79X19
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Went to the body shop to see the paint prep progress. It’s relatively slow going but it’s coming along. It’s been there for going on two weeks and at this rate I’ll get it home for Halloween
What did you do to your X1/9 today ?
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Janis
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if You are paying for that and I doubt it's cheap - I suggest to take out door handles and other small to get better quality of the jobWent to the body shop to see the paint prep progress. It’s relatively slow going but it’s coming along. It’s been there for going on two weeks and at this rate I’ll get it home for Halloween
79X19
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Yes the door handles will be removed prior to painting
ng_randolph
Bjorn H
Injector cooling, stock on all the fuel injected X1/9's.
KBabcock
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Where did you get that system? Looks good.
tigeravg
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Thanks. Kid in the bay area (Ca) was selling it a couple years ago. I realized it was pretty rare the second I saw it. Resembled a system I had on my first ('74) X. Needs '74 manifold, and very specific brackets (members to the rescue). I bead blasted it and reshot it. Anyhow, today I got some of the ancillary stuff and the belts back on the engine. Again, only possible with the help of another member (alternator bracket). That's why I stick with this site. Some great folks, willing to dig into their stash. Really helps to pay it forward.
Feel free to ask for anything X. If I have it and am not using it, I have no need to "stash" it indefinitely...a problem I have had in the past.
tvmaster
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My local saw mine and thought they were designed to be more parallel with the ground, but I’m not sure he’s correct, as most pictures I‘ve seen of the dual Ansa system is pointed upward. Problem is, however, that exhaust gets caught in a cyclone with engine air, and gets quite stinky if the targa’s off…
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KBabcock
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Well done and nice catch on that exhaust, it looks great! I'll keep your offer in mind, thanks!
tigeravg
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Yes. And it's magical!
tvmaster
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It is if you get enough deep in your snoot.
tvmaster
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Do you have a link for that relay assembly? Something you rigged up, or did it come that way….Did the wiper relay mod today, what a difference! I try not take the car out if it’s raining but the wipers are now working as they should they give me confidence in case it does rain when out and about…
NEG
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Sure, the relay connecting blocks clip together along with the fuse block so you can make up whatever sized combination of relays and fuse blocks you need. Sure you can find something similar in the US.
All wiring was 20amp, I used 40amp change over relays (they where cheap) 5 pin but make and break 4 pin are just fine as well.
Standard (Mini) Relay Socket With Terminals
Socket for standard/mini relays with up to 5 x 6.3mm blade terminals and up to 4 x 2.8mm terminals. Complete with crimp terminals.
www.12voltplanet.co.uk
Standard Blade Fuse Holder (With Terminals)
Fixed fuse holder for standard blade fuses. Can be joined together & joined to our relay socket P00708 to form a modular fuse/relay block.
www.12voltplanet.co.uk
All wiring was 20amp, I used 40amp change over relays (they where cheap) 5 pin but make and break 4 pin are just fine as well.
kmead
Old enough to know better
Congrats on a job well done.Did the wiper relay mod today, what a difference! I try not take the car out if it’s raining but the wipers are now working as they should they give me confidence in case it does rain when out and about…
As you actually live in a damp climate you might consider bringing the connectors into the frunk rather than letting them live in the scuttle area. Those are not weathertight…
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dllubin
Don
I finally finished repainting my engine cover and installed it today:
I decided not to install the rain tray for now. I think it looks better without it and the sound is improved from the dual DCNFs.
If I do install the rain tray, I plan to make it removeable without having to drill out 20 rivets. Since it is always parked indoors and has not been driven in the rain since 1995, I've got some time to deal with it.
Sorry for the tree shadows on the photos.
I decided not to install the rain tray for now. I think it looks better without it and the sound is improved from the dual DCNFs.
If I do install the rain tray, I plan to make it removeable without having to drill out 20 rivets. Since it is always parked indoors and has not been driven in the rain since 1995, I've got some time to deal with it.
Sorry for the tree shadows on the photos.
NEG
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unfortunately the wires aren’t long enough
tvmaster
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Is that an 80’s power antenna on your ‘74? Nice.
dllubin
Don
No, it's a 70s pop-up locking antenna. A key pops it out and then you pull it up. Much lighter than a power antenna.