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Kitchs 1971 Datsun 1200 Coupe Project


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Thanks for your positive comments guys!

 

 

 

Bit of assembly work on the front end.
Still need to repaint the grill & polish the number plate backing and fit up etc
 
looks pretty tidy. Would like to get my hands on some more NOS chrome trim,
have not got time or money to track down at present.
 
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and in last few days, after 8 years being in primer, it is finally back in lush original red!

apparently looks amazing (I agree  looking at photos) however I am not allowed to see

it until the weekend, after it has been polished up and panels refitted - I can't wait!

 

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Now THIS is the way to do a Datsun 1200 Coupe or sedan!!!  :thumbup:

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Thanks for your positive comments guys!

 

 

 

Bit of assembly work on the front end.
Still need to repaint the grill & polish the number plate backing and fit up etc
 
looks pretty tidy. Would like to get my hands on some more NOS chrome trim,
have not got time or money to track down at present.
 
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That is some sanitary work right there, Great Job!!!

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Not too much to report on progress;
> New fuel line & battery purchased yesterday (hence engine run vid above)
> Stripped off wheels/tyres for refurbishment
> completed dynamat install
> Fitted foam sound layer to roof
> Fitted out boot with sound dynamat & sound foam
> Fitted a few rubbers
> Ordered carpet kit from autodec

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Rear lights all fitted up with new gaskets. pretty tidy - but hanging out to track down some NOS ones if I can find/afford a set

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Fender mirror #1 fitted up, freshly painted, polished S/S cups, and brand new cut mirrors.
had to bodgey up the mount bolt system, but might be OK

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Grill all freshly painted & NOS emblem fitted - looks smicko
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The old hood lining fitted up and looks better than new!
wheel well looks sweet in stretchy carpet stuff, and the custom vinyl over wheel arches is perfect
Also the pre finished carpet kit I brought fits really well & good quality

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Also installed my custom drive shaft hoop to keep Mr Certifier happy

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Man I dig stopping in here.  I have very similar mirrors and had to "update" the way they mounted.  Once installed, they wiggled like they were loose but there was no way to get the nut any tighter......couple fender washers at the bottom of the tension spring.......fixed.

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well had a bit of motivation, and worked till midnight last two nights.
Getting pretty close now interior wise, next mission is dash assembly & wee bit of wiring after I fit front carpets.

Fitted up rear bumper with NOS end caps, need to make up new outer mount tabs still
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Finished making my 'fixed position' seat rails for the front, so cut/drilled & painted them tonight & mounted the Z seats up, pretty stoked, I think they look sweet. pretty happy with alignment & clearances and sit angles etc, they finish nicely next to the wee trim trays that run next to sills

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Fitted up heater box & centre console (with NOS boot & knob)

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