Supply Problems?

jacksplace · Post by **jacksplace** » Sat Apr 01, 2006 8:53 pm

My proud new purchase (1978 124 Spider) is a mess. I knew it would be a mess before I bought it and hoped that it would be worth doing. It turns out that there really is no rust so I have a nice straight body without much bondo in it. The suspension has been worked on recently and the engine has had the proper attention. However the entire interior needs to be junked and it needs a paint job, windshield and new top. Starting with the interior, where can I get seat foams? I've found upholstery, paneling and carpets at International Auto Parts. What suppliers have I missed? I'm sure that there are more suppliers that I should check before trying to purchase what I need. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

mdrburchette · Post by **mdrburchette** » Sat Apr 01, 2006 9:27 pm

I can check some of my parts cars to see if the foam is any good. Are you looking for just the seat bottoms?

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Sat Apr 01, 2006 10:28 pm

world upholstery at worlduph.com

mbouse · Post by **mbouse** » Sun Apr 02, 2006 5:18 pm

Thought you could get the seat foam at International. Did you ask?

also, for routine vendors I use http://www.vickauto.com and http://www.fiatparts.com and http://www.baylessfiat.com and have used http://www.fiatplus.com

There is a "supplier" I'd stay away from whose name starts with a C

Good luck, with patience you can accomplish most anything with a Fiat.

Michael N. Marcus · Post by **Michael N. Marcus** » Tue Apr 04, 2006 2:10 pm

I got really nice seat upholstery, door panels, top boot, and canvas top for my '78 Spider from Bayless. I even bought from them when my '74 Sport Coupe was new.

jacksplace · Post by **jacksplace** » Tue Apr 04, 2006 10:49 pm

You know what? It looks like I'll find everything I need from the people here on this BBS. Thank you so much. BTW does anyone have a lock cylinder and key for the trunk? I found a windshield today and should have it installed next week. Then to get it registered. Then to get down to the serious stuff of interior and paint.

Scott Lorenz · Post by **Scott Lorenz** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 11:58 am

what did you pay for the windsheild?

spidernut · Post by **spidernut** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 10:46 pm

I priced a new windshield (for grins). ABC Auto Glass in Sacramento, CA, quoted me a whopping $99 uninstalled. Pretty cheap if you ask me!

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:39 am

and boy, is the installation ever a good time!

mdrburchette · Post by **mdrburchette** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 6:02 am

Wow, that's cheap! I've tried the auto glass shops around here and I'm told they can't get one.

Supply Problems?

Supply Problems?

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