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LeDevil
Sedan Grill on Coupe?
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I was wondering if it was possible to put the Sedan metal grill on a Coupe? I was thinking I don't like the plastic one much. Looks to 80's IMO.

Posted on: 2009/5/9 22:24
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Re: Sedan Grill on Coupe?
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I think it's easier than it is to fit a coupe grill to a sedan.
Will require some bodywork/painting when you remove the coupe's grill mounting tabs.

I believe the mounting points on the front panel for a sedan will still be there on the coupe from panel. You'll just need to get the grill mounting nylon bits that push into the square holes. The 120Y uses a lot of the same parts.

Posted on: 2009/5/9 23:33
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Re: Sedan Grill on Coupe?
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Yes, sure is possible, and is done in Japan to nearly all Datsun 1200 trucks (change from Coupe-type grille to Sedan grille). Not too difficult.

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1. Fit one L-shaped bracket to center top of front body
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2. Drill four holes in radiator support

3. Fit two thin brackets to back of sedan grille
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4. Screw grille with sheet loops to front of car

Also need to fit the headlight surrounds. No pics.

Posted on: 2009/5/9 23:38

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DatsAndy
Re: Sedan Grill on Coupe?
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Yeah its been done nothing complicated about it. See supafattos coupe amongst others his has a real nice sedan grille on it. I prefer the sedan grille on all 1200's Just a personal preference i guess.

Posted on: 2009/5/10 1:53
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Better instructions and pics here: Tech wiki.

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