You might ALMOST squeeze an L series in for around that much, if you can get the bits cheap enough, and have a little know how...

L series engines getting pretty cheap these days
Radiator
gearbox
tailshaft
crossmember (there's one that virtually bolts straight in)
gearbox crossmember...

better stop spreading evil ideas...

think i got one some where... will check tomorrow. Just the bit that slides out or the mounting bracket as well?

i thought early CA's were single cam too?

just be VERY careful you don't end up warping the whole panel. If you can get a grinder in behind, try welding up the gap first, then grind the actual filler part off later. (remove the fuel tank/lines etc first obviously ) That way the original part should hold the panel in the right shape. If you just cut a big square out from the outside of the panel, it makes it very easy to warp when you weld it up.

wardys purple looks awesome

Have you seen the purple on the new commodore? I reckon that looks pretty good.

Have you seen this link?

http://datsun1200.com/modules/nsections/index.php?op=viewarticle&artid=39

I'm down to somewhere in the silver to dark grey area or blue... Still don't know for sure. Been a decision between those 2 for about 8 months now


You could go down to a car yard and have a look at the colours. When you spot something you like, write down the paint code straight away.

flat colours generally look the best as the datsuns are small (obviously) so getting stripes put on can be a bit over powering, unless you colourcode all bumpers and chrome trim. Personally i like the chrome, so i want a colour that will contrast well with it. Usually the fancy greens/oranges etc. that come out on the new cars aren't much chop either.

my 2c anyway

pipe rolling trick is only for getting rid of the return that strengthens the edge of the gaurd, and prevents it from being so sharp. this scrubs on the tyres... don't try flare the gaurds with a pipe. On mine it just pushed the gaurd out in the middle


Hey tommy, what rims/tyres are they?

seems to be a few people pulling out... How many people are we still expecting to go?

nice pics!!!

what kind of camera do you use?? I really want to buy a nikon D80, but don't know if i can justify that kind of price bracket...

He was in Europe or some place for a while. Will try sending him another sms...