No, I have never heard of Rick Sieman, his column or Off-Road.com but they sound enticing. Maybe I can stop by and check out everyones
1200 during my treks.

Mareo

I think Strut inserts are a bad idea. I have put strut inserts into two 1200s and neither rode as well afterwards. Nothing can beat the ride of the original struts. Plus the original
dampening can be modified so easily by changing the hydraulic fluid and with inserts, you would have to change the inserts to do that. The strut inserts wear out too fast also. My original
1200, Mareo Speedwagon I, had 17 years and over 300,000 miles on the original struts. They were never rebuilt either and rode excellent. At close to 200,000 miles, I learned the easy way
to change the fluid in the struts. Unless your struts are totally worn out, rebuild them if they can be rebuilt and you will be much happier, I was anyway.

Mareo

Mareo, while you're on your travels, maybe you could even organize a 1200 cruise for some later date in the future. I realize that not everyone's 1200 is fit to travel across the
US to a cruise meeting spot, but if in good running condition,they could always tow their 1200 on a trailer to the meeting spot and join the cruise fronm there. Just a thought!
Steve

Now that I ve sold my 1973 1200 red coupe, I am going to begin rebuilding the 300,000 mile motor on my other all-stock rustbucket coupe.I would like to keep the motor as stock as
possible. It smokes like a freight train, and will need a rebore and complete top end rebuild. Are there any good websites around that stock 1200 motor parts, if so, which ones have
you guys had good experiences with? Also, which oversize pistons would you recommend? .025"? .050"? .075" etc.
Steve

Steve, I think I have some sets of new 73.5 mm Nissan factory cast flat top pistons (with rings and pins) for about $50 each. I have a new head, less valves and springs for $25.
It will have to have plugs in the smog ports. Peter 314 291-8441 home or 314 724-7098 cell

Peter, I ll get back to you . I think I might want the pistons. Wouldnt 73.5 mm be approximately .020" oversize? By the way, How are u doing?
Long time no see.
Steve

That's a great idea Steve. My 1200 looks a bit rough still but mechanically it is in reasonably good condition. I have replaced all of the steering and suspension parts and all of the
bearings and brakes. Mostly the things that will go bad on the trip will be starters and alternators. I have spares but I am not going to take any spares along with me. I will buy any
parts that I need when needed. My left front is a bit dented and I will put the car in the shop next week and get the inner fender well pulled out and the new fender put on properly. I
will start sanding and primering the car while I am loafing around and get it ready to paint when I return home. I have to get a reasonable digital camera to take along also just to
keep everyone abreast of where I will be and what I have done to the car.

Mareo

There are a set of vavles on ebay for $25.

Here's a question open to everyone...how do you insert links in these
messages?
angelo

If you're in northern california July 12-14, there is an all datsun meet at
Mt.Shasta.
Mostly 510's, Z's, and roadsters with a few 210's, pick-ups,and 1200's spinkled
on top.

Copy and paste links into messages. That's the only I have found out
how to do it.
and that isn't foolproof.

Mareo