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Old 10-03-2016, 05:56 PM   #1
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In the market for a good quality cover for my Model A. It will be under a car port but I want a fitted cover made for a specific car. Any advice or recommendations appreciated.
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Old 10-03-2016, 06:53 PM   #2
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Depending upon the condition of your paint job you might check with Costco. They won't have the exact size in their online catalog but call them and ask if they can make one.

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Old 10-03-2016, 07:17 PM   #3
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Would suggest California car cover co. They have a good selection os fabrics for specific applications.
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Old 10-03-2016, 07:19 PM   #4
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Not Cheap but I have a "Custom Fit" CoverCraft that really fits well on my '30 Town Sedan with Visor, with Rear Spare and Trunk. If you ask they send mirror pockets that you can have sewn on. I had the upholsterer add a 'nose' for the Moto-meter also. The material is Sunbrella. 6 year warranty.

You don't say what Model you have but I'm sure they have one to fit your model and accessories.
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Old 10-03-2016, 07:23 PM   #5
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I have 2 indoor CA car covers ,, very happy with them. I would think since its stored in a car port you would want the premium outdoor cover. Their sunbrella is for intense sun protection, I don't think that's your application

http://www.calcarcover.com/n_carcove...%20Car%20Cover
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Old 10-03-2016, 07:42 PM   #6
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In the market for a good quality cover for my Model A. It will be under a car port but I want a fitted cover made for a specific car. Any advice or recommendations appreciated.
Check with Barney Eaton in Georgetown, TX. He can get you a high-quality custom fit cover at a good price. I have purchased 3 from him. Tell him your body style and what kind of fabric you want. You may want to shop them online first, to get a sense for the material that suits your conditions. Then contact Barney for a good price. It does not matter that you are not in Texas, it will be drop-shipped to you from the manufacturer.

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if you do a search you will find several major lists on your subject. My favorite is Covercraft! Expect to pay in the vicinity of $300 dollars. Wayne
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What body style do you have?
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Old 10-04-2016, 05:22 PM   #9
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I have a 29 Tudor. I know there a lot of different materials out there. Just trying to decide which to choose. I want more than an indoor cover but not necessarily the type meant for direct weather.
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Old 10-04-2016, 05:36 PM   #10
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I have a 29 Tudor. I know there a lot of different materials out there. Just trying to decide which to choose. I want more than an indoor cover but not necessarily the type meant for direct weather.
Avoid EBay. Many of those covers are junk as is lots of stuff sold there. Wayne
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Old 10-04-2016, 07:55 PM   #11
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I thought of getting one of these of eBay:
CAR COVER

My car will be in the garage and I just want to keep the dust/dirt off of it.
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Old 10-04-2016, 08:50 PM   #12
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I thought of getting one of these of eBay:
CAR COVER

My car will be in the garage and I just want to keep the dust/dirt off of it.
That's like the one I bought from the outfit in Texas. It good to keep the night dew and leaves off the car, but on my 1999 Olds the rain leaked through the seams and turned my paint cloudy. I can't get rid of the white now.

Their so called waterproof seam tape is a joke. Best to pull it off and use a clear spray on sealer.
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Old 10-04-2016, 11:37 PM   #13
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I`m with Bob on California car cover. call them and tell them what you would like to do and they will go over the choices you have. I have been very happy with their covers.
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