Hey yall, Dave here.

So I got this orange 1979 B310 in the NC for $3000 and it made it all the way back home in Florida.
As soon as I stepped in and ripped the 65hp down the street, I fell in love and bought it 2 weeks later.
It's in pretty decent condition other than it has some rust spots, one of the worst being in the passenger seat floorboard.
I have skill in welding, and I'm not worried about "all original" parts.
In fact, my dream is to get it out into the sticks and throw dirt for a living.
Though a pipe dream job, I'd still like to get it into the dirt and become a champion of sorts.

Now, that being said-
I have no idea where to get parts, or custom made parts to achieve this.
If anything, I'd love if some of you had some experience in this type of build and help give me direction.

Here's what I had in mind for upgrades:

Engine swap: SR20, new transmission, new rear diff, possibly custom axles and driveshaft.
Suspension: No idea where to start or how to obtain them. Much less who would make them.
Brakes: What will fit that's professional grade? Are there Manufacturers that do B310 models?
Roll cage: I can weld that.
Skid plates: lightweight material?
Spoiler: maybe a lip?

Any hints, tips, add-ons, suggestions, would be awesome.
I obviously don't have a lot of experience in this matter,
I just have a Datsun that wants to be a WRC champion.
(you can feel the soul!)

I've got to say I have taken it out to a logging road I used as a rally sprint course, and it hauled ass.
but I also put it in the ditch 3 times on that "course".
(don't worry, it's perfectly fine minus needing an alignment adjustment)

and if anything, someone at least give me a price range for rebuilding my B310 into a rally car.

just weld the diff,work the engine a bit,and drive the tits of till you crash it!buy another one do it all again.