New Zealand Datsun Club

Garth wrote:That is a really tidy 1200, i really like the color. what are the future plans?

At this stage just tidy it up a bit, theres a couple of small things I want to do to it. Want to respray it at some stage too but will stick with the same color.

darrenwilson wrote:Great colour

I'm loving those front seats !!!

Thanks, I wanted to get original seats but couldnt track any down and got a really good deal on the buckets so couldnt pass them up

nice car mate tidy as.

Sweeeet 12ie

Looks so good mate!

z181200 wrote:Looks so good mate!

Cheers man, the wheels came up nice

hey awesome choice of wheels thought that car looked like one i new theres a guy on here in the south island that should be able sort you out some seats.

shed looks empty but may find another datsun in here shortly
cheers aaron

Cheers Aaron,

good to see you still have the bug, hopefully that shed gets filled up soon!

OK so I thought i'd update this so I can keep a track on what I've been up to with the car and to make me get of my butt and get it finished and back on the road again. It sat in the shed for a while then finally got some motivation to do some work to the old girl. Got bored looking at the A12 so out it came and decided to do a transplant rather that rebuild the A12. Most will hate it but I love the thought of a rotary Datsun so started searching for a engine to use.


A friend of mine made up a cross member and we got the engine mounted in.





I got had some new wheels arrive, so Decided to have a play with them and see what one's suit best? Sold the MK2's as they had too much positive offset for what I wanted.


I also got some camber plates and new ball joints, tie rod ends and front bushes while it was all apart.


Got a new carb to help feed the beast!


Working out best way to get radiator and oil cooler mounted in

Not sure which wheels I will go with? Both are Hayashi streets 13x7 the silver rims are -6 offset the grey rims +6. I am liking the silver/polished more I think? What does everyone think?