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Hi Uncle Marshall it is Ember ❤😂 I love you

how far should the header insert into the twin pipe? Had a devil of a time just getting it in. Cheers.

15/16 socket? It's a European car. Shouldn't it like 24mm? It is nice to know the closest standard size though so you can grab the socket you find first. Helpful video!

Great work! I thought the rear diff gearing is slightly different on the auto cars though?

I'm surprised that the Reflectix didn't do a better job. I used it in AK and had good results. Glad to see the project is moving forward and eager to see a new one!

May I ask what kind of paint you used on the floor?

I recently purchased a 77’ - whenever I open my convertible top, the cloth part detaches from the body of the vehicle (at 16:25 is the step I’m talking about). How do you get it to stay even when it’s not closed and tight (glue, clamps,etc)?

The beauty about being a X1/9 owner in 1979 was that you could buy Pirelli P6 tires in the stock 13 inch size and have all the tire you would ever need. Also I drove my off the lot and drove it like I stole it being a 19 year old kid. The brakes were more than enough and I cannot imagine needing more. The only thing that we all know about these sweet rides was lack of power. But the handling and braking was exactly what you needed.

Vick Auto told me that it doesn't matter which side of the gasket faces the block.

head lamps do not take any significant current. If your voltmeter goes down on turning the headlights, something else is bad like a bad wire or so. Alteranteors can feed tens of Amps, lamps need just a few.

The x1/9 is a small sporty car, the less loud exhaust matches the character better than the overly aggressive exhaust before

excellent work! But the exhaust is way too loud. And, lower the front a bit. X1/9s tend to have their nose in the air

I'll keep my 13s. You took a 70s sports car and turned it into a Civic. Now of course that is completely my opinion, and I really hope you disagree with me! I don't want your X to look like my X, imagine going to a car show and all the cars looked the same.

Hey dude. At least clean up your car before reating content. Dust, mud & rust falling all over... 🤦🏻‍♂️

Those old exhaust brackets are rusty and falling apart from fatigue. I'd toss 'em. You can buy BOTH brackets factory NOS for $100 and they even have zinc plating cause : FAC-TREE haha.

Glad i dont live next to you!!!!!

Can you provide the part numbers used for the cables, L-Shape plastic pieces, and the seal/trim? I can’t seem to find them on Vick’s website. Thanks!

a great example of some one who has no clue how to do it or what to do. the ball joints have splines to lock them in, hence why you press them in and out, but I give you credit for persurring and getting there, you had the right tool to do in on the vehicle, but just didn't know how to use them, anti seize will do absolutely nothing

Drove my 70, 124 from Cleveland with my army bud skezicks to San Francisco on to Seattle and back with his cat Leon and 4 cases of Coors which we couldn't get in Ohio at the time, what a large time. Great car too.

how do you get to the starter on a 1977 X 1/9 thanks.

A before and after dyno pull is the best way to compare. Then you what you got.

Great work mate 👍

When you do the fuel hoses you might check the flow pattern on those injectors. They don't like to sit dormant full of gas and can clog up.

Keep your original radiator. You might need it.

Any time I see chewed up connectors I can usually smell a rat.

I have a 1977 fiat x1/9 the car been sitting in the garage for 25 years i put a new battery all the light came on but it would not turn over what would you think I need to do.

Thank for all the great content. You should have done a before and after Chassis Dyno and before, and after 0 to 60. Do a Chassis Dyno now it wold make a great video.

Hi i have a 1974 fiat x19 Know anyone that might be interested???

Ever considered relocating the ignition switch to central dash or console?

Good video-thx for posting-so you didn’t need to relocate the spring perches on the rear axle at all and the pinion angle was correct? I picked up a 2005 Colorado rear for my 53 3100 Chevy to swap out the old torque tube.(and t5 for the 3 on the tree)

I found a 10mm wrench in my crossmember .. I also found out that if you drop stuff it goes in the holes ... I cut foam insulation and packed the hole to stop that from happening

Hey my fender liner on my 81 has that small screw and a couple plastic button push pin clips. You can buy a box of the alignment shims at harbor freight in varying thickness

Just found this series and im very excieted to learn ways to improve my X-1/9's performance!!

YOU helped me a lot. Thanks for the video 🎉

Thanks for detailing this so well

The horns work in my NTM '79 but must say that I preferred the air horns that were in my '69. Might try a retrofit.

What kind of glue did you use for the bows ?

I bought an imitation Ferrari dash for mine. It is made out of fibreglass. I think it will be a challenge to cover due to the extreme contours it has. We will see. Cheers!

Great job!

If you repeat this, please: Film the wheels from the same angles. Mount 2 wheels to show the offset back and front. Film from above and from the front/rear. Add a ruler to show the clearances and mount some different size tires. Have some spacers on hand to show what is needed to fill the arch. Thanks.

Was hoping you were going to have to pull outbtje heater fan. My '82 only has a weak high, or maybe its the low. Trying to dwtermine if its the switch or the blower motor? Any thoughts on where to start? Can you swap out motor/fan without pullimg everything apart? Thanks!

You curiously skipped the part about the front shock lower bracket bolt installation… what a pain. I thought it was me and then confirmed it wasn’t with Vick’s. It would be nice to give a heads up to any that come after. I have really been helped by your videos-thank you.

The beauty of this cam arrangement is that the valves are transverse rather than inline with the cylinders. That vastly improves the port positioning. A wonderful engine.

Do you ever come to Phoenix? I inherited a 1973 850 spider, trying to restore it but have little to no knowledge with fiat cars. Thanks for your instruction.

what a beautiful car

Put the car in 2nd, and gently bump the car back and forth to turn the engine.

U do great videos! I just got a 1981 Spyder FI.. its a project! still trying to get it running good, its been a process checking everything,, i bought it with so many new parts on the FI and engine..

hey do you think you'll ever put a body kit on your x19? there's some nice fiberglass wide body dallara kits for pretty good money on midwest bayless, but love the vids man!

How did you diagnose the fuel pump running all the time?

I recognize that place