Car covers
Created by: Abelclasico
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Nov 29, 2020 04:51AM | JDMMini210 | |
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Oct 22, 2020 10:14AM | Abelclasico | Edited: Oct 22, 2020 10:17AM |
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I'm also looking for a cover for our newly purchased Mini. I've leaning towards https://www.calcarcover.com/CoverDesigner/ChooseCover
They make custom fit covers and do list the classic mini but only 1960s model years. I've reached out to ask about other years (ours is a 94). I'm new to the Mini world so I'm sure there are members here who can comment on the differences in body size as it would pertain to a car cover between the 60s-90s model years. From my initial searching, the body size is within an inch between the 60s-90s.
They make custom fit covers and do list the classic mini but only 1960s model years. I've reached out to ask about other years (ours is a 94). I'm new to the Mini world so I'm sure there are members here who can comment on the differences in body size as it would pertain to a car cover between the 60s-90s model years. From my initial searching, the body size is within an inch between the 60s-90s.
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The car is stored inside all the time. I just need a cover to get the dust in the garage away from the Mini. I guess then, it does not make any difference whether the cover is water proof or water resistant, right?
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Originally Posted by Abelclasico
Thanks a lot pologround. That was quite helpful. I appreciate it. Now, would it better water proof instead or water resistant??
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Abel
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Originally Posted by PA Pup
If you're a little handy with a sewing machine, you can make one. I made one for my Pup using two cotton queen size sheets from Walmart. More like an indoor dust cover. I used it for keeping my Mini covered in winter storage in a limestone mine auto storage place. It was climate controlled, but was a little dusty.
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If you're a little handy with a sewing machine, you can make one. I made one for my Pup using two cotton queen size sheets from Walmart. More like an indoor dust cover. I used it for keeping my Mini covered in winter storage in a limestone mine auto storage place. It was climate controlled, but was a little dusty.
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Covercraft has covers fitted specifically for classic Minis. They even have the pattern for the Elf and Hornet.
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Thanks for the suggestions. Unfortunately, both sellers are in the UK which makes it almost as expensive as buying a cover from Mini vendors.
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Abel
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eBay seller: Chart-one-Auto
$73.50
item # 201110343906
Cover Zone
Ships from Raymore, Missouri
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I feel your pain as I have been looking for a fitted cover for my van with no luck
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item # 161644591643
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Originally Posted by Abelclasico
Thanks for the suggestions. Unfortunately, both sellers are in the UK which makes it almost as expensive as buying a cover from Mini vendors.
cheers,
Abel
cheers,
Abel
eBay seller: Chart-one-Auto
$73.50
item # 201110343906
Cover Zone
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I feel your pain as I have been looking for a fitted cover for my van with no luck
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Thanks for the suggestions. Unfortunately, both sellers are in the UK which makes it almost as expensive as buying a cover from Mini vendors.
cheers,
Abel
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Search on eBay for a seller concours_auto_products item #273050764449 they make a fitted fleece lined indoor cover that's really nice.
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The cover I have came with the car many years ago, so I don't know the source. It doesn't come all the way down the sides but was a bit too long. My wife made sewn tuck across it to shorten the length and used some of the excess material to patch the mouse holes that happened when it was stored folded. She also made a small button-hole opening for the wing-mounted antenna. Works a gem!
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Yes, that was my original idea. I just need something to keep all the dust away. Maybe a Fiat 500 or Smart might fit. I need to check,
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Abel
Edit: I just found this old thread https://www.minimania.com/msgThread/121660/1/1/Car_Covers__Which_is_better_CoverCraft-StormForce
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Edit: I just found this old thread https://www.minimania.com/msgThread/121660/1/1/Car_Covers__Which_is_better_CoverCraft-StormForce
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Probably not to many that are fitted, but for indoors I use a larger cover, and just fold it to fit with some minimal weights to keep it in place.
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Hello,
I know that our host sells cover for our Minis, but was wondering if there are other alternatives for indoors.
cheers,
Abel
I know that our host sells cover for our Minis, but was wondering if there are other alternatives for indoors.
cheers,
Abel