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Old Dec 2, 2004 | 07:29 AM
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I have already asked this question elsewhere but I want to get opinions from this group on which car cover they use for indoor use only. I am looking for a very soft flannel-type cover for keeping dust off of my car. Must be custom fit, not a one-size-fits-none kind.

Anyone with personal experience?
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Old Dec 2, 2004 | 01:29 PM
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anyone? anyone? Buehler?
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Do I see a herc-y bird What do you do?

(sorry I have nothing to contribute to the car cover although I'm interested as well )

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Old Dec 2, 2004 | 01:33 PM
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I've got a Wolf cover that I use. It does a great job and hasn't left any scratches.
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I am looking also. I have a friend with a 79 and 74, Both have immaculate paint. The WOLF cover he uses on both of them doesn't scratch and fits like a glove.
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I use a Wolf with Noah fabric. Fits great, but you can tell it was ~meant~ for a late C3 with dual "sport" outside mirrors. I hear from a friend with a '65 Cobra that the Evolution fabric is quite nice as well.
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I bought one of the C3 indoor car covers from Mid America. It's as nice as any other cover I've had and fits the car perfectly.
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Originally Posted by Bryan8412_2
Do I see a herc-y bird What do you do?

(sorry I have nothing to contribute to the car cover although I'm interested as well )

Bry
I spent 25 years flying Herc's for the AF. Retired five years ago and still doing the airline flying gig. Howzabout you?

Btw, thanks to those that replied on the cover. Back East Covers got great comments for their cotton/flannel indoor only cover.
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C-130 Loadmaster out of the 169 AS in Peoria, IL

What unit were you out of?

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Originally Posted by GaryS
I have already asked this question elsewhere but I want to get opinions from this group on which car cover they use for indoor use only. I am looking for a very soft flannel-type cover for keeping dust off of my car. Must be custom fit, not a one-size-fits-none kind.

Anyone with personal experience?
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I have a cover from Mid-America that fits my '75 perfectly and they stood by their guarantee when I ripped it.
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Old Dec 2, 2004 | 07:58 PM
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I'd have to say these are the best.

http://backeastcarcovers.com/covers.html
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C-130 Loadmaster out of the 169 AS in Peoria, IL

What unit were you out of?

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61st TAS - LIttle Rock AFB 1974-1978
17th TAS - Elmendorf AFB 1978-1982
910th TAW - Youngstown, OH (Reserves)
913th AW - Willow Grove, PA (REs.)
911th AW - Pittsburgh, PA (Res.)

Pilot - couldn't hold a steady job! Best job I ever had!
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Awesome. I know guys at little rock, elemendorf and youngstown and even flew with some pittsburgh guys. He was a load whos been around for a while...Stan, Standley...hmm I'm drawing a blank here. I have the 781 lieing around (it was a couple months ago in Kuwait). real nice dude.

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Originally Posted by FB#1
I've got a Wolf cover that I use. It does a great job and hasn't left any scratches.
Very soft, nice tight fit,antenna ring and pocket for side mirror.
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Mid America sells some real nice ones under their own brand. I suspect they are made by Wolf, but seem to be cheaper. At this time of year they usually have some on sale. They are custom fit in many different qualities and varietie. I have a 3-layer indoor/outdoor and got it on sale for aroun $139.
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I have a Wolf cover, fits perfect and has never left a scratch.
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