Last spring I needed a cover for my '79 B because the T-Bucket needed to
reclaim its place in the garage. I looked in all the local automotive
stores intending to buy a Technilon (sp?) cover and ready to pay for it
but there were none to be found in the smallest size.
By chance I went into the local Big K Mart after another frustrating
search and found a cover made by Budge called "The Shield". They had it
in size 1 to fit the B, claimed it was waterproof (not water resistant)
and breathable. Plus it was only $50.00 (US). It is made from an Amoco
fiber and is guaranteed for 10 years. In practice it worked great because
right after I got it we had torrential rains and the car stayed dry. The
windshield leaks badly and there wasn't a drop of water inside. Needless
to say I was pleased with my purchase.
So if you want a good performing cover try one of those. The B doesn't
stay outside anymore because this past fall I got it a "portable" garage
so now it sleeps in there.
SteveB
'79B
'23T
'67Chevelle
'76B
'35Plymouth
On Tue, 14 Dec 1999 10:58:59 -0500 cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com writes:
> I agree with the sentiment that these covers aren't at all
> waterproof. In fact, the lower end models which are said to be
> water resistant and breathe, are practically worthless. The
> SpunBound (or SpunBond?) type is essentially a glorified form of
> Cheesecloth. I was very disappointed. I ordered it from Victoria
> British after the telephone clerk assured me that it was watertight.
> I wanted something for "emergency protection," like a surprise
> thunderstorm on a Summer evening. I'd be able to just pull over
> somewhere and put the cover on the car, and hide out at a
> restaurant, gas station, or
> under an umbrella. (I don't mind driving in rain, but the Midget
> isn't really watertight in any traditional sense of the word.)
>
> I think the best weather protection is a modular fabric-covered
> carport. If you find one second hand, it could be a lot cheaper
> that the top-of-the-line car covers, which go up to about $200.
>
> Frankly though, I'm intrigued by the "inflatable bubble" fan-vented
> car capsule that's advertised in Hemming's.
>
> Regards,
>
> Charles
> '74 Midget
> '68 SPrite
> cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com
> Bloomfield, NJ
>
Steve Bettencourt
http://clubs.hemmings.com/bmcne
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