i like this build its similar to what my plans are just trying to find another A14 or 15 to rebuild so i dont have to take my ute off the road. ernie looks to do alot of good work i think il use him for my headwork when i start building. keep it up :)

Thought I would put up some of the cam specs and pic's. It's all dialed in and ready to go. Used lil offset dowels to get the dial in just right.

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After the dummy assemble I needed to get the pistons decked a bit, they were a smidge high, then another clean and the valve-to-piston clearence checked. It all looks good at this stage. Guess it is time to put it all together.
Some pic's of the H89 head. All work on the head was done by Ernie (bige) at A.T.E Race Engines.

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So I got my block back from the shop all bored out and ready for the rebuild, 1 mm oversize. Pistons on rods, crank cleaned and polished, all plugs changed. Cam bearings installed and a full balance check. First thing done when it got home was to clean the block and put on a lick of paint.
I'll prob spend the next few arvo's tapping threads and measuring clearances. Do a dummy (that's me) assembly to make sure all looks good and nothing will bite me later on.

Some pic's of the block freshly painted.

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Very cool! I'd love something like this, the only thing putting me off is that they can't pull a car trailer!

I thought I would put up some of the goodies I have purchased for this rebuild. I want to try the build myself, so any tips are appreciated.

I got in contact with Ernie (bige - A.T.E Race Engines) for some parts and engine internals, along with the specs for what I wanted. 1 week later I had all the bits back from him (thanks mate…super quick, super helpful).

So I ended up with an Ernie built head, H89, ported, CC matched chambers, new studs, double valve springs, my inlet manifold tidied and pinned to head and a new set of Hurricane 4-1 extractors pinned as well.

All the internals as well with the goal of 10.5:1 CR. Pistons 1mm oversize (77mm bores). New timing tentioner and sprockets (with dowel kit for improved cam dial in) A new cam and reground lifters…that’s about it hey Ernie?

So now the block is in getting bored and tidied up ready for my tinkering.

Here are some fuzzy pics of some of the goodies…

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Haha, awesome. Thanks for the Turboute

The inside still looks very good, centre console isn't so good, but the rest looks ok. The speakers need renewing.. oh .. and had to buy a new Gear knob, the skull knob just isn't me.

Here is a link for more detail of it,if it is.

http://www.turbophile.com/feature_cars/chris-datsun-1200-ute.html

Yeah it looks nice mate.
Keep at it and once you have it on the road put up some more photos.
Love dato utes!

Oh wow. That's the one Benny. Thanks for that guys. That stearing wheel was in the box of 'goodies' that came with it, as well as the tow bar.

I think it has had at least 1 owner in between me and the lad with the business. Oh well, hope to give it a bit of a clean up and have some fun with it