Hey guys, ive learnt alot from these forums so heres my build. My build started about year and half ago. I will try and edit the thread as i think of things ive missed.

History:
datsun 1200 1979 Metallic pearl blue
worked a12 built/flat top pistons,large cams twin 38s. Bare metal body respray.
I am the third owner bought it off mike and i think he owned it for 1 year.
old plates were AF41TI and mike put on the oda70 - datto ones
Bought car from mike 9/12/06

fun part, parts list

Maddat ca fitting kit
Maddat race coilovers
re-built front end
r31 diff 3.9 min LSD dr datto supplied kazz 2way waiting to be fitted
ca gearbox - serviced
remote clutch kit maddat
short shifter kit
Turbosmart BOV plumb back
Turbosmart 1200 fuel reg
ca cm flywheel
garrett gt2871r + gtx35082 trial rear
Quick Spool manifold
600x300 intercooler pwr
A.R.E custom radiator and external pump
fuel pump 044 x2
70lt fuel tank foam filled
Haltech 2000s
haltech IQ3 Display Dash


ENGINE:
ACL race b/e
acl race m/b
cp pistons
spool conrods/fasters
arp main studs
arp head studs
acl/cometic head gasket
tomei poncams 260
ross balancer single version
full gasket set
ca race springs
cpc custom plenum
tomei adjustable cam gears
CDI
8x 1000cc

ok pictures

starting to remove old engine

http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x438/Tieslow/P1050700.jpg
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old engine out

http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x438/Tieslow/P1050720.jpg

rebuilt ca18det, bought from forum member - later found out motor was #OOPS#ed bores worn (oversized) and crank cracked.

http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x438/Tieslow/P1050694.jpg

Moved car to workshop to fit engine into car.

http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x438/Tieslow/P1050744.jpg
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got my new cooler/radiator wanted everything to be behind grill.

http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x438/Tieslow/P1050654.jpg
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fuel tank fitted, used the stock service panel hole for lines to run through. Tank is mounted back from cabin for weight position.

http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x438/Tieslow/IMG_0181-1.jpg

engine bay shot after new motor fitted (new block and crank + piston/rods/cams) custom cpc intake running 8 injectors

http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x438/Tieslow/IMG_0618.jpg

looks good, so is dr datto still going?

oil cooler behind front apron :) sexy

http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x438/Tieslow/IMG_0614.jpg

maddat tunnel fitted/ gearbox xmember. short shifter and nissan boot covers, car bit dirty :(

http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x438/Tieslow/DSC00755.jpg

car as of now, next to other datsuns at dr's workshop

http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x438/Tieslow/DSC00757.jpg

dr datto is only doing part time car work now (busy with other things atm) has moved workshop 2 times. My car is been moved to new workshop on tuesday to finish off car.

Great work ! With that motor it will be a handfull !

Keep them pics coming

Nice looking build, ca18det and 1200 ute match made in Australian Heaven.

Dr Datto has a 1600 ute wowsers

Car is now at new workshop Monro racecars :)which is alot closer to home. Got my rims from Frkyca, thanks mate. Waiting on parts from maddat ( heater box, heavy duty clutch pedal).

Just recieved my 2871 external gated housing t31 v-band looks sexy. Going to be fitting a compound turbo setup later down the track.
2871 feeds a 3582 :) picture says a 1000 works
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No worries :)

Just looking at your tread , your ute is going to be an animal.

Wow that's a pretty full on spec list! I'm keen to watch this develop. Compound setup will be very unique when running. Good stuff mate