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Lifetime MemberElma, WA - USA
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Vette(s): Red 1973 Convertible.
L-48 Auto
#'s matching
Red 1970 LT-1
Convertible
#'s matching
OK so I am a new member here. I started looking at the covers and man what a selection.
What works best for all of you?
The flanel one looks best at the time but thought I would ask other opinions first.
Stored indoors. All I need is dust and cat protection!
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/
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#2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto
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IF all you need is indoor protection, the flannel type will be fine, but...it won't keep all the dust off. I don't know of but one type that will do that, and it's the plastic one!
Ya gotta watch the kitties, tho...they like to pee on the covers...don't ax me how I know...
I have a "CoverBond"(Mid America) on the '74, and it stays inside all the time.
I used the same cover on the '85, but it stays outside...didn't last very long before it started coming apart....
Welcome to C3VR, and Thank You for going for the Gold right off the bat!!!
Ya gotta watch the kitties, tho...they like to pee on the covers...don't ax me how I know...
I have a "CoverBond"(Mid America) on the '74, and it stays inside all the time.
I used the same cover on the '85, but it stays outside...didn't last very long before it started coming apart....
Welcome to C3VR, and Thank You for going for the Gold right off the bat!!!
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Hey John if your gonna store it indoors, I'd save a couple hundred bucks and go buy a set of flannel sheets. Mines indoors from about Oct-May (you know the deal) and I don't even cover it, I have a cover but I don't like it, it actually puts hair-line scratches in my black paint putting it on and taking it off. Just a thought for you, I'm gonna use sheets this year I think 
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Lifetime MemberManteca, CA - USA
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Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold
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Hey John, Sounds like Mark has some very good advice. I use only Noah covers(very expensive for me $150) 'cause my cars are outside,and the cats use 'em for a playground. They are destroyed in less than 2 yrs. from claw sharpening and climbing exercises. Can't stop the cats so I guess all I can do is cry about it 
. If the cats learn they can't get a grip on your car they won't play on it. Good luck (my wife won't let me get rid of the cats and I can't afford new covers).
. If the cats learn they can't get a grip on your car they won't play on it. Good luck (my wife won't let me get rid of the cats and I can't afford new covers).Jimmy B.
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I just found out that Web Worms will eat your car cover......
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[QUOTE=greypoupon69] Web Worms will eat your car cover......[/QUOTE]
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What the hell is a WEB WORM ????
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If you access to a Big Lots Store, They have cloth car covers for $16. Not bad quality. This what I use for indoor storage. Cheap enough and easy to replace. You could even use 2 for the cat protection. Plus always keep a good coat of wax on your car.......steve
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[QUOTE=cilrah][QUOTE=greypoupon69] Web Worms will eat your car cover......[/QUOTE]
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http://www.realgreenlawns.com/austin_tx_texas/webwormsx.htm
They like tender young fruit trees.. especially wild cherry and apple...
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/
Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight"
#2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto
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Them danged thangs are everywhere around here...they build webs in trees, and will kill a young tree quick! Looks like giant spiders have slung webs in the branches!
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Lifetime MemberManteca, CA - USA
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[QUOTE=greypoupon69]I just found out that Web Worms will eat your car cover......[/QUOTE]
Well,.... Of course I thought you meant computer web worms, the kind that will kill a young computer in no time
...... just couldn't figure how they could threaten my car cover from here 
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Well,.... Of course I thought you meant computer web worms, the kind that will kill a young computer in no time
...... just couldn't figure how they could threaten my car cover from here . (fixed quote box)
Jimmy B.
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