keninman Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 I am going to look at a 1929 Dictator tomorrow and plan to take a trailer in case I purchase it. How wide is the car, I am not going to ask the owner to measure because he is quite elderly. Will it fit on a trailer with 6' 3" clearance between the sides. I can find the wheelbase length and car weight but not the width. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Not an exact answer to your question but my Pontiac is 69" wide. I would think your higher quality car might be a little wider but I think you are okay. Good Luck and happy hobbying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Most pre war cars are 72 inches max........Packard, Pierce, Auburn, Stutz, ect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keninman Posted May 21, 2017 Author Share Posted May 21, 2017 I should have mentioned that I did finally call the gentleman and he did get me a measurement. It was 70" since I have 75", though it will be tight . He also measured the running board at 12.5", exactly the height of the sides of the trailer, drats. I will head off shortly on a 4 and a 1/2 hour journey to check out the car and hopefully, if it is in as good a condition as the pics I have seen, then purchase it and haul it home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 3 hours ago, keninman said: He also measured the running board at 12.5", exactly the height of the sides of the trailer, drats. What matters is the height of an open door above the ground/trailer floor. The door bottom is probably a good eight inches above the running board. 2.5 inches on either side is not difficult--keep it close on the driver's side while driving onto the trailer and use a spotter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keninman Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share Posted May 22, 2017 It did fit. Riding well also. Just about 130 miles left to home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Congratulations! Nice find! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keninman Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share Posted May 22, 2017 15 hours and 640 miles later ot is at least home. The tarp is to cover a hole in the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 It's always nice to be home. Did you notice what followed you home? Real nice looking Studebaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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