1987 Bertone (aka Fiat) X1/9
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Re: 1987 Bertone (aka Fiat) X1/9
Getting closer to being done . . . They said there is a spot on the hood that they want to fix, but it will definitely be ready before the August 8th "Oddballs & Oddities" show at the auto museum.
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Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red
2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver
Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red
2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver
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Re: 1987 Bertone (aka Fiat) X1/9
THAT LOOKS GREAT! Now I understand why the bumpers on the 914 don't bother you so much.FRUNKenstein wrote: ↑Thu Jul 30, 2020 12:30 pm Getting closer to being done . . . They said there is a spot on the hood that they want to fix, but it will definitely be ready before the August 8th "Oddballs & Oddities" show at the auto museum.
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Re: 1987 Bertone (aka Fiat) X1/9
Yeah, you could hack half of that front bumper off and it would still stick out too much.32wildbilly wrote: ↑Thu Jul 30, 2020 12:56 pmTHAT LOOKS GREAT! Now I understand why the bumpers on the 914 don't bother you so much.FRUNKenstein wrote: ↑Thu Jul 30, 2020 12:30 pm Getting closer to being done . . . They said there is a spot on the hood that they want to fix, but it will definitely be ready before the August 8th "Oddballs & Oddities" show at the auto museum.
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www.kansascityautomuseum.com
Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red
2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver
Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red
2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver
Re: 1987 Bertone (aka Fiat) X1/9
Looks great! For the bumper, it is very Countach-ish, it's fine. Then I like the 74+ BMW 2002s over the roundies.
Re: 1987 Bertone (aka Fiat) X1/9
The bumper definitely blended in more with the flat black color that it previously had.
I don't hate the bumpers with the green though. They kinda add a nice balance against the green being too much.
I don't hate the bumpers with the green though. They kinda add a nice balance against the green being too much.
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Re: 1987 Bertone (aka Fiat) X1/9
Well, I picked it up today. Overall, I'm very pleased. The total cost for the color chage was $4,000. That's a bargain by any measure (the other quote I got was for $7,500). But, there is quite a bit of overspray that I need to clean up. It's not solid overspray - just little droplets on things like the black mesh grill in front of the driver's windshield wiper. And it needs a good detail. Also, it is now obvious that it needs new seat covers, and there is some overspray on the seats. But I have a good shop for that.
www.kansascityautomuseum.com
Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red
2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver
Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red
2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver
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Re: 1987 Bertone (aka Fiat) X1/9
That is super cool. Best looking X 1/9 in Kansas I’m sure!FRUNKenstein wrote: ↑Fri Jul 31, 2020 2:31 pm Well, I picked it up today. Overall, I'm very pleased. The total cost for the color chage was $4,000. That's a bargain by any measure (the other quote I got was for $7,500). But, there is quite a bit of overspray that I need to clean up. It's not solid overspray - just little droplets on things like the black mesh grill in front of the driver's windshield wiper. And it needs a good detail. Also, it is now obvious that it needs new seat covers, and there is some overspray on the seats. But I have a good shop for that.
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Re: 1987 Bertone (aka Fiat) X1/9
Thanks!Battery Guy wrote: ↑Sun Aug 02, 2020 5:52 pmThat is super cool. Best looking X 1/9 in Kansas I’m sure!FRUNKenstein wrote: ↑Fri Jul 31, 2020 2:31 pm Well, I picked it up today. Overall, I'm very pleased. The total cost for the color chage was $4,000. That's a bargain by any measure (the other quote I got was for $7,500). But, there is quite a bit of overspray that I need to clean up. It's not solid overspray - just little droplets on things like the black mesh grill in front of the driver's windshield wiper. And it needs a good detail. Also, it is now obvious that it needs new seat covers, and there is some overspray on the seats. But I have a good shop for that.
D
www.kansascityautomuseum.com
Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red
2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver
Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red
2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver
- 32wildbilly
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Re: 1987 Bertone (aka Fiat) X1/9
I agree with Battery Guy that color is perfect for that car.FRUNKenstein wrote: ↑Sun Aug 02, 2020 10:28 pmThanks!Battery Guy wrote: ↑Sun Aug 02, 2020 5:52 pm
That is super cool. Best looking X 1/9 in Kansas I’m sure!
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Re: 1987 Bertone (aka Fiat) X1/9
Love it!