FJ40 cover

Herb · 10-31-07, 09:56 AM

Hey Guys....
I need to cover my FJ40 but I don't want to shell out 300+ dollars to SOR for their custom cover.

For those of you that do cover your 40's, what do you use??

Thanks
Doug

Blue77FJ40 · 10-31-07, 10:14 AM

Tarp. But I have a cover for winter use. Offhand, can't remember where from, but it wasn't cheap.

update: it was a coverking. But it now has duct tape in spots.

greytandy · 10-31-07, 10:43 AM

Lost your garage, huh?

Craig (breckbone) has one from http://www.calcarcover.com and is very happy with it. The price varies by what material you choose.

Herb · 10-31-07, 10:54 AM

I'll look into that...$200 is still a bit pricey for me right now.

Yes, I lost the garage. "I'm the Master of my Domain......"

Felix · 10-31-07, 12:14 PM

Tarp. But that was only between the months of April and July 2005. It was the first good weather after I'd gotten the 40 and I didn't have any soft top. The hard top had to come off.

I forget if you have a soft top or not, Herb. If not, why not just spend a couple hundred more than the car cover and get a soft top? If you've got a soft top already, do you REALLY need a cover?

Herb · 10-31-07, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Felix

If you've got a soft top already, do you REALLY need a cover?

Hey Felix,
Yes, I do have a soft top...but I'm just trying to keep the rust away...and I figured covering it would be a good way to do that for the entire truck.

Blue77FJ40 · 10-31-07, 02:17 PM

Put it in the garage.

Herb · 10-31-07, 02:29 PM

Dan, I wish I could. Maybe in a few years when the boys grow up and have fewer Toys/Balls/Bikes/Sticks/crap in the garage. Until then, the cruiser is on the street.

John Smith · 10-31-07, 02:36 PM

I am a blue tarp guy but once this guy figures out the proper measurements for a cruiser I am getting one of these. http://forum.ih8mud.com/chit-chat-section/168762-another-trail-cover-design.html

Blue77FJ40 · 11-01-07, 06:03 AM

How about specialized storage: bikes hung from ceiling hooks, compartments for balls/sticks/stuff to organize them out of the way? Is that doable?

Herb · 11-01-07, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue77FJ40

How about specialized storage: bikes hung from ceiling hooks, compartments for balls/sticks/stuff to organize them out of the way? Is that doable?

I'm doing that already..in a big way. It is more about access to this stuff for my kids. They are still kinda small and would have a hard time getting to stuff.

Also, it would be nice to be able to put my daily driver in the garage...so I figured a car cover might be a good idea for the cruiser.

Blue77FJ40 · 11-01-07, 07:56 AM

Gotcha. Well, I gotta tell ya, once I go through the hassle of covering mine, it's' up for the winter. Not sure how long term coverage you've got in mind, but thought I'd throw that in there.

Me, I'd rather have my cruiser in the garage than the dd, as the cruiser hardtop and other places leak water bad (hence the cover). Plus, it's already there when/if you get a notion to wrench.

My dd stays dry as a bone, since it's a 2004. New.

I can acknowledge the option of inclement weather windshield coverage of your dd though. Scraping ice and whatnot can be a pain.

Herb · 11-01-07, 08:51 AM

You know...maybe that is the route to take....a windshield cover for the dd...and then try to pry the cruiser into the garage.

I'll see what I can do....

breckbone · 11-02-07, 07:37 AM

I'll try to post pix of my Calcarcover later today. It's been great and is a breeze to put on/take off. (now I feel like I'm doing a commercial)

Also, we are moving to a new house that has a garage

and might be looking to sell the cover. I'll post when we move (mid-Dec).

Craig

Colorado Boy-74-FJ40 · 11-02-07, 07:47 AM

http://www.autoanything.com/car-covers/60A1012A0A0.aspx

Cost about $265.00. Works well. I still put a $10.00 blue tarp underneath it for a little added water defense.

Herb · 11-02-07, 08:33 AM

Hey Craig, I'll be interested when you are willing to sell. Just let me know....

Colorado Boy...that evolution 4 material looks pretty sturdy. Thanks for the picture.

Doug

greytandy · 11-02-07, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by breckbone

Also, we are moving to a new house that has a garage

Bastard! Doug, that cover only fits '70 and earlier 40s. Craig, I'll take it off your hands.

Herb · 11-02-07, 12:12 PM

HA! One step ahead of you....I win!! I'm a wealthy Miser!

H2o · 11-08-07, 02:02 PM

i have been tarping mine with a brown tarp from HOme depot. keeps water out really good, but you got to replace them every 1-2 years. cost... around 25-30$ i think. Need to watch out for sharp edges that can cut holes into. UV usually breaks it down after a while.

I am looking to get a nicer cover though. tarp looks kind of ghetto...

S.

10-31-07, 09:56 AM	#1
Herb IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Virginia TLCA# 18324 Posts: 596	FJ40 cover Hey Guys.... I need to cover my FJ40 but I don't want to shell out 300+ dollars to SOR for their custom cover. For those of you that do cover your 40's, what do you use?? Thanks Doug __________________ '71 FJ40

10-31-07, 10:14 AM	#2
Blue77FJ40 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: MD Posts: 1,174	Tarp. But I have a cover for winter use. Offhand, can't remember where from, but it wasn't cheap. update: it was a coverking. But it now has duct tape in spots. __________________ '77 FJ40: HFS, 33's, Locked and Low'd Last edited by Blue77FJ40; 10-31-07 at 10:51 AM.

10-31-07, 10:43 AM	#3
greytandy That's "Greyt" "Andy" Join Date: May 2006 Location: MD 'Burbs of DC TLCA# 16669 Posts: 1,177	Lost your garage, huh? Craig (breckbone) has one from http://www.calcarcover.com and is very happy with it. The price varies by what material you choose. __________________ 1970 FJ40 (AKA "Big Red") 2007 FJ Cruiser (Black Diamond )

10-31-07, 10:54 AM	#4
Herb IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Virginia TLCA# 18324 Posts: 596	I'll look into that...$200 is still a bit pricey for me right now. Yes, I lost the garage. "I'm the Master of my Domain......" __________________ '71 FJ40

10-31-07, 12:14 PM	#5
Felix Magic on the Mic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alexandria, VA TLCA# 15204 Posts: 1,539	Tarp. But that was only between the months of April and July 2005. It was the first good weather after I'd gotten the 40 and I didn't have any soft top. The hard top had to come off. I forget if you have a soft top or not, Herb. If not, why not just spend a couple hundred more than the car cover and get a soft top? If you've got a soft top already, do you REALLY need a cover? __________________ Felix '75 FJ40 - kinda stock-ish Capital Land Cruiser Club


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10-31-07, 02:17 PM	#7
Blue77FJ40 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: MD Posts: 1,174	Put it in the garage. __________________ '77 FJ40: HFS, 33's, Locked and Low'd

10-31-07, 02:29 PM	#8
Herb IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Virginia TLCA# 18324 Posts: 596	Dan, I wish I could. Maybe in a few years when the boys grow up and have fewer Toys/Balls/Bikes/Sticks/crap in the garage. Until then, the cruiser is on the street. __________________ '71 FJ40

10-31-07, 02:36 PM	#9
John Smith In the garage Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Maryland TLCA# 9074 Posts: 1,798	I am a blue tarp guy but once this guy figures out the proper measurements for a cruiser I am getting one of these. http://forum.ih8mud.com/chit-chat-section/168762-another-trail-cover-design.html __________________ 79 FJ40 & 78 FJ55

11-01-07, 06:03 AM	#10
Blue77FJ40 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: MD Posts: 1,174	How about specialized storage: bikes hung from ceiling hooks, compartments for balls/sticks/stuff to organize them out of the way? Is that doable? __________________ '77 FJ40: HFS, 33's, Locked and Low'd

11-01-07, 07:56 AM	#12
Blue77FJ40 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: MD Posts: 1,174	Gotcha. Well, I gotta tell ya, once I go through the hassle of covering mine, it's' up for the winter. Not sure how long term coverage you've got in mind, but thought I'd throw that in there. Me, I'd rather have my cruiser in the garage than the dd, as the cruiser hardtop and other places leak water bad (hence the cover). Plus, it's already there when/if you get a notion to wrench. My dd stays dry as a bone, since it's a 2004. New. I can acknowledge the option of inclement weather windshield coverage of your dd though. Scraping ice and whatnot can be a pain. __________________ '77 FJ40: HFS, 33's, Locked and Low'd

11-01-07, 08:51 AM	#13
Herb IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Virginia TLCA# 18324 Posts: 596	You know...maybe that is the route to take....a windshield cover for the dd...and then try to pry the cruiser into the garage. I'll see what I can do.... __________________ '71 FJ40

11-02-07, 07:37 AM	#14
breckbone IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Burke, VA TLCA# 17050 Posts: 277	I'll try to post pix of my Calcarcover later today. It's been great and is a breeze to put on/take off. (now I feel like I'm doing a commercial) Also, we are moving to a new house that has a garage and might be looking to sell the cover. I'll post when we move (mid-Dec). Craig __________________ '68 FJ-40

11-02-07, 07:47 AM	#15
Colorado Boy-74-FJ40 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Gresham Or. Posts: 1,295	Autoanything has them http://www.autoanything.com/car-covers/60A1012A0A0.aspx Cost about $265.00. Works well. I still put a $10.00 blue tarp underneath it for a little added water defense. Attached Images __________________ 4 Chevys and a Yota ////////////////////////////// 1994 4X4 Silverado pickup 2000 S-10 pickup 2000 Monte Carlo SS 2003 Trailblazer LTZ and a little old 1974 FJ-40

11-02-07, 08:33 AM	#16
Herb IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Virginia TLCA# 18324 Posts: 596	Hey Craig, I'll be interested when you are willing to sell. Just let me know.... Colorado Boy...that evolution 4 material looks pretty sturdy. Thanks for the picture. Doug __________________ '71 FJ40

11-02-07, 12:12 PM	#18
Herb IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Virginia TLCA# 18324 Posts: 596	HA! One step ahead of you....I win!! I'm a wealthy Miser! __________________ '71 FJ40

11-08-07, 02:02 PM	#19
H2o IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 TLCA# 15012 Posts: 339	i have been tarping mine with a brown tarp from HOme depot. keeps water out really good, but you got to replace them every 1-2 years. cost... around 25-30$ i think. Need to watch out for sharp edges that can cut holes into. UV usually breaks it down after a while. I am looking to get a nicer cover though. tarp looks kind of ghetto... S. __________________ 1974 Black FJ40 1987 Green Mini Truck

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