Ron1200 Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 I've decided to go in a different direction... I'm meeting Skib to ckeck out his 620. The story on this is I was looking for a 620 and stumbled upon the 1200. We'll the 1200 was my 1st car and long-story-short... it followed me home. Though I have fondly nostalgic memories of the 1200 from my youth, I really want a 620. So that's the history... Here is the car info... It's a 1972 Coupe. I think the color is Miami Yellow (wifey calls it baby shit brown). Starts and runs [engine runs, but needs a clutch. It can be driven, just not up hill. :) ] Good glass all around. Rust in the normal places ( I've welded in patches to repair the floor). Interior front seats ruff. No carpet or mats. Headliner good. Has grill and headlights. just not in the picture. :) [Also, the engine in the car has a leak, I think it a bad soft plug.] Its is currently licensed as as 'Collector Vehicle' (means you don't have to renew the tabs yearly). Have clear title. As it sits price is $500. But there's more. I have been collecting parts. For now I'd like to include these as a package for $1700. I may part these out later if not sold with the car. Spare A12 Japanese crate motor 5-speed dog-leg transmission and yoke (currently attached to motor above) New front bumper Long tube headers Left and right stainless door (headlight) trim [$60 each from BP Projects] Stainless braided brake lines [$135 from BP Projects] New 13x5 alloy wheels (3 have never been removed from box) New ignition switch and lock mklotz70's brake upgrade adapter I think I'm forgetting something :) Crate Motor & 5-speed MB SevenX wheel, painted center, polished rim. Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 If this was the one on craigslist for sale up by Ralphs this winter. it was a pretty decent car ,,a little rust but pretty decent And the fact your not reselling it for more than you paid ( without extras ) is also pretty cool . Link to comment
Ron1200 Posted August 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 Hey thanks bananahamuck :) Yeah its the same one ... I'm just trying to recoup some of my $$$. The extra parts don't include the shipping, tax, time and gas necessary to collect them. Or, the repairing I've done so far. Check out the [comments] I've added to help clarify things a bit. I also added another photo that shows the rust better. Link to comment
Ron1200 Posted August 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 More photos as requested... I would prefer to sell this as a package. If you want to talk, my cell is: three 6 zero - four 8 one - zero 2 six 9. Passenger side floor (I hooked a little computer speaker to the stock radio - wow it works). Drivers Floor Under the hood Drivers side rear Pass side rear Lower pass side between wheels Link to comment
Jason Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 I really like this car Ron, the rusty quarter is the worst left it looks like. I wonder how much it'd cost to have it towed up here ... Link to comment
Ron1200 Posted August 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 Just started it... Fist time since I bought it in November, 2010. Started on 4th try. I also checked the compression. 1st to 4th: 155, 142, 151, 150. Link to comment
Jason Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 Sweet, but, the clutch won't let this guy drive anywhere long distances? Link to comment
Guest 510kamikazifreak Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 Sweet, but, the clutch won't let this guy drive anywhere long distances? :blink: :blink: Jason :o You need another Datto like a...... :lol: :cool: Link to comment
Jason Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 Yah, but, I don't one of these yet :blink: :cool: :lol: ! Link to comment
Ron1200 Posted August 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 If I put in a new clutch, the price goes up. ;) Anyone have a serviceable clutch disk for an A12? Rock auto has one for $13 but I'd rather not wait for it to arrive. Link to comment
ggzilla Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 Get one from Pick-N-Pull in South Tacoma. All A-series clutch are the same A12/A14/A14, except for B210 5-speed. If the clutch is not adjusted it can slip. Make sure there is 1" play at the pedal, and maybe it will stop slipping. Link to comment
Logical1 Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 Wish I could pick the package up from you, but I'm looking to drop a L series in... If you decide to piece this out, I have $500 in hand and will be down in a moments notice to pick her up :) Link to comment
MrsDude Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 Hey Ron, I sent you a PM about the car...MrsDude Link to comment
Ron1200 Posted August 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 If the clutch is not adjusted it can slip. Make sure there is 1" play at the pedal, and maybe it will stop slipping. Thanks for the suggestion Ggzilla. I tried that. There's just no life left in the old disk. Link to comment
Ron1200 Posted August 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 Hey Ron, I sent you a PM about the car...MrsDude Hi MrsDude. I sent you a PM back (It was too late to call). Link to comment
Ron1200 Posted August 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 Wish I could pick the package up from you, but I'm looking to drop a L series in... If you decide to piece this out, I have $500 in hand and will be down in a moments notice to pick her up :) Matt, your on my list (in a good way :) ). Let's see if someone wants the entire package first. :) Link to comment
RATDAT3 Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 Hey Ron, I'll trade you an interior in the 620 for the 1200 coupe------Check my work here on Ratsun-- TMG Custom Shop Todd 503-740-7456 Link to comment
Ron1200 Posted August 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Sold. Extra parts will be listed separately in the near future. Link to comment
RATDAT3 Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 Just towed it home---now I have to decide which one of 4 to keep! Link to comment
RedBanner Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 If thats the 12 ron got from me, its got nutz, dont know much about it I just drove it home and pulled it but never had another a-series that compared to that one, have fun with that thing. Link to comment
RATDAT3 Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 Thanks! Gonna do this one up., sell the rest! Link to comment
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