110 Datto Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 Hey guys. Does anyone know what mods I would have to do to install a 1200 fastback door on a '71 2 door sedan? I can't find a sedan door in decent condition so I'm thinking if the fastback will even fit. Thanks! Quote Link to comment
Dguy210 Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 Hey guys. Does anyone know what mods I would have to do to install a 1200 fastback door on a '71 2 door sedan? I can't find a sedan door in decent condition so I'm thinking if the fastback will even fit. Thanks! Bolts up but is about an inch too short. Height difference is in the window frame area, so depending on the condition of your original door maybe you can make one good one. Quote Link to comment
Morrisun Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 First, I have 3 good sets of sedan doors, some missing glass or window regulators. Second you can make a coupe door fit, Take measurements of the sash on the sedan door before drilling it out as will have to weld it back in the correct place or height. And you need to move the door glass and regulator. You may have to use the door panel from the coupe unless you secure a piece of angled sheet metal to the inner door to use a sedan door panel. The advanage you have is in doing both doors?, you can use the one that still together to check the alignment of the one you are welding up. If you take your time and tack things in to place and test fit the door you should do fine. I have a friend who what's to chop the top on a sedan, tilt the windshield back and use coupe doors on the his sedan and install coupe windshield-cause you can still buy a windshield for a coupe! Quote Link to comment
110 Datto Posted October 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 Awesome! Thanks for the quick reply. Quote Link to comment
Morrisun Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 I was thinking that you would want compare the lenght of the window tracks, front is the wing window which you move but the latch side/end may need to be moved from the sedan door. They have different part #'s and I have never compared the two. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 Which side do you need? I have a brand new Nissan door for a sedan taking up space. Quote Link to comment
110 Datto Posted October 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 im looking for the passenger side Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 im looking for the passenger side I'll take a look tomorrow and see which side mine is. :thumbup: Back story explanation: Got two NOS doors from a buddy for a "Coupe". When they showed up, one was for a Coupe, one was for a Sedan. But I can't remember which is which as I'm 20 miles away from them. ^_^ Quote Link to comment
110 Datto Posted October 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 cool. if it is the correct side how much are you asking for it? ur in texas right? Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 if it is the correct side how much are you asking for it? $100? ur in texas right? Yes sir. Quote Link to comment
110 Datto Posted October 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 cool. sounds good. let me know if it is the passenger side. thanks! Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Aaaaaaannnddd... It's the driver's side. :sneaky: Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Doors are the same except for the door panel trim edge. But the glass is different and the tracks for the glass are different, including the window frame. Quote Link to comment
110 Datto Posted October 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Datsunfreak, thanks for looking. I appreciatate it. Quote Link to comment
110 Datto Posted October 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 I really wish the sedan was more common. Thanks for the info ggzilla! Quote Link to comment
rusty12ver Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Can you take pics of your door? Or do you not have a passenger door? Just curious on how bad it is? Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Datsunfreak, thanks for looking. I appreciatate it. No worries. Also, had a buddy part one out awhile back. Will give him a shout this week and see if he still has the doors from it. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
110 Datto Posted October 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 I have a door, but it is banged up. Tons of body work is needed. I figured that it would be easier to just replace it if one is available. Quote Link to comment
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