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bina08
Brisbane
Joined: 11-Aug 2011
146 posts
Post #8141 | Thursday, 18-Aug 2011 @ 7:13pm
"I just did one on my 1000, from colum shift auto. The only problem I had was the clutch pedal. I used a 1200 brake and clutch pedal, and the 1200 clutch cable. I had to shorten the housing for the clutch cable on the firewall by about 20mm, so I could get..."
manual conversion.  |  Read full post
paddy
adelaide
Joined: 15-Jul 2011
91 posts
Post #8142 | Thursday, 18-Aug 2011 @ 4:26pm
"THANKYOU. i was just worried i would need to change alot more when converting a column shift.. i have a spare h150 kicking around somewhere, so that's good to hear aswell. "
manual conversion.  |  Read full post
Neil
Perth Western Australia
Joined: 03-Mar 2011
492 posts
Post #8143 | Thursday, 18-Aug 2011 @ 10:09am
"I have a couple But no pics worth posting atm"
Datsun 1000 Coupe, you got one?  |  Read full post
ratb10
Sydney
Joined: 11-Feb 2011
152 posts
Post #8144 | Thursday, 18-Aug 2011 @ 9:47am
"http://datsun1200.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?viewmode=compact&order=ASC&topic_id=13181&forum=1"
Anyone know if 1200 rear shocks fit 1K?  |  Read full post
ratb10
Sydney
Joined: 11-Feb 2011
152 posts
Post #8145 | Thursday, 18-Aug 2011 @ 9:44am
"A couple years back on 1200.com there was discussion of 1200 coupe rear shocks fitting the 1000. I haven't tested this but have a pair ready to go that I bought on clearance."
Anyone know if 1200 rear shocks fit 1K?  |  Read full post
clyons8
Rabaul, Papua New Guinea
Joined: 10-Feb 2011
458 posts
Post #8146 | Thursday, 18-Aug 2011 @ 2:28am
Edited by clyons8
Thursday, 18-Aug 2011 @ 2:31am
"Conversion is easy, you need a hole in the transmission tunnel for the gearstick and sort out pedals and clutch and that's it.   Column shift auto isn't difficult to operate, just shift it into D for 'drive' and you're away.   Tailshaft is plenty strong,..."
manual conversion.  |  Read full post
paddy
adelaide
Joined: 15-Jul 2011
91 posts
Post #8147 | Thursday, 18-Aug 2011 @ 1:02am
"hey guys, i haven't slowed my hunt for a 1k! and i think i have found one locally that is the goods! Only issue is it's a column shift auto... The car is running an a14 and i have a 4 speed i was hoping to put behind it. i have done a couple manual..."
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BaileyReece
Melbourne Australia
Joined: 22-Jun 2011
2 posts
Post #8148 | Wednesday, 17-Aug 2011 @ 7:38pm
"I just havent seen any around and i cant really find photos of any restored ones. If you have any photos of them, they dont necessarily have to be restored. But just share them here   thanksssss people "
Datsun 1000 Coupe, you got one?  |  Read full post
d
Oz + JPN
Joined: 23-Apr 2011
1432 posts
Post #8149 | Wednesday, 17-Aug 2011 @ 11:38am
"My coupe handles horribly compared to the wagon. The first thing I learned from leaf sprung cars is to never just use blocks but harden the rear leafs with commercial grade ones and go as close as possible to flattening them with just a slight curve, Im..."
Anyone know if 1200 rear shocks fit 1K?  |  Read full post
d
Oz + JPN
Joined: 23-Apr 2011
1432 posts
Post #8150 | Wednesday, 17-Aug 2011 @ 2:33am
"Looks like this conversion should be the easiest and cheapest of all. Thank you for the pics, let us know if you where able to stop "
Disc brakes  |  Read full post
kingtrim
penrith nsw
Joined: 31-Jul 2011
33 posts
Post #8151 | Tuesday, 16-Aug 2011 @ 9:23pm
"yea beetwenty those ute door trims shouldnt be a prob   should hopefully get my gaurds back next week, im wraped withthe way the body is coming up!! its going to be a show stopper!!! "
new to the forum  |  Read full post
mikey85
Stanthorpe
Joined: 12-Jul 2011
87 posts
Post #8152 | Tuesday, 16-Aug 2011 @ 9:15pm
Edited by mikey85
Tuesday, 16-Aug 2011 @ 9:23pm
"Some More Photos "
Disc brakes  |  Read full post
mikey85
Stanthorpe
Joined: 12-Jul 2011
87 posts
Post #8153 | Tuesday, 16-Aug 2011 @ 9:03pm
"Yeah I looked at putting them at the front but the original brake hoses wouldnt fit so I decided to put on the back, But yeah its easy as, and if you do want to use the original hoses all you have to do is remove the end fitting and fit a new copper..."
Disc brakes  |  Read full post
beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1191 posts
Post #8154 | Tuesday, 16-Aug 2011 @ 5:16pm
"Sat morning works fine for me."
Need Parts for a 4 door, 69 Model  |  Read full post
bina08
Brisbane
Joined: 11-Aug 2011
146 posts
Post #8155 | Tuesday, 16-Aug 2011 @ 5:15pm
"Might come out on the weekend if that OK. Mrs just told me I need to take the kids to the Ekka, so that stuffs up my week a bit. Saturday morning would be ideal, but am flexible. Let me know."
Need Parts for a 4 door, 69 Model  |  Read full post
Julian
Perth, Australia
Joined: 22-Feb 2011
8 posts
Post #8156 | Tuesday, 16-Aug 2011 @ 4:52pm
"Hey guys,    I know the A12 is reasonably similar to the A10 but what parts are compatible? In specific.. are A12 exhaust/inlet manifolds, timing chain covers and rocker covers compatible? Sorry if its a silly question just thought it would pay to ask the..."
A12 parts for A10  |  Read full post
beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1191 posts
Post #8157 | Tuesday, 16-Aug 2011 @ 4:38pm
"Interesting... I was thinking my 1000 felt a little bit like a boat around corners, even with new bushes and shock absorbers. I have a spare set of ute springs here (4.5Kg/mm) now im considering using them in my sedan. Im not sure what to do to stiffen up..."
Anyone know if 1200 rear shocks fit 1K?  |  Read full post
Dundee1000
Fremantle
Joined: 11-Feb 2011
613 posts
Post #8158 | Tuesday, 16-Aug 2011 @ 2:54pm
"and if you put them in front of the wheel instead of trailing, you don't need to grind the bracket.."
Disc brakes  |  Read full post
d
Oz + JPN
Joined: 23-Apr 2011
1432 posts
Post #8159 | Tuesday, 16-Aug 2011 @ 10:50am
Edited by d
Tuesday, 16-Aug 2011 @ 10:54am
"###Then for the brake hose, remove the original ones and remove the banjo fitting off the end so it will screw straight into the caliper. Finally mount the hoses and bleed.###   So you used the original lines all screws in by just removing banjo..."
Disc brakes  |  Read full post
d
Oz + JPN
Joined: 23-Apr 2011
1432 posts
Post #8160 | Tuesday, 16-Aug 2011 @ 10:29am
Edited by d
Tuesday, 16-Aug 2011 @ 10:32am
"Thank you for the info!!!    I was very interested in the full extension and compression measurements. However once lowered is there a way to fathom this into those values?   Im lowering my vb10 van further using blocks as I already..."
Anyone know if 1200 rear shocks fit 1K?  |  Read full post
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