Revision as of 03:01, 25 December 2014

The Datsun 1200 GX5 went one better than the GX model -- it added a 5-speed transmission. The GX-5 was a new package for 1972. It was a GX model fitted with a direct-fifth 5-speed Transmission and special GX-5 badges.

1 Overview
2 Identification
3 Exterior
4 Interior
5 Mechanical
6 Photo Index

Overview

The GX5 package was available for any Datsun 1200 GX model, which means Coupe or 4-door Sedan.

As this was offered in 1972, all Facelift features are included.

GX-5 Coupe Brochure

GX-5 Brochure

Identification

See main article: GX5 Identification

Unique Items:
* Coupe or 4-dr Sedan
* 'GX-5 Speed' grille badge
* 'GX-5 Speed' booy badge
* Tape Stripe on side
* F5C56 transmission (non-overdrive)
* 5-speed dogleg shift knob (wood)
* Highback front bucket seats with cloth inserts

Exterior

Grille Badge

Badge 'GX-5'

Boot Badge

'GX 5-Speed'

Tape Stripe

Tape stripe looks similar but differs for Sedan & Coupe.

Nissan Part Numbers

Sedan
76820-H7200 STRIPE SET-accent
* 76822-H7200 SHEET-accent stripe (R.H.)
* 76823-H7200 SHEET-accent stripe (L.H.)

Coupe
76820-H7210 STRIPE SET-accent
* 76822-H7210 SHEET-accent stripe (R.H.)
* 76823-H7210 SHEET-accent stripe (L.H.)

Interior

GX-5 is fitted with all the interior bits of the plain GX, but with an additional jewel: a 5-speed dogleg real-wood shifter knob.

Also the GX-5 package includes unique seats. Fronts are highback seats with a cloth inserts. Rear seat has matching cloth inserts.

Seats with integral head rest (high Back):

Incorrect seats for GX-5

Mechanical

GX-5 1200s had standards GX mechanicals, down to the 12" wheels. But it was the only factory 1200 fitted with a 5-speed transmission. This is the FS5C56 transmission wide-ratio transmission, which is just about perfectly matched to the A12GX Engine for street and highway use. It is a dogleg design for quick 2-3 shifts.