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beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1183 posts
Post #1 | Tuesday, 19-Nov 2024 @ 6:33pm
"unfortunatley you are stuck with either fixing what you have or buying a second hand one.   Second hand ones are few and far between, Other than Chris from datsun parts shop, i'm struggling to think of anyone likley to hav one to sell.   Datsun 1200..."
Datsun B20 Bonnet  |  Read full post
beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1183 posts
Post #2 | Tuesday, 12-Nov 2024 @ 6:14pm
Edited by beetwenty
Tuesday, 12-Nov 2024 @ 6:15pm
"only person I can think to try is Chris from Datsun Parts Shop.   I know he has a few 1000's in his collection, some keepers and some scrappers. May get lucky."
4.375 diff  |  Read full post
beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1183 posts
Post #3 | Monday, 09-Oct 2023 @ 6:26pm
"Facebook has taken traffic away from most forums nowadays.   I still like forums as info dosnt seem to get lost amoungst the constant posts etc.   Welcome go the forum, and I look foward to seeing updates on the build.   Ash."
New to the 1000 family  |  Read full post
beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1183 posts
Post #4 | Friday, 09-Sep 2022 @ 8:50pm
"Got my fingers crossed for you. Keep me updated on things... one way or another there will be success."
Datsun 1000  |  Read full post
beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1183 posts
Post #5 | Thursday, 08-Sep 2022 @ 7:28pm
"That sucks,  When I did mine my local pedders swaped the pins from my 1000 shocks into my pedders shocks.   The guy did mention it was a nightmare to do, but he got it done. So I'm guessing your shop isnt interested in doing difficult work.   If you get..."
Datsun 1000  |  Read full post
beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1183 posts
Post #6 | Sunday, 10-Jul 2022 @ 6:26am
Edited by beetwenty
Sunday, 10-Jul 2022 @ 6:27am
"I believe the early datsun 1200 models with drum brakes at all wheels have the same brakes as a datsun 1000.   For the rear I believe there are two slave cylinder diameters, one for drums all round and another for use with front disc/rear drum brakes, the..."
New 69/70 1000 ut owner from South Africa  |  Read full post
beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1183 posts
Post #7 | Tuesday, 28-Jun 2022 @ 7:44pm
"The 1200 springs are around 1110mm eye to eye and 1000 springs are around 1150mm, making the 1200 spring approx 40mm shorter than a 1000 spring, "
1200 ute leaf springs into 1000 ute  |  Read full post
beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1183 posts
Post #8 | Tuesday, 28-Jun 2022 @ 5:03pm
"I Havnt heard anything from him.regarding collectiin of the radiator.   But he is more than.welcome to it.   Just keep.mr.in the loop so.we can work.out a time.that works for.all of us."
Engine Bay and Heater Box stickers  |  Read full post
beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1183 posts
Post #9 | Monday, 27-Jun 2022 @ 9:07pm
"Andrewzuku is my brother Mark, he is currently living in canada and is no longer doing these.   I have some here left over from when these were done. You are welcome to pop over some time and grab a set."
Engine Bay and Heater Box stickers  |  Read full post
beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1183 posts
Post #10 | Saturday, 25-Jun 2022 @ 1:03pm
"Looking good.   Great to see it getting some 1ups."
Mark’s KB10  |  Read full post
beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1183 posts
Post #11 | Saturday, 18-Jun 2022 @ 6:28am
"Thanks Benny, I was talking with Grassroots and they mentioned they would be interested in doing a proper story on the 1000 if they get up this way again.   The day this was recorded was action packed for them as they did around 20 cars that day... maybe..."
Grass Roots Garage  |  Read full post
beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1183 posts
Post #12 | Thursday, 16-Jun 2022 @ 8:07pm
"Im glad you enjoyed the video."
Grass Roots Garage  |  Read full post
beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1183 posts
Post #13 | Friday, 10-Jun 2022 @ 6:57pm
"Im glad that you got them sorted,   Thanks for posting up your success."
Front leaf spring support rubber  |  Read full post
beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1183 posts
Post #14 | Friday, 20-May 2022 @ 6:12pm
"That second video is very informative.   thanks for the link."
Lawn Mower Carb 100mpg A12?  |  Read full post
beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1183 posts
Post #15 | Thursday, 12-May 2022 @ 8:05pm
Edited by beetwenty
Thursday, 12-May 2022 @ 8:07pm
"If you havnt ever seen this video it is well worth the time. It wont help you with finding a suitable carb, it is just a good thing to watch. there are some amazing camera shots of fuel and air mixing etc.  ..."
Lawn Mower Carb 100mpg A12?  |  Read full post
beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1183 posts
Post #16 | Sunday, 01-May 2022 @ 8:00am
"His "Carb Cheater" is a great idea.    Thanks for posting this up, I truly enjoyed both videos."
Lawn Mower Carb 100mpg A12?  |  Read full post
beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1183 posts
Post #17 | Friday, 29-Apr 2022 @ 5:04pm
"Could also be a good option for someone that has fabricated a large gearbox tunnel. If the original heater no longer fits etc."
Heater solution  |  Read full post
beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1183 posts
Post #18 | Wednesday, 20-Apr 2022 @ 6:16am
"I would have to say I completley agree with D, A minimum of 15k.   If you sell it be sure you are ok with the decision, I am often talking to people about my 1000 or 1200 when they see me in it and a suprisingly common topic is that they once owned one..."
Looking at selling but not sure what to price at  |  Read full post
beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1183 posts
Post #19 | Tuesday, 11-Jan 2022 @ 6:04am
Edited by beetwenty
Tuesday, 11-Jan 2022 @ 6:26am
"Ive got no right to wield a TIG torch, as I have no clue how to use one.   But with some YouTube, and if you take care you can figure enough to glue things together.   Me being new and slow on the TIG doesn't help, but I find it super hungry for gas..."
Beetwenty's B10 2 door  |  Read full post
beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1183 posts
Post #20 | Sunday, 09-Jan 2022 @ 4:49pm
"After having success with welding my airbox I decided to make an overflow bottle from.aluminium also. "
Beetwenty's B10 2 door  |  Read full post
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