Car Cover Recommendations

[SFM6S087]

Looking for a cover for my 1966 GT350. Need only protect from dust in my garage. Will probably never be used outside.
- Top priority is to be soft so it won't damage the paint even if dragged on and off several times a week.
- Second priority is to be light, also to minimize any paint damage in dragging on and off.
- Third priority is to be thin, so it will fold up small when not in use.

I've been thinking about the 100% cotton flannel cover by California Car Company. Any comments about that cover or other recommendations appreciated.

Thanks,
Steve

[Bob Gaines]

Looking for a cover for my 1966 GT350. Need only protect from dust in my garage. Will probably never be used outside.
- Top priority is to be soft so it won't damage the paint even if dragged on and off several times a week.
- Second priority is to be light, also to minimize any paint damage in dragging on and off.
- Third priority is to be thin, so it will fold up small when not in use.

I've been thinking about the 100% cotton flannel cover by California Car Company. Any comments about that cover or other recommendations appreciated.

Thanks,
Steve

Steve I had found in the past that the flannel covers that Jim @ Shelby Parts sold or the flannel covers that Branda sound were the best all around choice. You may want to confirm if that is still the case. Jesse is the new contact man at Shelby parts. FYI it helps to keep dust down on the cover if you drape a smaller piece of plastic on top of the cover . The sheet only needs to cover the flat surface on top of the car where dust settles . This keeps the dust from migrating through your cover and maybe working on the paint surface when putting on or taking off. The flannel covers are a chore to wash and keep from shrinking. The small surface area consequently does not have a negative effect on breath ability of the cover. 

[mark p]

I've been using a cotton/flannel cover on the Tiger for indoor storage since 1990 (when it was restored), and have been very pleased with the results.
The idea of plastic to minimize the dust sounds good - thanks Bob 
Have bought additional of that type for 2 other cars as well.

[kingchief]

Hi Steve,

I have been using a real nice cover for years. See photo. It is very soft cotton. If the car is waxed good [have not done that in a while], it just slips off. It has the Ford logo on the front and "GT-350" embroidered in the back where it should be. Even had the option for stripes or not. The problem is I don't remember where I purchased it!!! When I lived in Dallas, I was at a Cars and Coffee event and there was a fellow there with a PRISTINE green GT-500 [and I mean GOOD]. I saw his cover in the trunk and asked him about it. They even embroidered the car serial number on a little tag near the front window. Maybe someone will see it and remember where they got it!!!!

I hope this helps.

Steve

[kkravik]

I recently purchased a soft flannel lined custom fit cover from CA Car Covers and am very happy.  I went this route since I had purchased the same cover for one of my Thunderbirds years ago and it has held up very well and protected the car indoors as expected.  I especially like the custom fit.  Lastly, I thought the cost was very reasonable for the quality of the product.  And no, I do not work for CA Car Covers:)

[greekz]

I have used Covercraft Form-Fit covers on my '66 and '67 for many years.  They are ultra soft against the body and keep the dust off.  I put in in the dryer every once in a while on cool to get rid of the dust. 

A friend of mine uses the same cover on his black '67 Corvette with no problems.

Greek

[SFM6S087]

Thank you to everyone posting here. Your recommendations are appreciated and being followed up.

Steve

[Rickmustang]

California Car Cover Plushweave

[SFM6S087]

Looks like I have several good covers to choose from, with one being mentioned twice.

kkravik & Rickmustang,

I think you are both recommending the same flannel cover from California Car Covers.

Would you describe that cover as thin, medium or thick?

Heavy, medium or light weight?

Thanks,
Steve

[Rickmustang]

It is an indoor cover only. Very solid. I have 4 of them. Soft on inside.

[Bob Gaines]

I like to support forum contributors or business's that directly contribute to the Shelby Marque when I can.

[Poor Ron]

I wanted to obtain another cover last fall.
Already have a couple tan Covercraft C50001 "Wolf" covers in use.

Learned that Covercraft was only making facemasks last year.

Found a new one in box on EBAY for a small fraction of the usual cost.

[s2ms]

Steve,

I bought this one (custom color) from Brant in 2009, totally satisfied. Don't know if it's the same as the one Virginia Mustang currently carries.

Dave

[shelbyluva]

The listed priorities:

Soft: flannel is very soft
Light: flannel is heavy
Thin: flannel is thick

I have had multiple California Car Covers flannel covers. Very nice quality. I've also had multilayer nonwoven synthetics and didn't like them as well. Lighter, but still thick and bulky and don't hold up as well.

My most recent purchase was one of the form-fitting satin feeling ones. I believe that it most closely aligns with your priorities of soft, light, and thin. And they look really great on the car.

[SFM6S087]

I like to support forum contributors or business's that directly contribute to the Shelby Marque when I can.

I agree. I emailed Jesse to learn what I can about any covers that SPR currently carries. I couldn't find any on their web site. And I'll be touching base with Brant at VCM too. I want the best cover I can get. But, all things being equal, will steer my business toward Shelby and SAAC supporters. The hard part is the "all things being equal" qualification. That's hard to judge without actually ordering and testing every product. Hence, my research here on the forum getting the benefit of other owners' experience.

Steve