1976 Leather Center Console Upgrade

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OllieKrause
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Your car is a: 1976 Fiat 124 Spider CS1

1976 Leather Center Console Upgrade

Post by OllieKrause »

Hey 124 Spider Enthusiasts,

I'm in the process of upgrading/restoring my 76' and I've come across leather dashboard covers but I'd also like to get a matching leather console.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/RED-STITCHING- ... 3579563854

Unfortunately, the only covers I can find fit the 83'-85'.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/BLACK-STITCHIN ... 2724459051

With that said, it looks very similar to the ones on the 76' with the exception of the coin cup which I could potentially cut out and tuck under the wooden panel that attaches to the shift boot. Has anyone successfully done such a procedure? I'm new here but thanks in advance for any advice!
davidbruce
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Your car is a: 1980 Spider 2000

Re: 1976 Leather Center Console Upgrade

Post by davidbruce »

For the cost I would contact a local upholstery shop. Get a few references for a reputable one and see what they would cherge. The material and stitching should be consistent in pattern and color and the cost may be similar. Coming from different sources the shade, grain pattern and stitching could all be different. My 73 had a vinyl dash like the leather one but when I wanted to do the console I couldn't find a good color match. Bugged me until I sold the car.
Dave Kelly
Campbell River B.C.
1973 Sport(sold)
1980 Spider 2000(project, aren't they all)
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