All weather outdoor cover

[zed]

I am trying to locate an all-weather outdoor cover for the Patrol. It seems that no manufacturer has one in their database. Several have recommended I use an FJ40 or Jeep cover. From my research on dimensions I have found:

Patrol L60
176.8” length
68” width
73.7” height
110.3 wheel base

FJ40 1960 - 1974
151 3/16” length
65 35/64” width
76 49/61” height
90” wheel base

Presuming the above is correct (or please let me know if it is not), the FJ40 is too short in length. I could have a custom (rather than universal) cover made, however no manufacturer I have spoken to will install mirror pockets (for the driver door or passenger fender) until I test fit the cover, mark the location of the mirrors, and then return the cover to them.

So, has anyone found a cover that fits the Patrol?
Keith

[mdawg4x4]

I have wanted one myself. My 98 Jeep is side by side with one of my Patrols in the garage. I have been wanting to check the dimensions between them, but haven't had time. I'll try to do that this afternoon.
I have also thought about the old 60s-early 70s Furd Bronco.

[RiverPatrol]

The FJ40 cover fits exactly. I have gone through 2 of them. I would take a picture but the recent winds this week just destroyed my 2nd one.

[zed]

Leslie,
Did you make any modifications for the mirrors? (The first cover on my 240Z wore through at the antenna base, the mast was full retracted. The cover was the Evolution 4 material...a bit heavier duty material.)
Keith

[RiverPatrol]

No mods made other than removing the head on the right fender mounted mirror.

[zed]

In 2015 I had a cover manufactured using Evolution 4 material by Californian Car Covers. Version #1 cover arrived without the mirror pockets. I had to cut and mark the right side mirror pocket and return the cover to them. After receiving Version #2 cover, I had to cut and mark the left side mirror pocket and return the cover to them. Each reshipment to Californian Car Covers cost $40.

I am now planning to order from Covercraft the NOAH® cover. I will send the old cover to them to use as a pattern for the mirror pockets, this will avoid $80 in added shipping cost. If anyone is interested in purchasing a cover, the price is approximately $306 + tax, including shipping.

PM me if you want details.
Keith