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Revision as of 07:45, 25 October 2012

The B110 chassis number is stamped on the cowl and on the engine-compartment plate.

See Nissan chassis codes for explanation of model numbers.

1 Overview
2 1980-up ID Plate
3 Australia
4 Japan
- 4.1 B120
- 4.2 GB122
5 Thailand
6 New Zealand
7 South Africa
8 USA & Canada
- 8.1 FMVSS Build Plate
9 Color Number
10 Custom Plates
11 Serial Numbers
12 Vehicle Identification Number
13 Engine
14 Transmission
15 Photo Index

Overview

Engine numbers should match the Plate. Engine numbers are here (right side of block, near back just under cylinder head):

A12 A14

See main article: Engine ID Mark

1980-up ID Plate

Oct 1980 (Japan) and 1981 Model year (USA) changed to a more detailed plate:

L-: L-level emissions (1981 Oct - 1989 Oct)
G: Long Wheelbase
Model: B122 Sunny Truck
T: 4-speed
Color: 002 White
トリム　Trim: C 
Engine: A12 gasoline engine
S: Single carburetor
Axle: HC41 H165 4.10 ratio
Plant 4: Aichi Machine

Australia

ADR compliance plate

click for large photo

B120

Mod Plate

Japan

Caution Plate コーションプレート

Japan badges list:

Horsepower: 68 PS
Torque: 5.6 Newton Meters

GX 83 HP

Horsepower: 83 PS
Torque: 7.1 Newton Meters

B120

Torque 8.4.That can't be right!

GB122

Thailand

New Zealand

Nissan Motor Distributors (N.Z.) Ltd.

In addition to regular Nissan plates, Land Transport NZ (formerly Land Transport Safety Authority) may add a "Low Volume Vehicle Certification Plate":

Brought to you by the Low Volume Vehicle Technical Association

Warranty Of Fitness (W.O.F.)

South Africa

140Z

USA & Canada

1971 quench chamber cylinder head
69 HP:

1972-1973 open chamber cylinder head
68 HP:

USA Ratings:

Horsepower: 68 or 69 SAE
Torque: Not listed

For an explanation of SAE and why some are 68, others are 69, see: Performance.

Also see:

Tune-up/Dyno sticker

FMVSS Build Plate

In addition to the Nissan chassis numbers, USA models have an FMVSS build plate:

Color Number

For details, see: Colors

Custom Plates

Serial Numbers

JDM Catalog 11/1971

Sedan: From B110-226985
Coupe: From B110-877228

Maybe this is the serial numbers where 3N71B automatic was first introduced. Translation is difficult

USA Catalog

U = United States models
N = Canada models. Also some U models were sold in Canada.
A = Automatic transmission-equipped models

Reference: Datsun 1200 USA & Canada Parts Catalog Model B110 Series (C-0030U), 4th Overall Revision, December 1973

1200 Coupe

KLB110TU
KLB110TN
KLB110AU

Z	From (L)B110-764205	From Apr-71
Z	From LB110-640001	From Jan-72
Z	From LB110-477893	From Jun-72
F	From (L)B110-877228	From Apr-71
F	From (L)B110-940001	From Jan-72
F	From LB110-975540	From Jul-72

[I'm guessing the "Z" means the Zama plant, and "F" means the Fuji Heavy Industries plant. This fits because only some Coupe models were marked F, while all sedans were built at the Zama plant.]

1200 2-Door Sedan