Datsun801 Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 I recently got this truck and there is a model number tag but that is it. need to know the year and anything else you can tell me about it. (all i know is that its a Datsun 1200) http://s1315.photobucket.com/user/Datsun801/library/?sort=3&page=1 TIA Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 pretty sure its a 65 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 C/P the IMG tag to post photos here. That is an L320. 1961-1965? There are not a lot of differences at all between all the 320's. Short of NL320 vs. L320. The Datsun 1200(B110) is a completely different machine. Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 In August 1961 the new 320 series was released. It was produced until 1965 in three series (320-322). The 320 series was largely inherited from the earlier 120/220, although with clear improvements to body and frame. It used the Nissan E-1 engine. This engine produced 60 PS. All Datsun trucks kept the A-arm torsion bar front suspension with leaf-sprung rear ends and had a 1/2 ton load capacity. Rear end gearing was a low 4.875:1 along with a four-speed transmission; as a result, the 320 was not freeway friendly above 60 mph. Fender emblems showed "Datsun 1200" and "60 HP" ("55ps" for models sold in Japan) with a "Datsun" emblem on the front nose of the hood. Available bodystyles include a single cab "truck" (320), a longer wheelbase single cab truck (G320), a double cab "pickup" with flush sides (U320), and a three-door "light-van" (V320). Though described (and taxed) as a van in the Japanese market, the V320 is essentially a two-door station wagon. The 320 came in two cab and bed versions: Regular, and as the NL320 "Sports Pick-Up" (1963–65) variation which is a rarer (around 1,000 produced) version with the cab and bed of a one-piece design. Its back half is greatly different than that of the standard, separate bed 320 pick-up. Datsun V320 Van Bed and luggage space were in addition to the expansion, with the support of the market characteristics and the robust chassis engine was easy to handle, it was a best seller in the truck market segment. The chassis was also a sales hit 310 in the reinforcement of the type Datsun Bluebird 310, a variation of the same series, in which the X-members plus a reinforcement of the Fairlady roadster of the S310-type CSP311. It was also used for the new Silvia coupé. In 1964 the 320 underwent minor changes. After having adding the failed Light Stout, Toyota took over Hino's Briska and then continued with the Hilux. Mazda also competed in this segment, with the Mazda B-Series. In 1960, Nissan assumed operations of the Minsei Diesel Industries, Ltd., renaming the company as Nissan Diesel Motor Co., Ltd. Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 I say you've got one hell of a cool project right there! Plans? Quote Link to comment
Datsun801 Posted July 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 ok, thanks guys. I got it for free so i think i scored big time! I am planning a restore/rat rod with a 4bt cummins motor. here is a quick drawing i just did (just an idea). http://s1315.photobucket.com/user/Datsun801/media/photo20_zps5970583f.jpg.html?state=replace Quote Link to comment
Datsun801 Posted July 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 i noticed that some (like mine) have an indent behind the window on the cab, and some dont. is that just a change from year to year? Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 ok, thanks guys. I got it for free so i think i scored big time! I am planning a restore/rat rod with a 4bt cummins motor. here is a quick drawing i just did (just an idea). http://s1315.photobucket.com/user/Datsun801/media/photo20_zps5970583f.jpg.html?state=replace The 4BT is a huge motor. The bay in a 320 will barely fit a VG30E Nissan 300ZX V6. If you're set on the Cummins, do. But finish it. It's not like you're ruining a car to install it. You're essentially saving it. Quote Link to comment
Datsun801 Posted July 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 im not dead set on the cummins but if i pull it off it will be one sweet ride. the lenght and the width will fit it just about 6" taller than the hood. i Have a ford 9" for the rear, now im just trying to figure out what tranny. turbo 400, nv4500 maybe. Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 Well, good luck. Quote Link to comment
Datsun801 Posted July 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 im sure i will need it, thank you Quote Link to comment
MikeRL411 Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 im not dead set on the cummins but if i pull it off it will be one sweet ride. the lenght and the width will fit it just about 6" taller than the hood. i Have a ford 9" for the rear, now im just trying to figure out what tranny. turbo 400, nv4500 maybe. And after all that you will still call it a Datsun? Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 im sure i will need it, thank you At just under 800 pounds dressed out for the engine alone,, and whats a turbo 400 weigh another 200 just the engine and tranny will double the weight of truck. Are you gonna make a new frame? Quote Link to comment
Datsun801 Posted July 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 yes, completely custom 4 link set up so it will lay doors. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
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