so far love the car needed some brake and transmission work when i got it and found them to be simple (bleeding and a linkage realignment anyway.. i have a few questions.. my fuel gauge isnt working and the shop manual i found online doesnt really explain the sending unit if there a way to test the unit with out taking it out (i.e. a dwell test or hooking up a generic gauge?)

Also anyone have a good source for a parts house that is either in the US or shipped internationally and is reasonable.. or is it better to start looking for donors?

Hi,
the best source for x1/9 parts? http://www.laursen-online.dk/x1-9/index.html

although they seem to be a bit expensive...

In the USA there are a couple of specialists you can get parts direct from. Best place to ask is either the mirafiori.com site or the x-web site (previously Seattle X1/9). Just google for them...