 01-04-2005, 08:41 PM

I have an indoor cover I purchased from Chevy Duty that was specifically designed to fit the truck...so the fit wasn't a concern, I bought it within a week of owning my truck. Prolly wouldn't spend that much money for one now cause they (were) $$$.

01-04-2005, 07:02 PM	#1
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	Your Opinion on Truck Covers... Howzit guys and gals! For those of you who have a car/truck cover for your truck, just wanted to know: 1) Is it a generic truck cover or custom? 2) Does it fit well? 3) How much did it cost? 4) How much weather protection does it give? 5) Where did you get it? Right now, Iâ€™m looking for something to cover my truck with. Itâ€™s apart and Iâ€™m in the process of getting the front suspension back on. When itâ€™s on, Iâ€™ll be rolling it out of the garage and onto the driveway. Iâ€™d like to keep it covered to keep the neighbors happy and deter some lookyâ€“loos. I donâ€™t want to spend too much since the body still has rust and needs to be worked on, but I need decent weather protection. Let me know what you got and your opinion on your choice. Thanks in advance. Jay __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI

01-04-2005, 07:11 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Well, I Can't Help Ya, But Others Will Chime In, Mine Came From Wallyworld, It's For A Caprice, I Used To Have A 96 Impalla Ss, It Fits Over "GQ" Nicely, But It's Strictly A Indoor Cover Only __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

01-04-2005, 07:16 PM	#3
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	Any cheap one will do. you dont want to spend a lot of money because it will need to be trashed when youve finshed the truck because at the rust and sand will stick to the inside of the cover and scartch your finshed paint job in no time. To keep it water proff you will need to soak it in scotch guard or some other fabric sealer. But since it still a project dont worry to much about the elements. __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis"

01-04-2005, 08:00 PM	#4
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Try http://www.ecklerstrucks.com On the back page of the latest catalog are covers for 55-72 long and short bed. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

01-04-2005, 08:31 PM	#6
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	I recently bought a Noah model from Auto accessories direct for $189.95 plus free shipping. They were about $100 cheaper than anybody else. http://204.228.150.1/products/index....=297452856wocc __________________ 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

01-04-2005, 08:16 PM	#5
Mudder Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,339	I dont have a car cover but if I ever did get on I would talk to these people. http://calcarcover.com/cover_main.aspx

01-04-2005, 08:36 PM	#7
724wdcopper graphic designer Join Date: May 2004 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 841	you're telling me NONE of you have a truck under a blue poly tarp?! $10 bucks at any hardware store will cover anything!

01-04-2005, 08:41 PM	#8
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	I have an indoor cover I purchased from Chevy Duty that was specifically designed to fit the truck...so the fit wasn't a concern, I bought it within a week of owning my truck. Prolly wouldn't spend that much money for one now cause they (were) $$$. __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.



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