Car Cover Inquiry: For My 1938 Plymouth P6

[keithb7]

I am considering ordering a higher quality car cover for my '38 Plymouth. I've found some covers that claim to be pretty heavy duty for all types of weather. I normally keep my Plymouth in the garage. however I am doing some major engine work this winter. I would enjoy having the space to lay things out. Clean parts. Reassemble. Etc...I could roll my Plymouth outside and wrap it up in a decent cover for a few months, freeing up some garage space. That would sure be nice. My question is I can't seem to find a car cover specifically for my 1938 4 door sedan. The closest I can find is a 1938 Chrysler Royal. The cover would be a custom fit. The Chrysler body style is very close.

 

The question I have is, would the Chrysler fitted cover be an ok fit on my Plymouth? According to some specs I can find, the Chrysler is a bigger car. Chrysler wheel base is 119". My Plymouth 112".  The cover would be a little big I suspect. Might it be ok and work well on my Plymouth?  Or flop around in the wind creating possible further paint wear?

 

Most on-line sellers will specify 1938 Plymouth Road King, or 1938 Dodge Deluxe, for examples. They are't specifying if the model is a coupe or a sedan. I see a listing for a 1938 Plymouth Sedan Delivery. I suspect this is the Commercial delivery van type of body. Maybe that one will fit both a 5P sedan or the commercial delivery van? I believe the delivery vans were built on a truck chassis.  I am hesitant to place any order. Do you have a suggested seller? With the right listing and proper fit for my '38 Plymouth? I've included some various photos of the mentioned models compared to my '38 P6.  My Deluxe P6, then the Chrysler Royal, then the Commercial delivery van are shown here in that order.

 

Thanks, Keith

 

 

 

Edited November 14, 2020 by keithb7

[knuckleharley]

MY best suggestion is to email each supplier and ask them for a cover that is a perfect fit for your car. If anyone would know,it would be them.

[keithb7]

1 minute ago, knuckleharley said:

MY best suggestion is to email each supplier and ask them for a cover that is a perfect fit for your car. If anyone would know,it would be them.

 

I'll try. I am skeptical that I'll be able to reach anyone that has a clue. These days it seems to me most inquires go to a call centre overseas somewhere.

[Sniper]

2x4's, tarps and sand bags to make a temporary garage.  Slope the roof for snow, lol.

 

You know, I just had a thought, y'all use metric, what do you guys call a 2x4?

 

 

[keithb7]

2x4s are the same here. We still sell and price fruits and vegetables by the pound in the grocery store. $1.9/lb for grade AA apples. I have no idea why. Meat in the deli is priced per 100 grams.  $1.99 per 100/g sounds a lot more enticing to buy than $19.99 per kilogram for sliced roast beef.  You need a math degree to try and break down a grocery receipt.

 

2x4's, tarp and sandbags are a PITA. We get too much snow and wind. Then you have all this wood and scrap to deal with when I'm done with it. A decent cover seems quick, easy, no clean up. No dealing with too much snow. Jack it up. Pull the wheels. Cover it. Easy to bush snow off the car when I feel like it. A modern Grand Cherokee cover seems to be a pretty close fit. Maybe I'll try picking something up locally. Try it. Then it's easily returnable versus a custom fitting cover ordered from a web site.

[Sniper]

We have bulk trash pickup here, every other Friday, do scrap isn't an issue for me. 

 

My thinking on car covers is this, its fine in the garage.  Outside?  Nope, it'll move around in the wind and sand paper your paint.  It'll get wet and mold up on you which will also mess up the paint.  The bears will eat it, lol.  You can get a portable garage from harbor freight for $200US.  but it looks a bit flimsy to me though some of the reviews say it survived 50mph winds and snow.  Plus you can store it and reuse it as needed. 

 

https://www.harborfreight.com/10-ft-x-17-ft-portable-garage-62860.html?_br_psugg_q=portable+garage

[keithb7]

I hear ya. There are pros and cons to each option.  I have tried those temporary shelters before. Canadian winters laugh the challenge. They often end up like a pile of pick-up-sticks . Retention and snow are the biggest factors each winter around here. Headed out now to seek out options...

[Young Ed]

37 minutes ago, Sniper said:

We have bulk trash pickup here, every other Friday, do scrap isn't an issue for me. 

 

My thinking on car covers is this, its fine in the garage.  Outside?  Nope, it'll move around in the wind and sand paper your paint.  It'll get wet and mold up on you which will also mess up the paint.  The bears will eat it, lol.  You can get a portable garage from harbor freight for $200US.  but it looks a bit flimsy to me though some of the reviews say it survived 50mph winds and snow.  Plus you can store it and reuse it as needed. 

 

https://www.harborfreight.com/10-ft-x-17-ft-portable-garage-62860.html?_br_psugg_q=portable+garage

Buy a quality made cover and the sandpaper and mold issues won't be a problem

[Young Ed]

Keith I have a few covers from california car cover. Not cheap at 2-300 depending on options but they are custom made to my car and fit well. I had one for my 48 that lasted for many summers and I just got another thinner one for my 64 wagon. Suggest you give them a call/email 

[Dodgeb4ya]

I too have California covers.

Expensive but perfect fit.

I had one problem of fit...they paid for shipping both ways and made the fit perfect.

Probably the biggest and most experienced cover company.