Donor cars (later model) for 1969 Datsun 1600.

[DAT1600]

Donor cars (later model) for 1969 Datsun 1600.

Hi guys, I am really keen to get my 1969 Datsun 1600 on the road. I apologise if some of these questions have been asked before - I have searched the articles & not quite find what i am looking for. As my 1600 lives over 2 hours away I get limited time to work on it. I am wondering if there there is a later model Nissan that will suit most of my needs as a Donor car in terms of bolt off bolt on. The components I am looking to upgrade are Brakes, Suspension, Engine & gearbox (as well as anything else needed as a result) I know the U13 Bluebird is sometimes used, the suspension etc seems reasonably priced so I guess an easier question is what can I not use from a U13 (struts, brakes, hubs front & rear) in terms of engine upgrade I am strongly considering an SR20DE (NA) due to price. My question on engine is can I use an engine from a U13 or a primera & use a manual box from an s14 or s15? I am aware I will need to shorten the drive shaft. Any advice you guys can give me will be greatly appreciated.

[spiderwebfx]

Don't know much apart the donor car as such, but you cannot bolt a RWD box onto a FWD SR20.
In saying that though, you can have a complete RWD SR20DE motor for around $500.

[DAT1600]

Thanks for that. Will keep an eye out for a RWD engine & box. They seem to be way more than $500 on TM. Can anyone tell me if the standard 1600 drive shaft is suitable? Thanks

[spiderwebfx]

Motor with manual conversion would be around $1200ish. I bought a complete S15 motor with loom and ecu, 5 speed box, clutch, pressure plate, driveshaft and starter for $1150 about 2 years ago.