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SergeantSavage

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Crazy question: Any Spiders in Alaska? I am at a point in my career that might take me to Alaska very soon. Meanwhile I have this new Fiat hobby. Instinct says that Spiders and Alaska just don't go together too well.. your advice?
Exit98

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Post by Exit98 »

On and off over the last 6 months or so I've seen a Spider for sale, on Craigslist probably, in Juneau I think. He was asking some crazy number, $12K maybe, for a nothing special car. Not there at the moment though.

When we visited Juneau a few years ago I was amazed how many convertables were around. As you probably know Juneau is landlocked. Apparently cruising around the few roads they have is a pretty popular passtime. Guess there's not a whole lot more to do.

Where are you headed?
SergeantSavage

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Well, if I go it will be to Fairbanks. Far north of Juneau and what is known as the cracked windshield capitol of the US. I've been to Juneau. It's nice. The cars I recall are a bunch of rusty Subaru GL 4x4 wagons. Maybe I won't get to go after all.. but if I do there just might be a stillborn Spider project for sale in Austin..
SergeantSavage

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Nope. Forget I said that. If there are no Fiats in Fairbanks, once I get there, there will be one.
dmwhiteoak
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I have family in Juneau , I will see what I can find out about the Spider population.
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jsab

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Post by jsab »

I've seen some Alfa's in Fairbanks, was there last summer. Temps in Fairbanks in the summer can range from the 70's to the 90's, beautiful place in the summer.
katsi

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Post by katsi »

Although Spiders are a lot of fun. Maybe in Alaska a nice IH Scout hobby would be better. Or, maybe a Bronco fascination. :mrgreen:
SergeantSavage

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Haha yeah you might be right. And yes I'm sure the summers are a blast. No doubt you can really let a car sing up there.
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Oh thats God's country!

Remember, you can make anything 4 wheel drive :D If not sell it and get a small plane. My uncle flew a float plane in Alaska for fishing trips, many years ago.

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SergeantSavage

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Ah yes-- Bush Pilot! Now there's a guy who wouldn't be afraid to drive a Spider year-round in AK!
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