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truck69 · 05-20-2005, 11:59 AM

I have a C20 in great condition but not painted yet. I have a ways to go on it to get it to show condition. Due to no money at this time it wil be put away for a while in a garage. Do I need to cover it or just leave it uncovered?

Thanks. Truck69.

raidermanny · 05-20-2005, 10:50 PM

If it's in a closed garage with nothing stacked on top of it I dont see why you would have to have a cover.JMHO

4x4Poet · 05-21-2005, 04:40 AM

Dust will accumulate to a surprising degree. Some of the really good covers provide a little scratch protection, too.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 05-21-2005, 05:22 AM

I would go with the cover, especially if it is going to be setting for a long time with no work being done on it. It is surprising how much spider dung accumulates on a car and then if birds get into the building they can make a real mess.

If you are working on it oll the time and it is in and out, I would not bother with a cover as you should be able to keep up with any droppings on the truck.

Jim

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-21-2005, 07:01 AM

Even in a garage dust bunnies will ruin stuff, especially chrome parts, if it
is going to sit for a while cover it, I personally would just go to wallyworld
and get a cheap cover, like I did, that is made for big cars, mine is made
for a Impalla SS, it will help for indoors only and it's around $30 bones, Pic

**special-K** · 05-21-2005, 07:39 AM

Make sure you get a breathable one.Outdoor ones can sweat up underneath.On my Harley,I just have two old cotton bed sheets.

05-20-2005, 11:59 AM	#1
truck69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 323	Buy a truck cover or not? I have a C20 in great condition but not painted yet. I have a ways to go on it to get it to show condition. Due to no money at this time it wil be put away for a while in a garage. Do I need to cover it or just leave it uncovered? Thanks. Truck69.

05-21-2005, 04:40 AM	#3
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	Dust will accumulate to a surprising degree. Some of the really good covers provide a little scratch protection, too. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

05-21-2005, 07:01 AM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Even in a garage dust bunnies will ruin stuff, especially chrome parts, if it is going to sit for a while cover it, I personally would just go to wallyworld and get a cheap cover, like I did, that is made for big cars, mine is made for a Impalla SS, it will help for indoors only and it's around $30 bones, Pic __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 10-23-2005 at 08:45 AM.

05-21-2005, 07:39 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Make sure you get a breathable one.Outdoor ones can sweat up underneath.On my Harley,I just have two old cotton bed sheets. __________________ "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 ~

05-20-2005, 10:50 PM	#2
raidermanny Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fremont, Ca Posts: 260	If it's in a closed garage with nothing stacked on top of it I dont see why you would have to have a cover.JMHO

05-21-2005, 05:22 AM	#4
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	I would go with the cover, especially if it is going to be setting for a long time with no work being done on it. It is surprising how much spider dung accumulates on a car and then if birds get into the building they can make a real mess. If you are working on it oll the time and it is in and out, I would not bother with a cover as you should be able to keep up with any droppings on the truck. Jim



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