1967 109 series car cover

[clearcut]

what size and type of car cover would you get for rover

is there one from rovers north ?


thanks

[o2batsea]

Blue tarp about 16x20

[SafeAirOne]

Blue tarp about 16x20

...and some bungee cords.




Are you not planning on using your rover anymore?

[stomper]

Why cover it, it will keep it from gaining patina, and it should be driven in the winter, at least on Sunday trips to the grocery store. I understand the value of these trucks are rising, but they will never be the garage queen Ferrari, so no one makes a cover for them.

[clearcut]

salt... rover lives in Santa Cruz

[SafeAirOne]

Just be careful--long-term outside storage under a tarp or tight cover will help everything corrode to dust by trapping and condensing atmospheric moisture.

There are TONS of examples of formerly-nice cars that are now Swiss cheese because they were lovingly covered by their caring owners 10 years ago.

[o2batsea]

but they will never be the garage queen Ferrari

Maybe. While they haven't cracked the 100K ceiling yet they are getting close. Then again there's Kornflake's 109 with the fearful price tag...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Land-Rover-Other-Original-1966-land-rover-series-iia-museum-quality-safari-station-wagon-109-/231344959819?forcerrptr=true&hash=item35dd3bf14b&item=231344959819&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

If he's getting that for that truck, that puts mine in the same range.

[Partsman]

I wouldn't hold anything that Dare Britannia offers up as a real world example, he's always been in another universe where his prices are concerned.

[o2batsea]

I don't consider anything he does as "real-world" That dood has been out on the ragged fringe for quite some time. I guess people still give him money. I was being sarcastic if you need to be 'splained to.

[rwollschlager]

Maybe. While they haven't cracked the 100K ceiling yet they are getting close. Then again there's Kornflake's 109 with the fearful price tag...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Land-Rover-Other-Original-1966-land-rover-series-iia-museum-quality-safari-station-wagon-109-/231344959819?forcerrptr=true&hash=item35dd3bf14b&item=231344959819&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

If he's getting that for that truck, that puts mine in the same range.

I swear that one has been listed before. I remember the comments last time it came up, including but not limited to "for $140k they could at least paint the shifter"

I would have to agree with the others who say not to cover it. The tarp will only trap moisture and create a bigger hassle. I take it your concerned about the salt in the air? I don't believe there is an effective way of dealing with that short of preventative waxoyling and/or moving your truck inland to the seasons you won't use it.

[Partsman]

I don't consider anything he does as "real-world" That dood has been out on the ragged fringe for quite some time. I guess people still give him money. I was being sarcastic if you need to be 'splained to.

No Bill, I don't need to be "'splained to" I got it, I just never expected anyone to hold Dare Britannia up as an example of anything but piss-poor pricing, quite frankly it was everything I could do to keep from wearing my coffee when I read your post.

[LaneRover]

A blue tarp will trap moisture if it is wrapped tightly. If you are looking to just have a 'roof' over it then use a blue tarp with some non-damaging 'spacers' against the Rover to make sure there is air flow of sorts. No need to give it a 'burrito wrap' if you are looking to just keep the worst of the elements off of it.

[ignotus]

I think he is more concerned with the fog that comes into SC often. Maybe a loose wrap and a garbage can full of dessicant :^)

[lumpydog]

For winter storage

If you're looking into long term storage, and a dry/rust preventative option, check out www.carbag.com. They include large area dehumidifying bags that are enclosed with the vehicle.

[landerley]

Checkout eBay.co.uk and just search for "Land Rover Series car cover" and a bunch of places that ship internationally will show up. I bought one from seller pjcovers555 called the stormforce. Waterproof breathable fabric that fits the 109 perfectly. A bit stiff and bulky but good for keeping the sun and bird crap off it and limiting the amount of water that seems to find its way into a Landy. Definitely do not use a blue tarp that will only trap moisture/salt and rub on the surfaces and make things much worse. I am all for patina but show your 40+ land rover a little love and take 10 mins to cover it up before bed! Cheers, Larry