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| - | * 1979 [[Model year]] and early 1980: round headlights | + | * 1979 and early 1980 [[Model year]]: round headlights |
| *: Until Oct 1979 | *: Until Oct 1979 | ||
| *: [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=4149 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/4149.jpg] | *: [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=4149 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/4149.jpg] | ||
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| *: [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=4723 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/4723.jpg] | *: [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=4723 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/4723.jpg] | ||
| - | + | == ID Plates == | |
| - | http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/12225.jpg [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=12224 1979 Chassis plate] | + | Old-style Plate type used through September 1979 |
| - | * WHLB310 - Wagon, Calfornia-style (semi-fastback wagon) | + | <br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=12225 http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/getThumb.aspx?width=400&uri=http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/12225.jpg] |
| + | * WHLB310 - Wagon, Sunny Calfornia-style (semi-fastback wagon) | ||
| * H9300 - [[Nissan Part Numbers|Nissan part type]] H93 | * H9300 - [[Nissan Part Numbers|Nissan part type]] H93 | ||
| * 65HP - lo-po (economy) [[A14 Engine]] | * 65HP - lo-po (economy) [[A14 Engine]] | ||
| - | + | New-style VIN plate type used starting October 1979 | |
| - | http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/12224.jpg [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=12224 1981 Chassis plate] | + | <br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=12224 http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/getThumb.aspx?width=400&uri=http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/12224.jpg] |
| - | <br>This style plate was first used in 1980 | + | <br>This style plate was first used in October 1979 |
| * Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Japan: If you didn't know, Datsuns were made by [[Nissan]] | * Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Japan: If you didn't know, Datsuns were made by [[Nissan]] | ||
| - | * [[Nissan chassis codes|Type]] KPB310: K = Coupe, P = bigger engine, B310 is the model line | + | * [[Nissan chassis codes|Type]] KPB310 |
| + | ** K = Coupe | ||
| + | ** P = 2nd biggest optional engine | ||
| + | ** B310 is the model series | ||
| * Chassis No. JN1PB04S2B9259790: [[VIN]] (Vehicle Identification Number) | * Chassis No. JN1PB04S2B9259790: [[VIN]] (Vehicle Identification Number) | ||
| - | * [[Nissan chassis codes|Model]] KPLB310FUG: Kuupe, Left-hand drive, Five-speed, United states, GL | + | ** JN1: Japan, Nissan |
| + | ** PB04S2: Manufacturer-specific | ||
| + | *** PB04S: KPLB310 | ||
| + | *** 2 is the check digit | ||
| + | ** B: Model year 1981 | ||
| + | ** 9: Fuji Plant | ||
| + | ** 259790: Chassis Number | ||
| + | * [[Nissan chassis codes|Model]] KPLB310FUG | ||
| + | ** F = Five-speed | ||
| + | ** U = United States | ||
| + | ** G = GL [[Trim]] | ||
| * [[Colors|Color]], Trim 804 P | * [[Colors|Color]], Trim 804 P | ||
| * Engine [[A15 Engine]](S) 1488cc: S = single carb | * Engine [[A15 Engine]](S) 1488cc: S = single carb | ||
| - | * Trans Axle FS5W60A HB37: [[60-Series Transmission]] and Hitachi 3.700 ratio [[Differential]] | + | * Trans Axle FS5W60A HB37: [[60-Series Transmission]] and Hitachi 3.700 ratio [[Differential]], B-style carrier |
| - | * [[VIN|Plant]] 9: Fujiya | + | * [[VIN#Plant_Codes|Plant]] 9: Fujiya |
| - | + | ||
| - | http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/12223.jpg [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=12223 1979 Chassis plate] | + | A12A plate |
| - | * [[Nissan chassis codes|LB310RSU]] (2-dr sedan, Standard,United States) | + | <br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=12223 http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/getThumb.aspx?width=400&uri=http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/12223.jpg] |
| - | * [[A12A Engine]], 1237 cc (different from [[Engine|A12 engine]]) | + | * [[Nissan chassis codes|LB310RSU]] |
| - | * HA38: Hitachi [[differential]] 3.8 ratio, A-style carrier | + | ** R = 2-dr sedan |
| + | ** S = Standard [[Trim]] | ||
| + | ** U = United States | ||
| + | * [[A12A Engine]], 1237 cc [different from [[Engine|A12 engine]]] | ||
| + | * HA38: Hitachi [[differential]] 3.839 ratio, A-style carrier | ||
| - | [http://datsun1200.com/uploads/newbb/12024_4a4d0ed0b36a3.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/getThumb.aspx?width=140&uri=http://datsun1200.com/uploads/newbb/12024_4a4d0ed0b36a3.jpg] | + | Japanese plate for LHD USA vehicle |
| + | <br>[http://datsun1200.com/uploads/newbb/12024_4a4d0ed0b36a3.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/getThumb.aspx?width=400&uri=http://datsun1200.com/uploads/newbb/12024_4a4d0ed0b36a3.jpg] | ||
| - | [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=5301 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/5301.jpg] Australia A15 | + | Australia (M-code) A15 |
| + | <br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=5301 http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/getThumb.aspx?width=400&uri=http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/5301.jpg] | ||
| = Badges = | = Badges = | ||
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Nissan chassis model B310 was the fourth-generation Sunny. They were sold during Model years 1979-1982 and marketed in various countries as the Datsun 210 or Datsun Sunny. In some countries it was designated Datsun 120Y, Datsun 130Y, Datsun 140Y or Datsun 150Y, depending on the engine fitted.
For more details and how the Sunny family was developed, see History of Datsun 1200.
WikiMedia - Sunny California (sweepback) Wagon
Contents |
B310 vs. 310
Datsun 210 was the fourth-generation Sunny family:
1978-1982 B310, marketed as Datsun 210 in the US
It is sometimes confused with the Datsun 310, which was a totally different model.
Datsun 310 was a front-wheel drive model from the Cherry/Pulsar family:
1979-1983 Datsun 310 (Nissan model N10)
Identification
Bumpers
- North American models have the front running lights in the grille, while others have the running lights in the bumpers.
- As always, North America got the large 'park bench' bumpers while other countries got boxy but lighter bumpers.
North America Identification
- 1979 and early 1980 Model year: round headlights
- Until Oct 1979
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- 1980 late Model Year: square headlights 'D' grille emblem
- From Oct 1979
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- 1981-1982 Model Years: square headlights 'DATSUN' grille emblem
- From August 1980
- North America models got 'DATSUN' badge
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ID Plates
Old-style Plate type used through September 1979
- WHLB310 - Wagon, Sunny Calfornia-style (semi-fastback wagon)
- H9300 - Nissan part type H93
- 65HP - lo-po (economy) A14 Engine
New-style VIN plate type used starting October 1979
This style plate was first used in October 1979
- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Japan: If you didn't know, Datsuns were made by Nissan
- Type KPB310
- K = Coupe
- P = 2nd biggest optional engine
- B310 is the model series
- Chassis No. JN1PB04S2B9259790: VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
- JN1: Japan, Nissan
- PB04S2: Manufacturer-specific
- PB04S: KPLB310
- 2 is the check digit
- B: Model year 1981
- 9: Fuji Plant
- 259790: Chassis Number
- Model KPLB310FUG
- F = Five-speed
- U = United States
- G = GL Trim
- Color, Trim 804 P
- Engine A15 Engine(S) 1488cc: S = single carb
- Trans Axle FS5W60A HB37: 60-Series Transmission and Hitachi 3.700 ratio Differential, B-style carrier
- Plant 9: Fujiya
A12A plate
- LB310RSU
- R = 2-dr sedan
- S = Standard Trim
- U = United States
- A12A Engine, 1237 cc [different from A12 engine]
- HA38: Hitachi differential 3.839 ratio, A-style carrier
Japanese plate for LHD USA vehicle
Australia (M-code) A15
Badges
Round headlight grille
- Sedan, Coupe -7909
- Van (V)
- 62300-H8510 GRILLE ASSY-RADIATOR
- 62392-H8500 ORNAMENT-FRONT
Square headlight grille 7910-
- Sedan, Coupe, Wagon (W)
- 62310-H8502, 62310-H8503 GRILLE ASSY-RADIATOR
- 62392-H8505
- 62395-H8705 K, W-GX 7910-8010
- 62395-H8705 S, W-GX 8011-
- 62395-H8705 4S GX 7910-8010
- 62312-H8501 GRILLE ASSY-RADIATOR
Side badge
- 78801-H8500 EMBLEM-SIDE REAR RH -7909 ['SUNNY' block letters]
- van to 8109
- 78801-H8505 EMBLEM-SIDE REAR RH 7910- ['Sunny' script letters]
- van from 8110-
Year
- 1978: Japan only
- 1979: Export first year
- 1980: Change to square headlights, intermittent wipers
- 1981: Change to rectangular gauges
- 1982: final year
Models
- KB310: Coupe
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- B310: 4-door sedan
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- B310R: 2-door sedan
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- VB310R: Van 2-door (square back wagon)
- VB310: Van 4-door (square back wagon)
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- WB310: Wagon 4-door (Sunny California, and all USA wagons)
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Suspension
B310 for Japan and USA was fitted with Datsun A10 (Stanza/510) front suspension, including the struts and steering linkage. This includes the large 245mm disc brake rotors.
Rear Axle
- B310 sedans and coupes got coil-spring 3-link rear axle assembly.
- Wagons got coil spring (Wagon = slant-back wagon, called "Calfornia" in Japan market)
- Vans (square back wagon) got a leaf spring rear axle
- GX models (including California wagon) got a rear sway bar
The differential is H150 in all cases.
Photo Index
