The Ford Barn

TJ · 12-29-2014, 12:57 PM

Fordestes, thanks for the explanation.

scicala · 12-29-2014, 02:05 PM

"A bike could fall on the cover without causing harm to the car."

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flatheadfan · 12-29-2014, 04:34 PM

scicala-

Yup. Were talking "bike" as in bicycle NOT motorcycle. Their advertisement states it and I believe it. I have been using their covers for years. They are heavy and have not caused any physical or paint damage to the car. Much of their work is making boat covers which are called upon to take a beating and survive.

glennsanders · 12-29-2014, 05:47 PM

I found out California covers does not make there covers they carry like three different manufacturer covers under there name.They where very short with me on phone,like they didn't have time answer my questions' so asked for sample and brochure. However the canvas shoppe was nice ,answered all my question's and more.They are sending me samples, there covers are made in house in the US.I will let you know what Ichoose.Thanks for all the input is was a big help

JM 35 Sedan · 12-29-2014, 06:05 PM

Good thread Glenn. Lots of good helpful information from the guys using various manufacturers covers.

hotrodcbx · 12-30-2014, 08:56 AM

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I can tell you the cover NOT TO BUY and that is a Hugger Cover. Poor fit and stiff as a board. Stick with a cover made in the USA, not a Canadian one..

AlDeBear · 12-30-2014, 10:16 AM

Glenn, I am considering the purchase of a cover as well. Prices are also, as you may already have discovered, from $20 to over $500. I bought one off eBay. Low priced & not worth 10% of that! Sent it back. Called CoverCraft (1-800-423-8677) & asked for samples of the materials they use for the different covers they make. Very pleasant & they sent 19 3" X 3" swatches PROMPTLY. It helps having the swatches in hand as covers run the gamut from what is (essentially) paper, to 7 "layer" flannel lined water proof. A description doesn't clarify things as much as being able to touch the material. As Fordestes stated, CoverCraft covers are "Made in the USA". I have balked at dropping the kind of money it costs for a quality car cover, but will pry it loose sooner or later! lol Good luck Glenn! Larry
http://www.covercraft.com/

Fordestes · 12-30-2014, 12:59 PM

Covercraft will custom make a great fitting cover as well, reasonably priced great customer support and Made right down the road a couple of (rock throws) from my place here in Oklahoma.
Fordestes,

VeryTangled · 03-17-2015, 09:36 PM

Hi Everyone! Glenn, I was reading your question on the aluminum cylinder heads, but didn't have anything helpful to contribute.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...t=glennsanders

Did you make a decision on a cover?

glennsanders · 05-06-2015, 12:10 PM

Getting the Noah by cover craft but ording threw California cover cause 30.00 cheaper and free shipping.I'll let you all know how I like it.

glennsanders · 05-06-2015, 12:15 PM

234.00 free shipping the manufacturer cover craft price 264.00 + 20 to 30 shipping

V12Bill · 05-07-2015, 10:36 AM

I got a California Car Cover on Craigs List. The vehicle I own is a 1939 Ford pickup. I looked for some SUV covers and settled on a Lincoln Suv cover. I bought it for $35.00 and it fits perfect even down to the pockets for the side view mirrror.

B-O-B · 05-07-2015, 10:53 AM

I pretty much gave up on car covers. I've had the cheapies to the spendy flannel lined(vette) covers. Every one of my vehicles had dust underneath the cover when left for long periods of time. Now I just hose them off or wash(seldom) & dry. I'm also done with bras,,for vehicles not humans, that cove the front end. Should you do much driving be aware that dirt & grime get under the bra & can raised hell with the finish. I'll take the rock chips,badges of honor from being driven.

12-29-2014, 12:57 PM	#21
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,037	Re: Best cover for the money Fordestes, thanks for the explanation.

12-29-2014, 02:05 PM	#22
scicala Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Detroit suburb, MI Posts: 3,706	Re: Best cover for the money "A bike could fall on the cover without causing harm to the car." ???????????????

12-29-2014, 04:34 PM	#23
flatheadfan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Michigan Posts: 1,218	Re: Best cover for the money scicala- Yup. Were talking "bike" as in bicycle NOT motorcycle. Their advertisement states it and I believe it. I have been using their covers for years. They are heavy and have not caused any physical or paint damage to the car. Much of their work is making boat covers which are called upon to take a beating and survive.

12-29-2014, 05:47 PM	#24
glennsanders Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sharpsburg md Posts: 480	Re: Best cover for the money I found out California covers does not make there covers they carry like three different manufacturer covers under there name.They where very short with me on phone,like they didn't have time answer my questions' so asked for sample and brochure. However the canvas shoppe was nice ,answered all my question's and more.They are sending me samples, there covers are made in house in the US.I will let you know what Ichoose.Thanks for all the input is was a big help

12-29-2014, 06:05 PM	#25
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,859	Re: Best cover for the money Good thread Glenn. Lots of good helpful information from the guys using various manufacturers covers. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

12-30-2014, 08:56 AM	#26
hotrodcbx Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 136	Re: Best cover for the money Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I can tell you the cover NOT TO BUY and that is a Hugger Cover. Poor fit and stiff as a board. Stick with a cover made in the USA, not a Canadian one..

12-30-2014, 10:16 AM	#27
AlDeBear Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mountain Home, AR Posts: 106	Re: Best cover for the money Glenn, I am considering the purchase of a cover as well. Prices are also, as you may already have discovered, from $20 to over $500. I bought one off eBay. Low priced & not worth 10% of that! Sent it back. Called CoverCraft (1-800-423-8677) & asked for samples of the materials they use for the different covers they make. Very pleasant & they sent 19 3" X 3" swatches PROMPTLY. It helps having the swatches in hand as covers run the gamut from what is (essentially) paper, to 7 "layer" flannel lined water proof. A description doesn't clarify things as much as being able to touch the material. As Fordestes stated, CoverCraft covers are "Made in the USA". I have balked at dropping the kind of money it costs for a quality car cover, but will pry it loose sooner or later! lol Good luck Glenn! Larry http://www.covercraft.com/ Last edited by AlDeBear; 12-30-2014 at 10:19 AM. Reason: Clarification

12-30-2014, 12:59 PM	#28
Fordestes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 886	Re: Best cover for the money Covercraft will custom make a great fitting cover as well, reasonably priced great customer support and Made right down the road a couple of (rock throws) from my place here in Oklahoma. Fordestes,

03-17-2015, 09:36 PM	#29
VeryTangled Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: (Not far enough...) Outside of DC Posts: 3,387	Re: Best cover for the money Hi Everyone! Glenn, I was reading your question on the aluminum cylinder heads, but didn't have anything helpful to contribute. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...t=glennsanders Did you make a decision on a cover? __________________ -Jeff H Have you thought about supporting the Early Ford V-8 Foundation Museum?

05-06-2015, 12:10 PM	#30
glennsanders Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sharpsburg md Posts: 480	Re: Best cover for the money Getting the Noah by cover craft but ording threw California cover cause 30.00 cheaper and free shipping.I'll let you all know how I like it.

05-06-2015, 12:15 PM	#31
glennsanders Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sharpsburg md Posts: 480	Re: Best cover for the money 234.00 free shipping the manufacturer cover craft price 264.00 + 20 to 30 shipping

05-07-2015, 10:36 AM	#32
V12Bill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mt. Holly,NJ Posts: 1,822	Re: Best cover for the money I got a California Car Cover on Craigs List. The vehicle I own is a 1939 Ford pickup. I looked for some SUV covers and settled on a Lincoln Suv cover. I bought it for $35.00 and it fits perfect even down to the pockets for the side view mirrror.

05-07-2015, 10:53 AM	#33
B-O-B Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ft Mohave,Az Posts: 1,987	Re: Best cover for the money I pretty much gave up on car covers. I've had the cheapies to the spendy flannel lined(vette) covers. Every one of my vehicles had dust underneath the cover when left for long periods of time. Now I just hose them off or wash(seldom) & dry. I'm also done with bras,,for vehicles not humans, that cove the front end. Should you do much driving be aware that dirt & grime get under the bra & can raised hell with the finish. I'll take the rock chips,badges of honor from being driven.