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Title: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: 41husk on August 22, 2012, 08:37:53 PM
My California cover arrived but I don't think I got the right one.  There is no cut out for the wing.  There is no way I could stretch this out to cover the car.
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: BigBlockSam on August 22, 2012, 09:15:33 PM
wrong cover
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: moparstuart on August 22, 2012, 09:57:23 PM
yup for sure wrong cover call them
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: WINGIN IT on August 23, 2012, 07:21:49 AM
Gotta read the fine print on the box:

"*Must remove wing before putting on cover for best fit"
:smilielol:
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: moparstuart on August 23, 2012, 09:03:06 AM
 :popcrn: :popcrn:
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: 41husk on August 23, 2012, 09:21:59 AM
No way mine is correct.  I need to wait until 10 am central time to call. :brickwall:  I hope I have the right cover before I leave for Indy next month :RantExplode:
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: WINGIN IT on August 23, 2012, 11:41:21 AM
I'm sure they'll be able to  get you a replacement by then.
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: 41husk on August 23, 2012, 11:54:43 AM
I have to send customer service pics of the cover almost on the car.  Like I don't know that it doesn't fit :brickwall:
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: WINGIN IT on August 23, 2012, 01:16:05 PM
Ridiculous. Like you'd bother to call them to return it if it FIT ... idiots...

Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: 41husk on August 23, 2012, 01:49:10 PM
 :shruggy: I will take there pics but if they can't have one that fits back to me before I leave for Indy they are going to lose a sale!
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: WINGIN IT on August 23, 2012, 03:24:08 PM
Did you order through their site?
I don't see an option for a Daytona when choosing a cover from their dropdown menu.
Superbird does show in the dropdown for Plymouth though.
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: 62 Max on August 23, 2012, 03:29:54 PM
Quote from: 41husk on August 23, 2012, 01:49:10 PM
:shruggy: I will take there pics but if they can't have one that fits back to me before I leave for Indy they are going to lose a sale!

You better read the fine print !! :scratchchin:
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: moparstuart on August 23, 2012, 03:48:32 PM
Quote from: 62 Max on August 23, 2012, 03:29:54 PM
Quote from: 41husk on August 23, 2012, 01:49:10 PM
:shruggy: I will take there pics but if they can't have one that fits back to me before I leave for Indy they are going to lose a sale!

You better read the fine print !! :scratchchin:
Credit card company will side with him   :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod:
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: C5X DAYTONA on August 23, 2012, 04:10:34 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on August 23, 2012, 09:03:06 AM
:popcrn: :popcrn:
Stuart,  How did you get a cover with the headlight up and air grabber up provisions?     :icon_smile_big:
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: moparstuart on August 23, 2012, 04:12:01 PM
Quote from: C5X DAYTONA on August 23, 2012, 04:10:34 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on August 23, 2012, 09:03:06 AM
:popcrn: :popcrn:
Stuart,  How did you get a cover with the headlight up and air grabber up provisions?     :icon_smile_big:
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: very special order   
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: Daytona R/T SE on August 23, 2012, 04:27:02 PM
Quote from: 41husk on August 22, 2012, 08:37:53 PM
My California cover arrived but I don't think I got the right one.  There is no cut out for the wing.  There is no way I could stretch this out to cover the car.


Great.

Makes me wonder about the one I have sitting here still in the box.

I was waiting to take it out of the box when my car comes home from paint.

Hasn't happened yet.

Yes, there was a Daytona option on their website.

Guess if it's wrong, I'll just keep it for my other '69 and reorder. :shruggy:
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: 41husk on August 24, 2012, 07:53:56 AM
I sent the pics and CC Stuart.  If this is the correct cover it is far to difficult to install for me.
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: resq302 on August 24, 2012, 08:53:30 AM
Quote from: Daytona R/T SE on August 23, 2012, 04:27:02 PM
Quote from: 41husk on August 22, 2012, 08:37:53 PM
My California cover arrived but I don't think I got the right one.  There is no cut out for the wing.  There is no way I could stretch this out to cover the car.


Great.

Makes me wonder about the one I have sitting here still in the box.

I was waiting to take it out of the box when my car comes home from paint.

Hasn't happened yet.

Yes, there was a Daytona option on their website.

Guess if it's wrong, I'll just keep it for my other '69 and reorder. :shruggy:

I would let your car "air out" a while for like a month if not more before you put the cover on.  You dont want the cover going on not fully cured paint otherwise it will ruin the cover and your paint job at the same time.  Remember, automotive paint hardens from the outside in so even if it seems dry to touch, it still is not thoroughly hardened yet.
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: moparstuart on August 24, 2012, 09:36:35 AM
 :popcrn: :popcrn:
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: moparstuart on August 24, 2012, 09:38:59 AM
 :drool5: :drool5:
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: moparstuart on August 24, 2012, 09:41:07 AM
 :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: 41husk on August 24, 2012, 11:29:55 AM
It was painted about 3 years ago, I hope it has cured :smilielol:  They have sent me a return shipping label and have assured me the right cover will be here before the 21st :2thumbs:
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: WINGIN IT on August 24, 2012, 11:41:37 AM
Did you have to pay extra for the "DAYTONA" lettering on front?
They gonna give that back to you, cause clearly it doens't fit a Daytona...

Awesome looking car by the way  :2thumbs:
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: nvrbdn on August 24, 2012, 11:47:17 AM
 :smilielol: :smilielol: those pic's are hilarious. i could see that in the parking lot at the hotel.  :D
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: Daytona R/T SE on August 24, 2012, 12:20:53 PM
Quote from: resq302 on August 24, 2012, 08:53:30 AM
Quote from: Daytona R/T SE on August 23, 2012, 04:27:02 PM
Quote from: 41husk on August 22, 2012, 08:37:53 PM
My California cover arrived but I don't think I got the right one.  There is no cut out for the wing.  There is no way I could stretch this out to cover the car.


Great.

Makes me wonder about the one I have sitting here still in the box.

I was waiting to take it out of the box when my car comes home from paint.

Hasn't happened yet.

Yes, there was a Daytona option on their website.

Guess if it's wrong, I'll just keep it for my other '69 and reorder. :shruggy:

I would let your car "air out" a while for like a month if not more before you put the cover on.  You dont want the cover going on not fully cured paint otherwise it will ruin the cover and your paint job at the same time.  Remember, automotive paint hardens from the outside in so even if it seems dry to touch, it still is not thoroughly hardened yet.

Good advice. :cheers:

At this rate I'm going to die of old age before I get my car back anyway.
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: 41husk on August 24, 2012, 02:01:00 PM
Well I had to put the cover in a bigger box to send it back :brickwall:  You can get 7 letters or symbals embroidered for $20 any thing over that is $2 more per letter.
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: Ghoste on August 25, 2012, 02:17:59 AM
Quote from: resq302 on August 24, 2012, 08:53:30 AMI would let your car "air out" a while for like a month if not more before you put the cover on.  You dont want the cover going on not fully cured paint otherwise it will ruin the cover and your paint job at the same time.  Remember, automotive paint hardens from the outside in so even if it seems dry to touch, it still is not thoroughly hardened yet.

It's sometimes an issue for us at work too because some of these very expensive restorations have owners who want the cars covered for transport and you just can't. 
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: GULFGLENY on August 29, 2012, 07:21:02 PM
geeeezzus! You got the doggone thing on upside down. :smilielol:
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: Aero426 on August 29, 2012, 08:04:26 PM
Quote from: resq302 on August 24, 2012, 08:53:30 AMI would let your car "air out" a while for like a month if not more before you put the cover on.  You dont want the cover going on not fully cured paint otherwise it will ruin the cover and your paint job at the same time.  Remember, automotive paint hardens from the outside in so even if it seems dry to touch, it still is not thoroughly hardened yet.

Fortunately, most of the time it takes us a while to wet sand, buff and reassemble the car anyway.   The only paint that cures from the outside-in is old school lacquer.   All modern paints that are catalyzed cure from the inside-out.   Once it's baked in the booth and cools, it's pretty much good to go.   No, I wouldn't cover it immediately.   But after several days it is 'bout as hard as it's gonna get.   I could see more time if it is a garage job with no forced heat.    
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: 41husk on August 30, 2012, 07:40:20 AM
To have the yuge Cal cover add with phone # left off they charge an extra $45.  I almost paid it just for spite, but I am to cheap :shruggy:
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: 41husk on September 01, 2012, 08:54:21 AM
Just got an email from cal covers, my new, new Cover is in the mail :2thumbs:
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: resq302 on September 03, 2012, 06:55:02 AM
best of luck with the new one!
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: nvrbdn on September 03, 2012, 08:51:43 AM
hope this one is right. it will definately be nice to have it for the trip. :2thumbs:
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: Ghoste on September 03, 2012, 08:53:32 AM
Nice to have for the winter too if you have to garage your car while the snow flies.
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: Daytona R/T SE on August 03, 2013, 10:16:41 PM
I just put my new California Car Cover on today.

Same exact problem as 41Husk had with his  ::)

They sent me a cover for a regular Charger. :shruggy:

I specifically ordered one for a 1969 Charger Daytona.

I checked the receipt.

It says:

"1969 Charger Daytona"

I also checked their return policy...

After 90 days...

I'm screwed.


Well...

There's another $300 thrown away on this project.

:brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall:
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: Daytona R/T SE on August 03, 2013, 10:18:47 PM
My car is not assembled yet...

So...

Anybody here think they can shove a two foot tall wing under this ?

Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: Daytona R/T SE on August 03, 2013, 10:19:42 PM
Or cram an 18 inch nosecone under this ?  :shruggy:
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: Daytona Guy on August 04, 2013, 12:56:54 AM
Quote from: moparstuart on August 24, 2012, 09:36:35 AM
:popcrn: :popcrn:

Hospital gown  :hah:
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: WINGIN IT on August 04, 2013, 10:31:41 AM
If they won't do anything about it, then sell it.
At least you'll get some of the money back.
List it here for $200 and explain why you're selling and I'm sure it'll go.
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: moparstuart on August 04, 2013, 10:47:40 AM
 i would call them explain car was not ready yet   ,  if they dont take care of it   :flame: :flame: :flame: :flame: :flame:  them allover the net as we know of at least two
situations where they did this
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: 1970Moparmann on August 04, 2013, 10:48:50 AM
They have good customer service - they'll make it right.

I had no issue.  You guys just don't know how to smooze the girls taking the orders.  :smilielol:

(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k28/1970Moparmann/1970%20Plymouth%20Superbird/5F6C6E30-B0B0-460D-8F4B-D4E466C0DA3F-13764-00000ABFD2551E8D.jpg) (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/1970Moparmann/media/1970%20Plymouth%20Superbird/5F6C6E30-B0B0-460D-8F4B-D4E466C0DA3F-13764-00000ABFD2551E8D.jpg.html)
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: WINGIN IT on August 04, 2013, 11:02:53 AM
Quote from: 1970Moparmann on August 04, 2013, 10:48:50 AM
They have good customer service - they'll make it right.

I had no issue.  You guys just don't know how to smooze the girls taking the orders.  :smilielol:

Well then I think it's your duty to write out a script for the man, so he can get the proper service  :D
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: Daytona R/T SE on August 04, 2013, 12:20:50 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on August 04, 2013, 10:47:40 AM
i would call them explain car was not ready yet   ,  if they dont take care of it   :flame: :flame: :flame: :flame: :flame:  them allover the net as we know of at least two
situations where they did this

Yep.

Gonna email them tonight.

And, I'm going to include a link to this thread.


Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: Daytona R/T SE on August 04, 2013, 12:25:15 PM
Quote from: 1970Moparmann on August 04, 2013, 10:48:50 AM
They have good customer service - they'll make it right.

I had no issue.  You guys just don't know how to smooze the girls taking the orders.  :smilielol:

(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k28/1970Moparmann/1970%20Plymouth%20Superbird/5F6C6E30-B0B0-460D-8F4B-D4E466C0DA3F-13764-00000ABFD2551E8D.jpg) (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/1970Moparmann/media/1970%20Plymouth%20Superbird/5F6C6E30-B0B0-460D-8F4B-D4E466C0DA3F-13764-00000ABFD2551E8D.jpg.html)


They got my money.

They got the correct information as to what car I wanted the cover for.

It says so on the receipt.

I should NOT have to smooze somebody to do their job correctly. ::)
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: A383Wing on August 04, 2013, 01:17:00 PM
I would call credit card you payed with and explain it to them as well..put a "hold" on the payment...the car cover company will contact you about it fast.

bet they got people there that don't understand english I guess
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: Daytona R/T SE on August 04, 2013, 04:39:46 PM
Quote from: A383Wing on August 04, 2013, 01:17:00 PM
I would call credit card you payed with and explain it to them as well..put a "hold" on the payment...the car cover company will contact you about it fast.

bet they got people there that don't understand english I guess


I bought it in April...




2012

:rotz: :'(
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: A383Wing on August 04, 2013, 05:15:08 PM
oops...my bad.....

if they are any type of reputable company, I'm sure if you explained to them what took place, they might be able to help...again
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: Daytona R/T SE on August 04, 2013, 07:43:58 PM
Email sent.

Fingers crossed.

Stay tuned...
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: Daytona R/T SE on August 05, 2013, 10:44:48 PM
California Car Cover has agreed to exchange the cover they sent me for the correct one.

:coolgleamA: :2thumbs:
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: A383Wing on August 05, 2013, 10:48:49 PM
cool   :2thumbs:
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: ACUDANUT on August 06, 2013, 12:00:05 AM
 Mee so sorry. Me Chinese,  me play joke I thought you want a coke.
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: JB400 on August 06, 2013, 12:13:32 AM
What are the odds that he gets one for a 89 Daytona? :lol: :slap:
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: WINGIN IT on August 06, 2013, 11:03:36 AM
Quote from: Daytona R/T SE on August 05, 2013, 10:44:48 PM
California Car Cover has agreed to exchange the cover they sent me for the correct one.

:coolgleamA: :2thumbs:
Glad to hear  :2thumbs:
Now how are they going to keep this from happening again.... ::)
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: moparstuart on August 06, 2013, 11:56:50 AM
great news  I have two of there covers and love the quality  , glad to know the customer service is good too if you have a problem
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: wingcar on August 07, 2013, 11:57:32 AM
I purchased two car covers from the folks at California Car Covers many years ago; one for my Daytona CLONE/CUSTOM, and another for my '67 Charger.  Both were being finished at the time and not drivable.  I had them stored at my parent's house in Northern Arizona as I lived in an apartment in Phoenix while going to College.   Both were evidenced from the garage to make room for believe it or not my Dad's airplane (and no my father knew the difference between a "winged car" and an "airplane").  Anyway, to the point of my story....both car sat through the weather, rain-heat/sun-snow, etc. with their car covers taking on all of it.  Needless to say, the weather and wind finally did them in as they were never designed for that.  However, I wrote to California Car Covers and told them I felt that the covers should have lasted a bit longer than they did and to my surprise they offered to replace them both for no charge...and they didn't even make me mail back the old ones...just cut out off the tag and mailed that back.  In my case they stood behind their product and because of this I would buy another cover from them without a second thought.   In my case they had great customer service.
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: Daytona R/T SE on September 04, 2013, 10:01:54 PM
I'm currently awaiting the arrival of California Car Cover's third attempt at getting

my car cover correct.

::)  :smilielol:  :eek2:  :lol:  :rotz:  :rofl:  :-\  :'(  :scratchchin:  :hah:
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: moparstuart on September 05, 2013, 11:32:12 AM
Quote from: Daytona R/T SE on September 04, 2013, 10:01:54 PM
I'm currently awaiting the arrival of California Car Cover's third attempt at getting

my car cover correct.

::)  :smilielol:  :eek2:  :lol:  :rotz:  :rofl:  :-\  :'(  :scratchchin:  :hah:
you guys had better start ordering superbird covers    :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :hah:
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: Daytona R/T SE on September 05, 2013, 12:16:35 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on September 05, 2013, 11:32:12 AM
Quote from: Daytona R/T SE on September 04, 2013, 10:01:54 PM
I'm currently awaiting the arrival of California Car Cover's third attempt at getting

my car cover correct.

::)  :smilielol:  :eek2:  :lol:  :rotz:  :rofl:  :-\  :'(  :scratchchin:  :hah:
you guys had better start ordering superbird covers    :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :hah:

:nana:
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: ACUDANUT on September 05, 2013, 08:52:27 PM
UMM, What ? Both were evidenced from the garage to make room for believe it or not my Dad's airplane (and no my father knew the difference between a "winged car" and an "airplane"). 
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: Daytona R/T SE on September 22, 2013, 02:50:04 PM
Well. :scratchchin:


I opened up the THIRD attempt at a car cover from California Car Cover today. ::)

Still no duffel bag.

Loose threads with the seam starting to come apart...

And the kicker... :nutkick:

As I unrolled the cover...

I heard something solid hit my car.


A Fu$%ing clothespin fell out of the inside of the cover and hit my car. :brickwall:

I'm beyond pissed at this point.

:flame:  :flame:  :flame:





Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: FJ5WING on September 24, 2013, 02:06:41 PM
I was just getting ready to order up one of the CC car covers because my "old" Beverly Hills car cover dosent seem to be very plush which I never cared about before getting it all pretty again.

Me thinks Im not going with California Car Covers for my cover afterall. :scratchchin:
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: Aero426 on September 24, 2013, 02:32:09 PM
The Superbird cover I ordered from California in 2010 was fine.   No problems. 
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: moparstuart on September 24, 2013, 02:38:46 PM
Quote from: Aero426 on September 24, 2013, 02:32:09 PM
The Superbird cover I ordered from California in 2010 was fine.   No problems. 
:yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod:
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: Daytona R/T SE on September 24, 2013, 04:12:39 PM
Quote from: Aero426 on September 24, 2013, 02:32:09 PM
The Superbird cover I ordered from California in 2010 was fine.   No problems.  

Apparently, something or someone has changed at CCCC.

::)   ::)   ::)

I had always heard great things about their products...

:shruggy:
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: hotrod98 on September 26, 2013, 12:04:50 PM
I didn't order the duffle bag. Someone there at CCCC told me that the wingcar covers wouldn't fit into their duffle bags due to the extra bulk of the wing part. Not sure if he knew what he was talking about. I can tell you that it takes a pretty large duffel bag to fit my cover into.
Title: Re: May have got the wrong cover
Post by: Daytona R/T SE on September 26, 2013, 12:22:20 PM
Quote from: hotrod98 on September 26, 2013, 12:04:50 PM
I didn't order the duffle bag. Someone there at CCCC told me that the wingcar covers wouldn't fit into their duffle bags due to the extra bulk of the wing part. Not sure if he knew what he was talking about. I can tell you that it takes a pretty large duffel bag to fit my cover into.

Larry,

I wouldn't doubt it won't fit.

But at this point it doesn't matter.

I'll wrap fish in the damned duffel bag if it doesn't fit ( If I ever get it.)

I paid for it.

I want it.