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Datsun 1200 came with different mirrors for different markets. Mainly:
- left-hand-drive vs right-hand-drive models
- fender-mounted for Japanese market vs door-mounted for other markets
In general, coupe and sedan used the same mirrors.
Also see: Parts Reference for a list of part numbers
Glossary: Fender = Guard = Wing
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Japan Market
In Japan, mirrors are mounted on the top edge of the front fenders. It seems they always use two, on both R.H. and L.H. fenders.
GX
GX models had round guard-mounted "bullet-style" mirrors. These were also optional on Deluxe and GL models.
early GX
late GX
The mirrors on these GX models were black with a chrome-like ring.
When fitting fender-mounted mirrors to non-JDM vehicles, use the factory drilling template.
Aftermarket variations include:
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aftermarket? all-black
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aftermarket? all-chrome
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aftermarket? gray with black ring
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Short-stalk mirrors from Rare Spares
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Short-stalk mirrors
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Angled mirrors
Aftermarket from American Auto
Mitsubishi Colt?
Datsun 1000 Coupes had an optional bullet mirror. It was all-black with a matte-black finish:
http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/6526.jpe Datsun 1000 Coupe (optional)
B210 mirrors?
PB210 mirrors
B210 mirrors
Standard, Deluxe And GL
Standard, Deluxe and GL Body Styles used a rectangular wing-mounted mirror. It was finished in chrome. It differs from non-JDM mirrors in that it had a different stalk for mounting to the top of the fender, and (?) has a slightly trapezoidal shape.
Optional for DX and GL was the GX-style bullet mirrors.
late GL
In Australia, you see a lot of Datsun 1200s with JDM-style mirrors. This is an older mirror:
Datsun 1000 mirror on 1200?
Other Markets
Most markets outside of Japan used a door-mounted mirror. These are strictly rectangular (not trapezoidal). These came in silver-gray or darker-gray matte finishes. Apparently the color changed over the years.
LHD
LHD mirrors were mounted close to the front edge of the door (farther forward than RHD mirrors):
In the North American market, only left-side mirror was offered. The right-side mirror is not in the Nissan USA parts catalog. It is unclear if Chrome was ever offered as a finish. The North American parts catalog lists only one part number, but it is known that the color varied over the years.
LHD Gray-finish mirror
LHD Darker Gray-finish mirror
LHD Chrome-finish mirror - stock?
Euro? or aftermarket?
South America? Or aftermarket?
Portugal
RHD
Australian mirrors were dealer installed at the time of 'pre delivery' & can be found in various positions from the rear edge of the flipper window up to the front edge of the door.
Does the AU parts catalog list left-side mirror or only the right-side one?
Reply
My Australian parts book lists only one external mirror for Australian Datsun 1200 Four Door Sedans, Coupes & Vans [Four Door Wagons] Part Number 96310 - H1900. & this is listed as being used from 10/71. No left side mirror is shown for the 1200 passenger models & it is not clear what was used up to 09/71, if anything.
Datsun 1200 Utes [B120] up to 1981 are shown on my microfiche as using the same right side door mirror from 10/71 [96301-H1900] with another one, [96301-H9500] also being listed as being used in Australia & interchangeable with the former, but not listed as superceding it as no start date for its use is shown.
A left side mirror, Parts Number 96302 - G1271 is shown for Australian use from 11/80
Two other mirrors are listed with odd details, being
96301-H5950 [right] & interchangeable with the second 1200 car mirror [96301-H5900] This mirror, 96301-H5950 is shown as being applicable to, ... "AST, OPT [exc. AST]"
The left side mirror is
96302-H5950 & is shown with an introduction date of 04/79 but is not listed as being interchangeable with other left side mirrors. This too is shown as being for "AST, OPT [exc. AST]"
RHD Gray-finish mirror
Was chrome a stock finish in Australia? All the pics of chrome mirrors look like they are not as tall as non-chrome, so they may be 1600 mirrors.
Reply
The mirrors on Australian B110 & B210 models appear to be the same & were gray. The Mirrors used on most Australian B310 models were the same as these earlier ones, but were chrome finished. A left side mirror was required by law for Wagons & other commercial types [Vans & Utes] in these years, so the B310 Sportswagon was fitted with a matched pair of chrome mirrors that were 1200 clones.
RHD Chrome-finish mirrors
South Africa
South Africa models had chrome mirrors mounted far forward on the door. They look unique from other countries.
Deluxe
GX (same mirror as Deluxe)
Aftermarket
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Carbon-fibre mirror
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Bullet-style mirror (Modified from short-stalk version)
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1980s Italian-style
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Supercheap - not as tall as stockos
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1980s style
Mirror Comparo
Sunny Truck
Early JDM Sunny Trucks used the same mirrors as Deluxe cars:
LHD LB122 late-model mirror
Aussie Ute
Early Utes used the same mirror as cars, though in a black finish:
Some were mounted farther forward on the door:
RHD B120 late-model mirror
Late Aussie utes apparently came with a semi-gloss black mirror:
Stock mirror? Body-color
Stock mirror? Body-color
Color-keyed
B20 used round mirror
Bakkie
Newer bakkies (B140) used a black rectangular mirror mounted far forward on the door.
2001, 2003 Bakkie
2005 bakkie
2006 bakkie
Was body-color a factory option?
Kiwi Utes
New Zealand utes featured a black matte finish mirror.
Left-hand door mirror was an optional accessory on New Zealand Road^Star ute, but was standard on Sport^Star.
L.H. mirror as also a part of the Dress Pak 2 for Roadstar.
Interior Mirrors
Datsun 1200 has a gray rearview mirror that mounts with a single screw to the roof header.
Large Datsun 1200 mirror vs smaller B310 mirror
rear view mirror
Kiwi Roadstar featured an vanity mirror (per text in photo)
Part Numbers
Note that discontinued (NLA) parts can sometimes be found on eBay or from individual stores (NOS or "New Old Stock"), so adding NLA part numbers to this article is useful.
See the Parts Sources article for current contact information for suppliers.
NISSAN
North America - door-mounted rectangular mirrors:
- 96302-H5950 ASSY-DOOR MIRROR LH SEDAN, COUPE (96302-H1900) $57.15 USD
- The NA catalog does not list a R.H. mirror. But it is part no. 96301-H5950 (thanks to rgrinder for providing the number).
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Round Fender mirrors - JDM GX standard:
- 96301-H1800 MIRROR ASSY-outside R.H. C-DX (opt),C-GL (opt), C-GX
- 96302-H1800 MIRROR ASSY-outside L.H. C-DX (opt),C-GL (opt), C-GX
Rectangular Fender Mirrors - JDM Deluxe, GL standard:
- 96301-H1100 MIRROR ASSY-outside R.H. C-DX,C-GL
- 96302-H1100 MIRROR ASSY-outside L.H. C-DX,C-GL
- Supercheap - bullet style and similar-to-stock style mirrors
- American Auto Parts - Bullet Mirrors $98 AUD each
- Rare Spares Western Australia - Short-stalk Chrome Bullet Mirrors $52 AUD each
- Australian Auto Accessories - Short-stalk Chrome Bullet Mirrors $49 AUD each