Hi guys, I'm new to datsuns... I've been driving and fixing a 1964 mini cooper for the past 4 yrs.

I recently got married and was given an old datsun 1200 (1972) as a present. It wasnt in that good shape-body needs some work, i wana change the color, engine needs a service and interior needs to be re-done.

I wanted to hot up the engine just a little and jazz up the look, can any one point me in the right direction or give me any pointers?

I was told to get a high-lift cam and get the head gas-flowed and maybe change the carb.

I'll have a baby in september and this will be my daily driver and family car as well, so i want reliability, fuel economy and some power....

I live in Zimbabwe, so most of the parts i'll get are second hand, but us zimbo's are known to make a plan!

I also wana change the dash to a more modern look-i was told the nissan champ ute dash will fit, can it?