LB build. X1/9: duel rear canopy release levers, column shroud, ign barrel ....

Ok so it's probably 9 months from my LB kit delivery but starting to collect the donor parts. Have quite a few parts already but looking for: X1/9 Double release lever for rear canopy. Boot / Bonnet catch. R/H side Targa canopy Latch. Steering column top and bottom shroud (suitable for LB stradale (X1/9 1300?)), ign/ lock barrel with keys
Cheers
Neil

I might have the steering column shroud. Will check tomorrow.

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Originally Posted by LPH_UK

I might have the steering column shroud. Will check tomorrow.

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Thank you. Would you still mind if I popped over for a chat some time. My Capri 3.0s is now sold and I've just bought an Alfa 166 3.0 manual. My plan is to have engine and box built before LB kit arrives c March 18. Regards Neil

Yeah no worries just let me know when.

If Leigh doesn't have a column shroud, I have the correct X1/9 item for the Stradale dash.

Cheers
Richard

Hi Neil,
I wasn't happy with the condition or asking price for the X1/9 boot and engine cover catches so I picked up a couple of these instead
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fiat-Coupe...1/272266909135
Dimensionally identical except for slightly longer actuation lever - brand new still in packaging

I needed to replace a broken ignition switch on my 1300 steering column and (I think) I got one of these after convincing myself it was the same item (various part number cross-referencing lists)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FIAT-DUCAT...8/190631841494
There were plenty of new X1/9 items listed for sale but all seemed expensive and van parts were cheap

I struggled for the 1300 column shroud and ended up with one from these guys
http://www.x19partsholland.nl/CATALO...S/Default.aspx

Hope that helps,
Graham

Also, I may be wrong (and someone will correct me if I am) but re your need for a RH targa canopy latch, once the mounting brackets are machined up I think the LH and RH are interchangeable - you just push the pins through from the other side to covert LH to RH and vice-versa ?

Graham - good finds there on the catches and ignition lock :D. The lock is much cheaper than I paid!

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Originally Posted by Stradale493

Hi Neil,
I wasn't happy with the condition or asking price for the X1/9 boot and engine cover catches so I picked up a couple of these instead
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fiat-Coupe...1/272266909135
Dimensionally identical except for slightly longer actuation lever - brand new still in packaging

I needed to replace a broken ignition switch on my 1300 steering column and (I think) I got one of these after convincing myself it was the same item (various part number cross-referencing lists)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FIAT-DUCAT...8/190631841494
There were plenty of new X1/9 items listed for sale but all seemed expensive and van parts were cheap

I struggled for the 1300 column shroud and ended up with one from these guys
http://www.x19partsholland.nl/CATALO...S/Default.aspx

Hope that helps,
Graham

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Graham. Great find. I have bought the catches and ign. Thank you. Interesting on the Targa catches as I bought 2 x LH from mid west bayless and 1LH/RH pair from elsewhere so probably have what I need then.

If you haven't already found it - targa catch modification and refurb is covered in great length here
http://www.stratosec.com/Forum/showt...centre+catches
I made my own springs when I did mine which was "educational" and I'm going to try the "chicago screws" pin replacement on a spare one I picked up later

Some (part) targa catches here:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fiat-X1-9-...gAAOSweIlZYQw-

Thanks All.
Followed Grahams links and purchased the Ign Barrel, Canopy Levers and catches. Midwest Bayless for door mechanisms and Targa bits. Column switches from EBay off a Fiat 131 NOS (hope they fit). Pic of my parts haul to date. Picking up Alfa 166 3.0 24v today and sourcing 850 inner door handles.
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