Top Boot

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johndemar
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Your car is a: 1976 Fiat 124 Spider
Location: Phoenix

Top Boot

Postby johndemar » Thu Jan 18, 2018 9:11 am

My original top boot is rotting around the snaps and I'm debating what to to about it.

There are a number of leather and saddle shops in the area that may be able to reinforce it, or just break down and buy new one from one of the vendors.

I'd kind of like to keep the original just because, well, it is original. Anyone have experience repairing these, or are pleased with what the vendors offer?
76 Fiat 124 Spider
One owner since July 20, 1976
Amadio Motor, Jeannette, PA

baltobernie
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Your car is a: 1973 Spider [sold]
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Re: Top Boot

Postby baltobernie » Thu Jan 18, 2018 9:48 am

Consider repairing your OE boot. Some suggestions:
http://www.fiatspider.com/f15/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=13997

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Your car is a: 1981 2000 Spider
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Re: Top Boot

Postby Frog2Spider » Thu Jan 18, 2018 9:59 am

johndemar wrote:My original top boot is rotting around the snaps and I'm debating what to to about it.

There are a number of leather and saddle shops in the area that may be able to reinforce it, or just break down and buy new one from one of the vendors.

I'd kind of like to keep the original just because, well, it is original. Anyone have experience repairing these, or are pleased with what the vendors offer?


My wife got me a new one for Christmas. I also have the original that I didn't want to part with, however it had been 'fixed' a couple of times, and very much showed its age. She got the new one from Ricambi, and it is awesome! Made with very heavy duty vinyl and 'original' looking in every way, except its new! ($236.00)

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'81 - 2000 Spider

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johndemar
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Your car is a: 1976 Fiat 124 Spider
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Re: Top Boot

Postby johndemar » Sat Jan 20, 2018 10:19 am

Took it to a leather shop yesterday. They will reinforce all the stress points on the boot for $45.

A bargain if it works. They seemed confident they can do it, so here's hoping.
76 Fiat 124 Spider
One owner since July 20, 1976
Amadio Motor, Jeannette, PA


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