A12 back in then USA has anything you want right there for halve the price of here, get a wolf creek engine with the works or other great deal like DD puts up from craigslist and other links.

Simple dont move back to usa

Quite possible. I need to research the ramifications of importing a car without an engine. It might not be able to be registered in the states because it would have never gone through the EPA / DOT approval process as a complete car.

Why don't you take the engine out and move the car and engine as two separate pieces, then reassemble over there?

Thanks DD. They still won't approve a ute with an L series motor because its not the factory motor. Therefore its judged as a "new configuration" and is not exempt for EPA emssions standards. That's what the agent explained to me.

It does not need to be EPA approved. A PB110.can be imported as long as it is older. That's what the exemption is for.

Looks like its A12 or an EPA approved engine.

Bad news. The EPA doesn't recognize the PB110 so the L series is a no go.

Is this the PB110 model you speak of? I did think of that too D, but not so far as to changing the plate. I did not know they were available in Australia. If I can prove this to the EPA guy it might be okay?

You could change the plate to L13/14 series and make it an excellent :) same engine height and externals bar the number on side of block as the L18.
Im sure someone in Japan will volunteer their numbers as there is no connection between countries and datsun 1200 excellent where available in Oz for racing and private imports, evaluation etc.