as you can read i am considering selling up the the blue rig for something a little more toned down as it is my daily driver. i love this ute to bits and would hate seeing it go but i do 5:00 starts in the morning and its not exactly the stealthiest vehicle this ute goes absolutely brilliantly and has more power than you would believe heres a list of some the things this ute boasts;

Engine;
-A14 rebuilt about 4000k's ago.
-Balanced bottom end.
-Ported and polished head.
-Big cam (not 100% what size but supplied by engine builder JTS)
-Twin 45mm side draught weber carby's brand new when put on with anondised red ram tubes and new sox.
-Jts custom intake manifold and linkeages.
-Brand new mechanical ignition, mechanical fuel pump and alternator.
-Jts Custom 4-1, two and a quarter inch extractors.
-Custom mandrel bend exhaust and lukey sports muffler, dumped.
-Drone button clutch brand new.
-Lightened and balanced flywheel.
-Standard A12 4 speed box.
-Standard ute diff.

Suspension/Brakes;
-Disc brake front end on car before i bought it but i am told it's from sunny.
-Ball joints and tie rod ends replaced approx 1000kms ago.
-Brand new struts in the frontwith standard springs front and back.
-i just had a full new rear brake setup fitted inc. cylinders, pads etc as the old ones were leaking.
-also has had new mounts fitted to gearbox and i think engine too.

Exterior/body/wheels;
-New aftermarket front grill and fairly new front badge.
-New aftermarket front bar very straight.
-Fairly new driver and passenger side mirrors in perfect condition.
-15 inch auscar mags with approx 80%+ tread on all tyres.
-Only body damage is slight ding along bottom of front apron but i will give you a brand new aftermarket one for free (worth $100), and small dings throughout tray. Also very slight ding in bonnet but you can hardly even tell. Would be a peice of cake to knock out.
-No major rust that i have found, only slight surface rust in tray. an a little in front of the rear wheels you can feel through the paint.
-Soft cover for tray in fairly good condition. May need stronger push studs on aluminum rail at front but fits real nice and tight.
-Removable marine carpet in bottom of tray.
- Paintwork is in fair condition. A few little splits here and there but nothing major. Requires a cut and polish every 3-6 months especially if not garaged but i polished it last about 3 months ago and have garaged it since and it's still looking really good. Although it could do with a good respray.

Interior/Stereo;
-Nissan exa turbo high back seats which sit really low and give you heaps of room.
-Retrimmed dash still in perfect condition.
-near new glove box lid in good condition.
-Woodgrain steering wheel.
-New roof lining put in approx 3-4months ago.
-Sony 4x45w CD head unit with panasonic 6 inch speakers in kick panels.
-Recarpeted kick panels currently no floor carpet however i can throw in a brand new carpet kit (worth $170)
-Nissan carpet mats with blue trim.
-Original door cards.
-Only thing it really needs if you want is maybe new front windscreen as the current one is a little old and scratched and maybe some new rubbers on the doors. The current ones don't leak majorly and have seen better days.
-Air venting etc all works fine.

That is about as comprehensive as i can make it for you hey but i would rather you know everything in and out so there are no suprises. Trust me you will love driving this car with this engine. It's really smooth and makes the best sound when the webbers open up. As i said i love this ute to bits and the only reason i am considering selling is because it is more suited to someone as a hobby/extra car rather than a daily and on apprentice's wages i cant really afford 2 :) and i still want a datto ute.
it also can have a full safety certificate and is registered in QLD till May 08. mechanically it is in A1 condition and ive spent a considerable amount to ensure that however physically the paintwork etc could do with some attention. this is a tops ute and whoever takes it will NOT be disapointed!! i am only looking for $5000!!! and i really dont think this is unrealistic as a previous owner put around 4000 into the motor alone. heres some pics...

Dont sell it. You know you want to keep it. Just drive off slowly in the morning.

Hec my V8 sounds like two skeletons having a root in a bikkie tin, (ahh the wonders of diesel!) but I just drive off slowly till i get round the corner. After all the work you have put into it, it would be a shame for you to let it go, but i spose as long as it goes to a good home, thats ok. But think of it this way. You will have sellers remorse for sure!

I just hope that the new owner doesnt cut it up to put a bigger engine in it... to few originals getting around...

yeh ive been pretty much talked out of it by a couple of mates (mind u they drive lo-luxes and commodores) cause they cant get enough of it! and to tell u the truth niether can i!! well sounds as tho it may not be for sale after all. by the way is it over the top to have twin 45 sideys on an a14? it seems to be choking it a bit at low rpm. think it might just need a tune. thanks for the brain slap

"thanks for the brain slap" yeah you needed it... I drove mine most of the day today, its got a similar set up (but a bit newer job) and it was ####ing excellent all day... don't know how anyone could sell one...

yes maybe one day - we all dream to have our dattos lookin like you could lick the engine bay with out a worry :) urs is very nice i checked out ya myspace photos

hey mate the 45s were recommended when i built the engine by jeff taylor
the reason why it seems to choke down low is so it doesnt run out of fuel when you are giving it to it at big revs, and that motor loves the big revs

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"simmos_datto" thanks mate, I wouldnt eat off it , but close...

I got the 40mm Dellortos and notice it a little right down low, but its not to bad...

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and so do the coppers $$$ it should be right i jus gotta control my right foot a better :) i just love the noise
btw ya ppl can jus write simmo