Car cover recommnedation?

[bbrand]

Can somebody recommend a source for a custom car cover?

I am interested in getting a durable exterior cover for my race car that has to fit over the 993 widebody and the rear wing. It may have to be measured, and so if there's a local dealer it would be an advantage. Or maybe someone here has already gotten one to fit those kinds of cars and has a contact.

I thought that we had a car cover company in San Diego that used to advertise in the Witness, but don't have my Witness handy.

[ttweed]

Are you thinking of Coast Car Covers down on Morena Blvd. maybe? I think they used to advertise in the WW.

I just bought a cheap cover that I think would fit your car off evilbay for $60 from CSC Sport. It's a 4-layer, laminated fabric one for a '74-89 911 w/ whale tail. Supposedly 100% waterproof yet "breathable." They also have a 5-layer product for $75 that is for the same series car. They shipped super-promptly and it got here in a few days because they're in CA, which unfortunately also means you have to pay sales tax. I think the "whale tail" bulge in the rear will help it fit w/ your upper wing element mounted, but it would probably hike it up in the rear a bit much and maybe not cover the bumper and rear wheels well? You'd probably need a custom job to really fit perfectly, but if you want to try this one out on your car, come on over and borrow it for a test fit.

BTW, the company I told you about at the AX that might have the SS buttonhead machine screws you needed is Maryland Metric. A "senior moment" prevented me from remembering the name when we were talking about it, so I looked it up when I got home.

HTH,
TT

[ronaldtrotter]

Coast is out of business and I don't think there are any local companies. I just bought a custom cover for my new (to me) car from Super Covers on line. They carry Covercraft who made the coast covers.

[Don Middleton]

...I just bought a cheap cover that I think would fit your car off evilbay for $60 from CSC Sport. It's a 4-layer, laminated fabric one for a '74-89 911 w/ whale tail. Supposedly 100% waterproof yet "breathable." They also have a 5-layer product for $75 that is for the same series car. They shipped super-promptly and it got here in a few days because they're in CA, which unfortunately also means you have to pay sales tax. I think the "whale tail" bulge in the rear will help it fit...

Tom, I have you fitted the cover to a whale tale SC/Carrera yet? If so, what's the feedback. The Ebay posting doesn't seem to describe the product as you have.

[Steve Grosekemper]

Can somebody recommend a source for a custom car cover?

I am interested in getting a durable exterior cover for my race car that has to fit over the 993 widebody and the rear wing. It may have to be measured, and so if there's a local dealer it would be an advantage. Or maybe someone here has already gotten one to fit those kinds of cars and has a contact.

I thought that we had a car cover company in San Diego that used to advertise in the Witness, but don't have my Witness handy.

Bob

Talk to Dave at
Ocean Beach Boat & Auto Upholstery
4838 Voltaire Street
San Diego, CA 92107-2108
(619) 223-9797

He can make anything you want and give you price options.
Most economical is to buy a high quality cover (Stock 993TT) and have him modify it to accept the huge 747 rear high mounted wing you have.

[ttweed]

Tom, I have you fitted the cover to a whale tale SC/Carrera yet? If so, what's the feedback. The Ebay posting doesn't seem to describe the product as you have.

Ya, the 4-layer one fits a '74 w/ RS flares and whale tail--basically the same dimensions as SC/Carrera, and that's the one I bought. The 5-layer one just says "'73-77 911 w/ whaletail, but I think that's just the description and it's really the same pattern. There's only a couple inches difference in the width of the rear flares between those cars and the SC/Carrera bodies, and if anything, these covers are cut very generous (loose)and not really tightly "form-fitting." They depend on straps to keep them on in a wind, and not the elastic borders clinging to the corners of the car. They're more generic than custom, if you know what I mean, but not bad for the money. Go to the seller's store and search all the Porsche model covers--there's only a few different types, really, with a couple of fabric choices.

TT