Parts

Keep it on topic, it will make it easier to find what you need.
Post Reply
amantedifiat

Parts

Post by amantedifiat »

Hello,
Could anyone out there recommend the best place to get parts. I am changing a water pump, timing belt, tensioner etc.
and would like to use the best parts available. After all the work I'm doing I want to give the fifi the best parts I can.
I used to use Bruce's but am not sure if he is still around.
Thanks!
mark
Fiatmonkey

Re: Parts

Post by Fiatmonkey »

http://www.fiatplus.com
http://www.vickauto.com
http://www.international-auto.com

Those 3 have decades of experience selling these parts I'm sure they will have the quality parts you need. None of those three have gotten me a part that is not up to the job I am doing.
User avatar
opus10583
Posts: 861
Joined: Tue May 03, 2011 7:13 am
Your car is a: 1978 CS1
Location: Westchester County, NY

Re: Parts

Post by opus10583 »

amantedifiat wrote:Hello,
Could anyone out there recommend the best place to get parts. I am changing a water pump, timing belt, tensioner etc.
and would like to use the best parts available. After all the work I'm doing I want to give the fifi the best parts I can.
I used to use Bruce's but am not sure if he is still around.
Thanks!
mark
Hi Mark,

I have purchased a LOT of parts, very recently, from many of the usual sources and have received excellent service from Vicks (~$1,200) and Midwest Bayless, I would rate IAP (~600) just as high as well but I've had to BEG them for tracking info, living in an apartment that is a big deal. Mark's (Allison Automotive) spoiler arrived pizza-quick, packed like a precious artifact (and looks great). I haven't purchased anything from C. Obert (fiatplus.com, above) but Chris spent a lot of time helping me make a crucial decision, so I'll look to buy there if he's at all competitive.

One guy on eBay completely hosed me, but it was bling, he's gone now so I'll take my lumps - yet another non-deductible "tuition fee".

HTH,
Mark
...Yes; I know what it means: Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino.

DOLCETTO: 1978 CS1; 10:1, DMS, 4-2-1...
ANDIAMMO: 2012 500 ABARTH

Acquista il Biglietto; Prendere la Gita! - Hunter S. Thompson
Fiatmonkey

Re: Parts

Post by Fiatmonkey »

just noticing there are a lot of Marks that have Fiats.
User avatar
opus10583
Posts: 861
Joined: Tue May 03, 2011 7:13 am
Your car is a: 1978 CS1
Location: Westchester County, NY

Re: Parts

Post by opus10583 »

Fiatmonkey wrote:just noticing there are a lot of Marks that have Fiats.
...In my case, the previous owner will tell you I'm an Easy Mark.
...Yes; I know what it means: Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino.

DOLCETTO: 1978 CS1; 10:1, DMS, 4-2-1...
ANDIAMMO: 2012 500 ABARTH

Acquista il Biglietto; Prendere la Gita! - Hunter S. Thompson
User avatar
opus10583
Posts: 861
Joined: Tue May 03, 2011 7:13 am
Your car is a: 1978 CS1
Location: Westchester County, NY

Re: Parts

Post by opus10583 »

opus10583 wrote:
amantedifiat wrote:Hello,
Could anyone out there recommend the best place to get parts. I am changing a water pump, timing belt, tensioner etc.
and would like to use the best parts available. After all the work I'm doing I want to give the fifi the best parts I can.
I used to use Bruce's but am not sure if he is still around.
Thanks!
mark
Hi Mark,

I have purchased a LOT of parts, very recently, from many of the usual sources and have received excellent service from Vicks (~$1,200) and Midwest Bayless, I would rate IAP (~600) just as high as well but I've had to BEG them for tracking info, living in an apartment that is a big deal. Mark's (Allison Automotive) spoiler arrived pizza-quick, packed like a precious artifact (and looks great). I haven't purchased anything from C. Obert (fiatplus.com, above) but Chris spent a lot of time helping me make a crucial decision, so I'll look to buy there if he's at all competitive.
Seriously remiss in not mentioning Brady: His seatbelt guides are extremely well-done and he went above and beyond in getting them done and on their way.
...Yes; I know what it means: Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino.

DOLCETTO: 1978 CS1; 10:1, DMS, 4-2-1...
ANDIAMMO: 2012 500 ABARTH

Acquista il Biglietto; Prendere la Gita! - Hunter S. Thompson
Adam

Re: Parts

Post by Adam »

Google search fiat spider parts and all of the vendors will come up. I've personally dealt with Bruce, IAP, Vick's, Auto Ricambi, Midwest Bayless, as well as a few ebay vendors. No problems with any of them. Living in Canada, I typically call the vendors so that we can arrange shipping to avoid duties and customs charges.
Post Reply