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On later model X1/9s, Bertone thoughtfully included a full-width access panel between the engine compartment and the rear trunk (aka "runk"). This is very handy for doing work on most of the engine ancillaries such as water pump, alternator, A/C compressor, intake and exhaust, etc. The...

How do you remove the stainless steel trim around the windshield without destroying it? Also, how do you remove the stainless steel trim on the edge of the rear sail panels and targa? I want to pull them off the Bertone as I need them for the flared X which is missing both.

Well I thought I might start posting up some pics and information on my K20 swap. K20a3 motor, K20a2 head, K20z1 cams.

Didn't someone like Bob Brown find a nice retrofit LED third brake light for our cars? I'm upgrading my tail lights to LED and it would be nice to do the third brake light too. It would also be nice to have one that doesn't famously block rearward vision! I was searching around but couldn't...

Ciao amici, NEW in our programme ! * gas strut engine lid * fits all X 1/9 1300 and 1500 * bolt on system without drilling as you can use existing fixation points/bolts * adapters/brackets in stainless steel * Euro 79 + postage Saluti, Henk Martens X 1/9 Parts Holland

My remote release didn't work from the day I got the car, I just removed it when I did the central locking. However, it has always concerned me that if all else failed, I would have to cut to get into the trunk. I made a new release using a bicycle brake cable. drilled a hole in the tab that...

My current X came without any keys. Eventually I will get to my locksmith to have some cut (need to take care of several other things first), but in the mean time I am trying to remember: As far as I know all X's came with two key patterns (cuts); one for all locks except the ignition, and...

Lost my big wooden stick, while rebuilding everything....lol I ran a search, and saw one on the passenger side, I'm guessing one won't fit where the original lift bar thing goes, but haven't fooled with it, as I thought I would see what others have done so show off your creativity guys and...

EDIT: Since the PB debacle, I have been gradually adding back all the pictures that I can. It is difficult in many cases to ensure the order. All the coilover construction pics are gone :( EDIT: My front panels installation starts here (July 2016) Rear Panel work starts here (Sept 2016) Edit...

My front grille had gotten a bit tattered over the years; Three of the six tabs at the bottom of the grille were broken off, the vertical supports were fractured in several places and a few pieces were missing. I have spent the past few weeks getting the grille back in shape. The grille is made...

So I'm thinking about the frunk strut mod based on this thread: http://xwebforums.com/forum/index.php?posts/31361&page=2 To provide a little better clearance for the Targa, I'm considering this bracket: http://www.ebay.com/itm/390516698748?_trksid=p5197.c0.m619 Mounted to the front of...

I have a gorgious set of fiberglass euro style bumpers made by "Ricardo" but I don't like the plastic bumper blocks and am curious how difficult it would be to find original blocks and I'll mount them to my fiberglass blades. I believe Ricardo made exact replicas of the the Euro set including...

By request, I'm posting the mod I recently did to add gas strut lifts to my rear trunk and engine cover. I have long been annoyed at the engine cover prop that came equipped on my 76. Unlike later years, there is no spring assist, only the loopy metal piece and the plastic post. Besides not...

Not too hard... The first job I had to do after Orange '74 arrived.... The levers that operate this cable and the engine cover release are in a housing set into the driver's side door frame, rear. 1) Decide what besides the cable itself might have to be replaced. You didn't mention your...

I got lucky and got a complete set of US 74 bumpers with all the mounting brackets and even 2 NOS bumper blocks! So how do you mount them? I've read Riccardo's writeup in the Best Of section but that seems to be for the Euro bumpers. The main bracket where the blocks attach would seem to go into...

The front spoiler on my 86 has been droopy since the day I picked it up and has only gotten worse. Only the PS tab was still attached to the grill and the droop at the center finally got to the point that I could see the bottom edge of the rad above the top edge of the spoiler. :sigh: Well...