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219 bob wroe bedford pa, USA	Posted: June 22, 2012 07:51AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 101

Good Morning,

My 1979 MGB needs a cover outside weather conditions western pa.

Just been told I have to move my car out of the garage, my landlord rents the apt above the garage and the insurance co says to cars below....

So its cover time, can anyone suggest a good outside all weather cover...no water to sit under cover??? and develop rust...

Tks

Lori Ann

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Re: its car cover time #2
DaSpyda Don Alexander Lakeland, FL, USA	Posted: June 22, 2012 08:05AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 828

http://www.mgexperience.net/phorum/read.php?1,2015253,2016966#msg-2016966

Don
1970 MGB
2000 MR2 Spyder

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Re: its car cover time #3
domer94 steve bendo springfield, USA 1974 MG MGB MkII	Posted: June 22, 2012 08:46AM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 93

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Covers-Wagon-2-3-DOOR-WaterProof-5-Layer-Outdoor-OEM-TM-DD61-Fia-/190693489340?fits=Model:MGB&hash=item2c6637babc&item=190693489340&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr

1974 MGB - magenta -- custom
1989 Saab 900 turbo vert - red / tan int
2005 Jaguar S-TYPE racing green
2004 mazda6 wagon - family truckster (cool)

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Re: its car cover time #4
219 bob wroe bedford pa, USA	Posted: June 22, 2012 01:42PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 101

Don,

Do you have a model number or style...I sent the co an e-mail and they would like to know style model..etc..any help tks ps what do these run in price...yes I know the rain in florida, lived in Tampa for 6 yeasr, but had a garage...i was a member of the sun coast club...Lori Ann

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Re: its car cover time #5
saanich2006 Robert Browning Atlanta, Georgia, USA 1968 Chevrolet Corvette 1973 MG MGB	Posted: June 22, 2012 01:57PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 1,787

http://www.mgexperience.net/phorum/read.php?1,2015253

"He had delusions of adequacy."

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Re: its car cover time #6
rficalora Rob rficalora Cypress, TX, USA 1976 MG MGB V8 Conversion "MG MUTT"	Posted: June 22, 2012 03:15PM Registered: 7 years ago Posts: 1,678

Check out www.covercraft.com. They were one of the sponsors/stops on the Hot Rod Power Tour. I'm not easily impressed, but this company impressed me. Key points:

1. Covers are 100% made in USA.
2. Quality, fit, & finish (material weight, stitchnig, etc.) was all very good.
3. Already have a pattern for MGB's & have made several.
4. Privately owned company & everyone I talked with there commented about how much they treated the employees like family.
5. May not be valuable to you, but they're more than happy to do custom mods (as an example, they told me they'd have no problem adding 6" to the width at the rear & 4" at the front so my flares fit as well as to do pockets for my mirrors -- even sending it to me w/o the pockets, let me mark where they need to go when it's on the car, send it back & they'd then add the pockets & send back to me.)

Net, it's a company I made a mental note that is the type of company I want to support.

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Re: its car cover time #7
mk2sprite Michael Knaub New York, USA	Posted: June 22, 2012 04:07PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 701

I am a veteran of outdoor car storage and I have tried many covers, tarps, cover/tarp combinations.
Of course with 5 or so cars I am interested in a good price as well as quality.
The cover on ebay that Steve posted is by far the best one out there for the money. And that price includes shipping.
Its waterproof and has a nice soft lining.
I now have 4 of these. they are much better than covers I have spent over $100 for.
I have not yet had to put in a warranty claim, hopefully they will stand behind the product.

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Re: its car cover time #8
219 bob wroe bedford pa, USA	Posted: June 22, 2012 06:05PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 101

Steve,

Great! Just got on to ebay..looks good..will order asp...thankyou very much Lori Ann

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Re: its car cover time #9
219 bob wroe bedford pa, USA	Posted: June 22, 2012 06:08PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 101

Michael,

Thank you very much!! Like wise...great price good product it seems...tks Lori Ann

I am ordering as we speak and Let everyone know thanks again..

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Re: its car cover time #10
mk2sprite Michael Knaub New York, USA	Posted: June 22, 2012 07:04PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 701

Lori Ann
Glad to help. I don't think you will be disappointed.
I was buying that blue cover from Auto Barn or one of those places and spending
over 40 bucks for them, only last about a year, no comparison.
Mike

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Pintom Tom T Charlotte, N.C., USA 1971 MG MGB	Posted: June 23, 2012 07:13AM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 300

I just orderd one of these off of ebay thanks for the tip guys!

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Re: its car cover time #12
219 bob wroe bedford pa, USA	Posted: July 01, 2012 09:13PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 101

Steve,

How do I order one for my 79 mgb....do they have gromets on sides to tie down, and are they car type made? Lori Ann

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Re: its car cover time #13
DaSpyda Don Alexander Lakeland, FL, USA	Posted: July 02, 2012 02:51PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 828

In reply to # 2100791 by rficalora Check out www.covercraft.com. They were one of the sponsors/stops on the Hot Rod Power Tour. I'm not easily impressed, but this company impressed me. Key points:

1. Covers are 100% made in USA.
2. Quality, fit, & finish (material weight, stitchnig, etc.) was all very good.
3. Already have a pattern for MGB's & have made several.
4. Privately owned company & everyone I talked with there commented about how much they treated the employees like family.
5. May not be valuable to you, but they're more than happy to do custom mods (as an example, they told me they'd have no problem adding 6" to the width at the rear & 4" at the front so my flares fit as well as to do pockets for my mirrors -- even sending it to me w/o the pockets, let me mark where they need to go when it's on the car, send it back & they'd then add the pockets & send back to me.)

Net, it's a company I made a mental note that is the type of company I want to support.

Mine came through four days of rain from Tropical Storm Debbie - dry as a bone. smiling smiley

Don
1970 MGB
2000 MR2 Spyder

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Re: its car cover time #14
219 bob wroe bedford pa, USA	Posted: July 07, 2012 12:03PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 101

Mike,

I am ready to order a cover, went on ebay, found the site as per, can i order for a MGB specs, or do i just order what they are offering...Lori Ann

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Re: its car cover time #15
mk2sprite Michael Knaub New York, USA	Posted: July 07, 2012 01:30PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 701

Go to site, type in MG or MGB in search and covers for those should come up in a variety
of flavors, . Look for the Waterproof with lining which should be either their 4 layer or 5 layer cover.
Make sure you pick the Waterproof one.
They are not form fitted to the mgb but the fit it good and have a draw string at the front
to tighten it up once on the car.
I have both a 4 and 5 layer with the fleese lining but I do not see much difference between them so I would save a few dollars and get the 4 layer.
Just my opinion.
Mike

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Re: its car cover time #16
rkthev Ronald Thevenot Oro Valley, USA 1980 MG MGB Limited Edition (LE)	Posted: July 07, 2012 02:14PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 18

The Covercraft Weathershield is the best I have found for my motorcycles. They have lasted over 6 years in the Arizona sun, where I am lucky to get two years out of anything else I have tried.

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Re: its car cover time #17
mk2sprite Michael Knaub New York, USA	Posted: July 07, 2012 03:13PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 701

WOW!! 6 yrs and it still holds out water?
I may have to look into that at some point.

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Re: its car cover time #18
219 bob wroe bedford pa, USA	Posted: July 08, 2012 07:58AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 101

Good Morning

Steve/ Mike

Looks like I just buy the one thats listed at $$54.00 special on e-bay.....and just use it ....it seems that when i put in
the MGB model it quotes the price of $$189.00..

Thats a far cry from $$ 54.00

And just use tie downs to hold her down...yes??

TkS Lori Ann

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Re: its car cover time #19
mk2sprite Michael Knaub New York, USA	Posted: July 08, 2012 10:47AM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 701

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MG-MGB-CAR-COVER-1969-1970-1971-1972-1973-1974-1975-NEW-/180553632687?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a09d5cbaf#ht_3390wt_972

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Re: its car cover time #20
219 bob wroe bedford pa, USA	Posted: July 18, 2012 08:46AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 101

hello all,

The cover came...it is the finest i have ever used, again thank you all for the imformation.....ready for the western pa winters...can't wait to move to wil nc......we just finished the monsoons here...

HAPPY Motoring,

Lori Ann

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