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70' GMC · 02-13-2009, 11:01 PM

since my truck has rust issues I thought about a truck cover and are there any good kinds???

**special-K** · 02-14-2009, 06:59 AM

The best truck cover is a garage.You don`t need a cover.The truck doesn`t sit that much anyway,right?A cover won`t keep you dry and if it did it would hold moisture in.The last thing you want with rust inside the top is condensation (sweat) and that`s what a cover will give you.
just get the outside sealed up in your top and you`ll be fine.It took years and years for that rust to happen.

ChevLoRay · 02-14-2009, 09:05 AM

Summit Racing has a Wolf Automotive cover, no.173-13240, that someone else recommended on the site. It may be what you want, if you (like me) don't have a garage at the moment to store/hide your truck.

But, a garage would be best. Neighbors I have would really like that. It's a good thing that they like me.

cdowns · 02-14-2009, 10:36 AM

save your money

71swb4x4 · 02-14-2009, 10:40 AM

If it already has rust issues, what are you preventing by using the cover? I would save my money if I were you.

sjarrett71 · 02-14-2009, 10:44 AM

That's what I was going to say. If it's rusted already a cover won't help anything. It'll be more of an inconvenience to put on and take off every day and the rust will still be there. IMHO, I wouldn't buy one.

70' GMC · 02-14-2009, 10:47 AM

what are those metal wanna be garage things that cost 700 and some dollars on up and you can park under em. I want a decent fuel efficient vehicle like a Honda cause if gets dented or paint falls off I want worry about the ragg at least sink 700 to 1,000 in.

**special-K** · 02-14-2009, 11:32 AM

Those throw-up carports are the best bang for buck.If you gotta move you can dismantle it or sell,too.

sjarrett71 · 02-14-2009, 12:53 PM

I was gonna recommend a metal car port but wasn't sure if you'd be able to afford one. I know I can't.

P.S. I didn't mean anything derogatory by that statement.

70' GMC · 02-14-2009, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sjarrett71

I was gonna recommend a metal car port but wasn't sure if you'd be able to afford one. I know I can't.

P.S. I didn't mean anything derogatory by that statement.

You good didnt bother me a bit.

So they are now what price roughly a few $100's higher???

sjarrett71 · 02-15-2009, 12:52 AM

Here in Missouri you can get one for 700 installed.

spinning wheels · 02-15-2009, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70' GMC

what are those metal wanna be garage things that cost 700 and some dollars on up and you can park under em. I want a decent fuel efficient vehicle like a Honda cause if gets dented or paint falls off I want worry about the ragg at least sink 700 to 1,000 in.

Check your local building codes. I have a friend that was fined and had to take down a large metal carport. He bought the house with it already set up.
Seems some local neighbor was told to tear down his, so this jerk decided that everyone that had one up, should do the same. Just check before you spend the money.

Good luck

70' GMC · 02-15-2009, 10:15 AM

is there a website for it?????

sjarrett71 · 02-15-2009, 01:01 PM

www.gaport.com is one I just googled.

02-13-2009, 11:01 PM	#1
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Good Idea...or.....not? since my truck has rust issues I thought about a truck cover and are there any good kinds??? __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible!

02-14-2009, 06:59 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Good Idea...or.....not? The best truck cover is a garage.You don`t need a cover.The truck doesn`t sit that much anyway,right?A cover won`t keep you dry and if it did it would hold moisture in.The last thing you want with rust inside the top is condensation (sweat) and that`s what a cover will give you. just get the outside sealed up in your top and you`ll be fine.It took years and years for that rust to happen. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-14-2009, 09:05 AM	#3
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Good Idea...or.....not? Summit Racing has a Wolf Automotive cover, no.173-13240, that someone else recommended on the site. It may be what you want, if you (like me) don't have a garage at the moment to store/hide your truck. But, a garage would be best. Neighbors I have would really like that. It's a good thing that they like me. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

02-14-2009, 10:36 AM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Good Idea...or.....not? save your money __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

02-14-2009, 10:40 AM	#5
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Good Idea...or.....not? If it already has rust issues, what are you preventing by using the cover? I would save my money if I were you. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

02-14-2009, 10:44 AM	#6
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Good Idea...or.....not? That's what I was going to say. If it's rusted already a cover won't help anything. It'll be more of an inconvenience to put on and take off every day and the rust will still be there. IMHO, I wouldn't buy one.

02-14-2009, 10:47 AM	#7
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Re: Good Idea...or.....not? what are those metal wanna be garage things that cost 700 and some dollars on up and you can park under em. I want a decent fuel efficient vehicle like a Honda cause if gets dented or paint falls off I want worry about the ragg at least sink 700 to 1,000 in. __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible!

02-14-2009, 11:32 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Good Idea...or.....not? Those throw-up carports are the best bang for buck.If you gotta move you can dismantle it or sell,too. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-14-2009, 12:53 PM	#9
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Good Idea...or.....not? I was gonna recommend a metal car port but wasn't sure if you'd be able to afford one. I know I can't. P.S. I didn't mean anything derogatory by that statement. Last edited by sjarrett71; 02-14-2009 at 12:57 PM.

02-15-2009, 12:52 AM	#11
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Good Idea...or.....not? Here in Missouri you can get one for 700 installed.

02-15-2009, 10:15 AM	#13
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Re: Good Idea...or.....not? is there a website for it????? __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible!

02-15-2009, 01:01 PM	#14
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Good Idea...or.....not? www.gaport.com is one I just googled.



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