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| Like any steel-bodied car, the Datsun 1200 is prone to rust. Unlike the [[B10|Datsun 1000]], the body panels are not galvanized but only painted on the inside. Eventually rust will attack your car, sometimes from the inside out. This means that keeping the car's paint waxed -- though it will help -- will not prevent rust. | Like any steel-bodied car, the Datsun 1200 is prone to rust. Unlike the [[B10|Datsun 1000]], the body panels are not galvanized but only painted on the inside. Eventually rust will attack your car, sometimes from the inside out. This means that keeping the car's paint waxed -- though it will help -- will not prevent rust. | ||
| - | == Rust Treatment Methods == | + | = Rust Treatment Methods = |
| - | Rust treatment is not specific to the Datsun 1200, you treat it the same way as any other car. So look for rust treatment guides here: [http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=car+%22rust+treatment%22 Rust Treatment Internet Search] | + | Rust treatment is not specific to the Datsun 1200, you treat it the same way as any other car. So look for rust treatment guides here: [http://google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=car+%22rust+treatment%22 Rust Treatment google search] |
| - | == Fender Corner Rust == | + | = Fender Corner Rust = |
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| [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=3299 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/3299.jpg] | [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=3299 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/3299.jpg] | ||
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| - | == Floor Rust == | + | = Floor Rust = |
| Lift the front mats to examine the floors. | Lift the front mats to examine the floors. | ||
| <br><img size=400>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/1494.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1494 album] | <br><img size=400>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/1494.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1494 album] | ||
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| <br><img size=400>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/2636.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2636 album] | <br><img size=400>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/2636.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2636 album] | ||
| - | == Battery Tray Rust == | + | = Battery Tray Rust = |
| [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=7060 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/7060.jpg] | [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=7060 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/7060.jpg] | ||
| - | == Water Box Rust == | + | = Water Box Rust = |
| The most common "hidden" rust problem is with the "water box" -- the part of the firewall/cowl where fresh air enters the cabin. | The most common "hidden" rust problem is with the "water box" -- the part of the firewall/cowl where fresh air enters the cabin. | ||
| * discussion: [http://datsun1200.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=1046&forum=1 water leaks] | * discussion: [http://datsun1200.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=1046&forum=1 water leaks] | ||
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| - | == Fuel Tank Rust == | + | = Fuel Tank Rust = |
| [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=12328 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/12328.jpg] | [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=12328 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/12328.jpg] | ||
| * discussion: [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=12328 repairing rusty fuel tank] | * discussion: [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=12328 repairing rusty fuel tank] | ||
| [[Category:Body]] | [[Category:Body]] | ||
Revision as of 21:10, 22 June 2016
Like any steel-bodied car, the Datsun 1200 is prone to rust. Unlike the Datsun 1000, the body panels are not galvanized but only painted on the inside. Eventually rust will attack your car, sometimes from the inside out. This means that keeping the car's paint waxed -- though it will help -- will not prevent rust.
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Rust Treatment Methods
Rust treatment is not specific to the Datsun 1200, you treat it the same way as any other car. So look for rust treatment guides here: Rust Treatment google search
Fender Corner Rust
Floor Rust
Lift the front mats to examine the floors.
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Typical floor rust -- very common
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A lot of rust and a few holes
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Rust around the taillights is another area to inspect
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Bottom of suitcase full of rust & holes, [need] more new sheet [metal]
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More rust & holes
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Engine
Engine with water damage to the bores must be re-honed
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Battery Tray Rust
Water Box Rust
The most common "hidden" rust problem is with the "water box" -- the part of the firewall/cowl where fresh air enters the cabin.
- discussion: water leaks
See Firewall for how these panels fit together.
Water normally comes in though the vents behind the bonnet, then runs down to a hole that is there to let it out. You will only see this hole when a welded section is removed from inside the inner guard.
If any part of the body in the area is rusted, water will instead leak down onto the fenders.
The drain hole is behind the Reinforcement stiffener piece:
Fuel Tank Rust
- discussion: repairing rusty fuel tank