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AK70SWB · 01-17-2009, 04:55 PM

i was just wondering what are the best covers for 67-72 truck's, the reason i'm asking is because my truck is garaged right now but my dad's getting a new boat(F&*%!) and i have to move my truck back to my house and park it in the back yard, (again F@#$!)
any help would be great!
thank in advance.
andy

*OBTG62* · 01-17-2009, 05:06 PM

If it is a shortbed, I bought a portable garage at Harbor Freight for $169 and then put a second silver tarp over that. My rustfree project has stayed dry as a bone now for 6 months with no problem.

Mondo · 01-17-2009, 05:54 PM

I like CalCovers. I have a 72 that's been covered/stored out back for almost 15 years... gone thru 3 covers. Mainly due to not having a toneau cover on the bed and the the Calcover sags and rips on some of the junk in the bed. Too lazy to make a pole or something to keep water from pooling.
It has really saved the paint and interior.

http://www.calcarcover.com/

Andy4639 · 01-17-2009, 08:12 PM

I would buy one of these for cheap insurance. After you have it installed add your own sides and close it in even.

http://www.gaport.com/metal/car-port.htm

**Tim Christian** · 01-17-2009, 09:07 PM

I agree with Mondo Calcovers are the best I have tried three diffrent brands and Cal was the very first one I bought and has out lasted all the rest

Andy4639 · 01-18-2009, 05:59 PM

A carport with enough sides on it and back will do more than any cover can. I wouldn't use a cover on any vehicle that I leave outside.
Have you ever tried to get your cover off when it's 30 degree's out and sleeting. Mine was my everyday driver too!

Mondo · 01-18-2009, 11:14 PM

I'm always afraid of those really cheap garage/cover things blowing over... I agree covers aren't good for daily drivers

Prostreet 72 · 01-19-2009, 08:27 AM

I have had my CalCover for ten years now. I'll be buying another for the second truck.

01-17-2009, 04:55 PM	#1
AK70SWB Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SPRINGFIELD MO. Posts: 126	truck cover ?'s i was just wondering what are the best covers for 67-72 truck's, the reason i'm asking is because my truck is garaged right now but my dad's getting a new boat(F&*%!) and i have to move my truck back to my house and park it in the back yard, (again F@#$!) any help would be great! thank in advance. andy __________________ the sun even shines on a dogs a$$ some days!!!

01-17-2009, 05:06 PM	#2
OBTG62 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Knoxville, Tn. Posts: 63	Re: truck cover ?'s If it is a shortbed, I bought a portable garage at Harbor Freight for $169 and then put a second silver tarp over that. My rustfree project has stayed dry as a bone now for 6 months with no problem.

01-17-2009, 05:54 PM	#3
Mondo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 538	Re: truck cover ?'s I like CalCovers. I have a 72 that's been covered/stored out back for almost 15 years... gone thru 3 covers. Mainly due to not having a toneau cover on the bed and the the Calcover sags and rips on some of the junk in the bed. Too lazy to make a pole or something to keep water from pooling. It has really saved the paint and interior. http://www.calcarcover.com/ Last edited by Mondo; 01-17-2009 at 05:57 PM.

01-17-2009, 08:12 PM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: truck cover ?'s I would buy one of these for cheap insurance. After you have it installed add your own sides and close it in even. http://www.gaport.com/metal/car-port.htm __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-17-2009, 09:07 PM	#5
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: truck cover ?'s I agree with Mondo Calcovers are the best I have tried three diffrent brands and Cal was the very first one I bought and has out lasted all the rest

01-18-2009, 05:59 PM	#6
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: truck cover ?'s A carport with enough sides on it and back will do more than any cover can. I wouldn't use a cover on any vehicle that I leave outside. Have you ever tried to get your cover off when it's 30 degree's out and sleeting. Mine was my everyday driver too! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-18-2009, 11:14 PM	#7
Mondo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 538	Re: truck cover ?'s I'm always afraid of those really cheap garage/cover things blowing over... I agree covers aren't good for daily drivers

01-19-2009, 08:27 AM	#8
Prostreet 72 Prostreet 72 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Goodrich, Michigan Posts: 278	Re: truck cover ?'s I have had my CalCover for ten years now. I'll be buying another for the second truck.



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