Thanks guys for the help. I will keep you posted on the progress with some photos. Its currently stipped down and am in the process of panelbeating it out.

I use Suzuki swift seats in my coupe. They have flip forward ability incase I ever need to carry passengers......which I never do.
They are setup on modified rails and work well.....nice and comfy. They were from a 92 model.

I use the torana front shock (monroe gas) on my coupe also. I made solid stainless steel bottom pins and modified the shock top and bottom to suit the mountings. I use urethane bushes and it seems alot better.
Don't use the original bottom shock pin as its hollow and will bend.

For seat options, we would need to know what bodystyle ypu are using. Two door styles used a seat that folded foward, [except the ute] while the four door & ute did not need this feature.

I used 1200 Coupe front seats in my wife's '68 two door, & while they offered more comfort, they were less than 100% ideal. You would need to look at donor cars of a similar size to the 1000, & these might include things like Diahatsu's & the little Toyota models.

The rear shocks from the 1200 coupes interchange with the rear shocks on all the 1000's [i think] & this gives you a fairly wide choice.
The fronts are more restricted, with only the originals stock type's available for a straight bolt in. I used 1000 ute ones for my sedan as these were slightly stiffer, but are no longer available. I believe that the shocks from the LC & LJ Torana models can be modified to fit by changing the bottom mounting bar & i have one of these so modified, but i do not know if it will be a success.
If anyone knows of other front shock options, hopefully we will hear from them.

I have run the 5 speed from a 120Y GX for many years with complete success, but i did not abuse the gearbox like some do, & my engine is basicly a stock 1200GX with a big bore. The only modification needed was to space the gearbox crossmember down a little with a couple of flat washers.

With these mods, it's not so much a restoration as a rebuild. Hopefully, the info is of some use to you.
Chris

Hi again

ummm
Doing a complete resto of my datto and want to get some advice on various things.
1. Looking for a replacemnt seat option

2. Want to know what sort of shocks/spring setup are good for these cars. (tranverse mounted leaf on the front, leaf rear)

3. A 5 speed gearbox option (been told to try and find a box from a sunny?)

thanks for the help in advance