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Datsun 1200 Sunny Truck (Nissan Model B120/B121/B122) production in Japan started January 1971 and ended March 1994.
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Overview
In Japan its nickname is サニトラ (sanitora pronounced "sunny tru"). Factory equipment includes:
- A12 Engine
- F4W56 Transmission
- 4.11 Differential ratio
- 4Jx12 Wheels
- 35 amp Alternator
- Clock optional
- Automatic-style Console
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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
Applied Model code: G16 B120T -7907 GB120T -7907 Long Body (long bed) B121T 7908-8109 GB121T 7908-8109 Long Body B122T 8110-9403 GB122T 8110-9403 Long Body
1971-1978
B120
Same as Datsun 1200 B110 Standard trim cars: * Black interior * Front Drum brakes * Stainless grille (same as sedan/wagon) * Standard dash* EVAPO Flow Guide Valve (same as USA models) * Gray wheels * 'Sunny' sedan-style rear quarter badges (to 8102)
* 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)* Hi-back seats (no headrests)
* 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
* 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)
from 8103 * Rear label: "Sunny", "Sunny Long Body" block-style
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
* 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* Rear label: "Nissan" * Integrated seat/shoulder belt standard (previously optional) * Square headlights * Electronic ignition
* Fuse box with rectangular fuses
* Wet intake manifold * Oxygen Sensor 22690-F5300 (electronically controlled carburetor) < 22690-17B00 Same as Sentra, E16i eng 1984 - 1986
* 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 ???)
Seats are gray edged with white inserts. Black mats with raised dots seem to be common.
Body Color * #002 White ????* #EH3 Dark Yellow ????????
* #544 Blue????
* #BG9 Greenish Blue metallic ???????????????? ?
Options
* Passing Light switch & relay * Low horn * Clock * Package Tray
From 7804 * ELR 3-point seatbelts * Cooler (air conditioning) * hard ??leafspring * hard ? starter * Guard frame (rear window bars)
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