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trukman1 · 10-23-2018, 10:58 AM

I purchased a cover for my son's '67 K10 Longbed from "TheCarCoverCompany". Too short, too narrow and when it came time to send it back...they absolutely would not cover return shipping (even though it was their fault) which came to just under $60! Just wanted to give a heads up to anyone thinking of buying from this company.

If anyone has purchased from a company that actually makes a good cover that actually fits feel free to chime in.

Killer Bee · 10-23-2018, 11:56 AM

sucks but $60 is not a bad price for a good lesson these days..

only ever had one car cover and it was from https://www.calcarcover.com/

fit my 95 impala ss just right and lasted very well considering storage locations..

they rate pretty good from what I've read but may want to call..

good luck!

**Steeveedee** · 10-23-2018, 02:54 PM

Sorry about your experience. Another vote for calcarcover. I bought one for my Skylark that fit like a glove. It helped that they are about 15 miles from me.

**MikeB** · 10-23-2018, 06:06 PM

I've have had good luck over the years with Covercraft. Their Noah fabric is very nice, but even the cheaper ones work OK. Please note that some will not have pockets for large mirrors.

Also, be aware the section that covers the bed will stretch, sag, and hold a ton of water during a heavy rain storm. The only solution there is to have a hard bed cover, or a substantial tonneau cover with bows. I actually ran a few bungee cords across the bed which helped a little.

el_fantasma · 10-23-2018, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by trukman1

I purchased a cover for my son's '67 K10 Longbed from "TheCarCoverCompany". Too short, too narrow and when it came time to send it back...they absolutely would not cover return shipping (even though it was their fault) which came to just under $60! Just wanted to give a heads up to anyone thinking of buying from this company.

If anyone has purchased from a company that actually makes a good cover that actually fits feel free to chime in.

Had the very same problem, I used PayPal and entered a claim which got me a full refund. Check out the pics of their product and a correctly fitted cover.

Noah is a quality product.

Rob

10-23-2018, 10:58 AM	#1
trukman1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Beavercreek, Ohio 45431 Posts: 737	Auto cover warning I purchased a cover for my son's '67 K10 Longbed from "TheCarCoverCompany". Too short, too narrow and when it came time to send it back...they absolutely would not cover return shipping (even though it was their fault) which came to just under $60! Just wanted to give a heads up to anyone thinking of buying from this company. If anyone has purchased from a company that actually makes a good cover that actually fits feel free to chime in. __________________ 1967 K30 461/TH400/Np205/D60/14FF/BDS MTZ 375/75/16 on 16x10 Pro Comps

10-23-2018, 11:56 AM	#2
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,718	Re: Auto cover warning sucks but $60 is not a bad price for a good lesson these days.. only ever had one car cover and it was from https://www.calcarcover.com/ fit my 95 impala ss just right and lasted very well considering storage locations.. they rate pretty good from what I've read but may want to call.. good luck! __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

10-23-2018, 02:54 PM	#3
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,081	Re: Auto cover warning Sorry about your experience. Another vote for calcarcover. I bought one for my Skylark that fit like a glove. It helped that they are about 15 miles from me. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

10-23-2018, 06:06 PM	#4
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,411	Re: Auto cover warning I've have had good luck over the years with Covercraft. Their Noah fabric is very nice, but even the cheaper ones work OK. Please note that some will not have pockets for large mirrors. Also, be aware the section that covers the bed will stretch, sag, and hold a ton of water during a heavy rain storm. The only solution there is to have a hard bed cover, or a substantial tonneau cover with bows. I actually ran a few bungee cords across the bed which helped a little. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 34 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 23 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!



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