Introduction
An additional vehicle was required to be added to my "fleet" like I need a hole in my head, but I saw this gorgeous 1968 Fiat 500L and I decided it needed to be mine. For me the amazing condition of the vehicle was the driving factor on this purchase.
This is my first Fiat and my first Italian car.
It will be collected from the seller, World Imports USA shortly using a U-Haul 6x12 Trailer w/ Ramp, pulled by my daughter's 2021 Ford F-250 Truck w/ a Weigh SafeDrop Hitch, so I can get the front / rear placement correct for appropriate tongue weight. Her truck has an unused 2½" square hitch receiver, because it has been used exclusively to tow using a gooseneck hitch in the bed.
This Amazon wheel tie down kit will be used, along w/ ratchet straps to the front and rear underbody tie downs to secure the vehicle to the trailer for the ~3 hour ride home.
A custom fit California Car Covers Supremeweave w/ Flannel Lining car cover is on order and will be used to protect the clean vehicle between usage. I use these covers on all my vehicles and they always look brand new prior to each usage.
My plan is to add three point front seat belts in the near future and maybe also rear lap belts. I have already read all the great topics in this forum on that modification.
This is my first Fiat and my first Italian car.
It will be collected from the seller, World Imports USA shortly using a U-Haul 6x12 Trailer w/ Ramp, pulled by my daughter's 2021 Ford F-250 Truck w/ a Weigh SafeDrop Hitch, so I can get the front / rear placement correct for appropriate tongue weight. Her truck has an unused 2½" square hitch receiver, because it has been used exclusively to tow using a gooseneck hitch in the bed.
This Amazon wheel tie down kit will be used, along w/ ratchet straps to the front and rear underbody tie downs to secure the vehicle to the trailer for the ~3 hour ride home.
A custom fit California Car Covers Supremeweave w/ Flannel Lining car cover is on order and will be used to protect the clean vehicle between usage. I use these covers on all my vehicles and they always look brand new prior to each usage.
My plan is to add three point front seat belts in the near future and maybe also rear lap belts. I have already read all the great topics in this forum on that modification.
