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Old 11-24-2011, 09:02 AM
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Cab only cover

Since my Ranger has gotten kicked out of the garage for the next few years, I've been thinking for a cab only cover. I'd like a cab only because the Ranger is my DD, and it might help with the snow/frost/ice during the winter and sun in summer time. So far the only one I've been able to find are for full size trucks. Example here. Step 1: Manufacturer / Year

If anyone spots one, can you drop me a note?
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Old 11-24-2011, 05:12 PM
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Not sure if such thing exists, I'd also be interested.
 
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Originally Posted by crerar

Those look like a pretty nice idea! I'd never thought of something like that.

I think they'd go a long way toward keeping the cab & hood clean and crud-free.
About the only negative consideration I can figure (other than the price of some of them) would be removing that cover in the morning after a few inches of snowfall.
 
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Old 11-25-2011, 06:49 AM
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I saw those, but am more interested in a cover that covers just the cab. Smaller, easier to store and take off after a snow fall/frosty morning.
 
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I saw those, but am more interested in a cover that covers just the cab. Smaller, easier to store and take off after a snow fall/frosty morning.
Mike...if yer interested in what I did fer my cab cover, you can check it out at my thread over at ToyotaNation.com.

It only takes about 15 seconds to deploy and cover the cab...30 seconds to store it in the pouch. Nothing to store in the cab...so you don't have to worry about taking up space in the cab or gitting it dirty from the cover. Wind actually helps you cover the cab versus the others that you end up fighting with the wind!

Nothing else like it in the world!
 
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Old 12-19-2011, 07:42 PM
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That looks pretty good. I may just have to try and copy that
 
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That looks pretty good. I may just have to try and copy that
Just make sure you post up some piccies. If you need help, don't hesitate to contact me.
 
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I have found that those basic covers don't do very well in windy situations. Also...they are a bear to put on (like all the other covers out there) in the slightest windy conditions. The kind that go over the mirror pockets would do better than those. Thanks fer the input though...
 
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I'm really wanting to coverall the windows. Son started a 2+ year project in the garage and the Ranger is now outside. I really want to protect the interior during the hot Oklahoma summers, plus help when it gets frosty in the winter.
 
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Any progress so far, Mike?
 
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I found this site Car Covers, Car Sun Shades - California PopTop. Sent off an email, and he said that he was going to work on one this winter. I'll give him a couple months and see how its going.
 
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I found this site Car Covers, Car Sun Shades - California PopTop. Sent off an email, and he said that he was going to work on one this winter. I'll give him a couple months and see how its going.
Yes...they were the ones who inspired me to make mine since they never got back to me about a cover fer my T-100. Hope you git better service. Just so you know, their cover is rated to last about 2 years...

I'll be zipping back up I-35 during spring break (March). I could drop by if yer along the way.

Here's the current piccie as of 20 minutes ago...
 
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Mike...headed back down to Houston tomorrow (Saturday) and I can drop by if yer along I-35. Give me a shout out before I head back so you can check out my cover in person.
 


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