Introduce Yourself Here

[Bartman]

Welcome Richy.
Be sure to start a build thread for your Mighty datsun once you take delvery of it.
See you on thursday.

[oldatsss]

Hi my name is terran, i lived in CHCH for 17yrs but now live in the far north of the north island, just far enough away form jafa's . I am older than most of you but datsuns rule, Iv'e owned 3 1200's a bluebird, plusar, sunny, 4 escorts, mazda rx4, falcon . have been an engeer and am now working on a farm, My build is a 1972 Datsun 1200, running a std block 1200 with an ex Reg cook head, cam, 40mm Delorttos, upgraded brakes , eg boster, b310 struts and frount end , new bushing through . i think thats about it mad about Datsuns " what else is there" oldatsss

[Bartman]

Welcome Terran.
I take it you got onto this site via the thread at 1200.com?

[oldatsss]

yea its hard to find people and parts hear and the old site closed

[cuda47]

It's very hard when you are living in Europe too

[ema_1800]

Hola soy Emanuel, soy de argentina.. aunque tengo 12 años con mi padre estamos armando una Datsun 1800 modelo 81' y quisiera conocer a alguien que hable castellano o español.

[braasmonkey]

Hola soy Emanuel, soy de argentina.. aunque tengo 12 años con mi padre estamos armando una Datsun 1800 modelo 81' y quisiera conocer a alguien que hable castellano o español.

Hola Emanuel, bienvenido a nuestro foro. Esperemos que alguien aquí se habla español o castellano. Si es posible, tiene que iniciar un hilo de la construcción y el tratamiento de los chicos de aquí con algunas imágenes de su 81 Datsun 1800!

Esperamos Google Translate trabaja aquí...

- Braasy

[Bartman]

Hello my name is Emanuel, I am from Argentina. Even though I have 12 years with my dad we are building a Datsun 1800 (1981 model) and I would like to meet someone that speaks Spanish.

Although I assume that brassy speaks the lingo based on the reply. Or knows how to use http://www.translate.google.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Tony_Whenua]

Hey peoples,

My name is Anthony and I have been living in Blenheim for the last few years. Originaly from Palmerston North and originaly a toyota fan. Owned a sr 35 coupe for a number of years. Then i sold and never forgave myself for doing so

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Needed to buy some thing else old school so was talked into the datsun 1200's by my brother who has a 74(?) 1200 sedan.

I purchased an 85 datsun 1200 ute which has basically been molesterd in a good way for me

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Plan to remove drum brakes for disc (any ideas here? - been told ke20 disc brakes fit in with not too much alterations), replace 4 speed for a 5 speed box (again, any ideas here - dont want to cut floor if i dont have to?) and then she's all sweet sailing.

Good to see a group who are inthusiastic about old girls. internet sites a great help too and love seeing all these car pictures. better up here than on TradeMe.

Mint and look forward to joining a car rally some time.
Cheers

[braasmonkey]

Welcome dude, was keen on that ute!

I've been told Nissan Silvia S13 brakes are a decent upgrade with near minimal alteration (I have some I can't wait to get fitted and working).

You will want to try and source a 60a 5 speed Sunny gearbox (hard to find, although, Celica boxes can be made to work according to datsun1200.com with some work). If you don't move the mounts, you will have to get some adapters made to make it work (I moved my mounts and all good).

- Braasy