G'day guys,
Thought I would finally start my Project Build thread now that it has all been planned out.
1976 Datsun 1200 Ute (B12O) A12 4spd Man. It's about as original as it gets. Was my late grandfathers. He did a basic restoration about 2 years ago.
THE PLANEngineFully rebuilt A12. Standard Internals. Cast Pistons
A14 Oval Port Head. Reconditioned
Double Valve Springs
Reground Cam to suit
ARP Head Studs and Conrod Bolts
Custom EFI Inlet Manifold
Custom Exhaust/Turbo Manifold
Injectors
ECU
Turbo
Bosch Fuel Pump
TRANSMISSIONToyota 3T T50 5 Speed with Dellows adapter kit and clutch.
Target is 150BHP
SuspensionFrontRe-built Front End
Standard 1200 Stuts, Coilover Kit, 200lb King Springs, Koni Inserts
Adjustable Camber Tops
Strut Brace
120Y Sway Bar
RearKoni Adjustable Shockers
Composite Mono Leaf Springs
BrakesFrontNissan Silvia S13 Front Calipers
250mm Slotted Discs
11/16" Master Cylinder
120Y Brake Booster
RearR31 Rear Calipers
Slotted Discs
WHEELS & TIRES
FrontSSR MK-II OR Hayashi Street Fins 14X7 0+ Offset
175/60R14
RearSSR MK-II OR Hayashi Street Fins 14X8 0+ Offset
195/60R14
BODYDrip rails and tonneu hooks removed
Tail gate hooks removed
Flute/Vents shaved
Rear corner bumpers shaved
Passenger door lock Shaved
Guards flared about 1"
GX Bonnet
GX5 Fender Mirrors (If I can find them)
Hard Top Lid
Front Lip
Colour Change Paint Job
INTERIORWill be kept pretty basic with a Coupe round gauge dash installed.
It's a pretty elaborate plan but I've had a while to think about it. I plan to have it completed within 2-3 years. First is the running gear. Engine will come out in 4 weeks time and stripped down.