Got ya. It just looked like this Datsun twin Hitachi base plate

What's it from?

No sir. That is much larger than the Datsun Hitachi air cleaner case.. The filter that will fit that is a K&N E-3035

Nice work. Is that a genuine Datsun 1200 base plate?

Doing some design work before I start machining my intake system for my CVK carburetors.

So inspect the head first. For $150 it ought a be good ready to run head. http://datsun1200.com/modules/mediawi ... on#Inspecting_a_used_head

Started working on an A-Block to Mazda Head engine for the 1200.

I was able to see where the Mazda 1.5 head gasket lined up on the A-Block. Still need to go purchase a head from the local salvage yard. Guess the only salvage depot in town that has Mazda heads wants $150.00 USD. Seems a bit steep for a risk of being scrap.

I have been reading over the A to B head thread. It has to be done.... I'm going to try it out :)

I'm very happy with the car. The drama just made for good history.

I read your write up .... what a drama getting it home.

Hope you're happy with it, there is a lot of very helpful info on this site and good people who can answer most if not all your questions.

Good luck with the build !

Greetings from Oregon. I bought a relative decent 72 coupe a few weeks ago.

I have build thread going on the 510 realm

http://www.the510realm.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=26844

I would like to share the progress here as it develops

Cheers n beers
Matt D.
www.MD-Machinist.com