Looking at that cutaway reminded me of being told that the 1000's didn't have a collapsible steering column and as I haven't even had a chance to investigate my own car for verification, is this true?
 
If that's the case, I think I would very much like to look into fitting a B110 column.  I'm aware of the mortal implications of being involved in a severe frontal regardless of fitting a collapsible column, but with this safety improvement, at least the chance of survival is raised from 0% to 10-20%!
 
Has anyone ever fitted a column (and possibly steering box) from a 1200 at all, or at least looked into the possibility? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
 
Cheers,
Al.

I think I found it Leith, "Steering Box Rebuild" from about a year ago?
 
Luckily I know someone with a rack of columns (is that the correct collective noun??) already removed, from 1000's, 1200's and 120Y's.  Looks lie I have some looking and measuring to do this weekend. 
 
Thanks for pointing me in the right direction buddy. 

Mikes got a few scars from a head on with a 4wd in a thou
He's still got the busted steering wheel with his face impression in it
And pics too
 
Reality... hit something hard enough and there won't be much 1000 left no matter what column is in the car
But if you want to do it... convert to a rack while your at it

I never got the chance to wander next door (that's right, the house we bought is next door to Kdogg! There goes the neighbourhood...) and compare racks over the weekend, I spend all of my free time sanding the bedroom floors in preparation for the floorboards going down. Nevertheless, we move next weekend so I'll have all the time in the world...and a 14x10m shed to play in! 

this is an interesting topic and one Ive brought up in 2005 on datsun1200.com as Id love to use a 1200 collapsible steering column and a starlet or corolla steering rack, definitely safer

Sounds good to me, Laser the amazer 

Any chance of some pics of the 120y swap?
 
This is something alot of us will be keen on seeing.

Hi All,
I'm new to this group and I came across it whilst looking for parts.
Can anybody help me with an indicator switch assembly part no. 25540-H0100 for a 1969-70 Datsun Light van  model VB10?
 
Also, but not as urgently, does anybody have and wish to sell tail lights and/or lenses for the same van?
 
Many thanks
Claudio

Someone ask for late model VB10 bits?? 
I have what you need and am more than happy to assist, but need a strong level of commitment as the car isn't with me and getting the bits means a trip out to Upper Bumfuck.