I parked my 1978 Fiat near the house and a cat jumped off the roof and tore through the top... argggh!
Any suggestions and a good source for a new top?
I will be installing it myself as I installed the now torn one about 4 years ago. My source is out of business so I need a new one.
Dave
Source for a New Top
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dsnyder
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- Your car is a: 1978 Spider
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supplyguy
Re: Source for a New Top
My only suggestion - don't park near a hot tin roof? Sorry Dave, couldn't resist.
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dsnyder
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- Your car is a: 1978 Spider
Re: Source for a New Top
Literary humor... proof that Fiat drivers are smarter than the average Ford owner.
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rodman
Re: Source for a New Top
Must of been one hell of a cat or the top was ready to be replaced already. I hope poor cat is ok
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lanciahf
Re: Source for a New Top
Couple of the guys bought tops from Germanex Imports, very nice quality.
Automobile Interior OEM Style Seat Cover Kits Tops, Headliners & Boot Covers Germanex Imports 19015 Parthenia St Northridge, CA 91324 1-888-778-TOPS Ask for Gary http://www.germaneximportsinc.com/
Automobile Interior OEM Style Seat Cover Kits Tops, Headliners & Boot Covers Germanex Imports 19015 Parthenia St Northridge, CA 91324 1-888-778-TOPS Ask for Gary http://www.germaneximportsinc.com/
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supplyguy
Re: Source for a New Top
Dave - Good thread on new tops under Restoration Projects. Soon as I get my car painted new top is next - Chuck
PS - My other car is a Ford Escape!
PS - My other car is a Ford Escape!
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EBmez
Re: Source for a New Top
I posted this in the thread in Restoration as well, but here it is again for additional exposure or input.
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I'm in the same position - needing a new top for a 1979 Spider (except mine was hail, not a cat). There's a lot of discussion about where to order from - online distributors/manufacturers, eBay, etc. But my big question is which types should I be looking at? Material is the biggest factor; is canvas worth the extra? What is the build quality difference, longevity, wear, effects of exposure to sunlight, etc.
I plan to drive it mostly during the warmer months, so I'd hope to drive primarily with the top down. However, during the winter, I don't have a garage to store it in (maybe I can work one out) but I have a car cover for it. I'm looking to get the most value for money, it's not necessarily for a show piece.
To be honest, I'm leaning towards canvas, but only because I feel the material's quality will be longer lasting, but I'm wanting to know if that assumption is true and/or worth it.
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I'm in the same position - needing a new top for a 1979 Spider (except mine was hail, not a cat). There's a lot of discussion about where to order from - online distributors/manufacturers, eBay, etc. But my big question is which types should I be looking at? Material is the biggest factor; is canvas worth the extra? What is the build quality difference, longevity, wear, effects of exposure to sunlight, etc.
I plan to drive it mostly during the warmer months, so I'd hope to drive primarily with the top down. However, during the winter, I don't have a garage to store it in (maybe I can work one out) but I have a car cover for it. I'm looking to get the most value for money, it's not necessarily for a show piece.
To be honest, I'm leaning towards canvas, but only because I feel the material's quality will be longer lasting, but I'm wanting to know if that assumption is true and/or worth it.