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| - | With so many [[GX5]] clones being created, how can you identify a real GX5? | + | <-- Back to [[GX-5#Identification|GX-5]] |
| - | = Overview = | + | With so many GX5 clones having been created, how can you identify a real GX5? |
| - | == Base Features == | + | = Overview = |
| GX5s were only made in RHD version, and all have Japan-language Chassis ID Plates. They were based on the [[GX]] trim package and the 1972 [[Facelift]] features, so be sure to validate those also. | GX5s were only made in RHD version, and all have Japan-language Chassis ID Plates. They were based on the [[GX]] trim package and the 1972 [[Facelift]] features, so be sure to validate those also. | ||
| - | All GX5 have a Japanese-language [[Identification]] Plate: | + | All GX5 have a Japanese-language [[Identification#19810|Identification]] Plate |
| - | <br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=19810 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/19810.jpg] | + | <br>(regular GX also have this same plate) |
| - | <br>(This plate is not unique to the GX5) | + | <br>{{Album|13666}} |
| + | = Unique Features = | ||
| + | {{GX5_ID_List}} | ||
| - | == Unique Features == | + | = NOT GX5 = |
| - | * 'GX 5 Speed' grille [[Badges|Badge]] | + | ☒ 2-dr sedan, wagon or truck |
| - | * 'GX 5 Speed' boot [[Badges|Badge]] | + | ☒ English ID Plate |
| - | * Tape Stripe on sides (differs coupe to sedan) | + | ☒ LHD |
| - | * [[F5C56]] transmission (non-overdrive) | + | ☒ Overdrive 5-speed |
| - | * 5-speed dogleg [[Shifter]] knob (wood) | + | ☒ non-dogleg 5-speed |
| - | * Highback front bucket [[Seats]] with cloth inserts | + | ☒ Pre-1972 badges |
| - | * Wood [[Steering wheel]] (GX-style two-slot type) | + | |
| - | == NOT GX5 == | + | 'GX-5 Speed' badge ☑ along with 1970-1971 centre badge ☒ = non-genuine |
| - | * 2-dr sedan | + | <br>{{Album|26359}} |
| - | * English ID Plate | + | |
| - | * LHD | + | |
| - | * Overdrive 5-speed | + | |
| - | * non-dogleg 5-speed | + | |
| = Visual Features = | = Visual Features = | ||
| - | [http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/engine/GX/GX5/IntroGX5ho_kyouhan-img600x450-10788798431x.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/getThumb.aspx?width=400&uri=http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/engine/GX/GX5/IntroGX5ho_kyouhan-img600x450-10788798431x.jpg] | + | [[Service_Bulletin#241.jpg|Service Bulletin No. 241]] |
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| - | [http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/engine/GX/GX5/IntroGX5ho_kyouhan-img600x450-10788798703.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/getThumb.aspx?width=400&uri=http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/engine/GX/GX5/IntroGX5ho_kyouhan-img600x450-10788798703.jpg] | + | |
| + | {{Photo|IntroGX5ho_kyouhan-img600x450-10788798431x.jpg|Datsun%201200/engine/GX/GX5}} {{Photo|IntroGX5ho_kyouhan-img600x450-10788798703.jpg|Datsun%201200/engine/GX/GX5}} | ||
| == Engine Compartment == | == Engine Compartment == | ||
| - | Red air cleaner (stock [[A12GX Engine]], not unique to GX5) | + | ☑ Red air cleaner (stock [[A12GX Engine]], all GX5) |
| - | <br>[http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/engine/GX/GX5/GX5_Coupe_Engine.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/getThumb.aspx?width=400&uri=http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/engine/GX/GX5/GX5_Coupe_Engine.jpg] | + | ☒ NOT: Flat-top [[Hitachi Twin Carb]] |
| - | <br>NOT: Flat-top [[Hitachi Twin Carb]] | + | ☒ NOT: Red rocker cover (Not stock) |
| - | <br>NOT: Red rocker cover (Not stock) | + | {{Photo|GX5_Coupe_Engine.jpg|Datsun%201200/engine/GX/GX5}} |
| == Interior == | == Interior == | ||
| - | Wood [[Steering wheel]] with two-slot spokes is unique to GX5 | + | ☑ Wood [[Steering wheel]] with two-slot spokes (OPTION on regular GX) |
| - | <br>http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/engine/GX/GX5/GX5_Steering_Wheel.jpg | + | {{Photo|GX5_Steering_Wheel.jpg|Datsun%201200/engine/GX/GX5}} |
| - | Wood shift knob with dogleg shift pattern | + | ☑ Wood shift knob with dogleg shift pattern |
| - | <br>Wood [[Steering wheel]] | + | ☐ Wood [[Steering wheel]] |
| - | <br>High-back front seats with cloth inserts | + | ☑ High-back front seats with cloth inserts |
| - | <br>[http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/engine/GX/GX5/B110GX-5sedan25pp3x.png http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/getThumb.aspx?width=400&uri=http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/engine/GX/GX5/B110GX-5sedan25pp3x.png] | + | {{Photo|B110GX-5sedan25pp3x.png|Datsun%201200/engine/GX/GX5}} |
| - | + | ||
| - | Wood [[Shifter]] Knob with dogleg shift pattern | + | |
| - | <br>[http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/engine/GX/GX5/GX5_Coupe_Dash.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/getThumb.aspx?width=400&uri=http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/engine/GX/GX5/GX5_Coupe_Dash.jpg] | + | |
| - | <br>NOT: Double-hump dash ([[PB110]] item) | + | |
| - | <br>NOT: Aftermarket steering wheel | + | |
| + | ☐ dashpad & glovebox door (all 1972s have this) | ||
| + | ☑ Wood [[Shifter]] Knob with dogleg shift pattern | ||
| + | ☒ NOT: Aftermarket steering wheel | ||
| + | {{Photo|GX5_Coupe_Dash.jpg|Datsun%201200/engine/GX/GX5}} | ||
| == Exterior == | == Exterior == | ||
| === Coupe === | === Coupe === | ||
| - | <br>GX5 Tape Stripe | + | ☑ GX5 Tape Stripe |
| - | <br>GX5 badge on left side of grille | + | ☑ GX5 badge on left side of grille |
| - | <br>[http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/engine/GX/GX5/GX5_Coupe_Front_3-4.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/getThumb.aspx?width=400&uri=http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/engine/GX/GX5/GX5_Coupe_Front_3-4.jpg] | + | {{Photo|GX5_Coupe_Front_3-4.jpg|Datsun%201200/engine/GX/GX5}} |
| - | GX5 Tape Stripe | + | ☑ GX5 Tape Stripe |
| - | <br>GX5 boot emblem | + | ☑ GX5 boot emblem |
| - | <br>[http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/engine/GX/GX5/GX5_Coupe_Rear_3-4.png http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/getThumb.aspx?width=400&uri=http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/engine/GX/GX5/GX5_Coupe_Rear_3-4.png] | + | ☒ NOT: non-stock wheels |
| - | <br>NOTE: The wheels are not stock | + | {{Photo|GX5_Coupe_Rear_3-4.png|Datsun%201200/engine/GX/GX5}} |
| === Sedan === | === Sedan === | ||
| - | <br>GX5 Tape Stripe | + | ☑ GX5 Tape Stripe |
| - | <br>GX5 badge on left side of grille | + | ☑ GX5 badge on left side of grille |
| - | <br>[http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/engine/GX/GX5/B110GX-5sedan25pp21x.png http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/getThumb.aspx?width=400&uri=http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/engine/GX/GX5/B110GX-5sedan25pp21x.png] | + | {{Photo|B110GX-5sedan25pp21x.png|Datsun%201200/engine/GX/GX5}} |
| + | |||
| + | [[Facelift#Sedan|Facelift grille]] is used by all 1972 sedans & vans | ||
| + | <br>{{Photo|img175auctionsyahoocojpusers0896miyna84-img600x450-1192267908gx5-1.jpg|Datsun%201200/engine/GX/GX5}} | ||
| - | [http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/engine/GX/GX5/img175auctionsyahoocojpusers0896miyna84-img600x450-1192267908gx5-1.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/getThumb.aspx?width=400&uri=http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/engine/GX/GX5/img175auctionsyahoocojpusers0896miyna84-img600x450-1192267908gx5-1.jpg] | + | [[Category:Models and Features]]{{End}} |
Current revision
<-- Back to GX-5
With so many GX5 clones having been created, how can you identify a real GX5?
Contents |
[edit]
Overview
GX5s were only made in RHD version, and all have Japan-language Chassis ID Plates. They were based on the GX trim package and the 1972 Facelift features, so be sure to validate those also.
All GX5 have a Japanese-language Identification Plate
(regular GX also have this same plate)
[edit]
Unique Features
☑ 'GX 5 Speed' grille Badge ☑ 'GX 5 Speed' boot Badge ☑ Tape Stripe on sides (differs coupe to sedan) ☑ F5C56 transmission (non-overdrive) ☑ 5-speed dogleg shifter knob (wood) ☑ Highback front bucket seats with cloth inserts ☐ Wood steering wheel (OPTION GX-style two-slot type)
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NOT GX5
☒ 2-dr sedan, wagon or truck ☒ English ID Plate ☒ LHD ☒ Overdrive 5-speed ☒ non-dogleg 5-speed ☒ Pre-1972 badges
'GX-5 Speed' badge ☑ along with 1970-1971 centre badge ☒ = non-genuine
[edit]
Visual Features
[edit]
Engine Compartment
☑ Red air cleaner (stock A12GX Engine, all GX5) ☒ NOT: Flat-top Hitachi Twin Carb ☒ NOT: Red rocker cover (Not stock)
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Interior
☑ Wood Steering wheel with two-slot spokes (OPTION on regular GX)
☑ Wood shift knob with dogleg shift pattern ☐ Wood Steering wheel ☑ High-back front seats with cloth inserts
☐ dashpad & glovebox door (all 1972s have this) ☑ Wood Shifter Knob with dogleg shift pattern ☒ NOT: Aftermarket steering wheel
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Exterior
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Coupe
☑ GX5 Tape Stripe
☑ GX5 badge on left side of grille
☑ GX5 Tape Stripe
☑ GX5 boot emblem
☒ NOT: non-stock wheels
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Sedan
☑ GX5 Tape Stripe
☑ GX5 badge on left side of grille
Facelift grille is used by all 1972 sedans & vans
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