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70c10 · 09-15-2004, 12:42 PM

My dad finally got his truck painted and after I put it back together, I want to get him the best cover on the market since he has no garage. Any recommendations or links?

Perchjerker · 09-15-2004, 01:30 PM

I have first hand experience and have learned a valuable lesson I need to share. Please don't waste your money on a Budge cover. They are made from Tyvek and decompose after a year or 2 of rainy weather like we have in East Texas. I bought mine and had to write the company to send me a new one because it started getting holes in it at 6 months. The material is not strong and becomes very weak and tearable when wet. Mild wind, when the material is wet, would blow the cover around and cause holes. If you tryed to make the cover tighter on the truck, holes would develop. The company sent me another cover, but I had the same results. I am about to ask them for my money back!

dallas71 · 09-15-2004, 01:34 PM

PerchJerker....thanks for the heads up on the Budge cover

Steven Sellers · 09-15-2004, 02:35 PM

Well I found a couple of sites that sell the one I have but I dont see one for your application. I have a Technalon series 400 cover for my 02 2500hd and I love it. I bought the cover and the truck was free so it looks as if they are pricey. I use mine all the time and it is excellent quality I believe that it would stop a rock from denting it but am unwilling to throw one at the truck yet.....anyways heres one of the links I found and if you need any pics holler cause I do have the cover on now.

http://www.truckaddons.com/Catalog/s...vercraft03.htm

Steve

useRc10 · 09-15-2004, 04:16 PM

are any of them water proof and not just water resistant...i want to get a water proof one to throw on my '85 Blazer when the top is off. I have one that I thought was water proof but found out otherwise when i used it on the blazer.

-Nick

Bill72BB · 09-15-2004, 05:23 PM

I got the Wolf 4 layer but read this .http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=119859

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-15-2004, 06:13 PM

OUTDOOR COVERS - LMC SELLS EM, NO IDEA OF THE QUALITY.

I'M SURE JUST ABOUT ANY BOARD VENDOR CAN GET THEM ALSO.

INSIDE COVERS - WALMART BABY, WAS ON MY 96 IMPALLA SS B4
THE WIFE TRADED IT IN FOR A TRAILBLAZER.

HERE'S A PIC.

70c10 · 09-15-2004, 06:33 PM

Thanks guys. I'll check around the net.

Steven Sellers · 09-15-2004, 06:36 PM

The one I have, the website says it is not waterproof however I have yet to see any water or water spots under it after lots of rain. It is dry in the morning even after a dew so I guess it also breathes very well. I dont think they even make a cloth waterproof cover. If I had the blazer problem I would just buy a wally world tarp, I know its cheap but it will keep the water out.

I would not have paid the kind of money that mine cost personally but it came with the truck so I will sure use it

Jimmy72custom · 09-15-2004, 06:54 PM

I like the Wolf covers also, The top of the line Wolf are thick and helps prevent cat scratches. My Jimmy is just tall enough that the cats (we have five) can't quite make it when they jump, but they do try to sink their claws into my finish.

cdowns · 09-15-2004, 07:39 PM

i've gotten really great carcovers from jcwhitney in the past

Tei · 09-15-2004, 07:42 PM

I have always used California Car Cover and will never use another company again. Pricing can be a bit pricy ($150 - $500)

http://www.calcarcover.com

Kleantouch · 09-15-2004, 09:07 PM

I got my Wolf "top-of-the-line" custom fitted cover from www.buytruckstuff.com for $205- They exchanged a "universal" cover that my wife bought me for my birthday and the fitteed one was less expensive- did I take the wife out to dinner or something foolish like that? NO! I bought the rims you see on the avatar!

www.buytruckstuff.com

useRc10 · 09-15-2004, 10:35 PM

i have a tarp but since I work and go to school in the city, it would be nice to have somethiing easy to throw on

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 09-16-2004, 07:42 AM

I use California Car Cover www.calcarcover.com on my customers show trucks we have done and on my own collection, a little pricy but imo price is not the determining factor when protecting high dollar vehicles.

Jeff M. · 09-16-2004, 08:56 AM

I also have a California Car Cover. It fits great, no wrinkles at all, custom made for the 67-72. It is a quality cover and would definately recommend them. Mine is garage kept so my cover isn't water proof. They do sell waterproof ones though.

*Gee_Emm* · 09-16-2004, 09:07 AM

I have a wolfe cover with Evolution 3, I have had on my truck 24/7 for the past four years, even through the winter. I beleive Summit racing sells them. It has held up great. Only probelm is that in the winter when snow gets on it and turns to ice you want to take it off but it sticks to the cover. DO NOT try and pull ice off, you will end up taking the fabric with it. If you get lots of snow and the truck will be outside you will need to build a frame work to put in the bed to keep the cover from sagging in.

09-15-2004, 12:42 PM	#1
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	What's the best cloth truck cover brand? My dad finally got his truck painted and after I put it back together, I want to get him the best cover on the market since he has no garage. Any recommendations or links? __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

09-15-2004, 01:30 PM	#2
Perchjerker Beer Power!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nacogdoches, TX Posts: 280	I have first hand experience and have learned a valuable lesson I need to share. Please don't waste your money on a Budge cover. They are made from Tyvek and decompose after a year or 2 of rainy weather like we have in East Texas. I bought mine and had to write the company to send me a new one because it started getting holes in it at 6 months. The material is not strong and becomes very weak and tearable when wet. Mild wind, when the material is wet, would blow the cover around and cause holes. If you tryed to make the cover tighter on the truck, holes would develop. The company sent me another cover, but I had the same results. I am about to ask them for my money back! __________________ Rather be fishin'

09-15-2004, 01:34 PM	#3
dallas71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Corinth,TX Posts: 444	PerchJerker....thanks for the heads up on the Budge cover __________________ My 1966 LWB Truck My 1966 SWB Truck

09-15-2004, 02:35 PM	#4
Steven Sellers Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 692	Well I found a couple of sites that sell the one I have but I dont see one for your application. I have a Technalon series 400 cover for my 02 2500hd and I love it. I bought the cover and the truck was free so it looks as if they are pricey. I use mine all the time and it is excellent quality I believe that it would stop a rock from denting it but am unwilling to throw one at the truck yet.....anyways heres one of the links I found and if you need any pics holler cause I do have the cover on now. http://www.truckaddons.com/Catalog/s...vercraft03.htm Steve __________________ 2008 Buick Enclave(wifes new non wrecked) 1996 Jeep Cherokee 2002 2500HD 6.0L (traded) 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee(wifes/wrecked) 1977 DJ5 postal jeep(mmm lots of fun) 1988 Toyota 2wd p/u(DD, blewup 199,000) 1991 Toyota 2ed p/u (sry just cant break these things) 1997 XR70 Honda 1991 Z50(FOR SALE) 1972 Z50 Honda 1970 SWB 350/knucklebuster "The adventure begins and I am confident that there will be no end".

09-15-2004, 04:16 PM	#5
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	are any of them water proof and not just water resistant...i want to get a water proof one to throw on my '85 Blazer when the top is off. I have one that I thought was water proof but found out otherwise when i used it on the blazer. -Nick __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

09-15-2004, 05:23 PM	#6
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,980	I got the Wolf 4 layer but read this .http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=119859 __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

09-15-2004, 06:13 PM	#7
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	OUTDOOR COVERS - LMC SELLS EM, NO IDEA OF THE QUALITY. I'M SURE JUST ABOUT ANY BOARD VENDOR CAN GET THEM ALSO. INSIDE COVERS - WALMART BABY, WAS ON MY 96 IMPALLA SS B4 THE WIFE TRADED IT IN FOR A TRAILBLAZER. HERE'S A 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

09-15-2004, 06:33 PM	#8
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Thanks guys. I'll check around the net. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

09-15-2004, 06:36 PM	#9
Steven Sellers Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 692	The one I have, the website says it is not waterproof however I have yet to see any water or water spots under it after lots of rain. It is dry in the morning even after a dew so I guess it also breathes very well. I dont think they even make a cloth waterproof cover. If I had the blazer problem I would just buy a wally world tarp, I know its cheap but it will keep the water out. I would not have paid the kind of money that mine cost personally but it came with the truck so I will sure use it __________________ 2008 Buick Enclave(wifes new non wrecked) 1996 Jeep Cherokee 2002 2500HD 6.0L (traded) 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee(wifes/wrecked) 1977 DJ5 postal jeep(mmm lots of fun) 1988 Toyota 2wd p/u(DD, blewup 199,000) 1991 Toyota 2ed p/u (sry just cant break these things) 1997 XR70 Honda 1991 Z50(FOR SALE) 1972 Z50 Honda 1970 SWB 350/knucklebuster "The adventure begins and I am confident that there will be no end".

09-15-2004, 06:54 PM	#10
Jimmy72custom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Willits Ca Posts: 261	I like the Wolf covers also, The top of the line Wolf are thick and helps prevent cat scratches. My Jimmy is just tall enough that the cats (we have five) can't quite make it when they jump, but they do try to sink their claws into my finish.

09-15-2004, 07:39 PM	#11
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	i've gotten really great carcovers from jcwhitney in the past __________________ 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

09-15-2004, 07:42 PM	#12
Tei Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 4	I have always used California Car Cover and will never use another company again. Pricing can be a bit pricy ($150 - $500) http://www.calcarcover.com

09-15-2004, 09:07 PM	#13
Kleantouch Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lake Charles LA Posts: 138	I got my Wolf "top-of-the-line" custom fitted cover from www.buytruckstuff.com for $205- They exchanged a "universal" cover that my wife bought me for my birthday and the fitteed one was less expensive- did I take the wife out to dinner or something foolish like that? NO! I bought the rims you see on the avatar! www.buytruckstuff.com

09-15-2004, 10:35 PM	#14
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	i have a tarp but since I work and go to school in the city, it would be nice to have somethiing easy to throw on __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

09-16-2004, 07:42 AM	#15
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	I use California Car Cover www.calcarcover.com on my customers show trucks we have done and on my own collection, a little pricy but imo price is not the determining factor when protecting high dollar vehicles. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.



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09-16-2004, 08:56 AM	#16
Jeff M. Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Pixley, Ca. Posts: 484	I also have a California Car Cover. It fits great, no wrinkles at all, custom made for the 67-72. It is a quality cover and would definately recommend them. Mine is garage kept so my cover isn't water proof. They do sell waterproof ones though. __________________ 69 C-10 CST Short Fleet, Factory Air, BB427-400 Auto-2400 stall-tilt-cruise-Tach & Vac Gagues, 4/6 drop, power one piece side windows, Eaton posi.

09-16-2004, 09:07 AM	#17
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	I have a wolfe cover with Evolution 3, I have had on my truck 24/7 for the past four years, even through the winter. I beleive Summit racing sells them. It has held up great. Only probelm is that in the winter when snow gets on it and turns to ice you want to take it off but it sticks to the cover. DO NOT try and pull ice off, you will end up taking the fabric with it. If you get lots of snow and the truck will be outside you will need to build a frame work to put in the bed to keep the cover from sagging in.

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