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'73 1200 Coupe Project, aka Timmy


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No, i don't. But it is not my car either. Gold centered wheels were cool in the 80's and have seen better days now. But i guess that everything makes a comeback, but should it?

 

Sorry, just my opinion.

 

But i am really enjoying the rest of your build, makes me want a 1200. Wife would kill me. Really like the flares.

 

Jason

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Got some work done this weekend...

 

MadDat crossmember showed up Saturday, so the engine may go in sooner than expected...

 

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Got the RHD pedal box installed in the car and working. Column goes in next weekend...

 

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Since the RHD pedal box I have is set up for a cable clutch (not hydraulic), and clearance is tight around the intake manifold, I decided to peruse other options. I found that if I welded up the cable hook on the end of the clutch pedal and re-drilled it, I can hook up the pushrod for the clutch master cylinder and mount it backwards inside the dash. :D

 

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Then I will run a new clutch hardline from there to down beside the trans where it needs to be. I may end up making a remote reservoir to make it easier to fill and keep an eye on, but I might just keep it there so it's invisible once the car is finished. I know it's a bit crazy, but it WILL work. Now I just need to build a VERY beefy mount for the master so there's no flex.

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That's beautiful :D

 

So many awesome Datto models that I never knew existed are popping up on Ratsun lately...

 

The 1200 (besides the 320 trucks, I first found out about those on nwde) is one of the first ones I saw on here when the board first started and I was like, "What the hell is that? I want one" :D

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2eDeYe;54145'']The 1200 is one of the first ones I saw on here when the board first started and I was like, "What the hell is that? I want one" :D

 

Good luck, they aren't too easy to come by. ;)

 

I do know of a nice driver on the west coast for a decent price (considering how clean it is)? :D

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That 1200 engine compartment looks "made to fit a CA18DET", doesn't it? Fills it up quite nicely.

 

It is the best fitting of all the modern engines in a 1200. I thought about an SR20DET but the CA18DET is shorter by about 2.5-3" and lighter by about 30-40 pounds. It does seem to be almost "made for it". :D

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