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Chassis number is stamped on the cowl and on the engine-compartment plate.
See Nissan chassis codes for explanation of model numbers.
Engine numbers should match the Plate. Engine numbers are here (right side of block, near back just under cylinder head):
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A12
A14
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Australia
Japan
Japan badges list:
- Horsepower: 68 PS
- Torque: 5.6 Newton Meters
GB122
New Zealand
In addition to regular Nissan plates, Land Transport NZ may add a plate:
South Africa
USA & Canada
68 HP: 
69 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
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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
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.
1200 2-Door Sedan
- LB110TRU
- LB110TRN
- LB110ARU
| Z | From (L)B110-247023 | From Apr-71 |
| Z | From (L)LB110-341001 | From Jan-72 |
| Z | From LB110-477893 | From Jun-72 |
Vehicle Identification Number
Starting in 1980, Datsuns were marked with an international-standard 17-digit VIN number.
See main article: VIN
Engine
A12 Engine ID Mark
Early A14 Engine ID Mark
A12A Engine ID Mark
A15 Engine ID Mark (also newer A14)
Photo Index
C22 Vannette
KB10 Plate