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= Rust Treatment Methods = = Rust Treatment Methods =
-Rust treatment is not specific to the Datsun 1200, you treat it the same way as any other car. So look for rust treatment guides here: [http://google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=car+%22rust+treatment%22 Rust Treatment google search]+Rust treatment is not specific to the Datsun 1200, you treat it the same way as any other car. Search for rust treatment guides here: {{search|car+rust+treatment|Rust Treatment}}.
* The best solution is cut the rust out and replace with sheet metal patches * The best solution is cut the rust out and replace with sheet metal patches
* The best treatment is POR15, perhaps * The best treatment is POR15, perhaps
- 
-= Fender Corner Rust = 
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1412 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/1412.jpg] 
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=3299 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/3299.jpg] 
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=11967 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/11967.jpg] 
- 
-= Floor Rust = 
-Lift the front mats to examine the floors. 
-<br><img size=400>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/1494.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1494 album] 
- 
-Typical floor rust -- very common 
-<br><img size=400>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/1493.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1493 album] 
A lot of rust and a few holes A lot of rust and a few holes
-<br><img size=400>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/2632.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2632 album]+<br>{{Album|2632}}
Rust around the taillights is another area to inspect Rust around the taillights is another area to inspect
-<br><img size=400>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/2633.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2633 album]+<br>{{Album|2633}}
Bottom of suitcase full of rust & holes, [need] more new sheet [metal] Bottom of suitcase full of rust & holes, [need] more new sheet [metal]
-<br><img size=400>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/2634.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2634 album]+<br>{{Album|2634}}
More rust & holes More rust & holes
-<br><img size=400>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/2635.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2635 album]+<br>{{Album|2635}}
 + 
 += Fender Corner Rust =
 +In the front the solution is to patch the [[Sills#Sill_Repair|Sills]]
 +<br>{{Album|1412}} {{Album|3299}}
 + 
 +In the rear, patch the [[Fender]]
 +<br>{{Album|11967}}
 + 
 += Floor Rust =
 +Lift the front mats to examine the floors -- [[floor]] rust -- very common. New panels can be purchased as of 2017.
 +<br>{{Album|1494}} {{Album|1493}}
 + 
 +[[Wagon Rear Floor Part Numbers|wagon rear floor]]
 +<br>{{UploadPost|13022_4e3cb9b4e57d1.jpg|378695}} {{UploadPost|13022_4e3cba168ae1f.jpg|378698}} {{UploadPost|13022_4e3cba3e841d5.jpg|378698}}
= Engine = = Engine =
Engine with water damage to the bores must be re-honed Engine with water damage to the bores must be re-honed
-<br><img size=400>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/2636.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2636 album]+<br>{{Album|2636}}
= Battery Tray Rust = = Battery Tray Rust =
-Grind it off, sand it down, and cover with primer paint+Grind off the [[battery]] tray rust, sand it down, and cover with primer paint
-<br><img size=400>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/7060.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=7060 album]+<br>{{Album|7060}}
= Water Box Rust = = Water Box Rust =
The most common "hidden" rust problem is with the "water box" -- the part of the firewall/cowl where fresh air enters the cabin. The most common "hidden" rust problem is with the "water box" -- the part of the firewall/cowl where fresh air enters the cabin.
- * discussion: [http://datsun1200.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=1046&forum=1 water leaks]+ Discussion: [{{Post|1046}} water leaks]
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1173 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/1173.jpg]+{{Album|1173}} {{Album|1174}} {{Album|1175}}
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1174 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/1174.jpg]+
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1175 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/1175.jpg]+
-See [[Firewall]] for how these panels fit together.+See [[Firewall]] for how these panels fit together to form the 'box'.
-<br><img size=400>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/23934.jpg</img>+<br>{{Album|23934}}
-Water normally comes in though the vents behind the bonnet, then runs down to a hole that is there to let it out. If any part of the body in the area is rusted, water will instead leak down onto the fenders. '''You will only see this hole''' when a welded section is removed from inside the inner guard.+Water normally comes in though the [[Ventilation#Ventilation_Flow|air vents]] behind the bonnet, hits the baffle and runs down to a drain hole. If any part of the body in the area is rusted, water will instead leak down onto the fenders. '''You will only see this drain hole''' when a welded section is removed from inside the inner guard.
-<br><img size=400>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/4175.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=4175 album]+<br>{{Album|4175}}
The drain hole is behind the Reinforcement stiffener piece: The drain hole is behind the Reinforcement stiffener piece:
-<br><img size=400>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/19189.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=19189 album]+<br>{{Album|19189|jpg|400}} {{Upload|10257_4df73b9b04ed3.jpg}}
-[http://datsun1200.com/uploads/newbb/10257_4df73b9b04ed3.jpg photo]+Solution? Cut the rust out and replace with new sheet metal
-<br><img size=400>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/newbb/10257_4df73b9b04ed3.jpg</img>+<br>{{Album|19951}} {{Album|19952}} {{Album|19953}} {{Album|19954}} {{Album|19955}} {{Album|19956}}
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=4707 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/4707.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=5542 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/5542.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=6970 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/6970.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=6971 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/6971.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=6972 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/6972.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=6973 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/6973.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=9923 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/9923.jpg]+{{Album|4707}} {{Album|5542}} {{Album|6970}} {{Album|6971}} {{Album|6972}} {{Album|6973}} {{Album|9923}}
 + 
 +{{UploadPost|174_57c61874beca1.jpg|480921}} {{UploadPost|174_57c6188aa9f0d.jpg|480921}} {{UploadPost|174_57c6189397025.jpg|480921}}
= Fuel Tank Rust = = Fuel Tank Rust =
- * discussion: [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=12328 repairing rusty fuel tank]+What if you have a rusty [[Fuel Tank]]?
 + 
 + Discussion: [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=12328 repairing rusty fuel tank]
Light surface rust like this can clog the fuel filter. Remove the rust and treat the inside to prevent it from re-ocurring Light surface rust like this can clog the fuel filter. Remove the rust and treat the inside to prevent it from re-ocurring
-<br><img size=400>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/12328.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=12328 album]+<br>{{Album|12328}}
 + 
 += Wheel Well Rust =
 +{{Album|9235}}
-[[Category:Body]]+[[Category:Body]]{{End}}

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Like any steel-bodied car, the Datsun 1200 is prone to rust. Unlike the Datsun 1000, the body panels are not galvanized but only painted on the inside. Eventually rust will attack your car, sometimes from the inside out. This means that keeping the car's paint waxed -- though it will help -- will not prevent rust.

Contents

Rust Treatment Methods

Rust treatment is not specific to the Datsun 1200, you treat it the same way as any other car. Search for rust treatment guides here: Rust Treatment.

  • The best solution is cut the rust out and replace with sheet metal patches
  • The best treatment is POR15, perhaps

A lot of rust and a few holes
2632.jpgAlbum 2632

Rust around the taillights is another area to inspect
2633.jpgAlbum 2633

Bottom of suitcase full of rust & holes, [need] more new sheet [metal]
2634.jpgAlbum 2634

More rust & holes
2635.jpgAlbum 2635

Fender Corner Rust

In the front the solution is to patch the Sills
1412.jpgAlbum 1412 3299.jpgAlbum 3299

In the rear, patch the Fender
11967.jpgAlbum 11967

Floor Rust

Lift the front mats to examine the floors -- floor rust -- very common. New panels can be purchased as of 2017.
1494.jpgAlbum 1494 1493.jpgAlbum 1493

wagon rear floor
13022_4e3cb9b4e57d1.jpgPost 378695 13022_4e3cba168ae1f.jpgPost 378698 13022_4e3cba3e841d5.jpgPost 378698

Engine

Engine with water damage to the bores must be re-honed
2636.jpgAlbum 2636

Battery Tray Rust

Grind off the battery tray rust, sand it down, and cover with primer paint
7060.jpgAlbum 7060

Water Box Rust

The most common "hidden" rust problem is with the "water box" -- the part of the firewall/cowl where fresh air enters the cabin.

Discussion: POST water leaks

1173.jpgAlbum 1173 1174.jpgAlbum 1174 1175.jpgAlbum 1175

See Firewall for how these panels fit together to form the 'box'.
23934.jpgAlbum 23934

Water normally comes in though the air vents behind the bonnet, hits the baffle and runs down to a drain hole. If any part of the body in the area is rusted, water will instead leak down onto the fenders. You will only see this drain hole when a welded section is removed from inside the inner guard.
4175.jpgAlbum 4175

The drain hole is behind the Reinforcement stiffener piece:
19189.jpgAlbum 19189 10257_4df73b9b04ed3.jpgUpload click to view

Solution? Cut the rust out and replace with new sheet metal
19951.jpgAlbum 19951 19952.jpgAlbum 19952 19953.jpgAlbum 19953 19954.jpgAlbum 19954 19955.jpgAlbum 19955 19956.jpgAlbum 19956

4707.jpgAlbum 4707 5542.jpgAlbum 5542 6970.jpgAlbum 6970 6971.jpgAlbum 6971 6972.jpgAlbum 6972 6973.jpgAlbum 6973 9923.jpgAlbum 9923

174_57c61874beca1.jpgPost 480921 174_57c6188aa9f0d.jpgPost 480921 174_57c6189397025.jpgPost 480921

Fuel Tank Rust

What if you have a rusty Fuel Tank?

Discussion: repairing rusty fuel tank

Light surface rust like this can clog the fuel filter. Remove the rust and treat the inside to prevent it from re-ocurring
12328.jpgAlbum 12328

Wheel Well Rust

9235.jpgAlbum 9235 

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