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Erik1972 · 07-06-2015, 04:08 PM

I don't use her everyday, and she sits outside in the heat all day, much to my displeasure. I live in VA, at about sea level, and the temp here rarely exceeds 100 F. What car cover would y'all recommend for my '72 Longbox?
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BR3W CITY · 07-08-2015, 03:12 AM

All the tailor-fit ones were too much $ for me, since in my case its only used as a storage cover. I have pics and part # somewhere in my build, but its an Ebay cover for a "Midsize Import SUV". Hard to beat for under $35.

It the thin material for dust protection and small abrasian resistance. I'm not sure if it'll have as much UV or rain/weather protection as you're lookin for tho.

tinydb84 · 07-08-2015, 12:55 PM

I bought two from LMC truck. One of the expensive ones and one of the mid priced ones. The mid price one lasted about a year before the elastic started stretching out a bunch and tore. The expensive one is still going strong. I am going to buy a new one for my long bed soon and will be buying the more expensive one.

rcrahn · 07-11-2015, 10:18 PM

California Car Covers are the best IMHO....they fit great and last.

midniteblues · 07-12-2015, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by rcrahn

California Car Covers are the best IMHO....they fit great and last.

i second that.
I found one nib at a swap meet for 20 beans its for a later model truck but it fits great except the mirror pockets witch it came with another set of pockets that could be sewed on anywhere you need'em. i'll have wc jr's that fold in so i'm not worried about it.

the ccc's are real thick and very durable but i've havent used it outdoors like your planning too. also i'm guessing new they are very pricey.

somehow i found one for the camaro thats also for a later model camaro that fits great on mine at a swap meet cheap i'm just lucky i guess.

cdowns · 07-12-2015, 04:55 PM

using one outdoors is pretty much a waste of time and add to that the damage they do to the finish with wind whipping it around loses any advantage you think you get

harricanfloyd · 02-24-2016, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

using one outdoors is pretty much a waste of time and add to that the damage they do to the finish with wind whipping it around loses any advantage you think you get

Agreed...u sound like a man with some experience with that. I know I am; any type of car cover shouldn't touch the finish...like a car shelter/tent

Andy4639 · 03-06-2016, 12:47 AM

I agree if you park outside don't waste money on a cover. I did and regret it!

When it's outside under a cover and it rains are worse freezing rain your screwed! Take my word for this and do not put it under a cover.

TruckNLoad · 03-17-2016, 02:09 AM

you have to think twice before placing any car covers on your beloved car

**Cali72K20** · 03-18-2016, 06:45 PM

Good thread, I have been thinking about this too. With the estimated cost of a California cover:

http://www.calcarcover.com/n_carcovermaterials/All

You could get one of these for around the same price, if you have room:

http://www.bizarkdeal.com/10X20ft-Ou...mpaign=product

http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...age-69039.html

**Cali72K20** · 03-18-2016, 06:47 PM

Not sure if your long bed will fit in the Harbor Freight, it's only 17 ft long.

**Cali72K20** · 03-18-2016, 06:59 PM

These are the high dollar but really nice:

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...nstant-garages

vin63 · 03-19-2016, 11:12 AM

I've purchased nearly a dozen covers over the years from California Car Cover Co for my vehicles, including for my dually tow vehicles, and a couple of custom ones for my race cars. Not just to support a fellow drag racer, but the quality and fit of their covers are the best in my experience. Here is the newest one for my 1963 C10 short Fleetside.

chevy_mike · 03-21-2016, 04:21 PM

I've been using the top of the line model from carcovers.com. Been very happy with them.

harricanfloyd · 03-21-2016, 05:16 PM

To each his own...you never get me to go back lol. In my personal experience any cover left out in the elements will do the wa-toosi on your paint... Best protection is not to have anything on it. You may not see it within the first few years.....but when the sun hits it just right you'll be like "what the hell is that!?" It's kinda like watching the guy at the car wash scrub his $50,000 truck down with the scrub brush.... Inside I'm like that thing is gonna look like sh** in like 2 years..
Now I just have to get a car worth covering...

roger97338 · 05-12-2016, 08:22 AM

I bought one of the Wolf high-end, fitted car covers 17 years ago. Only about 4 of those years was the cover exposed to the outside elements, the rest of the time it's been used while I'm parked in the garage. Still, it's held up wonderfully.

The company that makes the material that Wolf uses on the cover was kind enough to send me a few yards of material to patch up random tears that have happened over the years. They've all been my fault, usually closing the hood or door on the cover, causing a rip. I take it to an auto upholstery shop and they sew patches over the holes.

If you plan on using it outside, you're going to need to secure it well, because it doesn't take much wind to blow it off of your truck.

mekan1zm · 12-26-2016, 07:40 PM

Try Silverado, fantastic cover for the price. Or take a look at at these tons of Car Cover options.

prince · 02-07-2018, 06:48 AM

I got mine at California Car Covers and it's pretty durable. Had mine for about a few years now and still looks good as new

mtden17 · 03-22-2018, 04:31 AM

Any recommended aftermarket site for car covers?

07-06-2015, 04:08 PM	#1
Erik1972 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 9	Car Cover Recommendations I don't use her everyday, and she sits outside in the heat all day, much to my displeasure. I live in VA, at about sea level, and the temp here rarely exceeds 100 F. What car cover would y'all recommend for my '72 Longbox? Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

07-08-2015, 03:12 AM	#2
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Car Cover Recommendations All the tailor-fit ones were too much $ for me, since in my case its only used as a storage cover. I have pics and part # somewhere in my build, but its an Ebay cover for a "Midsize Import SUV". Hard to beat for under $35. It the thin material for dust protection and small abrasian resistance. I'm not sure if it'll have as much UV or rain/weather protection as you're lookin for tho. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

07-08-2015, 12:55 PM	#3
tinydb84 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 2,871	Re: Car Cover Recommendations I bought two from LMC truck. One of the expensive ones and one of the mid priced ones. The mid price one lasted about a year before the elastic started stretching out a bunch and tore. The expensive one is still going strong. I am going to buy a new one for my long bed soon and will be buying the more expensive one. __________________ David Used parts build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=638991 My brother's Nova: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=727985 Rear suspension rework: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=750557 Instagram: myfabguy

07-11-2015, 10:18 PM	#4
rcrahn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The West Posts: 767	Re: Car Cover Recommendations California Car Covers are the best IMHO....they fit great and last.

07-12-2015, 04:55 PM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Car Cover Recommendations using one outdoors is pretty much a waste of time and add to that the damage they do to the finish with wind whipping it around loses any advantage you think you get __________________ 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

03-06-2016, 12:47 AM	#8
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Car Cover Recommendations I agree if you park outside don't waste money on a cover. I did and regret it! When it's outside under a cover and it rains are worse freezing rain your screwed! Take my word for this and do not put it under a cover. __________________ 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.

03-17-2016, 02:09 AM	#9
TruckNLoad Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: FL Posts: 9	Re: Car Cover Recommendations you have to think twice before placing any car covers on your beloved car

03-18-2016, 06:45 PM	#10
Cali72K20 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Northern Santa Barbara County, California Posts: 2,702	Re: Car Cover Recommendations Good thread, I have been thinking about this too. With the estimated cost of a California cover: http://www.calcarcover.com/n_carcovermaterials/All You could get one of these for around the same price, if you have room: http://www.bizarkdeal.com/10X20ft-Ou...mpaign=product http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...age-69039.html

03-18-2016, 06:47 PM	#11
Cali72K20 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Northern Santa Barbara County, California Posts: 2,702	Re: Car Cover Recommendations Not sure if your long bed will fit in the Harbor Freight, it's only 17 ft long.

03-18-2016, 06:59 PM	#12
Cali72K20 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Northern Santa Barbara County, California Posts: 2,702	Re: Car Cover Recommendations These are the high dollar but really nice: http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...nstant-garages

03-19-2016, 11:12 AM	#13
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: Car Cover Recommendations I've purchased nearly a dozen covers over the years from California Car Cover Co for my vehicles, including for my dually tow vehicles, and a couple of custom ones for my race cars. Not just to support a fellow drag racer, but the quality and fit of their covers are the best in my experience. Here is the newest one for my 1963 C10 short Fleetside. __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

03-21-2016, 04:21 PM	#14
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Car Cover Recommendations I've been using the top of the line model from carcovers.com. Been very happy with them. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

03-21-2016, 05:16 PM	#15
harricanfloyd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: ma Posts: 28	Re: Car Cover Recommendations To each his own...you never get me to go back lol. In my personal experience any cover left out in the elements will do the wa-toosi on your paint... Best protection is not to have anything on it. You may not see it within the first few years.....but when the sun hits it just right you'll be like "what the hell is that!?" It's kinda like watching the guy at the car wash scrub his $50,000 truck down with the scrub brush.... Inside I'm like that thing is gonna look like sh** in like 2 years.. Now I just have to get a car worth covering...

05-12-2016, 08:22 AM	#16
roger97338 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 34	Re: Car Cover Recommendations I bought one of the Wolf high-end, fitted car covers 17 years ago. Only about 4 of those years was the cover exposed to the outside elements, the rest of the time it's been used while I'm parked in the garage. Still, it's held up wonderfully. The company that makes the material that Wolf uses on the cover was kind enough to send me a few yards of material to patch up random tears that have happened over the years. They've all been my fault, usually closing the hood or door on the cover, causing a rip. I take it to an auto upholstery shop and they sew patches over the holes. If you plan on using it outside, you're going to need to secure it well, because it doesn't take much wind to blow it off of your truck.

12-26-2016, 07:40 PM	#17
mekan1zm Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 4	Re: Car Cover Recommendations Try Silverado, fantastic cover for the price. Or take a look at at these tons of Car Cover options.



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02-07-2018, 06:48 AM	#18
prince Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: LA Posts: 4	Re: Car Cover Recommendations I got mine at California Car Covers and it's pretty durable. Had mine for about a few years now and still looks good as new

03-22-2018, 04:31 AM	#19
mtden17 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 8	Re: Car Cover Recommendations Any recommended aftermarket site for car covers? __________________ Finally, my power running boards for my Colorado arrived. Gone fishing.

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