dat383, I should really remember 'google FIRST, then post' *smacks head* first google result with 'engine plate' was this nugget [url]http://www.campbellenterprises.com/motorplates.htm[/url] where did you get yours from and I assume it was a while ago now that you got yours but how much did it set you back?

i bought a piece of 10mm thick aluminiun plate from an ally supplier,and cut it to suit.
it was about $120 for the piece i bought.

Here's a picture of an engine mount plate in a Datsun 1200:
http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/13210.jpg
http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/13210.jpg

Datsun 1200 V8s

Thanks champ, now that I know 'how' I'm going to mount the engine that problem will be shelved until I can find a decent c10 auto to start mount stuff up properly. Currently am looking a 3500-4500 ish stallies and thats the hardest part of getting the bits together.

I took the diff and transmission out of the datto today, what would be a good diff to shorten to fit, was thinking of just using my 9" out of the XE but thought I may aswell ask what others have used in the past before I chew up the 9"

Well after alot of hunting around I decided on grabbing a mates Borg Warner Falcon diff getting it shortened, swapping the center for a skyline higher ratio and using a locker set up. Cheap and nasty but that'll have to do untill it breaks.

On the transmittion front have pretty firmly decided on a c10 with 3500+ stally but am having real trouble finding quality recos out there, if anyone has any connections a PM would be appreciated but untill then the search wil continue....

Sounds like it is coming together nicley. What are you going to do with it? Is it just a fun burnout car or do you plan on getting it registered? sorry if this has been asked before.

Cheers

Just burnout and 1/4 track, nothing serious just something to keep me occupied and out of the house for a few hours every weekend.

fuccccccccck I am staying out this one

Pull ya head in sycodat. Play nice.

Cheers,
Mik.