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'59Edsel · 08-23-2011, 03:59 PM

I've been looking into a custom car cover for my Edsel recently and I was wondering if anyone has found any particular brands or materials that outshine the rest. I know Mac's Auto parts has their own cover, See Link:

http://macsautoparts.com/edsel-car-c...R3CHL1106775O/

But I don't know if they are any good. I really want someone they'll last and can withstand all the elements.

Thanks guys

Ole Don · 08-23-2011, 07:14 PM

Several years ago I bought one from California car cover. Decent price at the time, great quality.

Merlin · 08-24-2011, 06:10 AM

I second California car cover, Good product and good folks to deal with.

'59Edsel · 08-24-2011, 01:19 PM

Great, I'll look into what they've got.

40cpe · 08-26-2011, 08:58 AM

Sixteen years ago I bought a California Car Cover. My car stays in a garage so I only needed it to keep dust and cats off. It is cotton, soft on the underside and has held up well. It is thick and heavy and takes a BIG commercial washer to wash it.

VeryTangled · 08-29-2011, 01:32 AM

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Sorry if I'm being a newbie-tool here, but maybe what I want from a cover is not what you want.

Indoor / Outdoor / Climate / Sun protection / etc. ??

VT

Fordestes · 08-29-2011, 06:49 AM

Check with Covercraft, They make a lot of covers for a bunch of the distributors, good quality , fair price, they can even custom make what you need and they fit good.
also made in the u.s.a. in pauls valley Oklahoma.

hbleadsled · 08-31-2011, 07:15 AM

I use a Ca. car cover and is like 40 ford cpe, I use old bed sheets on top of cover easy to Wash ,Ca. car cover makes out door covers and custom orders too. Harold central coast Ca.

blucar · 09-03-2011, 12:10 PM

I have used car covers on my vintage and every day vehicles for years.. I have purchased several covers from CA Car Cover Co, and have never had a problem with any of their covers. Their covers tend to be a little pricey, but the quality is worth the extra cost.
I have also purchased covers from some of the online vendors. The prices were cheaper and in many cases the quality was very poor... I got just what I paid for.
I like to cover all bases when I purchase something so I generally purchase a cover that will work indoors and out doors.. You never can tell when you might have to park your ride outside for a few days...

The Hot Rod Grille · 09-03-2011, 07:00 PM

Another vote for California Car Cover. Excellent custom fit and they offer several fabric choices depending what environment the car will be in. Car covers are a lot like the old saying "If you want good quality, dry, oats they are a bit pricey. If you will settle for them after they have been through the mule, they are cheaper".

Jim

dullchrome · 11-19-2011, 04:18 PM

I just bought a California Car Cover at a local car show. They gave a great show discount along with free shipping.They also sent me a ups return shipping label and are sewing in my mirror pockets and an antenna sock all for free.

Charlie Stephens · 11-19-2011, 05:22 PM

I am happy with the one I got online (plus a couple of phone calls) from Costco. The online ordering wouldn't let me order one for an older car ('57 T Bird) but a phone call solved the problem.

Charlie Stephens

08-23-2011, 03:59 PM	#1
'59Edsel Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles County Posts: 124	Has Anyone Looked Into Car Covers? I've been looking into a custom car cover for my Edsel recently and I was wondering if anyone has found any particular brands or materials that outshine the rest. I know Mac's Auto parts has their own cover, See Link: http://macsautoparts.com/edsel-car-c...R3CHL1106775O/ But I don't know if they are any good. I really want someone they'll last and can withstand all the elements. Thanks guys

08-23-2011, 07:14 PM	#2
Ole Don Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Michael, Minnesota Posts: 1,713	Re: Has Anyone Looked Into Car Covers? Several years ago I bought one from California car cover. Decent price at the time, great quality.

08-24-2011, 06:10 AM	#3
Merlin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Inman,SC Posts: 192	Re: Has Anyone Looked Into Car Covers? I second California car cover, Good product and good folks to deal with.

08-24-2011, 01:19 PM	#4
'59Edsel Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles County Posts: 124	Re: Has Anyone Looked Into Car Covers? Great, I'll look into what they've got.

08-26-2011, 08:58 AM	#5
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,024	Re: Has Anyone Looked Into Car Covers? Sixteen years ago I bought a California Car Cover. My car stays in a garage so I only needed it to keep dust and cats off. It is cotton, soft on the underside and has held up well. It is thick and heavy and takes a BIG commercial washer to wash it.

08-29-2011, 01:32 AM	#6
VeryTangled Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: (Not far enough...) Outside of DC Posts: 3,387	Re: Has Anyone Looked Into Car Covers? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Sorry if I'm being a newbie-tool here, but maybe what I want from a cover is not what you want. Indoor / Outdoor / Climate / Sun protection / etc. ?? VT

08-29-2011, 06:49 AM	#7
Fordestes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 886	Re: Has Anyone Looked Into Car Covers? Check with Covercraft, They make a lot of covers for a bunch of the distributors, good quality , fair price, they can even custom make what you need and they fit good. also made in the u.s.a. in pauls valley Oklahoma.

08-31-2011, 07:15 AM	#8
hbleadsled Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: salinas ca. Posts: 266	Re: Has Anyone Looked Into Car Covers? I use a Ca. car cover and is like 40 ford cpe, I use old bed sheets on top of cover easy to Wash ,Ca. car cover makes out door covers and custom orders too. Harold central coast Ca.

09-03-2011, 12:10 PM	#9
blucar Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 2,464	Re: Has Anyone Looked Into Car Covers? I have used car covers on my vintage and every day vehicles for years.. I have purchased several covers from CA Car Cover Co, and have never had a problem with any of their covers. Their covers tend to be a little pricey, but the quality is worth the extra cost. I have also purchased covers from some of the online vendors. The prices were cheaper and in many cases the quality was very poor... I got just what I paid for. I like to cover all bases when I purchase something so I generally purchase a cover that will work indoors and out doors.. You never can tell when you might have to park your ride outside for a few days... __________________ Bill.... 36 5 win cpe

09-03-2011, 07:00 PM	#10
The Hot Rod Grille Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Winfield, West Virginia Posts: 323	Re: Has Anyone Looked Into Car Covers? Another vote for California Car Cover. Excellent custom fit and they offer several fabric choices depending what environment the car will be in. Car covers are a lot like the old saying "If you want good quality, dry, oats they are a bit pricey. If you will settle for them after they have been through the mule, they are cheaper". Jim

11-19-2011, 04:18 PM	#11
dullchrome Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 148	Re: Has Anyone Looked Into Car Covers? I just bought a California Car Cover at a local car show. They gave a great show discount along with free shipping.They also sent me a ups return shipping label and are sewing in my mirror pockets and an antenna sock all for free.

11-19-2011, 05:22 PM	#12
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,032	Re: Has Anyone Looked Into Car Covers? I am happy with the one I got online (plus a couple of phone calls) from Costco. The online ordering wouldn't let me order one for an older car ('57 T Bird) but a phone call solved the problem. Charlie Stephens Last edited by Charlie Stephens; 11-20-2011 at 01:47 PM.