I think a lot of us would love to get our hands on something like that, if I had the money i'd get a '69 RS/SS Camaro in a heartbeat. But being left hand drive, a hell of a lot to import and the fact they're not exactly practical stops a lot of us from buying something like that though I guess. Hmm that Stingray is SCREAMING for an LS3 conversion! :P

Doing an apprenticeship in the mines certainly has it's perks. My mate is doing a high voltage one in Kalgoorlie, gets an extra bonus every week which is MORE than I was earning in my THIRD year, on top of his wages which are already a heinous amont. All because he lives with his parents in town. Go figure lol, he's only 2nd year too

So the missus and I hit the road on Tuesday, have travelled 2,600km and are currently in Kalgoorlie for the night. Got here just before 5, a lady from a recruitment agency in Port Hedland I applied for a job through gave me a call and gave me the job then and there. No further details, DAS tests or further info. Begin on Monday, so we have to travel 1,700 km tomorrow and Sunday to meet her Sunday arvo and fill in induction forms etc. I guess having a trade (chippie) made it a lot easier! 60 hr weeks, bullshit hourly rate and accom and meals paid for. The real test will be when I begin though!

Yeah it's certainly gonna be an eye-opener. The missus and I are leaving Tuesday morning, a 5,000km trip all up. Allowing a week for travel, and camping along the way. Basically had to turn down a job offer yesterday cos I wasn't in Port Hedland at the time, if i'd been up there I probably could have got it. Dammit! Haha. I guess the main reason for me heading up there is
- Trade qualified people can earn more than they can spend (although I have pretty big eyes, hello Datsun GTR)
- Geelong didn't really get summer, one day topped 35 haha
- I'm probably at the only age where i'm most able to; no real ties, no mortgage, no young family etc. Seize the opportunity while I can

Hahaha, i'm glad to see you're keen Wardy! Yeh basically if you've got a trade qualification, degree in construction/engineering or mining (duh) then it's very easy to get a job up there. IF you look in the right places! Basically I've done a heeeap of calling around over the last few months sussing it out, cos it's a hell of a way to move if there's nothing up there. But with you having a ticket as a HD fitter I daresay they'd throw jobs at you! Haha there's a heap of recruiting agencies to call, they're generally the best as they deal with mining jobs all day every day. The other option is to apply to mines directly. I'm trying to join a recruiting agency as it means i'm not sub-contracting any more, back on wages would be good as it's a lot easier paperwork wise. But each to their own, there's heaps of positions out there, I'll discuss it more on the phone with you Sat morning anyways!

Ohh yes, you're on the Proutes forum, welcome! Haha I think you're the second, great build!

Ta-da

http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=21544

Although no engine bay pics

Edit: ah there ya go, that's the last i heard of it with the 6

There's several pics in the photo albums on here, pop up every now and then. Although I didn't think it was LS1? And datoboy pics pics pics!!

Will sell without reupholstered seats and door cards, dash, engine and plates for $2300. Need this gone, make an offer! That still includes autotechnica seats, brand new carpet and brand new roof lining!

Ah bugger! Yeah it's nearly ready to roll out of the shed, just needs Steve to pick and choose what he wants extra!