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  1. omer

    omer Rookie

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    Hi everyone. I have a 1989 Mondial cabriolet. I was closing the roof last week and my driver side latch broke. I have checked the internet and could not find anyone that has these latches.

    Does any one know where I can purchase these? If there is a place in Toronto, Canada that would be prefered, if not any place will do


    Thank you
     
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  2. ria

    ria Formula Junior

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    try GT CARPARTS IN AZ name bill tel 623-780-2200 a lot of used and new parts.
     
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  3. Ricambi America

    Ricambi America F1 World Champ Sponsor Owner

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    Part 17, right? Trust me, you probably don't want to know the price... it's around $400. p/n 61758500. But the nice thing is, it includes the strap too. Drop me an email at [email protected] if you're interested (and still breathing)
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  4. DGS

    DGS Seven Time F1 World Champ Rossa Subscribed

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    Is that the same latch used on the Alfa Spider?
     
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  5. jimpo1

    jimpo1 Two Time F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    Have you tried the owners site? I had a latch break for the top on my 328, and the local dealer wanted $400+ for it. I bought it from the owners site for less than $200.
     
    jimpo1, Apr 18, 2005
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  6. AR!

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    Plz do a search. There was someone a while ago who had the latch remanufactured by himself in a very clever way ..
     
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  7. AR!

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  8. omer

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    Thanks for all the info. What is the owners site and how do I search it?
     
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  9. Ferrari_tech

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    You will have to register............www.owners.ferrari.com
     
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  10. Jon22

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    I had a broken latch and took it to a local machine shop.
    They made a new identical midddle section out of stainless steel, and made a spare too all for £ 85.00.Real good job. Try looking around loaclly, you never know.
     
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  11. Verell

    Verell F1 Veteran Consultant Owner

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    Just bought a mondial roof latch from ferrari.uk (aka the owner's site) for a local owner who knew I was placing an order. With shipping it came to ~$420!

    Think import duty was about $9 because it contained 'rubber or plactic'(sigh).

    So the repair route is definitely worth pursuing.
     
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  12. AR!

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  13. ronfrohock

    ronfrohock F1 Rookie Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    Designed and produced a replacement.
    I installed it in my car and it is great.
    If there is enough interest, I will make more......
    - Ron
     
    ronfrohock, Jun 29, 2006
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