We didn't get R30 or R31's here at all, only a few imports most of which seem to be auto. We did get that gearbox in C32 Nissan Laurels but they are really hard to find. We also never got 910's with anything other than an L series but I'm guessing the early S12 gearbox would be okay for a bellhousing. The early ones look like an L series box and bolt up to a CA.
Still, I don't think I can easily get hold of a decent stumpy 5 speed and even if I do, when I break it I'll have trouble finding a replacement. :(

Anybody know if the harness from an S13 with a CA18DET auto is the same as one from a manual? Would I be able to use an auto engine and just whack a manual gearbox on it?

Ah yes, I just had a look through some service bulletins. Looks like that arrived in '77. It's an FS5W63A.

Yeah, we get lots of imports. Nissan Skylines, 300ZX and Pulsar GTiR's and S14 Silvias. Not seen any S13 imports but there are a lot of S13 200SX's here anyway. The ones sold here are still a bit expensive for engine donors but occasionally a cheap one turns up.
Subarus we get Imprezza Sti and WRX as well as Legacy's. Toyota, Supra, Sera and some Corollas. I've seen a few AE86 imports here too. Mitsubishi Evos are the popular one at the moment but the Galants (VR4 or VR6 or something?) and GTO's were popular for a while. GTO's are getting pretty cheap now as are Skyline GTS and four door versions. I looked at a GTS that was

There's aren't many Datto enthusiasts here but interest is growing steadily. Old Japanese cars never used to get a mention in classic car magazines but they are beginning to get noticed now. Shame really. It's all a bit too late as there's not many Datsuns left now

I use my 510 for track days now and it can hold it's own against mdern stuff and even some smaller engined Caterhams. That ensured it gets some interest in the pits

The scene if different here to Aus in that there are no old Jap motors with modern turbo power at the drags and no Rotas. Fast fours are generally Escorts with Cossie motors in them. I really need to get a little 1200 out there with a CA18DET to show them the light

Hmm, sounds like an Aussie only thing for sure. Is Girlock and Girling the same company do you know? If so there's a chance we got the same callipers etc on another make of car here as a lot of older British cars had Girling brakes.

I'm pretty sure the A10 and B310 brakes we got here were all pretty much the same.

Ah right. Forgot that utes are common there for a moment. B120s and 411's weren't sold here but I have one of each. Amazing that the 411 diff is the same width as a 1000. The car is so much bigger!

What I wrote wasn't that clear. The A10 and B310 are the some bolt pattern here too but neither cars are that easy to find for parts. Wreckers here do not have Datsuns at all. Ever I have had to hoard Datsun parts like crazy to have enough stuff available to play with.

Glad those books are of some use, Errol. I forgot those A10 SSS bits so I'm sending them separately.

I know B110's could be had with 5 speeds in Japan in the GX-5 model but I'd guess they are very rare. Not sure about B210's though. I have a Japanese B210 brochure and the only ones in that with a 5 speed are the L series powered excellent models. I would have thought that if they had a 5 speed to use in the B110 they would have used it at some time in a B210. I know that no B110 or B210 here ever came with a 5 speed, only B310 coupes came with them and then only on A14 or A15 powered models.I think the new one I have is a FS5W60A.

Damn, just had a look through all my fiches and I haven't got one for a Vanette. I'll have a look through all the gearboxes I have to see if any others look similar.