Thanks DD. I will definitely see what comes up on Ebay.
I did import some stuff a while ago directly from a company in Japan and had a look at an original lock set (80010-G1060) and they wanted about R4780 ($259) without shipping costs and I'd be heavily taxed at the border. Decided to ditch it and use the money for other parts of the rebuild.
I do really like the modern Nissan keys and they are way better than the plain aftermarket keys (haven't seen any Subaru ones yet so don't know about them) but I just find them too long. KEY00-00035 seems way shorter and wish they stuck with that length is all.

Interestingly, that one from Thailand is the "pirate" lock set most spares shops here stock for the 1400 but none of the genuine keys are compatible with it. I recognise the logo on the keys, it's the same lock set that came with my bakkie and I still use that fuel lock and the key. I think they were about R500 (about $28) the last time I checked. $68 is robbery for the rest of the world when we get them so cheap here! Sorry guys!
The ignition I bought was not from a set and came with these plastic keys which are hideous. (It's also made in Thailand but by a different manufacturer). They are DAT12 keys so they are compatible with some original Nissan keys. Cost me R250 (about $14) for the ignition and then about the same to import and get an original key cut. Definitely worth it in my opinion. Finding aftermarket ignitions here is easy, a lot of spares shops keep them, it's finding originals that's nearly impossible.

Oh yeah, I should mention that all South African made 1400's used the 5-point ignitions with the steering lock so I think to swap one in without the ACC position would mean some rewiring would have to be done.

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Oh I forgot, have to check the eBay option to show "Worldwide" listings

And here is a eBay Lock Set for Steering Lock 1200s. $68 USD. From thailand "will ship to South Africa"

includes the late-model (1989-up) ignition switch. If your car has a 4-pin switch, the connector wires can be re-arranged. the extra pin is for "ACC"

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Here is one Ignition Switch on eBay for 1200 without the steering column lock. The ad says it also fits 1400s. $85.39 USD

Free shipping to South Africa

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Nice. These modern 'N' keys look good in my opinion. Much better than plain aftermarket or Subaru keys


Have you tried eBay? I've seen new old stock Keys, Ignition switches and steering looks on eBay. I have bought parts from England and had them delivered overseas without any trouble


I love KEY00-35. It is shorter than most Datsun keys, such as the 510/1600 key, and fits in lock perfectly (without the head sticking out an inch further):







Ignition parts currently on eBay (worldwide search). And, as usual, Bprojects ebay has the best part (short key version) but is also the most expensive. Taiwan made Datsuns for many years and still has part suppliers that sells new parts

Here is a picture of the keys

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Hi, DD

I had a similar problem. Here in SA the original keys used were KEY00-00035 or KEY00-00055 depending on the year. I was given an OEM ignition with no keys and in unknown condition. So I ordered KEY00-00055 (KEY00-00035 is out of production unfortunately, I prefer its design) hoping I could get a locksmith to cut a key for me. Well, after getting a few opinions, the ignition barrel is damaged and no locksmith I've gone to is willing or able to replace it.

So my only other option was to find a used OEM one, which is nearly impossible, or find an aftermarket unit that's compatible with the OEM Nissan keys. None of the aftermarket ones here are compatible with the OEM keys but I did find one that is compatible with KEY00-00036 or KEY00-00056.

I ordered some of those keys and I'm using them with the aftermarket ignition for now. I'm going to hang onto the KEY00-00055's and hope I find a new barrel or used OEM ignition one day.

Hi, guys. First post here.

I've always wanted a tach in my Nissan 1400 but they are few and far between here and get snatched up so quickly. I eventually found a Datsun 1200 GX someone was stripping and got an OEM induction loop tach from 1973. Unfortunately the Datsun was a non-runner so there wasn't any way to see that it was working but I decided to take my chances.

Anyway, I recently rebuilt the wiring from front to back of my bakkie and deleted the ballast resistor as you don't need it with EI. As recommended on the tech wiki page, I wired the tach in series with the ignition switch and the positive terminal on the coil. Bakkie starts and runs perfectly but no tach reading at all. The tech wiki does say that the early Datsun tach's work with both points and condenser ignition and electronic ignition. However, so many other forms out there say that induction loop tach's don't work with electronic ignition systems?

I tested all the grounds and the separate 12v for the tach and everything seems fine there.

I was wondering if anyone had any other wiring suggestions I could try? My other idea was to swap the points and condenser back in with the ballast resistor just to see if the rev counter even works, but thought I'd ask here first in case there's a simple fix.

Thanks all.

The A12GX Engine is the one with the largest ports -- bigger than A14 or A15 -- and was rated at 83 hp. Only the A14E engine was rated higher

Here's one listed this month on Yahoo! Auctions for $6,500 USD
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well well, they are selling Datsun 1200 body panels now: Jmen Taiwan 1200 parts on Alibaba

* ute side quarter panels
* bonnets
* facelift-style bonnets
* ute grilles (will fit coupe, but has silver headlight surrounds)
* door panels (ute/4door/wagon)
* fender/guard
* door hinges
* coupe apron (H18)
* early apron (H10)

dunno how shipping works, but is that the price? $50 USD for a bonnet hood? So ten for $500 + shipping?

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