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[bri600]

Hey guys
As you see I’ve invested in a Fred flintstone car. Can anyone tell me the best source for replacement body panels (floor pans, rockers, fender, repair panels, etc.) is there anywhere in Canada?
I know, the US has a few suppliers. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Any suppliers in Italy that come to mind?
Ciao!

 

[summersc]

Welcome and congrats on your next adventure! Looks like you have some fun times ahead! These little guys rust alot, as I have been told (and witnessed). I have heard they take on water and keep it until a rust hole lets it out...

I kept a list of suppliers I used during my 600 restoration. None are in Canada, sorry. In the end, I ordered something from just about every one of them. I left the notes in the list to provide guidance. I hope this helps!

Awesome summary for part suppliers"
Parts | FIAT America

Argentina 600 Hotrod parts:
COLLINOTIENDAOFICIAL | Fiat 600

US:
Fiat 600 Parts Midwest-Bayless Italian Auto No more 600 stuff.
Auto Ricambi FIAT 124 Spider Parts - New and Classic FIAT Spider Parts no 600 parts but very helpful with parts that cross over
Fiat 600 - Fiat - Italian Cars (mrfiat.com) great part selection, but seems $$
Everything Fiat | eBay Stores
Fiat Parts and Supplies (fiatplus.com) (great US source for body panels) 831-423-0218, answered Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday 1-6 PM Pacific time

EU shops:
Fiat 600 Archives - Oldtimer-shop

Fiat 600 spare parts | Fiat Classic

Welcome To The Home Of Classic Fiat & Abarth | Fiat 500 and Classic Abarth Specialists Middle Barton Garage

Fiat 600 Oldtimer spare parts - High quality parts for the maintenance of your vehicle. | Fiat Classic

Fiat/Seat 600 Parts | Italian Car Parts Specialists (ricambio.co.uk) Reasonable body parts costs, even with shipping to USA.


CV joints and stuff:
DRIVESHAFTETC (yugoparts.com)


Ricambio was the most helpful. Chris Obert at fiatplus.com is grumpy but has a solid selection of new and used body parts. I started ordering a bunch of stuff from the oldtimer-shop but they sorta screwed me with my disc brake conversion, so I stopped ordering after that.

 

[bri600]

Welcome and congrats on your next adventure! Looks like you have some fun times ahead! These little guys rust alot, as I have been told (and witnessed). I have heard they take on water and keep it until a rust hole lets it out...

I kept a list of suppliers I used during my 600 restoration. None are in Canada, sorry. In the end, I ordered something from just about every one of them. I left the notes in the list to provide guidance. I hope this helps!

Awesome summary for part suppliers"
Parts | FIAT America

Argentina 600 Hotrod parts:
COLLINOTIENDAOFICIAL | Fiat 600

US:
Fiat 600 Parts Midwest-Bayless Italian Auto No more 600 stuff.
Auto Ricambi FIAT 124 Spider Parts - New and Classic FIAT Spider Parts no 600 parts but very helpful with parts that cross over
Fiat 600 - Fiat - Italian Cars (mrfiat.com) great part selection, but seems $$
Everything Fiat | eBay Stores
Fiat Parts and Supplies (fiatplus.com) (great US source for body panels) 831-423-0218, answered Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday 1-6 PM Pacific time

EU shops:
Fiat 600 Archives - Oldtimer-shop

Fiat 600 spare parts | Fiat Classic

Welcome To The Home Of Classic Fiat & Abarth | Fiat 500 and Classic Abarth Specialists Middle Barton Garage

Fiat 600 Oldtimer spare parts - High quality parts for the maintenance of your vehicle. | Fiat Classic

Fiat/Seat 600 Parts | Italian Car Parts Specialists (ricambio.co.uk) Reasonable body parts costs, even with shipping to USA.


CV joints and stuff:
DRIVESHAFTETC (yugoparts.com)


Ricambio was the most helpful. Chris Obert at fiatplus.com is grumpy but has a solid selection of new and used body parts. I started ordering a bunch of stuff from the oldtimer-shop but they sorta screwed me with my disc brake conversion, so I stopped ordering after that.

Thanks for the detailed list! Wow!!
I’m no stranger to rust as I’m restoring a vw beetle and a pair of Karmann Ghias, And they really rust bad!
I’m off to Italy in September but can see hauling body metal on the plane.
Possibly smaller items.
Parts seem a bit cheaper there.
Thanks again!!

 

[stocky]

Try these uk parts

https://www.ricambio.co.uk/fiat/52-fiat-seat-600-parts

Fiat 600 Bodywork & Interior | Fiat 500 and Classic Abarth Specialists Middle Barton Garage

Fiat and Abarth Specialists based in Bicester, Oxon. For all of your specialist parts needs.

www.middlebartongarage.com

 

[summersc]

Thanks for the detailed list! Wow!!
I’m no stranger to rust as I’m restoring a vw beetle and a pair of Karmann Ghias, And they really rust bad!
I’m off to Italy in September but can see hauling body metal on the plane.
Possibly smaller items.
Parts seem a bit cheaper there.
Thanks again!!

You planning to convert one of those Karmann Ghias to electric? they are perfect candidates! big fan of EV conversions down here.

Have a great trip! My family and I went last summer and it was very fun. Rome, Florence and Monterosso... I did not see a single 600 while I was there. Seems they are just not something folks typically save. I guess that is part of why I love them. I did see several OG 500s, though.

One thing worth mentioning... your 600s appear to be early versions. I had some trouble finding early rocker panels for my project. I ended up with a later model rocker for the passenger side. It does not fit as well and the door alignment is crummy.

Also, the front fenders and nose were clearly created with some very old (or cheap) tooling. They were warped as all heck, poorly bent and had lots of forming defects... like drag marks and wrinkles at the deep draws. I had to really work them to get them to fit. The metal is so thin, block sanding it out and you will have to use bondo to smooth that stuff up. This is something you likely have experiences before, but I thought it was worth mentioning.

The logo hole in my nose isnt even centered... lol

another thing i recommend... roll your fenders. Roll the crap out of them. If you have any desire to fit 13in wheels and tires in the future, you will need the extra clearance. I waited until after paint, and that was a mistake.

 

[bri600]

You planning to convert one of those Karmann Ghias to electric? they are perfect candidates! big fan of EV conversions down here.

Have a great trip! My family and I went last summer and it was very fun. Rome, Florence and Monterosso... I did not see a single 600 while I was there. Seems they are just not something folks typically save. I guess that is part of why I love them. I did see several OG 500s, though.

One thing worth mentioning... your 600s appear to be early versions. I had some trouble finding early rocker panels for my project. I ended up with a later model rocker for the passenger side. It does not fit as well and the door alignment is crummy.

Also, the front fenders and nose were clearly created with some very old (or cheap) tooling. They were warped as all heck, poorly bent and had lots of forming defects... like drag marks and wrinkles at the deep draws. I had to really work them to get them to fit. The metal is so thin, block sanding it out and you will have to use bondo to smooth that stuff up. This is something you likely have experiences before, but I thought it was worth mentioning.

The logo hole in my nose isnt even centered... lol

another thing i recommend... roll your fenders. Roll the crap out of them. If you have any desire to fit 13in wheels and tires in the future, you will need the extra clearance. I waited until after paint, and that was a mistake.

Thanks stocky!
Summer, we go just south of the Cique Terre to Lerichi(San Terenzo) every fall. We love the hiking paths between the villages!
You’re right about the old 600s being nonexistent there.
I won’t be starting on mine till next year… hopefully
So many projects in front of it, but she might bump her way up the line.
I haven’t decided whether I’m going to cut up the white one for body metal or try to save them both.