I see overwhelming recommendations for California Car Covers here... They have a variety of different types of covers. I'd like something that can be used indoors for dust in the winter but also outdoors on road trips in the summer. Would be nice if it was fairly light and easy to handle putting it on or putting it away... Ideas?? thanks!
I’ve got CCC Superweave covers for both of my ‘32’s. Read the specs on their website. It should meet all of your requirements.
I use a California Car Cover Superweave on my '34 Ford 5-window coupe when I'm at major shows out of town. The Superweave is listed as their #1 Best Seller and I've been extremely pleased with it! A bonus is that it folds to 1/3 the space of a regular cover, which is great for storing in the trunk while on the road. Prices start at $336.99, but you are buying a quality product which should last for many years. I don't use it on the car in the garage because I like seeing the coupe when I'm out there working on projects, but I'm sure it would do fine. As the OP mentioned, it is light and easy to put on the car by myself. FWIW, I've had the cover for over 15 years and it still looks like new!
California Car Cover is the best, don't try and save a few bucks by buying a cover from one of the lesser know companys. Several years ago I ask questions about covers here on the hamb, I got a private message from a member and he said he worked for a company that made covers and they were made using the same patterns as CCC I ask about a cover for the '54 Ranch Wagon and he knew enough to say the '52-54 Ford ranch wagons all had the same body style and they fit like a glove. Obviously with his company ONE SIZE FITS ALL! The cover I received would probably fit a '63 Cadillac Hearse, when I tried to return it the shipping & restocking cost was ridiculous, needless to say it's as useless as tit's on a bowling ball. Learn from my mistake. HRP
Several years ago I bought a cheapy cover for my '54 Ranch Wagon which was supposed to be a custom fit for the wagon. Wrong. It was "guaranteed" to fit but when I asked about returning it the shipping costs were almost as much as the cover. Never again on a cheap cover.
I bought a Storm cover ( T tudor ) from California Car Cover 30 years ago. It breathes and protects. I use it both outside, and in the garage. Fits perfect, looks good, easy on, ( 1 man ) easy off. ( not heavy )
Look up videos on putting cover on and off. I can do mine by myself. And I’m OCD so the outside of the cover doesn’t really ever touch the inside. Think about that one lol. as first mentioned cruise there website. It’ll say indoors or outdoor or both.
I guess I'll be different. I looked at CCC and they're great covers, but considering my car cover rarely gets covered outside I went with an off brand that is a 5 layer, rain proof, with a soft inner lining to protect my car. The seller was in California and had a 10 year warranty, at a fraction of a CCC. I've had it for 3 years now, and often used it when I parked my car outside overnight, and it's been a wonderful cover. Came with 3 nylon straps that buckle under the car, and have pockets sewn into the edge so the buckles can't touch the body. Also a nice carry bag that's small, so have to really fold it right to get it back in the bag.
Anyone work with CCC on a custom cover? Chatted with them last Tuesday, they asked that I email the details and dimensions. Did that immediately.. Radio silence since then... 1 week response time asking too much?
I’ve had the same California Car Cover on several Tri-5’s I’ve owned for a little over 30 years. Can’t be beat IMHO.
I'm sorry, this is kind of a pet peeve with me... If you can't keep up with emails from customers and potential customers then don't offer up email communication. simple.. I had the great displeasure of trying to get additional parts for an automated door (house) opener that one of my customers bought and had me install. The email went to a company in Wuhan.. What do you think the odds are I'll hear back from that? I sent a follow up to Tyler at CalCarCover. We'll see if that generates anything.. Personally, I think expecting a quote in a week is more than reasonable.
Man I have yet to see a cover on a car outside that didn’t look like the wind was beating the absolutely shit out of it and I’m Sure the car under it. If it’s a roadster with no top I guess ya gotta do what ya gotta do but anything else I realy question if it’s helping more than hurting.
I have CCC- on a superweave that is used outdoors I and pulled off about 3-4 times a week, I got a snag and had to send it in for repairs on the seams. They have a 6 year warranty, but I did notice that my cover is fading rather quickly. We outdoor covers on two old cars, they have help up. FYI I have heard that Covercraft apparently makes CCC covers. I have an old Budge on another car and it is the perf-style fabric and it has lasted 10-15 years, so I went a bought another to see, it was about 200.00 for the superweave equivalent, 7 year warranty just to try it out.
Note that outdoor covers are generally pretty bulky compared to indoor covers when you try to roll them up and stuff them in the trunk.
I have a generic Budge cover that I only use when our seasonal weather (winter) means a few weeks parked in my unheated garage. I have never taken a cover on a road trip, but I am able to lock the doors and close the windows.
Ok, more follow ups and still radio silence... WTFF? You want to sell covers or not? I'm truly not inclined at all to try to do business with someone that can't even get me a price and better yet just ignores me. Anyone done business with a car cover company that might actually be interested in selling a custom cover??
I bought an autoparts store cover for my Willys. Mid-size sedan fits ok. My problem is I keep forgetting to not put it on immediately after parking so it has big header melt holes all around the skirt!!
I bought a CoverCraft WeatherShield HP cover for an OT BMW Sportscar. The cover fit like a glove, was lightweight, easy to take on and off and protected the car well. Unfortunately after about three years the cloth and seams began to fall apart. To CoverCraft credit they replaced the cover at no cost and I was happy with the cover as I was with the original. I sold the car a year later so don’t know how long the new one lasted. I then purchased a CoverCraft WeatherShield HP cover for a OT Ford Maverick. The fit was terrible, no better than a generic one size fits all. I used it and right at three years it began to fall apart at the seams and some of the cloth. This deterioration was about the same as the BMW cover. Again to CoverCrafts credit they replaced the cover but the fit was no better even though this was supposed to be a custom fit. This cover began to fall apart at a bit over two years with the same problem. When I call CoverCraft they explained there would be no replacement because the five year warranty applied to the original purchase date. My beef is when a company says their product has a five year warranty I think it is reasonable to expect it will last that long. Three of the covers did not last a full three years and I sold the car so don’t know how long the fourth one lasted. CoverCraft covers are fairly expensive ($375 to $425) and if they don’t last as advertised there is no value. I told CC I will not buy their products again if they are not as advertised. I just purchased another cover at a third of the price and actually fits better and will see how it weathers. I will admit these covers were used in coastal Alabama where it gets hot and there is intense UV however they should not advertise as such if the product cannot handle the environment they say it can. Your mileage may vary.
The CCC I have has a tan “jeans” material on the outside and flannel on the inside. I’ve had it 10 years and use it in the garage. It’s great. It would be nice to wash but I have no idea how or if there is a big enough washing machine to do it.
Many laundromats have an extra large washing machine for washing things like bedspreads, you could see if the cover will fit before putting in your quarters.
^^^ Use the Gentle cycles in the Washer; and no heat in the dryer. It's better to hose the cover off when it's stretched out over the car and let it air dry in the sun.
Just ordered a generic for 89 bucks. We'll see what I get and if I can modify it a little for the cabover...
I've had the same CCC for my pickup for probably close to 40 years. Used to use it, now it sits in a ball in a basement closet. Still like new though, fits like a glove, quality cover. Mitch
F-350 Crew Cab generic 89 dollah cover fits pretty well. A little longer in the midsection and it would be perfect... It's only purpose at the moment is to keep the truck a little cleaner in the garage...
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