Hi all, Im new to this web site. so here's my project i just moved back to nsw and my cuz gave me his datsun 1200 that was used as a paddock basher. Its in pretty bad state but my plan is to put a bigger motor in it and get it in a roadworth state. My questions is i live in nsw and im gona need some parts and not to mention a engine im thinking a ca18 turbo engine for it any ideas ??. if and one has link's to parts ect that would be a great help out. it currently runs but needs tlc asap.

thanks Andy

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Classic paddock 1200!

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gday mate,
haha i had one once like this.... was a 120y tho :)
well here is a link to MAD DAT, scott; is a great guy and is more than happy to help
http://www.maddat.com.au/engine-fitting-kits.php
cheers
Dan

Thanks Gylezy for the link. well get to pick it up saturday and start pulling it all apart. Body work is going to take then longest i think. Any one know where i can get parts like headlights, taillights, roof lineing ect ?

Put a wanted add for parts required in the classifieds section some things wont come quick but they will turn up if ya persistent/patient. Ebay has lots of parts and places like wetherill park panels. Where in NSW are you ?

im about 1 hour and half away from Tamworth in a town called guyra. its nothing special lol.

ebay is your best bet mate!
very easy way to to find parts quickly.
ohh and no worries about the link hope it helps.
cheers
Dan

you have a good country car there, will come up well.

1200 are almost like a volkswagen in parts availability.

I suggest you clean it up and consider an L series conversion
using crossmember avail from Revhead and others.

Using an L series you can have a factory style conversion with
no pollution gear, easier to find parts than for a CA18de.

You can do a Ka24e head conversion and turbo it in the future
or run a Z18et turbo setup which will net over 250atw if you
use a better turbo and aftermarket ecu.

No pollution gear helps heaps in the looks department and
L series parts are throwaway these days.

You'd also be suprised at how much stuff is still available from Nissan. The only problem is you need to find a spare parts guy willing to locate the bits for you.

it looks fairly rust free at least, are you doing panel work yourself?