i recently accuired a 83 nissan vannette, thinking it was going to have the a15 engine but it only had an a12, so now im stuck with a van and lots of parts, what parts can be slavaged and used on other dattos

besides the obvious spare engine you ahve now you can grab the gearbox, rear axle assembly, brake master, front hubs disks and brakes (got a suspision here hey may have some bolt in qualities with other struts), front seat since it's nice and simple for any projects.

I can't think of anything more atm but I'm sure there was more I could have grabbed off mine when I had it

edit: probly the door handles too but I'm unsure if there were any differences in them compare to other cars.

Radiator is normally three row if it is fitted with air. Easy upgrade.

They have a transverse front leaf like a 1000 and I have heard of suspension bits and brakes being modified and swapped over.

yeah i noticed the front suspension was like the 1000s and its got discs, and as for the booster its way to big for the 1200 damn.

notice that it's a reversed one though?

no i didnt actually

diff should be h165 with ratio of 4.9:1 (housing too wide by 90mm but centre is good)

awesome acceleration, top speed around 160 with an overdrive 5 speed

master cylinder is like 15/16ths (big mother) as well for big brake upgrades

gearbox is only good for some parts

would it take much to switch the diff centre cos the one on my ute is a little worn

Pull your axles out a couple of inches and the diff centre will be easy to swap, but with your turbo motor you wont need a ratio that low as you will have torque to burn anyway.