Towing a fiat spider

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nibbes123
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Towing a fiat spider

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Need some advise as to whether a fiat spider would fit on a motorcycle trailer 11'X6' . Don't know the measurements of a 74 Fiat for have to go pick it up in PA , I live in Ontario Canada. Would some be able to chime in with measurements and weight of car.Will be picking car up next week.
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length 5.9 ft.
ht - 49.2 in.
wt - as/bs 2086, cs 2185, cs1 2350, 2000=2363

Most data on spiders is available by just running a google search.
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Forgot width - 63.5 in.
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I think that length is closer to 15 ft.
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I do believe I left out the one on the length. My mistake. 15.9 ft. It would have been a real short spider!
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Be sure the tires are up to the weight! The max load is on the sidewall. And inflate them to the proper pressure :-)
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Thanks guys for the information. Will let every one know how I made out and photos of the car.
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that sounds scary! maybe rent a car-trailer? some provinces allow a car-dolly, they tow pretty well, i moved my fiat back home from Grand prairie to SA, 1200k or so. When my f-ing RR broke down @ a wedding this last summer in Vanderhoef, i had her flatdecked home @ a cost of $500, shop around, may be cheaper than a trip like that, i got quotes from 500-2500 for the trip.
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OK I hired a car carrier company auto transport 123 to bring the car up on Nov/26/11. Price is really good. Will take photos of car when it arrives.
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Nice, this is exciting stuff!
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