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What does this car cover fit???

Discussion in 'The Bench' started by Flint 67 GS, Mar 20, 2024.

  1. Flint 67 GS

    Flint 67 GS Well-Known Member

    Today picked up this VERY HEAVY Buick Special car cover. I believe it is original dealership cover. My 65 2 door Special is 203" in length and obviously it is short.
    Did Buick make a Special shorter in length in this approximate guessed time(mid 60s). It has some stains and a few holes but pretty clean(maybe shrunk a bunch)???
     

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    Flint 67 GS, Mar 20, 2024
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  2. Max Damage

    Max Damage I'm working on it!

    Maybe it was just a dealership running a "special" and it fits a Skyhawk?

    The '61-'63 Specials were shorter, but not enough to fit under that cover?
     
    Max Damage, Mar 20, 2024
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  3. Nailhead in a 1967

    Nailhead in a 1967 Kell-Mnown Wember

    A model year 1961/1962 Special has an overall length of 188.4 inches.

    A model year 1963 Special has an overall length of 192.1 inches.

    A model year 1964 Special has an overall length of 203.5 inches.

    A model year 1965 Special has an overall length of 203.4 inches.

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    A model year 1966 Special has an overall length of 204 inches.

    A model year 1967 Special has an overall length of 205 inches.

    A model year 1968/1969 Special has an overall length of 200.7 inches
     
    Nailhead in a 1967, Mar 21, 2024
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  4. Nailhead in a 1967

    Nailhead in a 1967 Kell-Mnown Wember

    This one on eBay is advertised as 17 foot long, that's 204 inches.


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    Nailhead in a 1967, Mar 21, 2024
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  5. Flint 67 GS

    Flint 67 GS Well-Known Member

    Thanks for information folks- at this point I'm thinking 61-62 with 1961 being a NEW model and 188" and this heavy cotton was washed then DRIED in a dryer causing it to shrink a good 10". Would have fit 61-62.
    The one on EVILBAY at 17' would fit my 65.
    Would be plenty for Buick Opel.
    The lady I picked it up from yesterday said it was her grandpa's- she was around 50
     
    Flint 67 GS, Mar 21, 2024
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  6. Nailhead in a 1967

    Nailhead in a 1967 Kell-Mnown Wember

    Not sure about that, because he wrote this:
    The top center seam measures 17 foot long

    So, that includes the part that goes over the front bumper and the part that goes over the rear bumper.
    That's at least an extra foot on each end?
     
    Nailhead in a 1967, Mar 21, 2024
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  7. Flint 67 GS

    Flint 67 GS Well-Known Member

    Roger that
    The lady was nice- let me have for $40-
    Just cool memorabilia then.
     
    Flint 67 GS, Mar 21, 2024
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  8. Nailhead in a 1967

    Nailhead in a 1967 Kell-Mnown Wember

    Compared to the eBay asking price of $249.99, that's a bargain! [​IMG]
     
    Nailhead in a 1967, Mar 21, 2024
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