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

[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

[Stradale493]

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 ?

[LPH_UK]

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

[Neil63]

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

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.

[Stradale493]

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

[ProtoTipo]

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

[Neil63]

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.