Cool I have my second X1/9 1980 Love the the car , plans on putting in a V6 and 5 speed front wheel drive set up along with K frame from parts from a Shelby Charger and a Plymouth Voager van. Also suspension parts and the Shelby mag wheels. My own tube frame and crash cage to hold it all together. Thanks for the inspiration and information
Not having a go, but I think you've just confirmed I wouldn't want to hack up an x1/9 this much. Not that I think they are collectable, but I think I'd rather have a mild mod in a few weeks than this much work in a few years. But nice looking car in the end. I'd like to see it in anger.
I sure learned a lot from it , I also learned that sometimes when you have a dream, leave it alone buy a Porsche enjoy life , anyhow engine is getting built as we speak last year Macine shop gave my block to someone else and only after 4 months I found out , hopefully this year I’ll finish some stuff .
good grief .... it looks like a mummy F x19 met a naughty lancia stratos one night in a dark alley .... and nine months later ,, although with those lines it may grow up to be a wide bodied DTM
I appreciate all you work. what's the status of the project, we'd love to see the finished car on a racetrack or a street video to see an dhear the beauty of your work.
@@jamesjenkins7814 exactly, the Fiat engine was nothing particularly special as it was, and warming it up can be done but man its pricey. I always wanted to swap a VW watercooler into one, and now I really do.... 2.0T please!
@@jamesjenkins7814 it's very cool yes, and I'm sure what you say about the K20 is correct, but personally I think that putting a K20 in an X19 as opposed to a D2, makes no sense because the end result won't sound right. I wouldn't put a flat six in a Jag for that reason alone.
I wanted to create a Dakar X19 in the 80 when i was just out of Highschool… seeing the ads in Road and track. Love this project.
A pure affezionato...........to tackle such a monumental task,congrats.
You have a great-looking car, boy you worked really hard to get it.Andy
Awesome built John 😍
Ottimo lavoro, prima era una bella auto, ora è fantastica, complimenti!!!
I worked at a fiat dealer in the eighties..love the Abarth kit .
Liven the dream brother
Good job 👍🏻👍🏻
AMAZING
I love the color you've chosen
Possibly my favorite build on one of my favorite cars
thank you very much , lets hope the machine shop will finish doing the work on the new engine so i can get back to it .
This is a super awesome build. Koni's midengine platform and honda k24. That will be a beast on the track
amazing/astonishing!!!!
Sotirios Bakaimis thanks !
Damn fine build!
thanks i'm glad you like it !
So mad! 😍
Outstanding
Ll Cc thank you sir !
Cool I have my second X1/9 1980
Love the the car , plans on putting in a V6 and 5 speed front wheel drive set up along with K frame from parts from a Shelby Charger and a
Plymouth Voager van. Also suspension parts and the Shelby mag wheels. My own tube frame and crash cage to hold it all together.
Thanks for the inspiration and information
Sounds like a cool project send me pic when u start
Away from my project now I'll try to get some pictures of my car to ya
Very nice
Tmasss Photo lets film this weekend got the 2 Porsche’s ready !
Wow
Not having a go, but I think you've just confirmed I wouldn't want to hack up an x1/9 this much. Not that I think they are collectable, but I think I'd rather have a mild mod in a few weeks than this much work in a few years.
But nice looking car in the end. I'd like to see it in anger.
I sure learned a lot from it , I also learned that sometimes when you have a dream, leave it alone buy a Porsche enjoy life , anyhow engine is getting built as we speak last year Macine shop gave my block to someone else and only after 4 months I found out , hopefully this year I’ll finish some stuff .
Wow, looks like that kit was a nightmare to make the panels line up. Great final result though.
THANKS FOR ALL THE LIKES AND COMMENTS , soon i will make new video of progress !
good grief .... it looks like a mummy F x19 met a naughty lancia stratos one night in a dark alley .... and nine months later ,, although with those lines it may grow up to be a wide bodied DTM
I appreciate all you work. what's the status of the project, we'd love to see the finished car on a racetrack or a street video to see an dhear the beauty of your work.
2020 was not the best year for this project , new engine will go in one day .
@@996turbo sorry to hear that, great build!
Great built man! What gearbox are u using tho?
stock just 1-2 dog with z3 lsd , but there is a new plan lets see .
Nice build. Where did you get the body kit?
franco fiber car italy
what spacers and wheels did you use on your x19? Thx.
no spacers , 15x10 back , 15x8 front
When you have part 2?
Just finished the AC in the garage so I can work it’s on the lift by next week I hope 🤞 I’ll start again.
Where can I find some wheels like those
www.diamondracingwheels.com/ you can call and make the spec you need !
Salut my friend super car super video subscribe subscribe ....
This car sure busted my a$$ , but I’m back on it with new motor .
Very cool. Is this car done?
Retromod nope , after I found up I blow up head gasket I parked it , I’m back to play with my 993 and jeeps but soon I’ll wAke up on it again !
Where did you buy such wide wheels
custom order from a place in chicago , they do not make this wheels , but i had to ask
wheel specs please?
michael wielenga 15x10 back , front 15x9
Si bella..
Ma praticamente ha azzerato il valore dell'auto stessa, nel momento esatto in cui ha tagliato il parafango nonché fianchetto...
YOU will spend much less restoring a GT 40 (Ford)
Sorry but the honda engine puts me off, either you like the italian cars with their advantages/disadvantages.
Or you buy a honda...
The honda engines have more aftermarket support and are more available. I dont see a problem. This is super cool
@@jamesjenkins7814 exactly, the Fiat engine was nothing particularly special as it was, and warming it up can be done but man its pricey. I always wanted to swap a VW watercooler into one, and now I really do.... 2.0T please!
@@jamesjenkins7814 it's very cool yes, and I'm sure what you say about the K20 is correct, but personally I think that putting a K20 in an X19 as opposed to a D2, makes no sense because the end result won't sound right.
I wouldn't put a flat six in a Jag for that reason alone.
Why would you make one of the most beautiful cars ever so ucking fugly?
let me see what you build ? talk is cheap this days.