Best cover for the money

[glennsanders]

I have a nice 35 ,I need a cover for in garage .Cal has them 370.00 .Does any body have good quality cover for the money. What's your opinion thanks

[KiWinUS]

Glenn really do your homework on this . I purchased a Cal cover some years ago , they have several but only 1 could be machine washed which just happens to be the most expensive 1. I must say I have been very happy with it !
Cheers
Tony

[Merc Cruzer]

Auto Chic. I have these on three of my cars and they are great.

[TJ]

I've used California Car Covers for many years. I think they are the best and have different covers to suit your specific needs. I had them silk screen the Early Ford
V-8 Club logo on all my covers.

[V8 Bob]

Another vote for California Car Covers. I have an Ultraweave for my '32. It's machine washable, drys very fast, and is the most compact cover they offer, important for cars with limited storage.

[expavr]

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Count me in on the CA Car Cover vote. I've used their soft cover product for years on my vintage iron that's garaged and an all weather cover on a Suburban that's left outdoors year around. The Suburban cover deteriorated due to UV rays within their warranty period (5 years?) and they replaced it free of charge with no hassle. Good people to deal with.

[blucar]

I have used covers from California Car Covers for over twenty years. I prefer the "Ultraweave" for general use.. It works great outdoors, and in the garage it protects the car finish from minor scrapes, etc that can occur in the garage.
From time to time I have tried other brands of car covers, trying to save a buck.. As a general rule the cover lasts a year or so, then falls apart..

[VeryTangled]

Hello Everyone, Glenn, I inherited two identical car covers from Classic Accesssories, and I'm not really satisfied with the durability, although I'll have to raise my hand that I may have contributed with "user-error".

What I have is really an indoor cover, which is what I'm usually using it for. It also does okay as a 'dew' cover for overnights outside protecting my convertible top.

What I would look for is something more substantial that the 'fabric' CA uses. A MUST-HAVE for me would be some type of reinforcement at the nose where the cover rides over the V8/Greyhound. I'll either add one myself, or look for a cover that already has it.

Good to read your posts!

[PeterC]

Originally Posted by glennsanders

I have a nice 35 ,I need a cover for in garage .Cal has them 370.00 .Does any body have good quality cover for the money. What's your opinion thanks

I have used California Car Covers with much success and recommend - here is my 35 Coupe buttoned up for the winter in a CalCover

[Fordestes]

Check out cover craft, They manufacture many different covers for several vendors nation wide, they are Made in Oklahoma U.S.A . Covercraft made good on a cover I purchased from california car covers that would in no way fit my car and could not get it replaced with a suitable cover from the place I bought it!
Fordestes

[TJ]

Fordestes, I've never seen a California Car Cover that did not fit. Why didn't it fit and did it have the California Car Cover logo on the front? Did you buy it direct from California Car Covers? I'm curious as they have a good reputation for customer service. Why would Covercraft make good on a cover that was not theirs?

[glennsanders]

I leaning towards the plushweave cotton flannel thanks

[glennsanders]

Peter c what style is your s and how much if you don't mind

[Charlie Stephens]

Try Costco. It won't show up in their on line ordering but call their supplier and talk to them.

Charlie Stephens

[PeterC]

Originally Posted by glennsanders

Peter c what style is your s and how much if you don't mind

Mine is indoor use only - Cotton lined "Plushweave" - Features added included the color Black, front and rear V8 logos, smaller mirror pockets and a larger rear license plate pocket - mine is for stock body including rear spare and full bumpers. I believe I paid neighborhood of $300.

[itslow]

Keep in mind that the materials that California Car Covers sells are available elsewhere for usually less cost.

I've never had an issue with any of the Covercraft covers I've purchased, and wouldn't be surprised if Covercraft manufactured the covers for the other private labels.

[TonyM]

My California Car Cover is pretty good. No Complaints.

[bobH]

Another vote for Costco... In my opinion, an indoor cover doesn't have to do much. Works for me.
I have a Costco cover on one car, and the much more expensive CA Car covers on two other cars.
I don't see the need for 'expensive' for indoors. JMO

[flatheadfan]

Let me add another cover maker to your list. I have covers for my '35 and '36. Both covers were custom made by the Canvas Shoppe (Flint, MI). They are canvas with a flannel lining. They are heavy. You can install it by yourself but having some "help" makes life more simple. What I like about these covers is that they are truly weather proof and really protect the car. A bike could fall on the cover without causing harm to the car. As I recall, the cost was less than what California Cover was asking for their mid-grade cover.

Tom

[Fordestes]

TJ ,
all I can say is the cover did not fit and wasnt's exactly cheap ( AROUND $300 + .TO THE BEST of my recollection) which included the lock etc. It would not fit,after some research I found out they sent me a cover for a mustang GT. and none was available for my Roush Mustang, someone must have assumed it would work for both, a lot of difference, I strongly believe that the first cover was made by covercraft and retailed to me by c.c.c, I could not get it replaced so I put it back in the box and stuffed it in the attic for several months, I went to walmart and bought a china manufactured one in the $20 price range, during the S.E.M.A show I became acquainted with cover craft. nevertheless the problem was solved without any issues, I am in no way discerditing anyone or their business.
as mistakes do happen,The question was asked as to ones preference , and I voiced mine.
Good day,

[TJ]

Fordestes, thanks for the explanation.

[scicala]

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


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[flatheadfan]

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]

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]

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

[hotrodcbx]

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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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[V12Bill]

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]

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.