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G'day b310Gx,
i am in the Camden area and we have met briefly at oran park. The h190 I have came from pick & pay @ Blacktown (from a A15 vanette) but they do have a couple of 2.0 litre (?) ones as well. Nothing for the datto lover at Ingleburn yard but it's soooo clean and under cover ! Thanx for the tip on the ute tailshaft !! my bluebird diff is the H165 so axles match - sweeeet. Will still measure up on the H145 to test the disc rear end possibility as well.
Haven't pulled the centre out of the H190, but by turning the axle through 1 revolution 1 got about 4.6 so it's a screamer !! See you at the trck someday, Cheers

Thanks very much 1200Rallycar and Dodgeman - excellent info !!!
My H190 appears to have about a 4.6 :1 ratio so it will be a hillclimb special !! Will look for something around 4.1 : 1 (Bluebird 4 speed wagon you say ?) Yes, the Bluebird discs look like a bolt up once the backing plates are changed. Interestingly, inspired by your comments I placed an old axle from my coupe (H 145) next to the Bluebird and tried one of the 1200 shims on it. Lines up spot on. Axle dia for bearing mount measures identical as does the bearing retainer collett. Only issue to determine will be the setback comparison between axle flange and bearing. A machined spacer should rectify any discrepancy. If all went well, I could see a possability of a fairly easy fit up. I will keep you all posted with the outcome. Would like also to track down a 5 speed for the A14 - thought I saw one offered a little while back ? Let me know if it is still out there. (no use shortening a tailshaft for the H190 and run it with a 1200 4 speed !!! Cheers for now ... EDIT - My 13" wheels fit over both front and rear brake setups ! (very little clearence on rear - about 2.5mm but that's without any grinding or cutting)

Hey guys,
a quick question for the tech heads ....
I have just picked up a H190 vanette diff for my coupe and would like to know if the diff flange will mate with the std coupe tailshaft or will I have to get it redrilled / fit vanette tailshaft flange. Also can the monster rear drums still be used? Fronts will be bluebird dics (girlock). Have discs off matching bluebird diff - maybe just adapt them on. Any thoughts??
Cheers

I agree B120dat wholeheartedly !!
The only pitfall is carbies in poor condition. Worn shaft bearings especially will allow them to suck air and create havoc so try to carbs you have heard running or know the history of. Once my 45's are set, they just keep on running fine. The secret is NOT TO PLAY WITH THEM ! Too many people have no idea but play anyway. get a reputable place to set them up and just enjoy them. Anyone that gives advice starting with "my mate reckons ..." should be avoided !! Good luck ... the sound of angry Webers is worth it !

Have to agree about coupes !! Got two and want more (can never have too many coupe panels! ) and they are an awesome little racecar. Twin 45 webers at full song and you wont go wrong !!!!!!!! Sorry boys, but save the late model turbo motors for the plastic cars they come from (lol). As long as it's a 1200 and it drives then your're in the game !! Cheers.

Thanks for the replies!
1200rallycar - thanks for the info !
teretonga - thanks for the contact details .. how much for the flares? Are they front or rear (or interchangable) ?
L18_B110 - thanks also for your input. Interested in contact no. and or prices for your Qld guy (have friends on the coast) so they could help me out. Car looks good on the track ! Have done a speed weekend at Bathurst years ago in my Gemini .... how good is it !!!!!!!!! Hope we end up at an event together someday !
Thanks all for your help

Hello all in Dattoland !
Couple of things: thanks to b310gx for the photo of my yellow coupe in your album (Oran Park supersprint - wet day just before scruitineering). Had a tired A14, but now with a much angrier version. See you out there soon to show the big engined barges the way around!! Also, if anyone has any driveline or sheetmetal they want to part with, let me know ! Site is full of great bits and pieces - keep it up. Cheers for now.

Looking for info or availability of bolt on flares for my coupe. Need to cover the evidence of front strut work and wider diff. Someone once mentioned cut down Gemini flares but not too sure. Any help is appreciated. Also, any coupe doors or panels floating around in NSW would be appreciated.