Hi again

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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

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

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.

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.