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[Datsun 1200 encyclopedia]

Sunny Truck Model Changes

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Category: Sunny Truck

Datsun 1200 Sunny Truck (Nissan Model B120/B121/B122) production in Japan started January 1971 and ended March 1994.

Contents

Overview

In Japan its nickname is サニトラ (sanitora pronounced "sunny tru"). Factory equipment includes:

The following equipment was not offered:

  • No Tachometer
  • No automatic transmission offered
  • No 5-speed transmission (except in RoadStar/SportStar B120) and B140
  • No A14 (except in South Africa B140 truck)


Chassis ID Numbers

 B120  7102-750? 3-speed
GB120  7102-750? 3-speed Long Body/Long Chassis (long bed)
 B120T 7102-7907 4-speed
GB120T 7102-7907 4-speed Long Body
 B121T 7908-8109
GB121T 7908-8109 Long Body
 B122T 8110-9403
GB122T 8110-9403 Long Body
Applied Model Codes
 B120   G10 Deluxe trim   3-speed
 B120S  G10 Standard trim 3-speed
 B120T  G11 Deluxe   4-speed
 B120ST G11 Standard 4-speed
GB120   G14 Long Chassis (long bed)
GB120T  G14 Long Chassis with 4-speed
 B120T  G16 from 7510-8109
GB120T
 B121T
GB121T
 B122T  G19 from 8110-9403
GB122T

Key Dates

1971 Feb introduction
1975 Oct exhaust emissions 1975 regulations compliant vehicle new release
1978 Apr minor change vehicle released
1979 Aug exhaust emissions 1979 regulations compliant vehicle new release (model change from B120 to B121)
1981 Oct exhaust emission 1981 Regulations-compliant vehicle new release (model change from B121 to B122)
         Adopt new Model plate
1985 Apr minor change introduction
1989 Oct commercial vehicle Exhaust Regulations-compliant vehicle introduction
1994 Mar discontinuation
1975 10月 50年排出ガス規制適合車新発売
1978  4月 マイナーチェンジ車発売
1979  8月 54年排気?音規制適合車新発売 (車型がB120がらB121に変更)
1981 10月 56年排出ガス規制適合車新発売 (車型がB121がらB122に変更)
         新モデルナンバー プレート採用
1985  4月 マイナーチェンジ車発売 
1989 10月 商用車排気規制適合車新発売
1994  3月 年産打ち切り

Chassis Numbers

車台番号 (シャシーNo.)
7510  B120-200001~
     GB120-100001~
7804  B120-236882~
     GB120-126578~
7908  B121-000001~
     GB121-000001~
8110  B122-000001~
     GB122-000001~
8504  B122-017001~
     GB122-025001~
8910  B122-040101~
     GB122-050101~

1971-1978

B120

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Same as Datsun 1200 B110 Standard trim cars:
* Black interior
* Front Drum brakes
* Stainless grille (same as sedan/wagon)
* Standard dash 
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* EVAPO Flow Guide Valve (same as USA models)
* Gray wheels
* 'Sunny' sedan-style rear quarter badges (to 8102)
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* Disc Wheel Caps (dog-dish hubcaps)
* Silver-trimmed rear tail lights
From May 1973
* Tandem master cylinder
* Long Body (??? ??) debuts, 295 mm longer 
* fuel and equipment employed to prevent evaporation (EVAPO)
Oct 27, 1975
* 50 relevant regulations of emissions. 
* Nissan catalyzed oxidation of exhaust gas cleaning system "NAPS" adopted

1978-1989

B120 to 7903, B121 from 7908, B122 from 8110
* Aero mirrors
* Round gauges
* Dark Brown interior (7804-7907)
* Brown interior (7908-8110)
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* Hi-back seats (no headrests)
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* B210-style steering wheel
* Half-wheel caps abolished (1979 Oct)
* Intermittent wiper switch
* black rubber ends on front bumper
* from 7804: Coupe-style plastic grille -- but with silver surrounds and rectangular center emblem

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* Black-trimmed rear tail lights
From 7901
* Silver TOPY wheels
From 7908
* B121 designation
* New-style intake manifold bolt pattern (dry manifold)
* EGR added
* Disk wheel ornaments (Center wheel caps replacing dog-dish)
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from 8103
* Rear label: "Sunny", "Sunny Long Body" block-style
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from 8110
* B122 designation
* door pocket
* New-style VIN plate
* IC alternator (some)
* 56-year relevant regulations of emissions
* Exhaust gas recirculation system (EGR) system improvements
* Package tray
* Rear gate chaing with large hook and rope used
From 8504 "Minor Change"
* Cold Air duct for air cleaner
* Hood insulator
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* Exhaust Resonator added to meet new noise regulations (Jan 1985?)
* Silver Nissan wheels
1986 Nov 18
* laminated glass windshield
* parking lights removed
* ELR seatbelts

Press Release

1978.04.18 Sunny Truck Modified Release
launches nationwide April 18

Overview of the major change to the Sunny Truck Series are as follows.

1. Improvements and equipment specifications

(1) Larger cargo hooks.

(2) Adding rubber to the front bumper corners.

(3) Adopting new high back seats, and changing the inclination angle of the seat back.

(4) Adopting intermittent wipers.

(5) Three-point seat belts as standard.

(6) Adopting steering lock, passenger side sun visor, and passing light.

2. Changing the design

(1) Using a molded plastic radiator grille.

(2) Talbot type fender mirrors.

(3) Painted black rims on the rear combination lamps.

(4) Adopting round meters.

(5) Redesigning the steering wheel.

(6) Brown seats, instrument panel, door trim, steering wheel and gearshift knob.

Sales targets 1,800/month

1989-1994

B122 from 8910 
* Nissan front emblem
* Front disk brakes
* Single-reservoir, tandem master cylinder
* Brake booster
* New rear brake design (still using B10 brake drum)
* Gray interior
  15862.jpg  
* Rear label: "Nissan"
* Integrated seat/shoulder belt standard (previously optional)
* Square headlights
* Electronic ignition
  16669.jpg  
* Fuse box with rectangular fuses
  22119.jpg 
* Wet intake manifold
* Oxygen Sensor 22690-F5300 (electronically controlled carburetor) < 22690-17B00
  Same as Sentra, E16i eng 1984 - 1986
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* Engine Control Module 220604-95W00
* Catalyst (catalytic convertor). 3-way type.
* Heated air-cleaner motor
* Fuel tank with return line
* Larger muffler and resonator
* EVAPO Charcoal Canister replaces Flow Guide valve. Rocker cover has right-angle breather outlet
* Revised F4W56 transmission with Neutral switch
* 19T gear up from 18T

Trim Code

For 1989-up

Trim code: K (Gray ???)
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Seats are gray edged with white inserts. Black mats with raised dots seem to be common.

Body Color
* #002 White ????
 1846.jpg
* #EH3 Dark Yellow ????????
  1355.jpg
* #544 Blue????
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* #BG9 Greenish Blue metallic ????????????????
  ?9322.jpg

Options

* Passing Light switch & relay 
* Low horn
* Clock
* Package Tray
  16654.jpg
* Carpet floor
* ? heater
* side [[visor] set
From 7804
* ELR 3-point seatbelts
* Cooler (air conditioning)
* hard ??leafspring
* hard ? starter
* Guard frame (rear window bars)
  16663.jpg

Long Body

The Long Body (LB) has these differences from standard short body (SB):

* Wheelbase is longer
* Cargo box (bed) is longer
* Has two-piece drive shaft with Center Bearing (carrier bearing)
* Front exahust pipe is longer up to 8909
* longer exhaust system from 8910
* no resonator from 8910

Emission Controls

H-B120T 1976 Jan
J-B121T 1979 Oct
L-B121T 1981 Oct 
R-B122T 1989 Oct: NOx PM

Parts

* 90500-01W00 Back Door Lock Ass'y (tailgate handle) available in USA $27.34
* 96321-95W00 Inside Mirror $26.43