The Ford Barn

Eccentric Old Guy · 03-11-2022, 11:13 PM

With the way the economy is going, it's possible I may have to move my 28ccpu from a storage stall to my garage, where I currently keep my car. The problem with that, is it's a very dusty environment in my garage, due to my woodworking there.

Is there a suitable cover for the model A that you know of?

On the plus side, the garage is heated, where the storage stall isn't...any comments about that?

eog

lrf · 03-11-2022, 11:32 PM

I bought a "Budge" car cover from a company advertising on line. Paid about $125. and ordered the 1980s Ford Bronco cover. It fits loosely. It has great ratings for water, UV and is triple layered. It's warranty is for five years and has lasted six years in the California sun. The wind is what destroys it. Stay Away From Plastic Tarps! Good Luck. LRF

Eccentric Old Guy · 03-12-2022, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by lrf

I bought a "Budge" car cover from a company advertising on line. Paid about $125. and ordered the 1980s Ford Bronco cover. It fits loosely. It has great ratings for water, UV and is triple layered. It's warranty is for five years and has lasted six years in the California sun. The wind is what destroys it. Stay Away From Plastic Tarps! Good Luck. LRF

Thank you, sir......

Ford Bronco sounds like a good match for the profile and size of a Model A pickup. This is indoor storage, but a dusty environment. No problems with sunlight there! Should last for years.

eog

Synchro909 · 03-12-2022, 03:22 AM

I made a cover that goes right to the floor in an effort to beat the dust. It kinda works but dust will get in anywhere.
I second staying away from a plastic cover. They sweat and cause rust and damage the paint.

California Travieso · 03-12-2022, 01:21 PM

I bought a cover from California Car Covers for my Roadster. They make specific covers for all Model A’s.

David Serrano

WHN · 03-12-2022, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by California Travieso

I bought a cover from California Car Covers for my Roadster. They make specific covers for all Model A’s.

David Serrano

We have had one of these on our 29 Sport Coupe for years. Fits great.

Keeps the car really clean.

Enjoy.

Eccentric Old Guy · 03-12-2022, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by California Travieso

I bought a cover from California Car Covers for my Roadster. They make specific covers for all Model A’s.

David Serrano

Just looked them up.....at $450 base price, the Ford bronco cover option is more appealing to my budget.....

Thanks for the heads up.

eog

1crosscut · 03-12-2022, 11:04 PM

If it's going to be inside then covering it with the super light painters plastic that you can get in bulk rolls works well. Yes I know it is plastic but it's not a heavy tarp like what some are thinking of. I've used it on many occasions and have not had any issues at all with moisture under it.

Get a few refrigerator type magnets to secure the plastic in strategic spots.

daveymc29 · 03-12-2022, 11:40 PM

Don't reuse the painters tarp unless you are absolutely sure it has nothing on it. I was caught with too many cars, one sitting outside and no where to store it inside. Here in CA rain is so rare I thought I was safe, anyway went out and put what I thought was a clean piece of very thin painters plastic over my coupe and scurry back to bed. The next morning I didn't check the car until I had left it there for a couple of hours in the sun. A tiny bit of oil was on the plastic and I have to rub out the paint now as black shows every flaw. And the oil isn't the easiest damage to paint that I have tackeled in my life.

03-11-2022, 11:13 PM	#1
Eccentric Old Guy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Montana Posts: 186	Tarp for 28ccpu With the way the economy is going, it's possible I may have to move my 28ccpu from a storage stall to my garage, where I currently keep my car. The problem with that, is it's a very dusty environment in my garage, due to my woodworking there. Is there a suitable cover for the model A that you know of? On the plus side, the garage is heated, where the storage stall isn't...any comments about that? eog

03-11-2022, 11:32 PM	#2
lrf Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: long beach ca Posts: 172	Re: Tarp for 28ccpu I bought a "Budge" car cover from a company advertising on line. Paid about $125. and ordered the 1980s Ford Bronco cover. It fits loosely. It has great ratings for water, UV and is triple layered. It's warranty is for five years and has lasted six years in the California sun. The wind is what destroys it. Stay Away From Plastic Tarps! Good Luck. LRF

03-12-2022, 03:22 AM	#4
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,496	Re: Tarp for 28ccpu I made a cover that goes right to the floor in an effort to beat the dust. It kinda works but dust will get in anywhere. I second staying away from a plastic cover. They sweat and cause rust and damage the paint. __________________ I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood.

03-12-2022, 01:21 PM	#5
California Travieso Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Moreno Valley, CA Posts: 945	Re: Tarp for 28ccpu I bought a cover from California Car Covers for my Roadster. They make specific covers for all Model A’s. David Serrano

03-12-2022, 11:04 PM	#8
1crosscut Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 1,907	Re: Tarp for 28ccpu If it's going to be inside then covering it with the super light painters plastic that you can get in bulk rolls works well. Yes I know it is plastic but it's not a heavy tarp like what some are thinking of. I've used it on many occasions and have not had any issues at all with moisture under it. Get a few refrigerator type magnets to secure the plastic in strategic spots. __________________ Dave / Lincoln Nebraska

03-12-2022, 11:40 PM	#9
daveymc29 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,553	Re: Tarp for 28ccpu Don't reuse the painters tarp unless you are absolutely sure it has nothing on it. I was caught with too many cars, one sitting outside and no where to store it inside. Here in CA rain is so rare I thought I was safe, anyway went out and put what I thought was a clean piece of very thin painters plastic over my coupe and scurry back to bed. The next morning I didn't check the car until I had left it there for a couple of hours in the sun. A tiny bit of oil was on the plastic and I have to rub out the paint now as black shows every flaw. And the oil isn't the easiest damage to paint that I have tackeled in my life.