Nissan B140

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Nissan South Africa makes the B140 truck in its Rosslyn factory. Previously they sold the Datsun 1200 pickup, but in 1982 started selling a upgraded model with 1400cc engine. As of 2007 it is still sold new, still with carburetor and 12" tires. It also features a 5-speed transmission. In 2002 Februrary it had a minor remodel and then again 2005 January. It currently features an oval Nissan grille emblem. Production is reported to stop at the end of September 2007 when Nissan's contract with Fiat ends. ref

The Nissan LDV Bakkie

http://www.nissan.co.za

The Bakkie, as the ute or pickup truck is known in South Africa, is the last of the Datsun 1200s. "Bakkie" is a term applied to any brand pickup, although we like to think that the Nissan 1400 LDV is the best of the small bakkies. Sometimes it is called a 'van'. Built in Rosslyn.

According to the article Nissan's 'Champ of Africa' tops 250 000 units (June 4, 2003) from motoring.co.za, the Datsun 1200 Bakkie was first product in 1971, it changed to the Datsun 1400 bakkie in 1980, and became the Nissan 1400 in 1982.

How tough are these bakkie? Well, you can put them in a deep lake, winch it out, drain the engine and drive off. Article: Kiss of life for sunken Nissan 1400 bakkie (July 30, 2000) motoring.co.za:

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"It started first time, and ran perfectly. "There's definitely no stopping this engine. You can't even drown it. I want to congratulate Nissan on manufacturing, in my opinion, the best vehicle available in South Africa today," Kruger said.

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Chris [Snyders] says that the Datsun 1200 ute (called a 'bakkie' in South Africa) were produced in South Africa from 1971 onwards. The name was changed to 120Y in 1976, and they had a slight facelift in 1982, with the engine being swapped for an A14. reference: Martybug's Web site

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Earlier bakkies were A12-powered models.

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Little bit of history from SA. the 1200 ute or bakkie like we call them were replaced with the 1400 from 1981 onward - same shape, the cab roof was extended +/- 3 inches from late '85 until now. The 1400 ute/bakkie still uses most of the same parts, Nissan SA changed the interior color a bit -it is grey now and the grill a lot squarer

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Bakkie

Notice how the front part is the same as the Datsun 1200 -- same doors,fenders, hood, etc.

Features of 1400 LDV

• Square headlights <li>raised roof <li>plastic bumpers <li>boosted brakes <li>(Champ) rev counter, bucket seats, spotlights <li>optional air conditioning <li>Sporty white-spoke wheels
  <li>A14 engine <li>Hitachi carburetor <li>5-speed overdrive transmission (FS5W60B) <li>the base model came with a bench seat - "sport" or "champ" model comes with nice little buckets and a fat little steering wheel </ul> B140 is a South-Africa only model. Why B140? I would be surprised if it was not because of the A14 engine. And to show it's newer than the B120. Car makers are not bound to follow previous tradition when it comes to names ... CCG says his is a 1976 "120Y ute". Does anyone know when they changed from B120 to 120Y to B140? Rallystar The official name is 1400 LDV, for Light Duty Vehicle with 1400cc engine. "LDV" is used for small commercial trucks for all makes (Mazda, Toyota, etc). Autostyle Motorsport Nissan 1400 LDV Champ The Bakkie is also called the "Botsotso" after the South African Chief's soccer legend "Botsotso" Dladla. A direct translation of Botsotso is 'little short legged one'. Desmond's Turbo'd Bakkie 1998 B140 Review RallyStar Nissan South Africa Web Site

  What size Is the 1400 Bakkie?

  The B140 is exactly the same size as the Datsun 1200, but with an integral pickup bed instead of a back seat.

  Compare it to an XY Ford Falcon:
  Andy's Web site

  Canopy Vendors

  For more pics, see: Canopy
  

  

  Putting a canopy on the B140 is very popular. SA Canopy

  Canopy King

  Bucco Half door Bucco Full door

  Photo Index

  For scores of pics of bakkies from the Club Photo Album, see B140 - South African Truck Photo Index.

  

  

  

  

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  http://www.mmh.co.za/nissan/models/1400/index.html

  [www.nitrousandturbo.co.za www.nitrousandturbo.co.za] http://www.um.co.za/nissan/models/1400/gallery.html

  Buy parts new from Nissan South Africa, Ship to USA or AU or NZ. Search by part number.

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  I've bought 2 shipments of parts through nissan ZA over the internet ... $100 worth of parts cost $200 as the banks charge like nothing else to transfer money, then the government puts a 30% duty on top + 25% GST on top of that ...

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  Parts discussion: Bakkie crossmember

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  Part: 32010-G1550
  Desc: TRANSMISSION ASSY 5 SPEED
  Price: R20297.98 = USD$2,707.95

  
  Picture:

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  4-speed B140s and 5-speeds interchange. 4-speed models used the 56a transmission, which uses a different rear crossmember.

  http://members.iinet.net.au/~mpot/DatsunPix/

  200 Bakkie Interior

  Try this link for that 300km/h bakkie

  cbr's Bakkie photo album

  http://www.cars4sale.co.za

  According to Nissan Global, the B120 was made from Feb 1970 to 1986. The B122 was made from Nov 1986 until 1994.

  capricorn parts

  FS5W60B Transmission Gear Ratios

  1st	3.513
  2nd	2.17
  3rd	1.38
  4th	1.00
  5	0.82
  Reverse	3.76

  Visit MWeb of South Africa's Motoring section

  Still the champion of Africa article at AutoWorld South Africa

  Details on Ratdat's web site

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