Has been a while since I posted here.

Had the chance to lapsprint the ute over the weekend. 3 x 15 min sessions around Hidden Valley.

Was bloody hot, 36degrees and 80% humidity.

Managed a best of 1.42 in the old girl. A15, 5speed, street tyres.

Have some video footage here... https://youtu.be/YcFLGQ52WHg
Its a touch boring as no other cars around me at this time.

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DD - Yes... thats what the slow progress build turned into.

Wow, nice ute. Is it yours?

I'd rather have it than the 1969 Mustang, which is also nice

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Been a long time since I've posted on here... ute has come a long way since last update.

Link is to a gallery on FB from a local Photographer at what is know around town as the "Chrome Bumper Cruise". First Friday night of each month. Only 1 Datsun there but some cool cars none the less.

https://www.facebook.com/Craig-Radclif ... 1496580473888886/?fref=ts

Ah, yes, the reverse switch is removed and a plug fitted. Thanks for warning us about this problem.

Shifter problem was caused by the 'bung' that was supplied as part of the B Projects gearbox cross member.

Basically if you screw it in to far you end up effectively stopping the shift from traveling over far enough to make either the shift up to 5 or down to reverse. There must only only be a millimeter or so in it but when you think how the sensor works it makes sense. All Credit to Weekend1000 for that solution.

glad to hear of the progress


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Video clip of the first start up in over 18months

http://instagram.com/p/xthr5ntKib/

Well, a productive weekend.

Majority of the wiring has now been completed, just a few smaller things like thermos, radio and a dicky indicator to sort out. Got the engine to fire (first go actually) after sitting on the stand for over a year. Only used the single downdraft but its a solid start. Also managed to resolve the above mentioned gearbox issue and now have 5th and Reverse back = Thanks Mal (Weekend1000). Also, thanks to Chris, DD and Shaun for your suggestions in overcoming some of the other hurdles...

hi listen this is just an idea --- have'nt worked on one in years [last was approx 1976] I was young and wild and buggered the 2nd gear-- replaced it and tried to put it together. I just pushed the bell/h and tail piece on and decided to test the shifting and what a balls up [I thought e/thing must be tight].I turned the screws in tight [centre piece]the screws with ball bearing and spring if i remember correctly.They go into the notches on your shaft 1st to 2nd.Every time i wanted to change it would push the whole box apart.Being the first time i sat for hrs and then it was do you want to try again or phone a friend --so phone a friend it was --so of course he told me how it works and that i should be able to shift the shaft with my hand.released the screw and it worked.before that one of the teeth with spring under it somehow came out but i was lucky to see it.Sometimes it's better to just take your time and when in a hurry just walk away have a smoke [not a drink]and come back and check e/thing cos if you sit with a thing for hrs you go blind [to mistakes]when you return you think''hell how come i did'nt see that if it was a snake would've bitten me''For pro's it's easier because they do it every day but even they make mistakes.I would just open and make sure something has not come loose and see if you can move all the shafts with the palm of your hand and then replace b/housing and t/piece