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

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

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

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

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

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 good idea.

Linc.

A years tour of America? Reminds me of Rick Sieman's monthly column stories about "the Wanderers". Theyre a make-believe adventurous retired couple named Carl and Emma who
travel thru a different state every month . Rick Sieman is a columnist for Off-Road.com Ever read him?
I m sure you ll have a great time traveling all over the country in your 1200 coupe.

I had to refuse to get the sedan, as much as I hated it, because I probably will not be able to afford it by the time he leaves for Germany. I did get the 510 three weeks ago and then my
house was broken in to two weeks ago. I haven't had time to work on the 510 yet to get it running. I have rented two storage units for my stuff and I am going to take off in a couple of weeks
and drive my coupe for a years tour of America. I plan to stay at least one week in each state and longer in some. I will keep the CLUB posted as to where I will be and how my trip is going.
I plan to spend a lot of time in libraries all across the country doing research and finishing writing a book on the American Civil War of the 1860s. I have it almost half written already. If
I can sell my Mazda B2000 before I leave, I will get the sedan.

In NZ the B110 sedan was assembled in Wiri , Auckland, the coupes were imported from Japan. The B210s and B310s were assembled in NZ as sedans and coupes. I once had a B310 "Sunny 1.5 ZX
California" although it was assembled here in Godzone. The ZXs got different trim, electric mirrors and sunroof. It had the mighty big block A15 and 5 speed, it also had the US style
bumbers with the shock absorbers in them, it was heavy as and a whale!!! I'm not too sure about the utes but I suspect they were assembled here as well. I have just found a factory brochure
featuring all the Kiwi market options for the utes including bullbars, rollbars and flares!!! I also have obtained an original sales sheet for the 120YSSS (B210) .I will add them to the
photos when we get more space.