Ok cool thanks really appreciate the help ...I have the same problem as with ddgonzal the pull knob and the key won't do anything ..so just straighten that rod out and hopefully it'll work ...thanks heaps guys

This is what ddgonzal is meaning

http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=22032

http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=6248

http://datsun1200.com/modules/mediawiki/index.php?title=Doors

Straigten it out and it will work but if it does show to be a lock issue

If you want individual locks check this...

http://www.new-datsun-parts.com/datsun-1200-parts-locks.html

but as you can see they are individual locks and keys which sucks

I did this and just updated it all and all keys work for all locks and ignition

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/KEY-SET-CY ... ories&hash=item3a7cd3cb80

Unfortunately bprojects did have the door lock mechanism itself but are out of stock currently so hopefully that gives you an idea

Mine was bent and couldn't lock/unlock with the key, or even push-knob.

Snap the rod off the lock cylinder, then see if it freely moves. If it does, the lock cylinder is not the problem.

hoipefully he replies ..

haha alright thanks man

One going to the key cylinder pretty sure.
Double check with ddgonzal though Haha

by which rod i mean is it the one going to the key cylinder or the rod that goes up and out and becomes the lock that you see up top

ok..so just straighten that one out ..seems to simple to be true haha

I'm assuming he means the vertical rod that goes from Key barrel down to the latch mechanism.

oh really!!!!! thanks so much man ...which rod is it? i know thats going to be difficult... thanks so much