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 PLAN

Engine
Fully 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

TRANSMISSION
Toyota 3T T50 5 Speed with Dellows adapter kit and clutch.

Target is 150BHP

Suspension

Front
Re-built Front End
Standard 1200 Stuts, Coilover Kit, 200lb King Springs, Koni Inserts
Adjustable Camber Tops
Strut Brace
120Y Sway Bar

Rear
Koni Adjustable Shockers
Composite Mono Leaf Springs

Brakes

Front
Nissan Silvia S13 Front Calipers
250mm Slotted Discs
11/16" Master Cylinder
120Y Brake Booster

Rear
R31 Rear Calipers
Slotted Discs

WHEELS & TIRES

Front
SSR MK-II OR Hayashi Street Fins 14X7 0+ Offset
175/60R14

Rear
SSR MK-II OR Hayashi Street Fins 14X8 0+ Offset
195/60R14

BODY

Drip 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

INTERIOR
Will 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.

Tidy looking ute and the plan certainly sounds like lots of fun.

I really like that colour, might bug you for the colour code later down the track! Very keen to see how the turbo setup comes along all the best! Let the fun begin!

Id leave it that colour too looks ace

agree, nice yellow.... it would add to your work .... but could you also paint the engine bay the same yellow?

I hate the yellow myself. I'm more a fan of white.

Nice! Ive got a pair of 14x7 SSR mk2s i mite sell if youre keen.

PM'D

+1 on the yellow, respect Grandad's choice

UPDATE

Car is going to be setup to run E85.

Got my A14 Oval Port Head.

You will love e85 totaly transformed the way my car drives I gather Simon is having a bit to do with this build?