Hey Trav good to see the 1200 underway. bugger with the rust but not to bad considering the age of the beast. i just re did my wheel arches after installing a series 2 bluebird diff center last month and they are all clean and rust free. since my paint work was done 8 years ago i still don't have a spec of rust! and counting.

Keep the updates coming mate..

Hey cadet1200, Clark Rubber should have it mate i got mine from a rubber co supplier in Silverwater in the industrial area.

I did the clear front lamps when i first built my car years ago. they are off a 180SX. what i found was the cut out was the same as 1200 but the mounting holes were different so i welded up the factory holes and re drilled new ones. I also did clear blinkers on the guards too. looks nice with the light blue and chrome (i think so anyway)But ill save the details for a new thread

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I used pan head style as per pic so i could tighten from the front. M6x30mm. The spoilers already have all the factory holes to mount so no need to re drill the plastic.

Also i have included the pic from under the spoiler showing the bolt head and neoprene foam too.

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This is only a basic guide as i just did the installation myself and found there is next to nothing listed in wiki or the internet with helpful tips.

This is a factory 2 piece golf chin spoiler my mate had sitting in his garage for a few years and now its mine. If your building your 1200 and want to modify the front apron you will get a much better cleaner fit, as i have seen around like at Datsun day. One of the biggest problems is the gap you will have between the spoiler and the apron. See step 6.

My method only requires to drill 3 holes and no cutting or painting required. perfect for the 1200 thats already on the road.

I have included a few pics and Please anyone with experience or helpful tips please add them here and we can save this in the Tech Wiki for future use.


STEP 1: Open clean and check chin spoiler is complete and not damaged.

STEP 2: Bolt the two pieces together to make it one piece.

STEP 3: Use two G-clamps and clamp one on each side to the front of the datsun so it holds the spoiler in position for you.

STEP 4: line the spoiler up make sure its centered and at the right height your after. then from underneath mark the holes with a black marker and remove spoiler to start drilling.

STEP 5: once you have drilled the holes your ready to fit spoiler. paint around the holes you drilled to help stop rust starting.

STEP 6: Now this is what i did to fix the gap. Run a piece of waterproof neoprene foam with one sticky side all the way along the spoiler as per pic. i used 12mm x 18mm and fits perfect.

STEP 7: If possible use stainless or Gal nuts and bolts with split washers so it doesn't come loose over time.

STEP 8: The foam will compress between and give you a nice snug fit. You can hardly see the foam and when you tighten up the bolts the panel it will flex a little to make the gap smaller too.

Hope this was helpful

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When I hold one side and spin the other the tailshaft finally spins. I needed a helper, I've finished putting it back together now just waiting for the gasket to set and the oil will go in the morning. Can't wait to try it.

I'm installing a series 2 bluebird diff centre in my 1200 ute with H165 housing. It's gone in fine but the axles don't seem to reach. The car is still on stands, one hub just spins till you hold it and the other nothing just spins free. I have been on wiki and I'm stumped?

Nice upgrade, so a cross member and tail shaft is all that's required? Keep us posted on how the conversions goes and what you do with the reverse switch issue.

Thanks for that, my 1200 is older that 1981 but my A14 is from a Sunny and im not sure of the age. ill have to look into it a little more.

Not sure about that turbo mate any numbers or letters stamped on it? Im sure there are a few guys here that have done this build before and could give you an idea of what hp to expect. My advise after building a similar setup with an A14 is don't get tempted in running to much boost. keep it low to start and the other thing is with your head gasket, try and get a copper head gasket made.

My standard bottom end lasted a good while, till i burnt the rings. now i have a complete head and block re built for turbo with EFI and she goes like a dream.

Good luck with the build.

ok so all A series motors dont need cat converters? even if its turbo or efi? only original motors that came with Cats need them fitted.