Tonneau Covers

[drdean]

has anyone installed the cover just as a dust cover when parked so you do 't need to wrestle the soft top on and off? was thinking of using it as a sun and dust cover, so I wouldn't need to drill the doors for snaps

[MarkR]

Yes it’s the same cover for all three years. You don’t need to install the door top snaps for your purposes. I did not drill those holes either. Here’s one I installed on our 57. Because I was restoring the car I did it the original factory way with the rear edge permanently installed making it unremovable. The more popular way for aftermarket covers (and because you have a drop curtain) is to run snaps along the rear deck. In my opinion it looks sportier and allows the cover to be removed. Maybe Icon will post a picture of his done this way.

[Jimntempe]

has anyone installed the cover just as a dust cover when parked so you do 't need to wrestle the soft top on and off? was thinking of using it as a sun and dust cover, so I wouldn't need to drill the doors for snaps

Not as elegant but also less expensive and no need to drill anything...
https://www.classictbird.com/Cockpit-Co ... tinfo/CPC/

[drdean]

thanks guys!

[drdean]

I like your installation, as it looks cleaner with minimal snaps - your car is a beauty

[ward 57]

has anyone installed the cover just as a dust cover when parked so you do 't need to wrestle the soft top on and off? was thinking of using it as a sun and dust cover, so I wouldn't need to drill the doors for snaps

Not as elegant but also less expensive and no need to drill anything...
https://www.classictbird.com/Cockpit-Co ... tinfo/CPC/

I have never seen that before but maybe because I wasn't looking as I have a factory ordered tonneau. A nice solution for not wanting to install snaps.

[RegM 56 T-Bird]

Has anyone had any experience with their tonneau cover in the rain? I was wondering if you have the tonneau cover zipped up with both sides covered, does rainwater get past the tonneau cover into the car?

[55blacktie]

It's best to stay out of the rain, even with either top up.

[ICON 1956]

agree with 55Blacktie Water will seek it's way inside regardless .....Ask me how I know this.

[RegM 56 T-Bird]

I totally agree about staying out of the rain but in those situations where you find yourself away from home and no choice about parking outside, I was wondering if there would be any sense in snapping the tonneau cover in place even though the hardtop is on. That's why I was wondering if anyone had any experience with how much protection the tonneau cover provides.

[ICON 1956]

My answer to the question is regardless how tight the Tonneau is made the water will seep inside.

[ward 57]

Neither hardtop, soft top or tonneau will prevent water intrusion in a down pore but they all work in a drizzle. Just consider the tonneau as a dust/dew cover. When garaged after being caught in the rain, open it up including the trunk and let it breath.