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[Datsun 1200 encyclopedia]

GX5 Identification

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= Overview = = Overview =
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 +== Base Features ==
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.
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- Unique Items:+== Unique Features ==
* Coupe or 4-dr Sedan * Coupe or 4-dr Sedan
* GX-5 grille badge * GX-5 grille badge
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* Highback front bucket seats with cloth inserts * Highback front bucket seats with cloth inserts
- Also has:+== NOT GX5 ==
- * Full GX package, as with other GX models+
- +
- NOT+
* 2-dr sedan * 2-dr sedan
* English ID Plate * English ID Plate
* LHD * LHD
- * Overdrive+ * Overdrive 5-speed
 + * non-dogleg 5-speed
= Visual Features = = Visual Features =
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<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] <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]
<br>NOTE: The wheels are not stock <br>NOTE: The wheels are not stock
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 +Red air cleaner
 +<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]
 +<br>NOT: Flat-top twin carbs (Not stock)
 +<br>NOT: Red rocker cover (Not stock???)
 +
 +Wood shift 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>Double-hump dash ([[PB110 item]])
 +<br>NOT: Aftermarket steering wheel

Revision as of 06:17, 22 December 2011

With so many GX5 clones being created, how can you identify a real GX5?

Contents

Overview

Base Features

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 ID Plate:
19810.jpg
(This plate is not unique to the GX5)


Unique Features

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

NOT GX5

* 2-dr sedan
* English ID Plate
* LHD
* Overdrive 5-speed
* non-dogleg 5-speed

Visual Features

Coupe


GX5 Tape Stripe
GX5 badge on left side of grille
GX5_Coupe_Front_3-4.jpg

GX5 Tape Stripe
GX5 boot emblem
GX5_Coupe_Rear_3-4.png
NOTE: The wheels are not stock

Red air cleaner
GX5_Coupe_Engine.jpg
NOT: Flat-top twin carbs (Not stock)
NOT: Red rocker cover (Not stock???)

Wood shift knob with dogleg shift pattern
GX5_Coupe_Dash.jpg
Double-hump dash (PB110 item)
NOT: Aftermarket steering wheel