C3 Car Covers
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For my Dad's birthday this year, I am looking at getting him a cover for his 1972 Corvette. I've looked around at all the major vendors through the forum and am a little lost with it, so I figured I would ask those with experience. For at or under $100, what is the best car cover? Primary use will be indoor FWIW. Thanks for the advice!
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Hi J,
Car cover prices generally reflect the material they're made from and how well they fit a particular car.
At $100 you're pretty near the lower range of good car covers. Many cost $200-$300+.
Even a simple custom fit indoor dust cover is more than $100 I'm afraid.
Regards,
Alan
Car cover prices generally reflect the material they're made from and how well they fit a particular car.
At $100 you're pretty near the lower range of good car covers. Many cost $200-$300+.
Even a simple custom fit indoor dust cover is more than $100 I'm afraid.
Regards,
Alan
Last edited by Alan 71; Feb 8, 2017 at 01:52 PM.
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I'm inclined to agree with Alan. The price of a quality car cover has gone up quite a bit in just the past 10 years. My favorite quality cover has been the Wolf NOAH and the the Wolf EVOLUTION. They are both considered indoor/outdoor type covers. I use them primarily indoors, but they are soft and tough enough to provide a good measure of bump protection as well in the garage.
Corvette America has a pretty good selection of covers some of which are just under $100. I would however recommend the Premium Flannel for indoor use only, or the Soft Shield if it may see outdoor use. Keep in mind that the sun will do a number on almost any outdoor cover. And wind will cause any dust/dirt that gets under the cover (which it will outside) to act as an abrasive, particularly where the cover goes over edges.
Good luck and I think a car cover makes a great gift for your Dads birthday.
GUSTO
Corvette America has a pretty good selection of covers some of which are just under $100. I would however recommend the Premium Flannel for indoor use only, or the Soft Shield if it may see outdoor use. Keep in mind that the sun will do a number on almost any outdoor cover. And wind will cause any dust/dirt that gets under the cover (which it will outside) to act as an abrasive, particularly where the cover goes over edges.
Good luck and I think a car cover makes a great gift for your Dads birthday.
GUSTO
Drifting
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This should be perfect..... I love it and its basically same as NOAH
http://www.zip-corvette.com/68-82-ma...car-cover.html
I love it and its basically same as NOAHhttp://www.zip-corvette.com/68-82-ma...car-cover.html
Last edited by Surfer69; Feb 8, 2017 at 03:36 PM.
