Morrisun Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 There were rumours that Datsun 1200 was near the Thriftway Store in White Salmon Washington. I too had hear the rumours and spent 2 hours driving around looking for this car. I shared this rumour with Exit 64 who lives across the river in Hood River Oregon, he didn't find it either along with a whole host of others.. 4 houses down from the Thriftway..This car was on Craig's List, Portland Oregon-I responded just a little to late as the owner of Advanced Composite Systems responded first. This was grandma's car and was stored in the garage since 1997. Here's the pics. Loaded up for the trip home to Vancouver Washinton. After a good scrub! The wheels were only for mocking up possible fender flares. The brakes will be repaired and the car will driven as a daily driver..YES!! 1 Quote Link to comment
RedBanner Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Wow its even cleaner than you discribed! Composite dude scored big time! Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Hey, there's my tunnel carpet -- save it for me! when you recarpet the car. Quote Link to comment
Davec Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 It looks even better in person. Very nice score!!! Quote Link to comment
DRIVEN Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 I guess there are still some hiding out there. Cool find. Quote Link to comment
exit64 Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 I don't even want to say how many hours I put into trying to find that car. Nice one. Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 nice score! what a survivor :) Quote Link to comment
831Sunny Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 A beautiful find Quote Link to comment
CGS1948 Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 Wow, this is really a nice find. I would love to find a 2 door sedan in this condition. Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 Beautiful 931 Sunny. My sedan was in similar condition when I found it in rust-free California Quote Link to comment
rusty12ver Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 This one appears to be o.g. Paint. Wasn't your sedan re-painted at one point? Either way I always liked your sedan, hard to find these in original paint and good condition. Quote Link to comment
AZ_L320 Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 Nice looking coupe indeed!!! :thumbup: :thumbup: Dale Quote Link to comment
spitznoz Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 walbanger hehehe 1 Quote Link to comment
Morrisun Posted August 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 Ian is planning on bring this car to Blue Lake Picnic this Sunday, he put alot of effort into getting it running and road worthy! Quote Link to comment
BigInJapan Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Hi All, My name is Ian, and I am the owner of this car. I've been encouraged to join the forum by a couple local PDX members...so here goes! It's been a long time since I've owned a Datsun (last car was a '70 510 wagon, that I completely rebuilt in '99). Glad to be back in the fold...I've wanted a 1200 coupe for a long, long time. I was trying to get the car on the road for last weekend's Blue Lake meet, but was having a couple small problems. All fixed now!! I've been driving the car for the past 2-3 days; here's a couple pics as it sits today :) 1 Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 great lookn car! :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
rusty12ver Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Lookin' good with the flares! Quote Link to comment
831Sunny Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Lookin' good with the flares! Agreed Quote Link to comment
BigInJapan Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Thanks guys. :) It was really hard for me to drill those holes. Looks good though (even though the flares haven't been properly fitted). Ian Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Specs on the wheels? Looks like a 15x8 with a 4" backspace? Quote Link to comment
BigInJapan Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 They're Diamond Racing 15X8j-0 IIRC -0 offset is the same as 4" backspace. Tires are Falken 195/50/15. I had to roll the rear fenders somewhat aggressively to clear...and over large bumps at speed they still rub when I'm alone. I'm 5'11" and 180lbs. With 2 people in the car the rubbing is a little more frequent...but not bad. The front is another story altogether. The car has the Frankenstein Sentra/240SX big brake setup, which moved the front wheel outward about 3/8". I cut the fenders, and massaged the rear fender well to clear. Still needs a little more massaging. Ian Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 The front is another story altogether. The car has the Frankenstein Sentra/240SX big brake setup, which moved the front wheel outward about 3/8". I cut the fenders, and massaged the rear fender well to clear. Still needs a little more massaging. Might be too late for this now, but switching to a 195/45-15 would probably cut that rubbing out. :thumbup: I had the same problem on mine, but decided to just step down to smaller wheels. Right now looking at a 13x8 with a 185/60-13 or a 14x8 with a 195/45-14. Should eliminate any rubbing and allow me to go a lot lower. B) Quote Link to comment
RATDAT3 Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Looks awesome! Welcome to Ratsun! Was great to meet/talk to you at Blue Lake! Quote Link to comment
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