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What parts from other cars fit a Datsun 1200?
- Headlights: large round type any car - foreign or domestic
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- Alternator is a strict interchange (35 AMP model)
B10
- Engine assembly, but less HP
- Cylinder Head
- Pistons. Coupe Flat-top pistons were used in A12GX Engine
B210
Most B210 parts are not a strict interchange, however many parts are used to upgrade the B110.
- Almost all engine parts
- A12-powered model rear axle diff
- Front seats
- Handbrake cover
- early B210 front suspension parts
- leaf spring parts (except main leaf)
- A12 models -- entire transmission
- All models - clutch
- Clutch hydraulics
- Headlights and miscellaneous bulbs (except later B210 dash and dome lights)
- Rear brake shoes & drums
- Fuel filter
- Radiator (smaller models are strict interchange, larger ones fit with bracket extensions)
- wheels
- tires
- glovebox (inside part)
In short a lot of B210 parts fit the B110 directly or with minor modification.
Many electrical parts too except the B210 used round waterproof connectors, while B110 used rectangular connectors.
In general, B210 also use sheet metal screws, while B110 used machine screws almost exclusively.
B310
A few B310 parts fit directly, many others are adaptable.
Upgrade Parts
- 60-Series 5-speed
- ignition switch
- air conditioning
- larger radiator
- A14
- good tires
- electronic distributor
- underhood components
- larger radiator
- A12, A13, A12A, A14 or A15 engine
- good tires (175/70-13)
- seats
- Rear seat belts (not front)
- heater demister hoses do not fit
- many individual engine parts
- glovebox doesn't fit a 1200
- Rear-seat 'rotating' ashtrays -- identical!
- Arm rests
- Dome lights are different, the B310 looks very similar but is larger
- Coat hooks. They are the same color, same shape, but the B310 one has a locating nub, which can be cut off
- Above-door grab handle. My 1200 doesn't have one, maybe it can be fitted
- Rear-view mirror and sun visors. The visors could be used if you change the mounting pads. However, they are a bit wider and slip in the center into the mirror mount. The mirror mount possibly (?) could be fitted to the 1200. It's a nice larger mirror with night anti-glare flip lever.
- Seat belts:
- rear will fit the 1200. The retractors are on the buckle, whereas the 1200 retractors are near the mount end (sit against seat back). I think the 1200 ones are better.
- front will not fit, unfortunately. The retractor is large and fits into the b-pillar. Whereas the 1200 retractors are exposed and bolt to the door sill below the -pillar
- Rear side window weatherstripping (2-dr sedan). It's almost perfect, but about 1 inch too short for the B110. Surprisingly, the B110 glass is actually larger! The B110 has a window seal that's glued to the outside of the frame, and an inside cover for the door frame. The B310 uses a one-piece
- B310 Wheels fit rear of B110. They don't fit the front of the B110, as they have too much positive offset
- 2-dr sedan rear side trim. The panels are smaller than the 1200 trim. However, the clips can be saved and used to repair 1200 trim.
- Front suspension assembly:
- same springs used on B210 and B310, eg 1974-1982), may need to be cut
- struts
- rotors & calipers (same as first 200SX & late B210)
- Differential third-member (pumpkin). This is the H150, so it's stronger than the 1200's H145. It will bolt in the 1200 axle case, but it needs a thin spacer. Or may not need a spacer ... see this discussion: Diffs 145 vs 150]
- Ratios include 3.54, 3.7 and 3.9
- the rear axle can be used, if you can weld. It's is a 4-link coil-spring design, not a leaf spring like the 1200. Simple enough to cut the spring pads and link connections off and weld on leaf spring pads. This will also get you slightly larger brakes (all the way around if you use the front stuff too).
- the B310 front springs are way too long and either need to be trimmed or swapped for 1200 springs
- Carburetor
- Exhaust system (from manifold to tailpipe, sedan fits sedan)
- Brake vacuum booster (does it fit the B110?). It is not like a B210 booster, that has as aluminum extension that holds the booster away from the firewall. The b310 booster bolts right up to the firewal.
- Steering wheel
- Steering lock assembly. Discussion: Stuffed igntion switch on 1200 ute. Any ideas for replacement?
- The wiper motor and other electrical parts have reverted to the rectangular connectors (B210s use round connectors). So some of these parts may fit B110.
- Steering box is different -- it has a flexible coupling while the B110 has box directly connected to the steering column. But maybe the gears are the same. Does the steering arms fit B110? Could get a different steering ratio this way.
- Gas cap fits, but is the vented kind and will let your 1200 puke. Don't use it.