[Oldsguy]

Welcome to our site. I can't address the upholstery or vinyl top issues for a newer car like yours but will comment on the carb. Make sure it isn't the fuel inlet or that the top bolts aren't just loose and allowing fuel to seep by the gasket around the fuel bowl. Otherwise, a rebuild kit should do the trick. Rebuilding a carb is not an easy job if you haven't done it before. Lots of little pieces, etc. You can buy re-manufactured carbs from most auto parts stores or have a good mechanic rebuild the one you have. Check the basics first though.