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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 112 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 112 | anyone know where to find a car cover for a 1957 chevy suburban? been looking but all they list is for later suburban models... could probably make one of those work but looking for a correct one
Old Truck addict
1950 chevy 1 ton napco
1956 gmc 1 ton dually napco
1954 chevy 3/4 ton napco
1957 gmc civil defense napco panel
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 135 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 135 | Got mine from California Car Cover. Perfect custom fit.
Regards, Mark. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 35 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 35 | I bought one off of Ebay, probably around $125, pretty good quality. I also own a California cover for a pickup I own, super quality but that one cost me over $400. I'll look at the tag on the $125 one I bought and let you know..
53 Chevy 210 convertible; 55 GMC pickup; 57 GMC Suburban Carryall
| | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 74 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2010 Posts: 74 | here is a previous thread on covers: https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthread...8571/Re:_Car_cover_for_'49_1/2_ton_.html As mentioned in the other thread, I have used the Budge covers and have been happy with them. I have one currently on my 58 suburban. Lots of choices...is the truck outside? inside? protection from rain and sun? just a dust cover?
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 734 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 734 | I keep my '48 Chevy 1/2 ton truck in an unheated pole barn during the long Michigan winter. I place a soft dust cover over the truck, and then have it completely enclosed (zipped) in a CarJacket. http://www.carbag.comIt uses a heavy-duty zipper and keeps the varmits out. I have been very happy with it. LUKE | | | | | Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 504 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 504 | Fonz;
The car bag looks pretty sweet. I might have to put one on my Christmas list.
Dh53:
Do you have any pictures of your truck. I also have a 58 Burb and I'm always interested in what other people are doing to theirs.
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Larry
| | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 74 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2010 Posts: 74 | here is a link to some pictures of my '58 Napco suburban. It is pretty much the way I bought it, so I really haven't done anything to it. No pictures of the interior, but it is stock with all 3 rows of seats. 58 burb pics | | | | | Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 504 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 504 | dh53;
That is a great looking truck! Yours is in even better shape than mine. Where did you get it? Does it have the original drive train? You have an excellent foundation for a great vehicle!
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Larry
| | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 74 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2010 Posts: 74 | Larry,
It was originally a California forestry service truck. I found it on ebay, and when it did not sell I jumped in. It has the original Napco drivetrain, with the exception of the motor. According to "legend" that I was able to find out, the original motor was replaced in 1961 with a 283. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 504 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 504 | DH53;
I'm jealous! I hope to be back in the states next summer. You need to drive your truck up to the reunion in Kansas City and we can compare notes.
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Larry
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