hey guys,

im relatively new here. just bought my very first datto (wont be the last), it's a yellow 1200 ute that i have stripped and just puchased a halfcut and all the neccessary fitting parts! The bodywork/paint was already sorted (which is reasonably straight), starting this weekend by taking the motor and g/box out of the half cut to get things moving.

will post up pics sooon

What engine combo are you going for? And where is the update, the weekend is long gone!!

Subject Title: Simmo's 1200 CA18DET ute

sorry guys, digital camera is down atm! at current all the engine mounts, swaybar and lower control arms are in!
half cut stripped and ready to be lifted out, will be putting motor and gearbox in this weekend! will post pics soon

go go go..don't slow down... stay focussed!

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I'm sure the title didn't say that when i posted!!

Nice work though, I plan on pulling at least the A series gear out of mine this weekend. see how far I get after that.

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nothing is wired up yet but in and ready, next is to cut the old gearbox tunnel and weld the new one in!

hey guys just lookin for some advice, i stripped everything electrical/ mechanical etc out of the half cut but im sure i dont need the half of it! iv had a look at quite a few datto engine bays with the ca conversion and most of them are quite clear!!! what can i do without? or where have people put some of this stuff?

yeah ive noticed that, maybe take the battery out and put it in the tray?