Car cover question

smittykid

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I'm throwing this out to all the "Barn" members. Looking for opinions on car covers-for a 29 and 30 Coupe. Both have trunks. This would be for indoor storage only. I know there are a lot of covers out there, but I'm looking for the best cover for the money. Thanks in advance, Smitty
 
Heh Smitty. If you search this subject for prior posts, There is a mountain of opinions. Bottom line quality costs money and it's not avilable at Walmart! Wayne
 
I just purchased a '30 coupe cover from Snyders. Cost was $175 plus shipping l think. Fit is pretty snug. Will not fit over a trunk. Wish it had mirror pockets.
 
ebay has all sorts, got mine for $50.00 perfect for indoor they are really thin but cover everything well.
 
Smit,
i purchased two from california car cover ((plush weave cotton flannel)) which has a flannel inside. they are custom for a visor and trunk,,indoor only use. here is the link
http://www.calcarcover.com/c_carcov... Trunk/Plushweave Cotton Flannel Car Cover/1/
i didnt go with the custom weave because it fits very tightly over the car.
i am very happy with them for 269.00 each you get waht u pay for..
the suppliers covers are more like scratchy sheets, i am very particular of what i put on top of my A's.
all this being said the best cover is no cover because anything you put // pull over the car will cause scratches in the paint even the best covers out there. sometimes i leave the cars uncovered for long periods at a time. i blow the dust off with compressed air then gently drag (no pressure)a fresh micro towel with quick detailer over the panels to pick up any more dust. then another fresh micro towel to go back over it....never reuse the towels..yes i am nuts:)
many times there is still protection needed from people walking by the cars etc etc so protecting from nicks is more important.. damned if you do damned if you dont ..dang
 

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Two things of note: you did say "indoor" and "best cover for the money". With that in mind I share with you the following:

I have 'an expensive' cover (same as Mitch, above) for each of my two Ford Model A's. However, what I actually use . . . . is an in-expensive (absolutely NO cost) used bed sheet, 'fitted' bottom (mattress) - queen size, because that is what I had. It fits perfectly over everything in front of my windshield. I throw the 'top sheet' of my old sheet set on the back half of the car.

These sheet "car covers" are extremely easy to put on and take off, in less than 20 seconds time. With a black marking pen, I labeled them "Front - Bumper" at the 'head' of the fitted sheet, and "Windshield" at the rear of the sheets. This was done in an effort to make a 15 second job of covering the car, cut down to a 10 second effort.

The sheets do everything my heavy 'Real' car cover does, except keep the car as warm. And too ofcourse, as the sheets are thinner, the sheets protect the car less from boxes falling on the car, bicycles bumping into the car, etc.

I always drape old used bath towels over the front fenders because I do have occasional activity around them in my somewhat crowded garage. AND, to respond to Mitch's comment - neither of these sheet sets are 'scratchy sheets' - they are 'smooth as a baby's bottom'.

Total expenditure for 'car covers' for both cars: ZERO dollars. Heavenly credit for 'recycling' - or "re-purposing" : a life-time of 'good citizen' status. But for me, it is the extreme ease of installing and removing the 'car cover' from the cars. I should note however, that I drive both of my cars frequently, and throughout the entire year - so easy covering and uncovering is in important issue for me.
 
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I too have the CA car cover like Mitch. I have had it for my roadster since 1977. I cant tell you how many times I have washed in in my own washing machine and dried it. It is still in terrific shape and is used on my car all the time, just to keep dust off it in my garage. Nothing to compare it to but I don't expect anything would beat it for that amount of time and use.
 
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not worried about someone walking by Lucy cause she is up on the lift i have her uncovered most of the time...
 

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Doug is right on for indoor storage; cotton sheets are great because they breathe and keep most dust out. Suggest not using anything made of plastic or synthetic unless they are quality breathable fabrics. Also, gas tanks vent (as well as engine compartments needing fresh air, etc.)
 
I also agree with both Doug and rip. My wife made a bed sheet cover for my huckster. I also feel that a car needs to breathe, especially a wooden one like my huckster, but I would think metal ones also need that ability to "dry out" during the winter.
 
Yea, check out California car cover, they make a variety of covers for both indoors and outdoors. I have them for my 30 A and my 51 chev, and I'm very happy with them.
Pat
 
I went to a local auto body shop and got some of the thin, plastic sheeting they drape cars with in the shop. Used it for 4 winters. They gave it to me.
 
I like to eco what Mitch said about California Car Cover. You just tell them it has a trunk and they can make it for you. They recently even made a custom made cover for my car trailer (23 years old but recently had it painted and it looks like new) and they did a great job. I have purchased many covers from them and always satisfied and quality work.

Henry's 31
 
All three of our collectors are drivers not show cars (although we do show them to allow kids of all ages to climb in and under) but we do cover them in an attempt to keep the dust off. However we find that the fine clay dust stirred up by significant highway construction all around us penetrates each and every style and make of cover we have tried. The best to date but not 100% successful has been the California Cover on the 57 Chev. But it was the most expensive and even it is dusty underneath the cover.

What am I doing about it? Giving up, it is simply not worth the aggravation. I now wash the cars using micro fibre clothes and Dawn washing up liquid once or twice a season and live with the dust between times.

Sorry, I know this does not help but it does relieve my frustration somewhat. Hopefully things will improve in two years when the construction is scheduled to be complete.
 
I suggest you check out how any cover you are considering actually performs. Many of the ones for indoor use let dust through and might as well not be there. Seems to me that if they "breathe" is salesman talk for let the crap through.:eek::eek:
 
Thanks, guys! I have a Ca. car cover that came with my Roadster. Fits very well - even over the trunk. They are pricey, but I also like the material and I think the 29 Coupe deserves a nice early Christmas present. Thanks again, Smitty:)
 
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