L-series isn't the dark side - Datsun put them into factory B110 and sold them to retail customers. It's a great engine, nearly as perfect as the A-series. And certainly larger/more HP.

Thanks guys. Never built a car ground up before so I'm quite worried about it. Would have been better to strip it down and rebuild. That way I know where everything goes.

Looks good jeffro

Yep L series 1200 are great. Until you change gearboxes in a small tunnel lol.



Great starting point. Cam and carbs you will be happy.

Awesome starting point man. L series are fun and as said L18 are a top motor.

Nothing wrong with L series

L18 is a good strong motor

I had twin SU's on my 180B SSS - it went well

So I'm diving into the unknown. L-series....the dark side.

Came with all the dis-assembled parts, no motor, no gearbox. My plans are a L18 motor lightly worked. 5 speed dogleg gearbox. Standard diff. 180B struts with coilover kit.

Rainy day. Time to post my new ute build.

I purchased this ute a few months ago. It was an unfinished project from a panel beater. Unfortunately for him it was time to sell. He might even be a member on here. His name was Bryce.

He put alot of work into this ute. All new panels. Every panel seam sealed. New floor plans. Appears to have all rust spots cut out and repatched. Shaved rear bumperettes. Shaved fuel door. Passenger door lock sealed. Battery compartment relocated under tray with fabricated holder. Reinforced front chasis rails with welded SHS steel sections. Handbrake location moved backward in cabin. Firewall at front wheel arches modded to allow for bigger wheels. Rear wheel arches removed for modification. I think thats all I can remember him telling me he did to it. He was setting it up for a CA turbo race car.

Engine bay painted, Cabin painted, tray painted with tinted liner.

Here are some pics of it before I touched it.