Truck cover
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From: Michicot WI
Truck cover
I'm looking to get a truck cover for my 53 f100. What I would like is the opinion from FTE members who have bought a truck cover for their 53 - 55 f100 how the fit is and quality.
Fleet Owner
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From: Central PA
I know this is not what you are looking for, but I use old king size sheets! The fitted sheet fits perfectly over the cab. It goes down to the bottom of the door windows and covers the windshield. The flat sheet covers the hood perfectly. I tuck it under he wipers! It covers the fat fenders. And the pillow cases I put over the mirrors.
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I purchased the LMC 4000 cover about a year ago for a '55 F100. Seems waterproof, although I do get a little condensation under it at times. Fits good, a little bit of the running boards are exposed, and I did have the front half come off in very heavy wind once. I now use a small rubber tie to take up a little of the slack up front. Haven't had that problem again.
I purchased the LMC 4000 cover about a year ago for a '55 F100. Seems waterproof, although I do get a little condensation under it at times. Fits good, a little bit of the running boards are exposed, and I did have the front half come off in very heavy wind once. I now use a small rubber tie to take up a little of the slack up front. Haven't had that problem again.
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From: Howell, Michigan
Absolutely the best car cover made! They make both indoor and outdoor covers and are custom fitted perfectly.
https://www.calcarcover.com/product/...car-cover/3937
Regards, Mark
https://www.calcarcover.com/product/...car-cover/3937
Regards, Mark
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From: Michicot WI
I know this is not what you are looking for, but I use old king size sheets! The fitted sheet fits perfectly over the cab. It goes down to the bottom of the door windows and covers the windshield. The flat sheet covers the hood perfectly. I tuck it under he wipers! It covers the fat fenders. And the pillow cases I put over the mirrors.
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From: Michicot WI
Absolutely the best car cover made! They make both indoor and outdoor covers and are custom fitted perfectly.
https://www.calcarcover.com/product/...car-cover/3937
Regards, Mark
https://www.calcarcover.com/product/...car-cover/3937
Regards, Mark
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From: Westfield, NY
I got mine from Midfifty. I got the storm weave and it fits good It goes dowm under the running boards and under the fenders and bumpers. Only problem is it fills with water over the bed. I resorted to making a couple of 2x4s to fit across the bed and a piece of plywood to cover the 2xs to keep the water out. I do keep it out side right now because of my kids jeep project which take up half of my shop!
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From: Hot AZ (Phoenix Valley)
I can tell you that I like my Cal Car Cover for my '49 the one thing that I found over time is the rear corners of the bed rails (sharpness corner) needs doubling up is to ask them for extra mirror cups and install them to add strength and thickness!
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From: Michicot WI
I got mine from Midfifty. I got the storm weave and it fits good It goes dowm under the running boards and under the fenders and bumpers. Only problem is it fills with water over the bed. I resorted to making a couple of 2x4s to fit across the bed and a piece of plywood to cover the 2xs to keep the water out. I do keep it out side right now because of my kids jeep project which take up half of my shop!
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From: Spring Valley
Mine is from Mid Fifty. It is covering my 55. I need to put a couple of 2x4's in the bed because it fills up with water. The good news is that it keeps the water out. :-) It is easy to put on and take off. Has elastic on the front and rear that gets up under the bumpers and front fenders that keeps it in place. It also has a strap you can throw underneath the truck that attaches to the other side to keep it from flying away if it somehow gets untucked.
Mountain Pass
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Mine is from Mid Fifty. It is covering my 55. I need to put a couple of 2x4's in the bed because it fills up with water. The good news is that it keeps the water out. :-) It is easy to put on and take off. Has elastic on the front and rear that gets up under the bumpers and front fenders that keeps it in place. It also has a strap you can throw underneath the truck that attaches to the other side to keep it from flying away if it somehow gets untucked.
