You can buy brand new arm rests from either bprojects or new datsun parts in all colours which they have from brown through to blue if you want

$45.00 just a heads up if you guys want specific colour.

Sorry to be rude and put this into your sale post, but everyone is wanting them in different colour by the sounds

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ballstud/end of draglink

Hell you would have to be a complete idiot to smack the castle nut strip the thread and *#OOPS# the ball..

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My little brother showed me a real simple trick for the ball joints with just one hammer (but he is a qualified mechanic) never the less just get the hammer and hit the ball joint parallel on top of the ball where it joins one hard smack and it falls off every go.

I changed out all the joints under 30 mins on the datsun with that method the ball joints just fall out.. works easiest on the draglink for the tie rods just cause the drag link is nice and big to hit

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Ahh D beat me to the punch..

But you did explain it nice and simple compared to my long rant

It's really quite simple get out the hard part is putting it back together..

It also depends on the set-up of the steering box cause the original boxes unless modified use RB41N (Recirculating Ball) steering gear, which is also known as Worm and Sector. RB type is still used by fullsize cars and trucks as it is stronger/more durable than rack & pinion gearboxes.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:RecirculatingBall.png << clicky for image

Unless the box has been modified with sealed bearing's and different setup it's quite simple to pull apart its literally just undo most thing's such as the column to the box the locknut and top for the box and use the steering wheel to undo it as it will wind out to a certain point and then you should be able to get it off.. just dont loose the little ball bearings (unless you are getting it rebuilt then i guess it doesnt matter but never the less be aware)

Have a quick read up on the tech wiki for the steering box and linkages/adjusting ect.

(here are the helpful links);
http://datsun1200.com/modules/mediawi ... le=Steering_Gearbox_Swaps
http://datsun1200.com/modules/mediawi ... hp?title=Steering_Linkage
http://datsun1200.com/modules/mediawi ... eering_Gearbox_Adjustment
http://datsun1200.com/modules/mediawi ... hp?title=Steering_Gearbox

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Hey boys quick question just had the steering box reconditioned and its all back in the car but I have never really put some thought into what's the best oil for the steering box i am quite sure before I just had SAE 140 oil in there but i found it leaked a little around the box and column..

what do you guys recommend as the best oil for the steering box??

Gl with the sale...

But whom ever buys that is in for a #OOPS#! amount of welding and repair work. :0

Don't get me wrong with some TLC could end up being very nice but this thing needs alot of TLC.!

I sold my second 1200 ute 1971 model as a rolling shell honey comb rust in floor pan (easy fix),original paint, panels, tray immaculate as a rolling shell for $4500.00

But it was exactly what the bloke wanted as he is now doing a CA18DE conversion so i guess its what people want and how bad they want it.

You can get brand new kick panels and also sun visors from http://www.new-datsun-parts.com/
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DATSUN 1200 B120 THRESHOLD TRIM PLATES SET

Correct For Datsun 1200 Ute/Truck (B120) 1971 to 1986.

PART: 12INA06 $50.00 A SET *
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DATSUN 1200 SEDAN SUN VISORS

CORRECT FOR 1970 to 1973 SEDAN. THE MAY FIT THE COUPE BUT THEY HAVE A DIFFERENT NISSAN PART NUMBER

PART: 12IN25 $80.00 a set of 2 *

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Hope that helps