Well this is my 1200 sedan, thought i should start a build thread as im starting to do some work to it now that more money is starting to come in.

I bought it for $2500 back in '09 off ebay from an elderly couple in Tamworth. Drove all the way up there with full intentions of buying it even though i hadn't seen the car. Fell in love with it straight away and since then i haven't looked back.








Up until lately i haven't done much to the car, apart from just tidying it up and restoring it back to original. Just got a mild exhaust/extractors for the standard a12, few badges, venetian blinds, and trx wheels.




I then set my sights for a much higher goal, a jdm inspired street/track weapon. I'd also like to get my hands on some gx fender mirrors + bonnet and some bolt-on flares. So far ive got a set of XXR wheels 15x7" running 165/50R15 stretched tyres. Also got a set of 120y struts sitting outside waiting for a coilover kit and complete maddat upgraded front-end. Got plans for the rear end aswell but will update when i get to that stage.




And as for today im on 3 weeks hol's so i started to pull out the motor and gearbox by myself, took me till lunchtime, just waiting on a engine crane to pull it out.








Plans are to paint the engine bay while its out and clean up the front end a bit. I've bought a mild a15 motor + box from DRCustoms (user on this forum) to start with and will chuck that in when the bay is ready.
A15 motor
-Rebuilt motor (have only run to keep seals wet!! and give it a rev to show off)
-electronic ignition
-custom cam
-twin 40mm dellorto's
-tuftrided valves
-extractors
-custom alloy radiator
-dato 4 speed custom short shift (70mm throw)






and hopefully one day it will turn out like this...but gloss white




but knowing my luck it will end up like our other sedan!

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i like hearing about stories of datto love!

looks like a great car to begin with. enjoy the build!

nice- more pics of the wheels from a side profile shot. now lower it already lol

yes i plan to enjoy every moment of the build ange, and this forum is a wealth of info.
and as i mentioned before unfamilia, suspension/brakes is the next step.
the aim is to show up greendog, even though he copied my tyres

Nice car mate. SOOOOOO clean. Love how old couples still have these things sitting around (rare i know) in such good condition. Love the wheel choice. What colour are you going with this little one? Good luck with the build and allow twice the budget you have already set lol It's never ending money pit datos lol

Good luck and look forward to watching your process

Nice build, I thought this was Benny's build but it's DAZ5EZ.

Those rims are sweet.

Hey what does the "AS - #OOPS# JDM" sticker mean in your profile picture?

Well the body has little to no rust, but it is a bit rough now, and the body will be given a freshen up sooner hopefully rather than later.
there won't be any problem with doing any of the work, just money and time permitting, as im an apprentice and am always busy.

Also another thing, im looking at getting that POR15 paint for the engine bay, sounds like a very good product and easy to work with from what ive read. Just wondering if anyone knows a bit more about it, and can lead me in the right direction of which specific product to go for. Just after a gloss white finish.


EDIT: Chris that sticker is meant to say "JDM AS #OOPS#" but didnt fit in the quarter window that way, so had to switch it around haha
and yeah the wheels are sweet for the price, can't be beaten.
would like a set of new ssr mkII in the future aswell.

Oh righto, I thought it was meant to say ass-f### JDM, which I thought would have been the funniest, quirkiest sticker ever, but yeah JDM as ..... makes sense.

Hey it's a real good starting point, and so is that engine. I think it had 80hp? which is a good platform to begin with and also a good platform to get more power from as a good portion of the expensive components have been done already (carb, cam and dizzie) I guess all you'd need to do is work the head a little more and hey presto! another handful of Horsies to throw at the drivetrain!

Keep this thread up the top, keen to see how it all goes.

I think our cars might be twins. (once mine gets finished which wont be for a while)
White JDM style sedan. i got ssr mk2 bout a month ago and am looking for some fender mirrors and would love to drop a hot a15 in.
all the best mate

Hi Benny, congratulations on finding such a clean example to start your project from.

do you know what the paint code/name is for that original colour?

I can see the paint sticker on the top of the radiator support panel, I just can't read it.