For an overview of electric vehicle conversions for Datsun 1200, see Electric. Follows is one way to do it
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Motor
8" DC motor Adapter plate to stock transmission (Optional: Use 60-series four speed for more durability) Aluminum spacer for Datsun crank adapter to bolt the stock flywheel
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Mounting
Aluminum mount with Ford engine mounts * Purchase Ready-made for 8" motor
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Battery Pack
128 Volt pack 40 Thundersky lithium ion 60ah batteries. $3000 * 128V pack (40 individual batteries) * Weight: 300 lbs Battery pack straps * Tin-plate copper battery interconnects EVworks inter-cell regulators (3.62 volts) * miniBMS control board
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Mounting
Aluminum pack brackets/carrier frame * can fit above engine subframe rails, fairly simple * or in ute bed with simple bolted down rectangle box * or under ute bed with careful fabrication of carrier * Must prevent upward movement * Must prevent sideways movement
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Control
Use the stock Datsun 1200 accelerator pedal Use the stock 1200 throttle cable Connect it to the controller 'pot box'
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Charger
PFC-20 charger
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Optional
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Room Heater
Electric Heater Core: 108-156 VDC, 1500 watts $104.50 * Direct replacement for your vehicle's original heater core * Not cheap, but very warm for cold, damp climates High voltage relay
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Gauges
Gauges: Voltmeter, etc.